Chapter 3 of A Fool in Spots is here in full — 88 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 3 of A Fool in Spots is here in full — 88 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
AN HONEST MAN’S HONEST LOVE. It was far into twilight when Robert Milburn rang the bell at the Stanhopes. He had called to escort them to the closing ball of the Manhattan season. “I have not seen you for more than a week, Robert. I fear you have been worrying or working too hard,” said Cherokee, looking at him searchingly and anxiously.
Chapter 3 of A Fool in Spots is here in full — 88 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/17 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading “I fear you have been worrying or working too hard,” said Cherokee, looking at him searchingly and anxiously.”
the Iroquoian language spoken by the Cherokee
From this reading “I fear you have been worrying or working too hard,” said Cherokee, looking at him searchingly and anxiously.”
the act of closing something
From this reading “He had called to escort them to the closing ball of the Manhattan season.”
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading “He had called to escort them to the closing ball of the Manhattan season.”
one of the five boroughs of New York City
From this reading “He had called to escort them to the closing ball of the Manhattan season.”
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading “It was far into twilight when Robert Milburn rang the bell at the Stanhopes.”
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading “It was far into twilight when Robert Milburn rang the bell at the Stanhopes.”
the act of harassing someone
From this reading “I fear you have been worrying or working too hard,” said Cherokee, looking at him searchingly and anxiously.”
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.
Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.
In this reading “It was far into twilight when Robert Milburn rang the bell at the Stanhopes.”
In this reading “I fear you have been worrying or working too hard,” said Cherokee, looking at him searchingly and anxiously.”
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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 “I have not seen you for more than a week, Robert.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN HONEST MAN’S HONEST LOVE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I fear you have been worrying or working too hard,” said Cherokee, looking at him searchingly and anxiously.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading I fear you have been worrying or working too hard,” said Cherokee, looking at him searchingly and anxiously.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was far into twilight when Robert Milburn rang the bell at the Stanhopes.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading He had called to escort them to the closing ball of the Manhattan season.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I fear you have been worrying or working too hard,” said Cherokee, looking at him searchingly and anxiously.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading It was far into twilight when Robert Milburn rang the bell at the Stanhopes.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He had called to escort them to the closing ball of the Manhattan season.
the Iroquoian language spoken by the Cherokee
From this reading I fear you have been worrying or working too hard,” said Cherokee, looking at him searchingly and anxiously.
the act of closing something
From this reading He had called to escort them to the closing ball of the Manhattan season.
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading He had called to escort them to the closing ball of the Manhattan season.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It was far into twilight when Robert Milburn rang the bell at the Stanhopes.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading I fear you have been worrying or working too hard,” said Cherokee, looking at him searchingly and anxiously.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I have not seen you for more than a week, Robert.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had called to escort them to the closing ball of the Manhattan season.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading I fear you have been worrying or working too hard,” said Cherokee, looking at him searchingly and anxiously.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I have not seen you for more than a week, Robert.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had called to escort them to the closing ball of the Manhattan season.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I fear you have been worrying or working too hard,” said Cherokee, looking at him searchingly and anxiously.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading AN HONEST MAN’S HONEST LOVE.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I have not seen you for more than a week, Robert.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was far into twilight when Robert Milburn rang the bell at the Stanhopes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was far into twilight when Robert Milburn rang the bell at the Stanhopes.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading I fear you have been worrying or working too hard,” said Cherokee, looking at him searchingly and anxiously.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading AN HONEST MAN’S HONEST LOVE.
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading AN HONEST MAN’S HONEST LOVE.
one of the five boroughs of New York City
From this reading He had called to escort them to the closing ball of the Manhattan season.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was far into twilight when Robert Milburn rang the bell at the Stanhopes.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “I have not seen you for more than a week, Robert.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I have not seen you for more than a week, Robert.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had called to escort them to the closing ball of the Manhattan season.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I fear you have been worrying or working too hard,” said Cherokee, looking at him searchingly and anxiously.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading It was far into twilight when Robert Milburn rang the bell at the Stanhopes.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading It was far into twilight when Robert Milburn rang the bell at the Stanhopes.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I fear you have been worrying or working too hard,” said Cherokee, looking at him searchingly and anxiously.
in a searching manner
From this reading I fear you have been worrying or working too hard,” said Cherokee, looking at him searchingly and anxiously.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading He had called to escort them to the closing ball of the Manhattan season.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “I have not seen you for more than a week, Robert.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was far into twilight when Robert Milburn rang the bell at the Stanhopes.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “I have not seen you for more than a week, Robert.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was far into twilight when Robert Milburn rang the bell at the Stanhopes.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He had called to escort them to the closing ball of the Manhattan season.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had called to escort them to the closing ball of the Manhattan season.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I fear you have been worrying or working too hard,” said Cherokee, looking at him searchingly and anxiously.
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading It was far into twilight when Robert Milburn rang the bell at the Stanhopes.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was far into twilight when Robert Milburn rang the bell at the Stanhopes.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading “I have not seen you for more than a week, Robert.
at the time that
From this reading It was far into twilight when Robert Milburn rang the bell at the Stanhopes.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading I fear you have been worrying or working too hard,” said Cherokee, looking at him searchingly and anxiously.
the act of harassing someone
From this reading I fear you have been worrying or working too hard,” said Cherokee, looking at him searchingly and anxiously.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I have not seen you for more than a week, Robert.
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