Chapter 3 of A Duel is here in full — 182 sentences across 37 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 3 of A Duel is here in full — 182 sentences across 37 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
WHOM GOD HATH JOINED Dr. Twelves showed no sign of either surprise or gratification. He looked at her dispassionately, almost apathetically, from under his overhanging eyebrows. "Can you walk upstairs without assistance?" "I'm afraid not. I don't think my ankle is any better."
Chapter 3 of A Duel is here in full — 182 sentences across 37 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus
From this reading “I don't think my ankle is any better."”
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading “"Can you walk upstairs without assistance?"”
in an impartially dispassionate manner
From this reading “He looked at her dispassionately, almost apathetically, from under his overhanging eyebrows.”
plural of “eyebrow” — the arch of hair above each eye
From this reading “He looked at her dispassionately, almost apathetically, from under his overhanging eyebrows.”
state of being gratified or satisfied
From this reading “WHOM GOD HATH JOINED Dr. Twelves showed no sign of either surprise or gratification.”
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading “WHOM GOD HATH JOINED Dr. Twelves showed no sign of either surprise or gratification.”
-ing form of “overhang” — project over
From this reading “He looked at her dispassionately, almost apathetically, from under his overhanging eyebrows.”
on a floor above
From this reading “"Can you walk upstairs without assistance?"”
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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take into consideration for exemplifying purposes
In this reading “He looked at her dispassionately, almost apathetically, from under his overhanging eyebrows.”
In this reading “"Can you walk upstairs without assistance?"”
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filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading "I'm afraid not.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He looked at her dispassionately, almost apathetically, from under his overhanging eyebrows.
a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus
From this reading I don't think my ankle is any better."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I don't think my ankle is any better."
in an apathetic manner
From this reading He looked at her dispassionately, almost apathetically, from under his overhanging eyebrows.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading "Can you walk upstairs without assistance?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He looked at her dispassionately, almost apathetically, from under his overhanging eyebrows.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading I don't think my ankle is any better."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Can you walk upstairs without assistance?"
in an impartially dispassionate manner
From this reading He looked at her dispassionately, almost apathetically, from under his overhanging eyebrows.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I don't think my ankle is any better."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WHOM GOD HATH JOINED Dr. Twelves showed no sign of either surprise or gratification.
one or the other of two
From this reading WHOM GOD HATH JOINED Dr. Twelves showed no sign of either surprise or gratification.
plural of “eyebrow” — the arch of hair above each eye
From this reading He looked at her dispassionately, almost apathetically, from under his overhanging eyebrows.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He looked at her dispassionately, almost apathetically, from under his overhanging eyebrows.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading WHOM GOD HATH JOINED Dr. Twelves showed no sign of either surprise or gratification.
state of being gratified or satisfied
From this reading WHOM GOD HATH JOINED Dr. Twelves showed no sign of either surprise or gratification.
an old form of “has”
From this reading WHOM GOD HATH JOINED Dr. Twelves showed no sign of either surprise or gratification.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He looked at her dispassionately, almost apathetically, from under his overhanging eyebrows.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He looked at her dispassionately, almost apathetically, from under his overhanging eyebrows.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He looked at her dispassionately, almost apathetically, from under his overhanging eyebrows.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I don't think my ankle is any better."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'm afraid not.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I don't think my ankle is any better."
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading WHOM GOD HATH JOINED Dr. Twelves showed no sign of either surprise or gratification.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked at her dispassionately, almost apathetically, from under his overhanging eyebrows.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I don't think my ankle is any better."
not any; not one
From this reading WHOM GOD HATH JOINED Dr. Twelves showed no sign of either surprise or gratification.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I'm afraid not.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHOM GOD HATH JOINED Dr. Twelves showed no sign of either surprise or gratification.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading WHOM GOD HATH JOINED Dr. Twelves showed no sign of either surprise or gratification.
-ing form of “overhang” — project over
From this reading He looked at her dispassionately, almost apathetically, from under his overhanging eyebrows.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading WHOM GOD HATH JOINED Dr. Twelves showed no sign of either surprise or gratification.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading WHOM GOD HATH JOINED Dr. Twelves showed no sign of either surprise or gratification.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading WHOM GOD HATH JOINED Dr. Twelves showed no sign of either surprise or gratification.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I don't think my ankle is any better."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WHOM GOD HATH JOINED Dr. Twelves showed no sign of either surprise or gratification.
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He looked at her dispassionately, almost apathetically, from under his overhanging eyebrows.
on a floor above
From this reading "Can you walk upstairs without assistance?"
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading "Can you walk upstairs without assistance?"
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading WHOM GOD HATH JOINED Dr. Twelves showed no sign of either surprise or gratification.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "Can you walk upstairs without assistance?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Can you walk upstairs without assistance?"
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