Chapter 6 of A Man of Samples. Something about the men he is here in full — 91 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 6 of A Man of Samples. Something about the men he is here in full — 91 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
I probably looked as disappointed as I felt, for Whipper's voice took on a very sympathetic tone. “You could not touch $2.70?” he asked. “No, sir.” I felt like adding, “I can't touch anything; I'm going home.” “What is your price on cartridges?”
Chapter 6 of A Man of Samples. Something about the men he is here in full — 91 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/18 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading “I felt like adding, “I can't touch anything; I'm going home.””
plural of “cartridge” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical casing containing an explosive charge and a bullet; fired from a rifle or handgun
From this reading ““What is your price on cartridges?””
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading “I probably looked as disappointed as I felt, for Whipper's voice took on a very sympathetic tone.”
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading ““What is your price on cartridges?””
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading “I probably looked as disappointed as I felt, for Whipper's voice took on a very sympathetic tone.”
of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system
From this reading “I probably looked as disappointed as I felt, for Whipper's voice took on a very sympathetic tone.”
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading “I probably looked as disappointed as I felt, for Whipper's voice took on a very sympathetic tone.”
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading ““You could not touch $2.70?” he asked.”
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From this reading “You could not touch $2.70?” he asked.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I probably looked as disappointed as I felt, for Whipper's voice took on a very sympathetic tone.
-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading I felt like adding, “I can't touch anything; I'm going home.”
any thing at all
From this reading I felt like adding, “I can't touch anything; I'm going home.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I probably looked as disappointed as I felt, for Whipper's voice took on a very sympathetic tone.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “You could not touch $2.70?” he asked.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I felt like adding, “I can't touch anything; I'm going home.”
plural of “cartridge” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical casing containing an explosive charge and a bullet; fired from a rifle or handgun
From this reading “What is your price on cartridges?”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “You could not touch $2.70?” he asked.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading I probably looked as disappointed as I felt, for Whipper's voice took on a very sympathetic tone.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I probably looked as disappointed as I felt, for Whipper's voice took on a very sympathetic tone.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I probably looked as disappointed as I felt, for Whipper's voice took on a very sympathetic tone.
the act of departing
From this reading I felt like adding, “I can't touch anything; I'm going home.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “You could not touch $2.70?” he asked.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading I felt like adding, “I can't touch anything; I'm going home.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I probably looked as disappointed as I felt, for Whipper's voice took on a very sympathetic tone.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I felt like adding, “I can't touch anything; I'm going home.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “What is your price on cartridges?”
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I felt like adding, “I can't touch anything; I'm going home.”
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I probably looked as disappointed as I felt, for Whipper's voice took on a very sympathetic tone.
not any; not one
From this reading “No, sir.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “You could not touch $2.70?” he asked.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I probably looked as disappointed as I felt, for Whipper's voice took on a very sympathetic tone.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading “What is your price on cartridges?”
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading I probably looked as disappointed as I felt, for Whipper's voice took on a very sympathetic tone.
term of address for a man
From this reading “No, sir.”
of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system
From this reading I probably looked as disappointed as I felt, for Whipper's voice took on a very sympathetic tone.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading I probably looked as disappointed as I felt, for Whipper's voice took on a very sympathetic tone.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading I probably looked as disappointed as I felt, for Whipper's voice took on a very sympathetic tone.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading “You could not touch $2.70?” he asked.
precisely as stated
From this reading I probably looked as disappointed as I felt, for Whipper's voice took on a very sympathetic tone.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading I probably looked as disappointed as I felt, for Whipper's voice took on a very sympathetic tone.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What is your price on cartridges?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I probably looked as disappointed as I felt, for Whipper's voice took on a very sympathetic tone.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You could not touch $2.70?” he asked.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “What is your price on cartridges?”
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