Chapter 15 of A Broken Bond is here in full — 118 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 15 of A Broken Bond is here in full — 118 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A BIRD OF ILL OMEN. “Neither did I,” his assistant answered. “Don’t forget, though, that that young doctor down in South America insisted that Stone should consult a specialist upon reaching New York. It looks as if Follansbee were the man.” “That seems probable,” Nick agreed, “but it doesn’t help matters very much.
Chapter 15 of A Broken Bond is here in full — 118 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/23 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading ““Neither did I,” his assistant answered.”
get or ask advice from
From this reading ““Don’t forget, though, that that young doctor down in South America insisted that Stone should consult a specialist upon reaching New York.”
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading ““Don’t forget, though, that that young doctor down in South America insisted that Stone should consult a specialist upon reaching New York.”
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading ““That seems probable,” Nick agreed, “but it doesn’t help matters very much.”
a sign of something about to happen
From this reading “A BIRD OF ILL OMEN.”
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading ““That seems probable,” Nick agreed, “but it doesn’t help matters very much.”
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading ““Don’t forget, though, that that young doctor down in South America insisted that Stone should consult a specialist upon reaching New York.”
an expert who is devoted to one occupation or branch of learning
From this reading ““Don’t forget, though, that that young doctor down in South America insisted that Stone should consult a specialist upon reaching New York.”
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In this reading “A BIRD OF ILL OMEN.”
In this reading ““That seems probable,” Nick agreed, “but it doesn’t help matters very much.”
In this reading ““Don’t forget, though, that that young doctor down in South America insisted that Stone should consult a specialist upon reaching New York.”
In this reading ““Don’t forget, though, that that young doctor down in South America insisted that Stone should consult a specialist upon reaching New York.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BIRD OF ILL OMEN.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading “That seems probable,” Nick agreed, “but it doesn’t help matters very much.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading “Don’t forget, though, that that young doctor down in South America insisted that Stone should consult a specialist upon reaching New York.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “Neither did I,” his assistant answered.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It looks as if Follansbee were the man.”
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading “Neither did I,” his assistant answered.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading A BIRD OF ILL OMEN.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “That seems probable,” Nick agreed, “but it doesn’t help matters very much.
get or ask advice from
From this reading “Don’t forget, though, that that young doctor down in South America insisted that Stone should consult a specialist upon reaching New York.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “Neither did I,” his assistant answered.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading “Don’t forget, though, that that young doctor down in South America insisted that Stone should consult a specialist upon reaching New York.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “That seems probable,” Nick agreed, “but it doesn’t help matters very much.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Don’t forget, though, that that young doctor down in South America insisted that Stone should consult a specialist upon reaching New York.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “Don’t forget, though, that that young doctor down in South America insisted that Stone should consult a specialist upon reaching New York.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It looks as if Follansbee were the man.”
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading “Don’t forget, though, that that young doctor down in South America insisted that Stone should consult a specialist upon reaching New York.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading “That seems probable,” Nick agreed, “but it doesn’t help matters very much.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Neither did I,” his assistant answered.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Neither did I,” his assistant answered.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It looks as if Follansbee were the man.”
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading A BIRD OF ILL OMEN.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Don’t forget, though, that that young doctor down in South America insisted that Stone should consult a specialist upon reaching New York.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading “Don’t forget, though, that that young doctor down in South America insisted that Stone should consult a specialist upon reaching New York.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It looks as if Follansbee were the man.”
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading It looks as if Follansbee were the man.”
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It looks as if Follansbee were the man.”
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “That seems probable,” Nick agreed, “but it doesn’t help matters very much.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “That seems probable,” Nick agreed, “but it doesn’t help matters very much.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading “Neither did I,” his assistant answered.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading “Don’t forget, though, that that young doctor down in South America insisted that Stone should consult a specialist upon reaching New York.
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading “That seems probable,” Nick agreed, “but it doesn’t help matters very much.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A BIRD OF ILL OMEN.
a sign of something about to happen
From this reading A BIRD OF ILL OMEN.
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading “That seems probable,” Nick agreed, “but it doesn’t help matters very much.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading “Don’t forget, though, that that young doctor down in South America insisted that Stone should consult a specialist upon reaching New York.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “That seems probable,” Nick agreed, “but it doesn’t help matters very much.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “Don’t forget, though, that that young doctor down in South America insisted that Stone should consult a specialist upon reaching New York.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading “Don’t forget, though, that that young doctor down in South America insisted that Stone should consult a specialist upon reaching New York.
an expert who is devoted to one occupation or branch of learning
From this reading “Don’t forget, though, that that young doctor down in South America insisted that Stone should consult a specialist upon reaching New York.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading “Don’t forget, though, that that young doctor down in South America insisted that Stone should consult a specialist upon reaching New York.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Don’t forget, though, that that young doctor down in South America insisted that Stone should consult a specialist upon reaching New York.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It looks as if Follansbee were the man.”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “Don’t forget, though, that that young doctor down in South America insisted that Stone should consult a specialist upon reaching New York.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “Don’t forget, though, that that young doctor down in South America insisted that Stone should consult a specialist upon reaching New York.
precisely as stated
From this reading “That seems probable,” Nick agreed, “but it doesn’t help matters very much.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It looks as if Follansbee were the man.”
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading “Don’t forget, though, that that young doctor down in South America insisted that Stone should consult a specialist upon reaching New York.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “Don’t forget, though, that that young doctor down in South America insisted that Stone should consult a specialist upon reaching New York.
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