Chapter 13 of A Debt of Honor is here in full — 108 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter XIII
Chapter 13 of A Debt of Honor is here in full — 108 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A VICTIM OF INJUSTICE. THE man who stood before Gerald was dressed like a mechanic in a working suit somewhat the worse for wear, but he had an honest, intelligent face that inspired confidence. He had an anxious look, however, as if he were in some mental trouble. “Good morning,” said Gerald courteously. “Won’t you come in and share our breakfast?”
Chapter 13 of A Debt of Honor is here in full — 108 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/21 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
an unjust act
From this reading “A VICTIM OF INJUSTICE.”
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading “THE man who stood before Gerald was dressed like a mechanic in a working suit somewhat the worse for wear, but he had an honest, intelligent face that inspired confidence.”
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading “THE man who stood before Gerald was dressed like a mechanic in a working suit somewhat the worse for wear, but he had an honest, intelligent face that inspired confidence.”
a craftsman skilled in operating machine tools
From this reading “THE man who stood before Gerald was dressed like a mechanic in a working suit somewhat the worse for wear, but he had an honest, intelligent face that inspired confidence.”
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading “He had an anxious look, however, as if he were in some mental trouble.”
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading “THE man who stood before Gerald was dressed like a mechanic in a working suit somewhat the worse for wear, but he had an honest, intelligent face that inspired confidence.”
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading “A VICTIM OF INJUSTICE.”
be dressed in
From this reading “THE man who stood before Gerald was dressed like a mechanic in a working suit somewhat the worse for wear, but he had an honest, intelligent face that inspired confidence.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
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In this reading “THE man who stood before Gerald was dressed like a mechanic in a working suit somewhat the worse for wear, but he had an honest, intelligent face that inspired confidence.”
In this reading “THE man who stood before Gerald was dressed like a mechanic in a working suit somewhat the worse for wear, but he had an honest, intelligent face that inspired confidence.”
In this reading “THE man who stood before Gerald was dressed like a mechanic in a working suit somewhat the worse for wear, but he had an honest, intelligent face that inspired confidence.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A VICTIM OF INJUSTICE.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE man who stood before Gerald was dressed like a mechanic in a working suit somewhat the worse for wear, but he had an honest, intelligent face that inspired confidence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Won’t you come in and share our breakfast?”
eagerly desirous
From this reading He had an anxious look, however, as if he were in some mental trouble.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had an anxious look, however, as if he were in some mental trouble.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE man who stood before Gerald was dressed like a mechanic in a working suit somewhat the worse for wear, but he had an honest, intelligent face that inspired confidence.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading “Won’t you come in and share our breakfast?”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE man who stood before Gerald was dressed like a mechanic in a working suit somewhat the worse for wear, but he had an honest, intelligent face that inspired confidence.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Won’t you come in and share our breakfast?”
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading THE man who stood before Gerald was dressed like a mechanic in a working suit somewhat the worse for wear, but he had an honest, intelligent face that inspired confidence.
in a polite manner
From this reading “Good morning,” said Gerald courteously.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading THE man who stood before Gerald was dressed like a mechanic in a working suit somewhat the worse for wear, but he had an honest, intelligent face that inspired confidence.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading THE man who stood before Gerald was dressed like a mechanic in a working suit somewhat the worse for wear, but he had an honest, intelligent face that inspired confidence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE man who stood before Gerald was dressed like a mechanic in a working suit somewhat the worse for wear, but he had an honest, intelligent face that inspired confidence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE man who stood before Gerald was dressed like a mechanic in a working suit somewhat the worse for wear, but he had an honest, intelligent face that inspired confidence.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “Good morning,” said Gerald courteously.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE man who stood before Gerald was dressed like a mechanic in a working suit somewhat the worse for wear, but he had an honest, intelligent face that inspired confidence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE man who stood before Gerald was dressed like a mechanic in a working suit somewhat the worse for wear, but he had an honest, intelligent face that inspired confidence.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading THE man who stood before Gerald was dressed like a mechanic in a working suit somewhat the worse for wear, but he had an honest, intelligent face that inspired confidence.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He had an anxious look, however, as if he were in some mental trouble.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He had an anxious look, however, as if he were in some mental trouble.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE man who stood before Gerald was dressed like a mechanic in a working suit somewhat the worse for wear, but he had an honest, intelligent face that inspired confidence.
an unjust act
From this reading A VICTIM OF INJUSTICE.
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading THE man who stood before Gerald was dressed like a mechanic in a working suit somewhat the worse for wear, but he had an honest, intelligent face that inspired confidence.
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading THE man who stood before Gerald was dressed like a mechanic in a working suit somewhat the worse for wear, but he had an honest, intelligent face that inspired confidence.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading THE man who stood before Gerald was dressed like a mechanic in a working suit somewhat the worse for wear, but he had an honest, intelligent face that inspired confidence.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He had an anxious look, however, as if he were in some mental trouble.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE man who stood before Gerald was dressed like a mechanic in a working suit somewhat the worse for wear, but he had an honest, intelligent face that inspired confidence.
a craftsman skilled in operating machine tools
From this reading THE man who stood before Gerald was dressed like a mechanic in a working suit somewhat the worse for wear, but he had an honest, intelligent face that inspired confidence.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading He had an anxious look, however, as if he were in some mental trouble.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “Good morning,” said Gerald courteously.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A VICTIM OF INJUSTICE.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “Won’t you come in and share our breakfast?”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Good morning,” said Gerald courteously.
have in common
From this reading “Won’t you come in and share our breakfast?”
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He had an anxious look, however, as if he were in some mental trouble.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading THE man who stood before Gerald was dressed like a mechanic in a working suit somewhat the worse for wear, but he had an honest, intelligent face that inspired confidence.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading THE man who stood before Gerald was dressed like a mechanic in a working suit somewhat the worse for wear, but he had an honest, intelligent face that inspired confidence.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading THE man who stood before Gerald was dressed like a mechanic in a working suit somewhat the worse for wear, but he had an honest, intelligent face that inspired confidence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE man who stood before Gerald was dressed like a mechanic in a working suit somewhat the worse for wear, but he had an honest, intelligent face that inspired confidence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE man who stood before Gerald was dressed like a mechanic in a working suit somewhat the worse for wear, but he had an honest, intelligent face that inspired confidence.
a source of difficulty
From this reading He had an anxious look, however, as if he were in some mental trouble.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading A VICTIM OF INJUSTICE.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE man who stood before Gerald was dressed like a mechanic in a working suit somewhat the worse for wear, but he had an honest, intelligent face that inspired confidence.
be dressed in
From this reading THE man who stood before Gerald was dressed like a mechanic in a working suit somewhat the worse for wear, but he had an honest, intelligent face that inspired confidence.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had an anxious look, however, as if he were in some mental trouble.
which person or people
From this reading THE man who stood before Gerald was dressed like a mechanic in a working suit somewhat the worse for wear, but he had an honest, intelligent face that inspired confidence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Won’t you come in and share our breakfast?”
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading THE man who stood before Gerald was dressed like a mechanic in a working suit somewhat the worse for wear, but he had an honest, intelligent face that inspired confidence.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading THE man who stood before Gerald was dressed like a mechanic in a working suit somewhat the worse for wear, but he had an honest, intelligent face that inspired confidence.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Won’t you come in and share our breakfast?”
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