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Barriers Burned Away

Chapter XXX · Chapter 30

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THE GATES OPEN At Dennis's request, Dr. Arten called and carefully inquired into Mrs. Fleet's symptoms.
Her son stood anxiously by awaiting the result of the examination.
At last the physician said, cheerily: "There is no immediate occasion for alarm here.
I am sorry to say that your mother's lungs are far from strong, but they may carry her through many comfortable years yet.
I will prescribe tonics, and you may hope for the best.
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Barriers Burned Away

Chapter XXX · Chapter 30

Chapter 30 of Barriers Burned Away is here in full — 223 sentences across 45 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/44 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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THE GATES OPEN At Dennis's request, Dr. Arten called and carefully inquired into Mrs. Fleet's symptoms.
Line 2
Her son stood anxiously by awaiting the result of the examination.
/hɜːr sʌn stʊd ˈæŋkʃəsli baɪ əˈweɪtɪŋ ðə rɪˈzʌlt ʌv ðə ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
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At last the physician said, cheerily: "There is no immediate occasion for alarm here.
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I am sorry to say that your mother's lungs are far from strong, but they may carry her through many comfortable years yet.
/aɪ æm ˈsɑːri tuː seɪ ðæt jɔːr ˈmʌðərz lʌŋz ɑːr fɑːr frʌm strɔːŋ bʌt ðeɪ meɪ ˈkæri hɜːr θruː ˈmeni ˈkʌmfərtəbəl jɪrz jet/
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I will prescribe tonics, and you may hope for the best.
/aɪ wɪl prəˈskraɪb ˈtɑːnɪks ənd juː meɪ hoʊp fɔːr ðə best/

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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awaiting verb US /əˈweɪtɪŋ/

-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading “Her son stood anxiously by awaiting the result of the examination.”

examination noun US /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/

the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

From this reading “Her son stood anxiously by awaiting the result of the examination.”

Fleet's noun US /fliːts/

possessive form of “fleet” — group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

From this reading “THE GATES OPEN At Dennis's request, Dr. Arten called and carefully inquired into Mrs. Fleet's symptoms.”

lungs noun US /lʌŋz/

plural of “lung” — either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the blood

From this reading “I am sorry to say that your mother's lungs are far from strong, but they may carry her through many comfortable years yet.”

physician noun US /fəˈzɪʃən/

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading “At last the physician said, cheerily: "There is no immediate occasion for alarm here.”

prescribe verb US /prəˈskraɪb/

issue commands or orders for

From this reading “I will prescribe tonics, and you may hope for the best.”

symptoms noun US /ˈsɪmptəmz/

plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease

From this reading “THE GATES OPEN At Dennis's request, Dr. Arten called and carefully inquired into Mrs. Fleet's symptoms.”

tonics noun US /ˈtɑːnɪks/

plural of “tonic” — lime- or lemon-flavored carbonated water containing quinine

From this reading “I will prescribe tonics, and you may hope for the best.”

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alarmnounUS /əˈlɑːrm/

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading At last the physician said, cheerily: "There is no immediate occasion for alarm here.

amauxiliary verbUS /æm/

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I am sorry to say that your mother's lungs are far from strong, but they may carry her through many comfortable years yet.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE GATES OPEN At Dennis's request, Dr. Arten called and carefully inquired into Mrs. Fleet's symptoms.

anxiouslyadverbUS /ˈæŋkʃəsli/

with anxiety or apprehension

From this reading Her son stood anxiously by awaiting the result of the examination.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading I am sorry to say that your mother's lungs are far from strong, but they may carry her through many comfortable years yet.

Arten

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE GATES OPEN At Dennis's request, Dr. Arten called and carefully inquired into Mrs. Fleet's symptoms.

AtprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE GATES OPEN At Dennis's request, Dr. Arten called and carefully inquired into Mrs. Fleet's symptoms.

awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/

-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading Her son stood anxiously by awaiting the result of the examination.

bestnounUS /best/

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading I will prescribe tonics, and you may hope for the best.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I am sorry to say that your mother's lungs are far from strong, but they may carry her through many comfortable years yet.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Her son stood anxiously by awaiting the result of the examination.

calledverbUS /kɔːld/

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading THE GATES OPEN At Dennis's request, Dr. Arten called and carefully inquired into Mrs. Fleet's symptoms.

carefullyadverbUS /ˈkerfəli/

taking care or paying attention

From this reading THE GATES OPEN At Dennis's request, Dr. Arten called and carefully inquired into Mrs. Fleet's symptoms.

carryverbUS /ˈkæri/

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading I am sorry to say that your mother's lungs are far from strong, but they may carry her through many comfortable years yet.

cheerilyadverb

in a cheerful manner

From this reading At last the physician said, cheerily: "There is no immediate occasion for alarm here.

comfortableadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbəl/

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading I am sorry to say that your mother's lungs are far from strong, but they may carry her through many comfortable years yet.

Dennis's

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE GATES OPEN At Dennis's request, Dr. Arten called and carefully inquired into Mrs. Fleet's symptoms.

Dr

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE GATES OPEN At Dennis's request, Dr. Arten called and carefully inquired into Mrs. Fleet's symptoms.

examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/

the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

From this reading Her son stood anxiously by awaiting the result of the examination.

faradverbUS /fɑːr/

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading I am sorry to say that your mother's lungs are far from strong, but they may carry her through many comfortable years yet.

Fleet'snounUS /fliːts/

possessive form of “fleet” — group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

From this reading THE GATES OPEN At Dennis's request, Dr. Arten called and carefully inquired into Mrs. Fleet's symptoms.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading At last the physician said, cheerily: "There is no immediate occasion for alarm here.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I am sorry to say that your mother's lungs are far from strong, but they may carry her through many comfortable years yet.

GATESnounUS /ɡeɪts/

United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)

From this reading THE GATES OPEN At Dennis's request, Dr. Arten called and carefully inquired into Mrs. Fleet's symptoms.

HerdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Her son stood anxiously by awaiting the result of the examination.

hereadverbUS /hiːr/

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading At last the physician said, cheerily: "There is no immediate occasion for alarm here.

hopenounUS /hoʊp/

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading I will prescribe tonics, and you may hope for the best.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I am sorry to say that your mother's lungs are far from strong, but they may carry her through many comfortable years yet.

immediateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːət/

of the present time and place

From this reading At last the physician said, cheerily: "There is no immediate occasion for alarm here.

inquiredverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərd/

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading THE GATES OPEN At Dennis's request, Dr. Arten called and carefully inquired into Mrs. Fleet's symptoms.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE GATES OPEN At Dennis's request, Dr. Arten called and carefully inquired into Mrs. Fleet's symptoms.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading At last the physician said, cheerily: "There is no immediate occasion for alarm here.

lastadjectiveUS /læst/

immediately past

From this reading At last the physician said, cheerily: "There is no immediate occasion for alarm here.

lungsnounUS /lʌŋz/

plural of “lung” — either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the blood

From this reading I am sorry to say that your mother's lungs are far from strong, but they may carry her through many comfortable years yet.

manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading I am sorry to say that your mother's lungs are far from strong, but they may carry her through many comfortable years yet.

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading I am sorry to say that your mother's lungs are far from strong, but they may carry her through many comfortable years yet.

mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading I am sorry to say that your mother's lungs are far from strong, but they may carry her through many comfortable years yet.

MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading THE GATES OPEN At Dennis's request, Dr. Arten called and carefully inquired into Mrs. Fleet's symptoms.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading At last the physician said, cheerily: "There is no immediate occasion for alarm here.

occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading At last the physician said, cheerily: "There is no immediate occasion for alarm here.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Her son stood anxiously by awaiting the result of the examination.

OPENverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/

To move from a closed position.

From this reading THE GATES OPEN At Dennis's request, Dr. Arten called and carefully inquired into Mrs. Fleet's symptoms.

physiciannounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading At last the physician said, cheerily: "There is no immediate occasion for alarm here.

prescribeverbUS /prəˈskraɪb/

issue commands or orders for

From this reading I will prescribe tonics, and you may hope for the best.

requestverbUS /rɪˈkwest/

express the need or desire for

From this reading THE GATES OPEN At Dennis's request, Dr. Arten called and carefully inquired into Mrs. Fleet's symptoms.

resultnounUS /rɪˈzʌlt/

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Her son stood anxiously by awaiting the result of the examination.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading At last the physician said, cheerily: "There is no immediate occasion for alarm here.

sayverbUS /seɪ/

express in words

From this reading I am sorry to say that your mother's lungs are far from strong, but they may carry her through many comfortable years yet.

sonnounUS /sʌn/

a male human offspring

From this reading Her son stood anxiously by awaiting the result of the examination.

sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/

feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

From this reading I am sorry to say that your mother's lungs are far from strong, but they may carry her through many comfortable years yet.

stoodverbUS /stʊd/

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Her son stood anxiously by awaiting the result of the examination.

strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading I am sorry to say that your mother's lungs are far from strong, but they may carry her through many comfortable years yet.

symptomsnounUS /ˈsɪmptəmz/

plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease

From this reading THE GATES OPEN At Dennis's request, Dr. Arten called and carefully inquired into Mrs. Fleet's symptoms.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I am sorry to say that your mother's lungs are far from strong, but they may carry her through many comfortable years yet.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE GATES OPEN At Dennis's request, Dr. Arten called and carefully inquired into Mrs. Fleet's symptoms.

ThereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading At last the physician said, cheerily: "There is no immediate occasion for alarm here.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading I am sorry to say that your mother's lungs are far from strong, but they may carry her through many comfortable years yet.

throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading I am sorry to say that your mother's lungs are far from strong, but they may carry her through many comfortable years yet.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading I am sorry to say that your mother's lungs are far from strong, but they may carry her through many comfortable years yet.

tonicsnounUS /ˈtɑːnɪks/

plural of “tonic” — lime- or lemon-flavored carbonated water containing quinine

From this reading I will prescribe tonics, and you may hope for the best.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading I will prescribe tonics, and you may hope for the best.

yearsnounUS /jɪrz/

a late time of life

From this reading I am sorry to say that your mother's lungs are far from strong, but they may carry her through many comfortable years yet.

yetconjunctionUS /jet/

but in spite of that

From this reading I am sorry to say that your mother's lungs are far from strong, but they may carry her through many comfortable years yet.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I will prescribe tonics, and you may hope for the best.

yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I am sorry to say that your mother's lungs are far from strong, but they may carry her through many comfortable years yet.

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