Chapter 3 of At War with Society is here in full — 412 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 3 of At War with Society is here in full — 412 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"At your service," replied the rogue, with a spice of humour, at which, in the very midst of their choking wrath, they could not help leering. Well, the old process. "Search," said I; "I want seven pounds and a watch." And calling in my assistant, I began my search. No resistance.
Chapter 3 of At War with Society is here in full — 412 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/82 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading “And calling in my assistant, I began my search.”
Causing difficulty in breathing.
From this reading “"At your service," replied the rogue, with a spice of humour, at which, in the very midst of their choking wrath, they could not help leering.”
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading “"At your service," replied the rogue, with a spice of humour, at which, in the very midst of their choking wrath, they could not help leering.”
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading “Well, the old process.”
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading “No resistance.”
a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading “"At your service," replied the rogue, with a spice of humour, at which, in the very midst of their choking wrath, they could not help leering.”
aromatic substances of vegetable origin used as a preservative
From this reading “"At your service," replied the rogue, with a spice of humour, at which, in the very midst of their choking wrath, they could not help leering.”
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading “"At your service," replied the rogue, with a spice of humour, at which, in the very midst of their choking wrath, they could not help leering.”
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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 "At your service," replied the rogue, with a spice of humour, at which, in the very midst of their choking wrath, they could not help leering.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Search," said I; "I want seven pounds and a watch."
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading And calling in my assistant, I began my search.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "At your service," replied the rogue, with a spice of humour, at which, in the very midst of their choking wrath, they could not help leering.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading And calling in my assistant, I began my search.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading And calling in my assistant, I began my search.
Causing difficulty in breathing.
From this reading "At your service," replied the rogue, with a spice of humour, at which, in the very midst of their choking wrath, they could not help leering.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "At your service," replied the rogue, with a spice of humour, at which, in the very midst of their choking wrath, they could not help leering.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "At your service," replied the rogue, with a spice of humour, at which, in the very midst of their choking wrath, they could not help leering.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading "At your service," replied the rogue, with a spice of humour, at which, in the very midst of their choking wrath, they could not help leering.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Search," said I; "I want seven pounds and a watch."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "At your service," replied the rogue, with a spice of humour, at which, in the very midst of their choking wrath, they could not help leering.
showing sly or knowing malice in a glance
From this reading "At your service," replied the rogue, with a spice of humour, at which, in the very midst of their choking wrath, they could not help leering.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading "At your service," replied the rogue, with a spice of humour, at which, in the very midst of their choking wrath, they could not help leering.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading And calling in my assistant, I began my search.
not any; not one
From this reading No resistance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "At your service," replied the rogue, with a spice of humour, at which, in the very midst of their choking wrath, they could not help leering.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "At your service," replied the rogue, with a spice of humour, at which, in the very midst of their choking wrath, they could not help leering.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Well, the old process.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading "Search," said I; "I want seven pounds and a watch."
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading Well, the old process.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "At your service," replied the rogue, with a spice of humour, at which, in the very midst of their choking wrath, they could not help leering.
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading No resistance.
a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading "At your service," replied the rogue, with a spice of humour, at which, in the very midst of their choking wrath, they could not help leering.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Search," said I; "I want seven pounds and a watch."
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading "Search," said I; "I want seven pounds and a watch."
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading "At your service," replied the rogue, with a spice of humour, at which, in the very midst of their choking wrath, they could not help leering.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading "Search," said I; "I want seven pounds and a watch."
aromatic substances of vegetable origin used as a preservative
From this reading "At your service," replied the rogue, with a spice of humour, at which, in the very midst of their choking wrath, they could not help leering.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "At your service," replied the rogue, with a spice of humour, at which, in the very midst of their choking wrath, they could not help leering.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "At your service," replied the rogue, with a spice of humour, at which, in the very midst of their choking wrath, they could not help leering.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "At your service," replied the rogue, with a spice of humour, at which, in the very midst of their choking wrath, they could not help leering.
precisely as stated
From this reading "At your service," replied the rogue, with a spice of humour, at which, in the very midst of their choking wrath, they could not help leering.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Search," said I; "I want seven pounds and a watch."
look attentively
From this reading "Search," said I; "I want seven pounds and a watch."
(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, the old process.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "At your service," replied the rogue, with a spice of humour, at which, in the very midst of their choking wrath, they could not help leering.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "At your service," replied the rogue, with a spice of humour, at which, in the very midst of their choking wrath, they could not help leering.
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading "At your service," replied the rogue, with a spice of humour, at which, in the very midst of their choking wrath, they could not help leering.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "At your service," replied the rogue, with a spice of humour, at which, in the very midst of their choking wrath, they could not help leering.
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