Chapter 17 of A Maker of History is here in full — 189 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 17 of A Maker of History is here in full — 189 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
GEORGE DUNCOMBE'S LIE There was something strange about Andrew's manner as he moved up to Duncombe's side. The latter, who was in curiously high spirits, talked incessantly for several minutes. Then he came to a dead stop. He was aware that his friend was not listening. "What is the matter with you, old chap?" he asked abruptly.
Chapter 17 of A Maker of History is here in full — 189 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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quickly and without warning
From this reading “"What is the matter with you, old chap?" he asked abruptly.”
possessive form of “andrew” — (New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading “GEORGE DUNCOMBE'S LIE There was something strange about Andrew's manner as he moved up to Duncombe's side.”
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading “He was aware that his friend was not listening.”
a boy or man
From this reading “"What is the matter with you, old chap?" he asked abruptly.”
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading “The latter, who was in curiously high spirits, talked incessantly for several minutes.”
with unflagging resolve
From this reading “The latter, who was in curiously high spirits, talked incessantly for several minutes.”
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading “He was aware that his friend was not listening.”
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading “The latter, who was in curiously high spirits, talked incessantly for several minutes.”
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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 Then he came to a dead stop.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading GEORGE DUNCOMBE'S LIE There was something strange about Andrew's manner as he moved up to Duncombe's side.
quickly and without warning
From this reading "What is the matter with you, old chap?" he asked abruptly.
possessive form of “andrew” — (New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading GEORGE DUNCOMBE'S LIE There was something strange about Andrew's manner as he moved up to Duncombe's side.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading GEORGE DUNCOMBE'S LIE There was something strange about Andrew's manner as he moved up to Duncombe's side.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What is the matter with you, old chap?" he asked abruptly.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading He was aware that his friend was not listening.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then he came to a dead stop.
a boy or man
From this reading "What is the matter with you, old chap?" he asked abruptly.
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading The latter, who was in curiously high spirits, talked incessantly for several minutes.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Then he came to a dead stop.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GEORGE DUNCOMBE'S LIE There was something strange about Andrew's manner as he moved up to Duncombe's side.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The latter, who was in curiously high spirits, talked incessantly for several minutes.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He was aware that his friend was not listening.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading GEORGE DUNCOMBE'S LIE There was something strange about Andrew's manner as he moved up to Duncombe's side.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading GEORGE DUNCOMBE'S LIE There was something strange about Andrew's manner as he moved up to Duncombe's side.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The latter, who was in curiously high spirits, talked incessantly for several minutes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was aware that his friend was not listening.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The latter, who was in curiously high spirits, talked incessantly for several minutes.
with unflagging resolve
From this reading The latter, who was in curiously high spirits, talked incessantly for several minutes.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is the matter with you, old chap?" he asked abruptly.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter, who was in curiously high spirits, talked incessantly for several minutes.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading GEORGE DUNCOMBE'S LIE There was something strange about Andrew's manner as he moved up to Duncombe's side.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading He was aware that his friend was not listening.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading GEORGE DUNCOMBE'S LIE There was something strange about Andrew's manner as he moved up to Duncombe's side.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "What is the matter with you, old chap?" he asked abruptly.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading The latter, who was in curiously high spirits, talked incessantly for several minutes.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading GEORGE DUNCOMBE'S LIE There was something strange about Andrew's manner as he moved up to Duncombe's side.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was aware that his friend was not listening.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "What is the matter with you, old chap?" he asked abruptly.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The latter, who was in curiously high spirits, talked incessantly for several minutes.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading GEORGE DUNCOMBE'S LIE There was something strange about Andrew's manner as he moved up to Duncombe's side.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading GEORGE DUNCOMBE'S LIE There was something strange about Andrew's manner as he moved up to Duncombe's side.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading The latter, who was in curiously high spirits, talked incessantly for several minutes.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Then he came to a dead stop.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading GEORGE DUNCOMBE'S LIE There was something strange about Andrew's manner as he moved up to Duncombe's side.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading The latter, who was in curiously high spirits, talked incessantly for several minutes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was aware that his friend was not listening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The latter, who was in curiously high spirits, talked incessantly for several minutes.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he came to a dead stop.
in or at that place or location
From this reading GEORGE DUNCOMBE'S LIE There was something strange about Andrew's manner as he moved up to Duncombe's side.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GEORGE DUNCOMBE'S LIE There was something strange about Andrew's manner as he moved up to Duncombe's side.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading GEORGE DUNCOMBE'S LIE There was something strange about Andrew's manner as he moved up to Duncombe's side.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GEORGE DUNCOMBE'S LIE There was something strange about Andrew's manner as he moved up to Duncombe's side.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is the matter with you, old chap?" he asked abruptly.
which person or people
From this reading The latter, who was in curiously high spirits, talked incessantly for several minutes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "What is the matter with you, old chap?" he asked abruptly.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What is the matter with you, old chap?" he asked abruptly.
Chapter 17 of A Maker of History by E. Phillips (Edward Phillips) Oppenheim holds 189 sentences, grouped into 38 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, 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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