Chapter 6 of Brothers is here in full — 407 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 6 of Brothers is here in full — 407 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Her reflections were interrupted by Jim Corrance. He explained that he had landed at Southampton within the week. "I saw this house last night," he concluded, "and it brought back the days when you were so kind to us. So I asked if you were at home. And I was delighted to get your wire this morning.
Chapter 6 of Brothers is here in full — 407 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading “"I saw this house last night," he concluded, "and it brought back the days when you were so kind to us.”
greatly pleased
From this reading “And I was delighted to get your wire this morning.”
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading “He explained that he had landed at Southampton within the week.”
discontinued temporarily
From this reading “Her reflections were interrupted by Jim Corrance.”
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading “He explained that he had landed at Southampton within the week.”
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading “Her reflections were interrupted by Jim Corrance.”
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading “He explained that he had landed at Southampton within the week.”
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading “And I was delighted to get your wire this morning.”
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 “"I saw this house last night," he concluded, "and it brought back the days when you were so kind to us.”
In this reading “He explained that he had landed at Southampton within the week.”
a reception held in your own home
In this reading “So I asked if you were at home.”
bring back to the point of departure
In this reading “"I saw this house last night," he concluded, "and it brought back the days when you were so kind to us.”
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I saw this house last night," he concluded, "and it brought back the days when you were so kind to us.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading So I asked if you were at home.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He explained that he had landed at Southampton within the week.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "I saw this house last night," he concluded, "and it brought back the days when you were so kind to us.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "I saw this house last night," he concluded, "and it brought back the days when you were so kind to us.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Her reflections were interrupted by Jim Corrance.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading "I saw this house last night," he concluded, "and it brought back the days when you were so kind to us.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her reflections were interrupted by Jim Corrance.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "I saw this house last night," he concluded, "and it brought back the days when you were so kind to us.
greatly pleased
From this reading And I was delighted to get your wire this morning.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading He explained that he had landed at Southampton within the week.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading And I was delighted to get your wire this morning.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He explained that he had landed at Southampton within the week.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He explained that he had landed at Southampton within the week.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her reflections were interrupted by Jim Corrance.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading So I asked if you were at home.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "I saw this house last night," he concluded, "and it brought back the days when you were so kind to us.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I saw this house last night," he concluded, "and it brought back the days when you were so kind to us.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading So I asked if you were at home.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading Her reflections were interrupted by Jim Corrance.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I saw this house last night," he concluded, "and it brought back the days when you were so kind to us.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her reflections were interrupted by Jim Corrance.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "I saw this house last night," he concluded, "and it brought back the days when you were so kind to us.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading He explained that he had landed at Southampton within the week.
immediately past
From this reading "I saw this house last night," he concluded, "and it brought back the days when you were so kind to us.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading And I was delighted to get your wire this morning.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "I saw this house last night," he concluded, "and it brought back the days when you were so kind to us.
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Her reflections were interrupted by Jim Corrance.
cut with a saw
From this reading "I saw this house last night," he concluded, "and it brought back the days when you were so kind to us.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I saw this house last night," he concluded, "and it brought back the days when you were so kind to us.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He explained that he had landed at Southampton within the week.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He explained that he had landed at Southampton within the week.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He explained that he had landed at Southampton within the week.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I saw this house last night," he concluded, "and it brought back the days when you were so kind to us.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I saw this house last night," he concluded, "and it brought back the days when you were so kind to us.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I saw this house last night," he concluded, "and it brought back the days when you were so kind to us.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And I was delighted to get your wire this morning.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading He explained that he had landed at Southampton within the week.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her reflections were interrupted by Jim Corrance.
at the time that
From this reading "I saw this house last night," he concluded, "and it brought back the days when you were so kind to us.
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading And I was delighted to get your wire this morning.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading He explained that he had landed at Southampton within the week.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I saw this house last night," he concluded, "and it brought back the days when you were so kind to us.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading And I was delighted to get your wire this morning.
Chapter 6 of Brothers by Horace Annesley Vachell holds 407 sentences, grouped into 82 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.
Chapter 6 holds 407 sentences of Brothers, unabridged, divided into 82 reading sections.
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