Chapter 19 of Andy Gordon is here in full — 110 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 19 of Andy Gordon is here in full — 110 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
MIKE HOGAN’S CAPTURE. The sudden transformation of Perkins into a woman struck Andy with amazement. He knew nothing about detectives and their ways, and could not understand how the change had been effected so rapidly. Perkins enjoyed the boy’s astonishment. “I see you are surprised at my appearance,” he remarked, with a smile.
Chapter 19 of Andy Gordon is here in full — 110 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading “The sudden transformation of Perkins into a woman struck Andy with amazement.”
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading “MIKE HOGAN’S CAPTURE.”
plural of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading “He knew nothing about detectives and their ways, and could not understand how the change had been effected so rapidly.”
settled securely and unconditionally
From this reading “He knew nothing about detectives and their ways, and could not understand how the change had been effected so rapidly.”
possessive form of “hogan” — United States golfer who won many major golf tournaments (1912-1997)
device for converting sound waves into electrical energy
From this reading “MIKE HOGAN’S CAPTURE.”
a qualitative change
From this reading “The sudden transformation of Perkins into a woman struck Andy with amazement.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
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In this reading “The sudden transformation of Perkins into a woman struck Andy with amazement.”
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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 The sudden transformation of Perkins into a woman struck Andy with amazement.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He knew nothing about detectives and their ways, and could not understand how the change had been effected so rapidly.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading The sudden transformation of Perkins into a woman struck Andy with amazement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He knew nothing about detectives and their ways, and could not understand how the change had been effected so rapidly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sudden transformation of Perkins into a woman struck Andy with amazement.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading “I see you are surprised at my appearance,” he remarked, with a smile.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “I see you are surprised at my appearance,” he remarked, with a smile.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Perkins enjoyed the boy’s astonishment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “I see you are surprised at my appearance,” he remarked, with a smile.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He knew nothing about detectives and their ways, and could not understand how the change had been effected so rapidly.
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Perkins enjoyed the boy’s astonishment.
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading MIKE HOGAN’S CAPTURE.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading He knew nothing about detectives and their ways, and could not understand how the change had been effected so rapidly.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He knew nothing about detectives and their ways, and could not understand how the change had been effected so rapidly.
plural of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading He knew nothing about detectives and their ways, and could not understand how the change had been effected so rapidly.
settled securely and unconditionally
From this reading He knew nothing about detectives and their ways, and could not understand how the change had been effected so rapidly.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Perkins enjoyed the boy’s astonishment.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He knew nothing about detectives and their ways, and could not understand how the change had been effected so rapidly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew nothing about detectives and their ways, and could not understand how the change had been effected so rapidly.
possessive form of “hogan” — United States golfer who won many major golf tournaments (1912-1997)
From this reading MIKE HOGAN’S CAPTURE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He knew nothing about detectives and their ways, and could not understand how the change had been effected so rapidly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I see you are surprised at my appearance,” he remarked, with a smile.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The sudden transformation of Perkins into a woman struck Andy with amazement.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew nothing about detectives and their ways, and could not understand how the change had been effected so rapidly.
device for converting sound waves into electrical energy
From this reading MIKE HOGAN’S CAPTURE.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I see you are surprised at my appearance,” he remarked, with a smile.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He knew nothing about detectives and their ways, and could not understand how the change had been effected so rapidly.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He knew nothing about detectives and their ways, and could not understand how the change had been effected so rapidly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The sudden transformation of Perkins into a woman struck Andy with amazement.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sudden transformation of Perkins into a woman struck Andy with amazement.
with speed
From this reading He knew nothing about detectives and their ways, and could not understand how the change had been effected so rapidly.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “I see you are surprised at my appearance,” he remarked, with a smile.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “I see you are surprised at my appearance,” he remarked, with a smile.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading “I see you are surprised at my appearance,” he remarked, with a smile.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He knew nothing about detectives and their ways, and could not understand how the change had been effected so rapidly.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading The sudden transformation of Perkins into a woman struck Andy with amazement.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading The sudden transformation of Perkins into a woman struck Andy with amazement.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading “I see you are surprised at my appearance,” he remarked, with a smile.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The sudden transformation of Perkins into a woman struck Andy with amazement.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He knew nothing about detectives and their ways, and could not understand how the change had been effected so rapidly.
a qualitative change
From this reading The sudden transformation of Perkins into a woman struck Andy with amazement.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading He knew nothing about detectives and their ways, and could not understand how the change had been effected so rapidly.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading He knew nothing about detectives and their ways, and could not understand how the change had been effected so rapidly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The sudden transformation of Perkins into a woman struck Andy with amazement.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The sudden transformation of Perkins into a woman struck Andy with amazement.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I see you are surprised at my appearance,” he remarked, with a smile.
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