Chapter 13 of Cord and Creese is here in full — 433 sentences across 87 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter XIII
Chapter 13 of Cord and Creese is here in full — 433 sentences across 87 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE DEAD ALIVE. It was early in the month of August when Brandon visited the quarantine station at Gosse Island, Quebec. A low, wooden building stood near the landing, with a sign over the door containing only the word “OFFICE.” To this building Brandon directed his steps. On entering he saw only one clerk there.
Chapter 13 of Cord and Creese is here in full — 433 sentences across 87 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the month following July and preceding September
From this reading “It was early in the month of August when Brandon visited the quarantine station at Gosse Island, Quebec.”
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading “A low, wooden building stood near the landing, with a sign over the door containing only the word “OFFICE.””
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading “To this building Brandon directed his steps.”
a movement into or inward
From this reading “On entering he saw only one clerk there.”
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading “A low, wooden building stood near the landing, with a sign over the door containing only the word “OFFICE.””
enforced isolation of patients suffering from a contagious disease in order to prevent the spread of disease
From this reading “It was early in the month of August when Brandon visited the quarantine station at Gosse Island, Quebec.”
the French-speaking capital of the province of Quebec; situated on the Saint Lawrence River
From this reading “It was early in the month of August when Brandon visited the quarantine station at Gosse Island, Quebec.”
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading “It was early in the month of August when Brandon visited the quarantine station at Gosse Island, Quebec.”
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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 A low, wooden building stood near the landing, with a sign over the door containing only the word “OFFICE.”
possessing life
From this reading THE DEAD ALIVE.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was early in the month of August when Brandon visited the quarantine station at Gosse Island, Quebec.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading It was early in the month of August when Brandon visited the quarantine station at Gosse Island, Quebec.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was early in the month of August when Brandon visited the quarantine station at Gosse Island, Quebec.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading A low, wooden building stood near the landing, with a sign over the door containing only the word “OFFICE.”
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading On entering he saw only one clerk there.
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading A low, wooden building stood near the landing, with a sign over the door containing only the word “OFFICE.”
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading THE DEAD ALIVE.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading To this building Brandon directed his steps.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A low, wooden building stood near the landing, with a sign over the door containing only the word “OFFICE.”
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading It was early in the month of August when Brandon visited the quarantine station at Gosse Island, Quebec.
a movement into or inward
From this reading On entering he saw only one clerk there.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was early in the month of August when Brandon visited the quarantine station at Gosse Island, Quebec.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On entering he saw only one clerk there.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To this building Brandon directed his steps.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was early in the month of August when Brandon visited the quarantine station at Gosse Island, Quebec.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading It was early in the month of August when Brandon visited the quarantine station at Gosse Island, Quebec.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was early in the month of August when Brandon visited the quarantine station at Gosse Island, Quebec.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading A low, wooden building stood near the landing, with a sign over the door containing only the word “OFFICE.”
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading A low, wooden building stood near the landing, with a sign over the door containing only the word “OFFICE.”
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading It was early in the month of August when Brandon visited the quarantine station at Gosse Island, Quebec.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading A low, wooden building stood near the landing, with a sign over the door containing only the word “OFFICE.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was early in the month of August when Brandon visited the quarantine station at Gosse Island, Quebec.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading A low, wooden building stood near the landing, with a sign over the door containing only the word “OFFICE.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On entering he saw only one clerk there.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On entering he saw only one clerk there.
and nothing more
From this reading A low, wooden building stood near the landing, with a sign over the door containing only the word “OFFICE.”
above and across; more than
From this reading A low, wooden building stood near the landing, with a sign over the door containing only the word “OFFICE.”
enforced isolation of patients suffering from a contagious disease in order to prevent the spread of disease
From this reading It was early in the month of August when Brandon visited the quarantine station at Gosse Island, Quebec.
the French-speaking capital of the province of Quebec; situated on the Saint Lawrence River
From this reading It was early in the month of August when Brandon visited the quarantine station at Gosse Island, Quebec.
cut with a saw
From this reading On entering he saw only one clerk there.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading A low, wooden building stood near the landing, with a sign over the door containing only the word “OFFICE.”
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading It was early in the month of August when Brandon visited the quarantine station at Gosse Island, Quebec.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading To this building Brandon directed his steps.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A low, wooden building stood near the landing, with a sign over the door containing only the word “OFFICE.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DEAD ALIVE.
in or at that place or location
From this reading On entering he saw only one clerk there.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To this building Brandon directed his steps.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To this building Brandon directed his steps.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading It was early in the month of August when Brandon visited the quarantine station at Gosse Island, Quebec.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was early in the month of August when Brandon visited the quarantine station at Gosse Island, Quebec.
at the time that
From this reading It was early in the month of August when Brandon visited the quarantine station at Gosse Island, Quebec.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A low, wooden building stood near the landing, with a sign over the door containing only the word “OFFICE.”
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading A low, wooden building stood near the landing, with a sign over the door containing only the word “OFFICE.”
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading A low, wooden building stood near the landing, with a sign over the door containing only the word “OFFICE.”
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