Chapter 6 of An Outback Marriage is here in full — 87 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter VI
Chapter 6 of An Outback Marriage is here in full — 87 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
MR. BLAKE’S RELATIONS. As soon as Hugh got his team swinging along at a steady ten miles an hour on the mountain road, Mary Grant opened the conversation. “Mr. Gordon,” she said, “who is Mr. Blake?” “He’s the lawyer from Tarrong.”
Chapter 6 of An Outback Marriage is here in full — 87 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading “BLAKE’S RELATIONS.”
possessive form of “blake” — visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
let have
From this reading “As soon as Hugh got his team swinging along at a steady ten miles an hour on the mountain road, Mary Grant opened the conversation.”
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading ““He’s the lawyer from Tarrong.””
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading “BLAKE’S RELATIONS.”
make steady
From this reading “As soon as Hugh got his team swinging along at a steady ten miles an hour on the mountain road, Mary Grant opened the conversation.”
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading “As soon as Hugh got his team swinging along at a steady ten miles an hour on the mountain road, Mary Grant opened the conversation.”
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading “As soon as Hugh got his team swinging along at a steady ten miles an hour on the mountain road, Mary Grant opened the conversation.”
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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 As soon as Hugh got his team swinging along at a steady ten miles an hour on the mountain road, Mary Grant opened the conversation.
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading As soon as Hugh got his team swinging along at a steady ten miles an hour on the mountain road, Mary Grant opened the conversation.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As soon as Hugh got his team swinging along at a steady ten miles an hour on the mountain road, Mary Grant opened the conversation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as Hugh got his team swinging along at a steady ten miles an hour on the mountain road, Mary Grant opened the conversation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As soon as Hugh got his team swinging along at a steady ten miles an hour on the mountain road, Mary Grant opened the conversation.
visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading “Mr. Gordon,” she said, “who is Mr. Blake?”
possessive form of “blake” — visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading BLAKE’S RELATIONS.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading As soon as Hugh got his team swinging along at a steady ten miles an hour on the mountain road, Mary Grant opened the conversation.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “He’s the lawyer from Tarrong.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Mr. Gordon,” she said, “who is Mr. Blake?”
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading As soon as Hugh got his team swinging along at a steady ten miles an hour on the mountain road, Mary Grant opened the conversation.
let have
From this reading As soon as Hugh got his team swinging along at a steady ten miles an hour on the mountain road, Mary Grant opened the conversation.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “He’s the lawyer from Tarrong.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As soon as Hugh got his team swinging along at a steady ten miles an hour on the mountain road, Mary Grant opened the conversation.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading As soon as Hugh got his team swinging along at a steady ten miles an hour on the mountain road, Mary Grant opened the conversation.
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From this reading As soon as Hugh got his team swinging along at a steady ten miles an hour on the mountain road, Mary Grant opened the conversation.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Mr. Gordon,” she said, “who is Mr. Blake?”
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading “He’s the lawyer from Tarrong.”
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading As soon as Hugh got his team swinging along at a steady ten miles an hour on the mountain road, Mary Grant opened the conversation.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading As soon as Hugh got his team swinging along at a steady ten miles an hour on the mountain road, Mary Grant opened the conversation.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading As soon as Hugh got his team swinging along at a steady ten miles an hour on the mountain road, Mary Grant opened the conversation.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As soon as Hugh got his team swinging along at a steady ten miles an hour on the mountain road, Mary Grant opened the conversation.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading As soon as Hugh got his team swinging along at a steady ten miles an hour on the mountain road, Mary Grant opened the conversation.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading BLAKE’S RELATIONS.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading As soon as Hugh got his team swinging along at a steady ten miles an hour on the mountain road, Mary Grant opened the conversation.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Mr. Gordon,” she said, “who is Mr. Blake?”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Mr. Gordon,” she said, “who is Mr. Blake?”
in the near future
From this reading As soon as Hugh got his team swinging along at a steady ten miles an hour on the mountain road, Mary Grant opened the conversation.
make steady
From this reading As soon as Hugh got his team swinging along at a steady ten miles an hour on the mountain road, Mary Grant opened the conversation.
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading As soon as Hugh got his team swinging along at a steady ten miles an hour on the mountain road, Mary Grant opened the conversation.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “He’s the lawyer from Tarrong.”
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading As soon as Hugh got his team swinging along at a steady ten miles an hour on the mountain road, Mary Grant opened the conversation.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading As soon as Hugh got his team swinging along at a steady ten miles an hour on the mountain road, Mary Grant opened the conversation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As soon as Hugh got his team swinging along at a steady ten miles an hour on the mountain road, Mary Grant opened the conversation.
which person or people
From this reading “Mr. Gordon,” she said, “who is Mr. Blake?”
Chapter 6 of An Outback Marriage by A. B. (Andrew Barton) Paterson holds 87 sentences, grouped into 18 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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