Chapter 7 of A Far Country — Volume 1 is here in full — 398 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 7 of A Far Country — Volume 1 is here in full — 398 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
The next morning, while a score or more of delinquents sat in the anxious seats, Justice Garry recognized me and gave me precedence. And Mr. Weill, with a sigh of relief, paid his fine. "Mr. Paret, is it?" he asked, as we stood together for a moment on the sidewalk outside the court. "You have managed this well. I will remember."
Chapter 7 of A Far Country — Volume 1 is here in full — 398 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “delinquent” — a young offender
From this reading “The next morning, while a score or more of delinquents sat in the anxious seats, Justice Garry recognized me and gave me precedence.”
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading “"You have managed this well.”
status established in order of importance or urgency
From this reading “The next morning, while a score or more of delinquents sat in the anxious seats, Justice Garry recognized me and gave me precedence.”
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading “The next morning, while a score or more of delinquents sat in the anxious seats, Justice Garry recognized me and gave me precedence.”
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading “The next morning, while a score or more of delinquents sat in the anxious seats, Justice Garry recognized me and gave me precedence.”
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading “The next morning, while a score or more of delinquents sat in the anxious seats, Justice Garry recognized me and gave me precedence.”
walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway
From this reading “"Mr. Paret, is it?" he asked, as we stood together for a moment on the sidewalk outside the court.”
German composer; collaborated with Bertolt Brecht (1900-1950)
From this reading “And Mr. Weill, with a sigh of relief, paid his fine.”
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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 The next morning, while a score or more of delinquents sat in the anxious seats, Justice Garry recognized me and gave me precedence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next morning, while a score or more of delinquents sat in the anxious seats, Justice Garry recognized me and gave me precedence.
eagerly desirous
From this reading The next morning, while a score or more of delinquents sat in the anxious seats, Justice Garry recognized me and gave me precedence.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Mr. Paret, is it?" he asked, as we stood together for a moment on the sidewalk outside the court.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Mr. Paret, is it?" he asked, as we stood together for a moment on the sidewalk outside the court.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading "Mr. Paret, is it?" he asked, as we stood together for a moment on the sidewalk outside the court.
plural of “delinquent” — a young offender
From this reading The next morning, while a score or more of delinquents sat in the anxious seats, Justice Garry recognized me and gave me precedence.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading And Mr. Weill, with a sigh of relief, paid his fine.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Mr. Paret, is it?" he asked, as we stood together for a moment on the sidewalk outside the court.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next morning, while a score or more of delinquents sat in the anxious seats, Justice Garry recognized me and gave me precedence.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The next morning, while a score or more of delinquents sat in the anxious seats, Justice Garry recognized me and gave me precedence.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You have managed this well.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Mr. Paret, is it?" he asked, as we stood together for a moment on the sidewalk outside the court.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And Mr. Weill, with a sigh of relief, paid his fine.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I will remember."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The next morning, while a score or more of delinquents sat in the anxious seats, Justice Garry recognized me and gave me precedence.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Mr. Paret, is it?" he asked, as we stood together for a moment on the sidewalk outside the court.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Mr. Paret, is it?" he asked, as we stood together for a moment on the sidewalk outside the court.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading The next morning, while a score or more of delinquents sat in the anxious seats, Justice Garry recognized me and gave me precedence.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading "You have managed this well.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The next morning, while a score or more of delinquents sat in the anxious seats, Justice Garry recognized me and gave me precedence.
a particular point in time
From this reading "Mr. Paret, is it?" he asked, as we stood together for a moment on the sidewalk outside the court.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The next morning, while a score or more of delinquents sat in the anxious seats, Justice Garry recognized me and gave me precedence.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning, while a score or more of delinquents sat in the anxious seats, Justice Garry recognized me and gave me precedence.
a form of address for a man
From this reading And Mr. Weill, with a sigh of relief, paid his fine.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning, while a score or more of delinquents sat in the anxious seats, Justice Garry recognized me and gave me precedence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next morning, while a score or more of delinquents sat in the anxious seats, Justice Garry recognized me and gave me precedence.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Mr. Paret, is it?" he asked, as we stood together for a moment on the sidewalk outside the court.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The next morning, while a score or more of delinquents sat in the anxious seats, Justice Garry recognized me and gave me precedence.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading "Mr. Paret, is it?" he asked, as we stood together for a moment on the sidewalk outside the court.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading And Mr. Weill, with a sigh of relief, paid his fine.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mr. Paret, is it?" he asked, as we stood together for a moment on the sidewalk outside the court.
status established in order of importance or urgency
From this reading The next morning, while a score or more of delinquents sat in the anxious seats, Justice Garry recognized me and gave me precedence.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading The next morning, while a score or more of delinquents sat in the anxious seats, Justice Garry recognized me and gave me precedence.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading And Mr. Weill, with a sigh of relief, paid his fine.
To recall to mind.
From this reading I will remember."
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The next morning, while a score or more of delinquents sat in the anxious seats, Justice Garry recognized me and gave me precedence.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading The next morning, while a score or more of delinquents sat in the anxious seats, Justice Garry recognized me and gave me precedence.
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading The next morning, while a score or more of delinquents sat in the anxious seats, Justice Garry recognized me and gave me precedence.
walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway
From this reading "Mr. Paret, is it?" he asked, as we stood together for a moment on the sidewalk outside the court.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading And Mr. Weill, with a sigh of relief, paid his fine.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading "Mr. Paret, is it?" he asked, as we stood together for a moment on the sidewalk outside the court.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next morning, while a score or more of delinquents sat in the anxious seats, Justice Garry recognized me and gave me precedence.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "You have managed this well.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading "Mr. Paret, is it?" he asked, as we stood together for a moment on the sidewalk outside the court.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Mr. Paret, is it?" he asked, as we stood together for a moment on the sidewalk outside the court.
German composer; collaborated with Bertolt Brecht (1900-1950)
From this reading And Mr. Weill, with a sigh of relief, paid his fine.
(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 "You have managed this well.
during the time that
From this reading The next morning, while a score or more of delinquents sat in the anxious seats, Justice Garry recognized me and gave me precedence.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I will remember."
in the company of; together with
From this reading And Mr. Weill, with a sigh of relief, paid his fine.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You have managed this well.
Chapter 7 of A Far Country — Volume 1 by Winston Churchill holds 398 sentences, grouped into 80 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.
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