Chapter 23 of Against the Tide is here in full — 254 sentences across 51 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 23 of Against the Tide is here in full — 254 sentences across 51 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Jimmy Wren looked with harassed eyes at Armstrong, who sat at his desk listlessly going over a report. "Reese," he broke out impulsively, "what the devil can I do? How can I help?" Armstrong looked up at him soberly. "Nothing, Jimmy, thanks," he answered in a flat voice.
Chapter 23 of Against the Tide is here in full — 254 sentences across 51 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 “Jimmy Wren looked with harassed eyes at Armstrong, who sat at his desk listlessly going over a report.”
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading “Jimmy Wren looked with harassed eyes at Armstrong, who sat at his desk listlessly going over a report.”
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
From this reading “Jimmy Wren looked with harassed eyes at Armstrong, who sat at his desk listlessly going over a report.”
in an impulsive or impetuous way; without taking cautions
From this reading “"Reese," he broke out impulsively, "what the devil can I do?”
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading “Jimmy Wren looked with harassed eyes at Armstrong, who sat at his desk listlessly going over a report.”
in a listless manner
From this reading “Jimmy Wren looked with harassed eyes at Armstrong, who sat at his desk listlessly going over a report.”
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading “Armstrong looked up at him soberly.”
English architect who designed more than fifty London churches (1632-1723)
From this reading “Jimmy Wren looked with harassed eyes at Armstrong, who sat at his desk listlessly going over a report.”
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seek information from
In this reading “Armstrong looked up at him soberly.”
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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 Jimmy Wren looked with harassed eyes at Armstrong, who sat at his desk listlessly going over a report.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Nothing, Jimmy, thanks," he answered in a flat voice.
United States astronaut; the first man to set foot on the Moon (July 20, 1969) (1930-)
From this reading Jimmy Wren looked with harassed eyes at Armstrong, who sat at his desk listlessly going over a report.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Jimmy Wren looked with harassed eyes at Armstrong, who sat at his desk listlessly going over a report.
lacking funds
From this reading "Reese," he broke out impulsively, "what the devil can I do?
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Reese," he broke out impulsively, "what the devil can I do?
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading Jimmy Wren looked with harassed eyes at Armstrong, who sat at his desk listlessly going over a report.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading "Reese," he broke out impulsively, "what the devil can I do?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Reese," he broke out impulsively, "what the devil can I do?
opinion or judgment
From this reading Jimmy Wren looked with harassed eyes at Armstrong, who sat at his desk listlessly going over a report.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading "Nothing, Jimmy, thanks," he answered in a flat voice.
the act of departing
From this reading Jimmy Wren looked with harassed eyes at Armstrong, who sat at his desk listlessly going over a report.
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
From this reading Jimmy Wren looked with harassed eyes at Armstrong, who sat at his desk listlessly going over a report.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Reese," he broke out impulsively, "what the devil can I do?
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading How can I help?"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Armstrong looked up at him soberly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jimmy Wren looked with harassed eyes at Armstrong, who sat at his desk listlessly going over a report.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading How can I help?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Reese," he broke out impulsively, "what the devil can I do?
in an impulsive or impetuous way; without taking cautions
From this reading "Reese," he broke out impulsively, "what the devil can I do?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Nothing, Jimmy, thanks," he answered in a flat voice.
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading Jimmy Wren looked with harassed eyes at Armstrong, who sat at his desk listlessly going over a report.
in a listless manner
From this reading Jimmy Wren looked with harassed eyes at Armstrong, who sat at his desk listlessly going over a report.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Jimmy Wren looked with harassed eyes at Armstrong, who sat at his desk listlessly going over a report.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "Nothing, Jimmy, thanks," he answered in a flat voice.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Reese," he broke out impulsively, "what the devil can I do?
above and across; more than
From this reading Jimmy Wren looked with harassed eyes at Armstrong, who sat at his desk listlessly going over a report.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Reese," he broke out impulsively, "what the devil can I do?
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading Jimmy Wren looked with harassed eyes at Armstrong, who sat at his desk listlessly going over a report.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Jimmy Wren looked with harassed eyes at Armstrong, who sat at his desk listlessly going over a report.
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading Armstrong looked up at him soberly.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading "Nothing, Jimmy, thanks," he answered in a flat voice.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Reese," he broke out impulsively, "what the devil can I do?
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Armstrong looked up at him soberly.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Nothing, Jimmy, thanks," he answered in a flat voice.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Reese," he broke out impulsively, "what the devil can I do?
which person or people
From this reading Jimmy Wren looked with harassed eyes at Armstrong, who sat at his desk listlessly going over a report.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Jimmy Wren looked with harassed eyes at Armstrong, who sat at his desk listlessly going over a report.
English architect who designed more than fifty London churches (1632-1723)
From this reading Jimmy Wren looked with harassed eyes at Armstrong, who sat at his desk listlessly going over a report.
Chapter 23 of Against the Tide by H. (Henry) Bedford-Jones holds 254 sentences, grouped into 51 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 23 holds 254 sentences of Against the Tide, unabridged, divided into 51 reading sections.
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