Chapter 19 of A Far Country — Complete is here in full — 401 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 19 of A Far Country — Complete is here in full — 401 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"He always had that," I remarked. "How did they take it?" "Well, they didn't like it much, but I think most of them had a respect for him. I know I did. He has a whole lot of assurance, an air of knowing what he's talking about, and apparently he doesn't give a continental whether he's popular or not.
Chapter 19 of A Far Country — Complete is here in full — 401 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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from appearances alone
From this reading “He has a whole lot of assurance, an air of knowing what he's talking about, and apparently he doesn't give a continental whether he's popular or not.”
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading “He has a whole lot of assurance, an air of knowing what he's talking about, and apparently he doesn't give a continental whether he's popular or not.”
of or pertaining to or typical of Europe
From this reading “He has a whole lot of assurance, an air of knowing what he's talking about, and apparently he doesn't give a continental whether he's popular or not.”
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading “He has a whole lot of assurance, an air of knowing what he's talking about, and apparently he doesn't give a continental whether he's popular or not.”
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading “He has a whole lot of assurance, an air of knowing what he's talking about, and apparently he doesn't give a continental whether he's popular or not.”
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading “He has a whole lot of assurance, an air of knowing what he's talking about, and apparently he doesn't give a continental whether he's popular or not.”
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “"He always had that," I remarked.”
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading “"Well, they didn't like it much, but I think most of them had a respect for him.”
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In this reading “He has a whole lot of assurance, an air of knowing what he's talking about, and apparently he doesn't give a continental whether he's popular or not.”
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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 "Well, they didn't like it much, but I think most of them had a respect for him.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He has a whole lot of assurance, an air of knowing what he's talking about, and apparently he doesn't give a continental whether he's popular or not.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading He has a whole lot of assurance, an air of knowing what he's talking about, and apparently he doesn't give a continental whether he's popular or not.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "He always had that," I remarked.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He has a whole lot of assurance, an air of knowing what he's talking about, and apparently he doesn't give a continental whether he's popular or not.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He has a whole lot of assurance, an air of knowing what he's talking about, and apparently he doesn't give a continental whether he's popular or not.
from appearances alone
From this reading He has a whole lot of assurance, an air of knowing what he's talking about, and apparently he doesn't give a continental whether he's popular or not.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading He has a whole lot of assurance, an air of knowing what he's talking about, and apparently he doesn't give a continental whether he's popular or not.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Well, they didn't like it much, but I think most of them had a respect for him.
of or pertaining to or typical of Europe
From this reading He has a whole lot of assurance, an air of knowing what he's talking about, and apparently he doesn't give a continental whether he's popular or not.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "How did they take it?"
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From this reading "Well, they didn't like it much, but I think most of them had a respect for him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He has a whole lot of assurance, an air of knowing what he's talking about, and apparently he doesn't give a continental whether he's popular or not.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Well, they didn't like it much, but I think most of them had a respect for him.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He has a whole lot of assurance, an air of knowing what he's talking about, and apparently he doesn't give a continental whether he's popular or not.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "He always had that," I remarked.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has a whole lot of assurance, an air of knowing what he's talking about, and apparently he doesn't give a continental whether he's popular or not.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He always had that," I remarked.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He has a whole lot of assurance, an air of knowing what he's talking about, and apparently he doesn't give a continental whether he's popular or not.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Well, they didn't like it much, but I think most of them had a respect for him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How did they take it?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "He always had that," I remarked.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "How did they take it?"
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I know I did.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading He has a whole lot of assurance, an air of knowing what he's talking about, and apparently he doesn't give a continental whether he's popular or not.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Well, they didn't like it much, but I think most of them had a respect for him.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading He has a whole lot of assurance, an air of knowing what he's talking about, and apparently he doesn't give a continental whether he's popular or not.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "Well, they didn't like it much, but I think most of them had a respect for him.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Well, they didn't like it much, but I think most of them had a respect for him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He has a whole lot of assurance, an air of knowing what he's talking about, and apparently he doesn't give a continental whether he's popular or not.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Well, they didn't like it much, but I think most of them had a respect for him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He has a whole lot of assurance, an air of knowing what he's talking about, and apparently he doesn't give a continental whether he's popular or not.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading He has a whole lot of assurance, an air of knowing what he's talking about, and apparently he doesn't give a continental whether he's popular or not.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "He always had that," I remarked.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading "Well, they didn't like it much, but I think most of them had a respect for him.
carry out
From this reading "How did they take it?"
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading He has a whole lot of assurance, an air of knowing what he's talking about, and apparently he doesn't give a continental whether he's popular or not.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "He always had that," I remarked.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Well, they didn't like it much, but I think most of them had a respect for him.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "How did they take it?"
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Well, they didn't like it much, but I think most of them had a respect for him.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, they didn't like it much, but I think most of them had a respect for him.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He has a whole lot of assurance, an air of knowing what he's talking about, and apparently he doesn't give a continental whether he's popular or not.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading He has a whole lot of assurance, an air of knowing what he's talking about, and apparently he doesn't give a continental whether he's popular or not.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading He has a whole lot of assurance, an air of knowing what he's talking about, and apparently he doesn't give a continental whether he's popular or not.
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