Chapter 5 of Against the Tide is here in full — 360 sentences across 72 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 5 of Against the Tide is here in full — 360 sentences across 72 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Macgowan swung into Armstrong's office one morning, bringing with him a keen breath of late November. "Well, how goes the sales company?" he exclaimed breezily, flinging down his hat and coat. "Too busy to talk?" "Not yet." Armstrong dismissed his secretary and set forth cigars.
Chapter 5 of Against the Tide is here in full — 360 sentences across 72 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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United States astronaut; the first man to set foot on the Moon (July 20, 1969) (1930-)
From this reading “Macgowan swung into Armstrong's office one morning, bringing with him a keen breath of late November.”
possessive form of “armstrong” — United States astronaut; the first man to set foot on the Moon (July 20, 1969) (1930-)
From this reading “Macgowan swung into Armstrong's office one morning, bringing with him a keen breath of late November.”
plural of “cigar” — a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading “Armstrong dismissed his secretary and set forth cigars.”
having lost your job
From this reading “Armstrong dismissed his secretary and set forth cigars.”
-ing form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading “"Well, how goes the sales company?" he exclaimed breezily, flinging down his hat and coat.”
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading “Macgowan swung into Armstrong's office one morning, bringing with him a keen breath of late November.”
income (at invoice values) received for goods and services over some given period of time
From this reading “"Well, how goes the sales company?" he exclaimed breezily, flinging down his hat and coat.”
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading “Armstrong dismissed his secretary and set forth cigars.”
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state
In this reading “Armstrong dismissed his secretary and set forth cigars.”
In this reading “"Well, how goes the sales company?" he exclaimed breezily, flinging down his hat and coat.”
In this reading “Macgowan swung into Armstrong's office one morning, bringing with him a keen breath of late November.”
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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 Macgowan swung into Armstrong's office one morning, bringing with him a keen breath of late November.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Well, how goes the sales company?" he exclaimed breezily, flinging down his hat and coat.
United States astronaut; the first man to set foot on the Moon (July 20, 1969) (1930-)
From this reading Armstrong dismissed his secretary and set forth cigars.
possessive form of “armstrong” — United States astronaut; the first man to set foot on the Moon (July 20, 1969) (1930-)
From this reading Macgowan swung into Armstrong's office one morning, bringing with him a keen breath of late November.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Macgowan swung into Armstrong's office one morning, bringing with him a keen breath of late November.
in a breezy manner
From this reading "Well, how goes the sales company?" he exclaimed breezily, flinging down his hat and coat.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Macgowan swung into Armstrong's office one morning, bringing with him a keen breath of late November.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading "Too busy to talk?"
plural of “cigar” — a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading Armstrong dismissed his secretary and set forth cigars.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading "Well, how goes the sales company?" he exclaimed breezily, flinging down his hat and coat.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading "Well, how goes the sales company?" he exclaimed breezily, flinging down his hat and coat.
having lost your job
From this reading Armstrong dismissed his secretary and set forth cigars.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Well, how goes the sales company?" he exclaimed breezily, flinging down his hat and coat.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Well, how goes the sales company?" he exclaimed breezily, flinging down his hat and coat.
-ing form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading "Well, how goes the sales company?" he exclaimed breezily, flinging down his hat and coat.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Armstrong dismissed his secretary and set forth cigars.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading "Well, how goes the sales company?" he exclaimed breezily, flinging down his hat and coat.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading "Well, how goes the sales company?" he exclaimed breezily, flinging down his hat and coat.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Well, how goes the sales company?" he exclaimed breezily, flinging down his hat and coat.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Macgowan swung into Armstrong's office one morning, bringing with him a keen breath of late November.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Well, how goes the sales company?" he exclaimed breezily, flinging down his hat and coat.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, how goes the sales company?" he exclaimed breezily, flinging down his hat and coat.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Macgowan swung into Armstrong's office one morning, bringing with him a keen breath of late November.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Macgowan swung into Armstrong's office one morning, bringing with him a keen breath of late November.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Macgowan swung into Armstrong's office one morning, bringing with him a keen breath of late November.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Macgowan swung into Armstrong's office one morning, bringing with him a keen breath of late November.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Macgowan swung into Armstrong's office one morning, bringing with him a keen breath of late November.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not yet."
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading Macgowan swung into Armstrong's office one morning, bringing with him a keen breath of late November.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Macgowan swung into Armstrong's office one morning, bringing with him a keen breath of late November.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Macgowan swung into Armstrong's office one morning, bringing with him a keen breath of late November.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Macgowan swung into Armstrong's office one morning, bringing with him a keen breath of late November.
income (at invoice values) received for goods and services over some given period of time
From this reading "Well, how goes the sales company?" he exclaimed breezily, flinging down his hat and coat.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading Armstrong dismissed his secretary and set forth cigars.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Armstrong dismissed his secretary and set forth cigars.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Macgowan swung into Armstrong's office one morning, bringing with him a keen breath of late November.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "Too busy to talk?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Well, how goes the sales company?" he exclaimed breezily, flinging down his hat and coat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Too busy to talk?"
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Too busy to talk?"
(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, how goes the sales company?" he exclaimed breezily, flinging down his hat and coat.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Macgowan swung into Armstrong's office one morning, bringing with him a keen breath of late November.
but in spite of that
From this reading "Not yet."
Chapter 5 of Against the Tide by H. (Henry) Bedford-Jones holds 360 sentences, grouped into 72 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.
Chapter 5 holds 360 sentences of Against the Tide, unabridged, divided into 72 reading sections.
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