Chapter XIX
Chapter 19
Chapter 19 of Black Oxen is here in full — 412 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"I understand," she said. "When do we start?" "Tomorrow morning. Eight-thirty. Grand Central."
Black Oxen
Chapter XIX · Chapter 19
Chapter 19 of Black Oxen is here in full — 412 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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"I
understand,"
she
said.
"When
do
we
start?"
"Tomorrow
morning.
Eight-thirty.
Grand
Central."
LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
Editorial verification pending
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Black Oxen
Chapter XIX · Chapter 19
Chapter 19 of Black Oxen 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
Line 1
"I
understand,"
she
said.
/aɪ ˌʌndərˈstænd ʃiː sed/
Line 2
"When
do
we
start?"
/wen duː wiː stɑːrt/
Line 3
"Tomorrow
morning.
/təˈmɑːroʊ ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
Line 4
Eight-thirty.
Line 5
Grand
Central."
/ɡrænd ˈsentrəl/
Learner Dictionary
These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
Central
adjective
US /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading “Grand Central."”
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading “Grand Central."”
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “"Tomorrow morning.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “"I understand," she said.”
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “"When do we start?"”
Tomorrow
noun
US /təˈmɑːroʊ/
the day after today
From this reading “"Tomorrow morning.”
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading “"I understand," she said.”
All words in this reading · 13
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
CentraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading Grand Central."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "When do we start?"
Eight-thirty
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Eight-thirty.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading Grand Central."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I understand," she said.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "Tomorrow morning.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I understand," she said.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I understand," she said.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "When do we start?"
TomorrownounUS /təˈmɑːroʊ/
the day after today
From this reading "Tomorrow morning.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "I understand," she said.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "When do we start?"
at the time that
From this reading "When do we start?"
Chapter 19 of Black Oxen by Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton holds 412 sentences, grouped into 83 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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