Chapter 20 of Ashton-Kirk, Investigator is here in full — 165 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 20 of Ashton-Kirk, Investigator is here in full — 165 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
ONE OF THE OLD SORT Pendleton looked at his friend in bewilderment. "You don't mean to say that the philosopher of the Coffin Club and this Tobin of young Morris's are the same," cried he. "I only _think_ they are," said Ashton-Kirk quietly. "But we can make sure by paying a short visit to the apartment house." "Now?"
Chapter 20 of Ashton-Kirk, Investigator is here in full — 165 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading “"But we can make sure by paying a short visit to the apartment house."”
confusion resulting from failure to understand
From this reading “ONE OF THE OLD SORT Pendleton looked at his friend in bewilderment.”
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading “"You don't mean to say that the philosopher of the Coffin Club and this Tobin of young Morris's are the same," cried he.”
box in which a corpse is buried or cremated
From this reading “"You don't mean to say that the philosopher of the Coffin Club and this Tobin of young Morris's are the same," cried he.”
possessive form of “morris” — United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
From this reading “"You don't mean to say that the philosopher of the Coffin Club and this Tobin of young Morris's are the same," cried he.”
yielding a fair profit
From this reading “"But we can make sure by paying a short visit to the apartment house."”
a specialist in philosophy
From this reading “"You don't mean to say that the philosopher of the Coffin Club and this Tobin of young Morris's are the same," cried he.”
United States economist (1918-2002)
From this reading “"You don't mean to say that the philosopher of the Coffin Club and this Tobin of young Morris's are the same," cried he.”
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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 "But we can make sure by paying a short visit to the apartment house."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "You don't mean to say that the philosopher of the Coffin Club and this Tobin of young Morris's are the same," cried he.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading "But we can make sure by paying a short visit to the apartment house."
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You don't mean to say that the philosopher of the Coffin Club and this Tobin of young Morris's are the same," cried he.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I only _think_ they are," said Ashton-Kirk quietly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ONE OF THE OLD SORT Pendleton looked at his friend in bewilderment.
confusion resulting from failure to understand
From this reading ONE OF THE OLD SORT Pendleton looked at his friend in bewilderment.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But we can make sure by paying a short visit to the apartment house."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "But we can make sure by paying a short visit to the apartment house."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "But we can make sure by paying a short visit to the apartment house."
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading "You don't mean to say that the philosopher of the Coffin Club and this Tobin of young Morris's are the same," cried he.
box in which a corpse is buried or cremated
From this reading "You don't mean to say that the philosopher of the Coffin Club and this Tobin of young Morris's are the same," cried he.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "You don't mean to say that the philosopher of the Coffin Club and this Tobin of young Morris's are the same," cried he.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You don't mean to say that the philosopher of the Coffin Club and this Tobin of young Morris's are the same," cried he.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading ONE OF THE OLD SORT Pendleton looked at his friend in bewilderment.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You don't mean to say that the philosopher of the Coffin Club and this Tobin of young Morris's are the same," cried he.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ONE OF THE OLD SORT Pendleton looked at his friend in bewilderment.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "But we can make sure by paying a short visit to the apartment house."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I only _think_ they are," said Ashton-Kirk quietly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ONE OF THE OLD SORT Pendleton looked at his friend in bewilderment.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading ONE OF THE OLD SORT Pendleton looked at his friend in bewilderment.
engage in
From this reading "But we can make sure by paying a short visit to the apartment house."
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "You don't mean to say that the philosopher of the Coffin Club and this Tobin of young Morris's are the same," cried he.
possessive form of “morris” — United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
From this reading "You don't mean to say that the philosopher of the Coffin Club and this Tobin of young Morris's are the same," cried he.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ONE OF THE OLD SORT Pendleton looked at his friend in bewilderment.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading ONE OF THE OLD SORT Pendleton looked at his friend in bewilderment.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ONE OF THE OLD SORT Pendleton looked at his friend in bewilderment.
and nothing more
From this reading "I only _think_ they are," said Ashton-Kirk quietly.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading "But we can make sure by paying a short visit to the apartment house."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ONE OF THE OLD SORT Pendleton looked at his friend in bewilderment.
a specialist in philosophy
From this reading "You don't mean to say that the philosopher of the Coffin Club and this Tobin of young Morris's are the same," cried he.
with low volume
From this reading "I only _think_ they are," said Ashton-Kirk quietly.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I only _think_ they are," said Ashton-Kirk quietly.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "You don't mean to say that the philosopher of the Coffin Club and this Tobin of young Morris's are the same," cried he.
express in words
From this reading "You don't mean to say that the philosopher of the Coffin Club and this Tobin of young Morris's are the same," cried he.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading "But we can make sure by paying a short visit to the apartment house."
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading ONE OF THE OLD SORT Pendleton looked at his friend in bewilderment.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "But we can make sure by paying a short visit to the apartment house."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "You don't mean to say that the philosopher of the Coffin Club and this Tobin of young Morris's are the same," cried he.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ONE OF THE OLD SORT Pendleton looked at his friend in bewilderment.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I only _think_ they are," said Ashton-Kirk quietly.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I only _think_ they are," said Ashton-Kirk quietly.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "You don't mean to say that the philosopher of the Coffin Club and this Tobin of young Morris's are the same," cried he.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "You don't mean to say that the philosopher of the Coffin Club and this Tobin of young Morris's are the same," cried he.
United States economist (1918-2002)
From this reading "You don't mean to say that the philosopher of the Coffin Club and this Tobin of young Morris's are the same," cried he.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading "But we can make sure by paying a short visit to the apartment house."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "But we can make sure by paying a short visit to the apartment house."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You don't mean to say that the philosopher of the Coffin Club and this Tobin of young Morris's are the same," cried he.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "You don't mean to say that the philosopher of the Coffin Club and this Tobin of young Morris's are the same," cried he.
Chapter 20 of Ashton-Kirk, Investigator by John T. (John Thomas) McIntyre holds 165 sentences, grouped into 33 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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