Chapter 11 of Down among men is here in full — 394 sentences across 79 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 11 of Down among men is here in full — 394 sentences across 79 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
“Duke, there’s a lot to think about in just plain living, isn’t there?” The other started. “Hello,” he said. “I didn’t think you were in my world.” * * * * * Betty Berry was waiting at the stairs the next morning.
Chapter 11 of Down among men is here in full — 394 sentences across 79 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves
From this reading “* * * * * Betty Berry was waiting at the stairs the next morning.”
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading ““Duke, there’s a lot to think about in just plain living, isn’t there?””
an expression of greeting
From this reading ““Hello,” he said.”
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading ““Duke, there’s a lot to think about in just plain living, isn’t there?””
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading ““Duke, there’s a lot to think about in just plain living, isn’t there?””
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading ““Duke, there’s a lot to think about in just plain living, isn’t there?””
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading “* * * * * Betty Berry was waiting at the stairs the next morning.”
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading “* * * * * Betty Berry was waiting at the stairs the next morning.”
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In this reading “* * * * * Betty Berry was waiting at the stairs the next morning.”
have on one's mind, think about actively
In this reading ““Duke, there’s a lot to think about in just plain living, isn’t there?””
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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 “Duke, there’s a lot to think about in just plain living, isn’t there?”
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Duke, there’s a lot to think about in just plain living, isn’t there?”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading * * * * * Betty Berry was waiting at the stairs the next morning.
any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves
From this reading * * * * * Betty Berry was waiting at the stairs the next morning.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading * * * * * Betty Berry was waiting at the stairs the next morning.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I didn’t think you were in my world.”
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading “Duke, there’s a lot to think about in just plain living, isn’t there?”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Hello,” he said.
an expression of greeting
From this reading “Hello,” he said.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I didn’t think you were in my world.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Duke, there’s a lot to think about in just plain living, isn’t there?”
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From this reading “Duke, there’s a lot to think about in just plain living, isn’t there?”
and nothing more
From this reading “Duke, there’s a lot to think about in just plain living, isn’t there?”
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading “Duke, there’s a lot to think about in just plain living, isn’t there?”
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading “Duke, there’s a lot to think about in just plain living, isn’t there?”
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading * * * * * Betty Berry was waiting at the stairs the next morning.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I didn’t think you were in my world.”
immediately following in time or order
From this reading * * * * * Betty Berry was waiting at the stairs the next morning.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other started.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading “Duke, there’s a lot to think about in just plain living, isn’t there?”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Hello,” he said.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading * * * * * Betty Berry was waiting at the stairs the next morning.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The other started.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The other started.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “Duke, there’s a lot to think about in just plain living, isn’t there?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Duke, there’s a lot to think about in just plain living, isn’t there?”
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Duke, there’s a lot to think about in just plain living, isn’t there?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Duke, there’s a lot to think about in just plain living, isn’t there?”
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading * * * * * Betty Berry was waiting at the stairs the next morning.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading * * * * * Betty Berry was waiting at the stairs the next morning.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “I didn’t think you were in my world.”
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading “I didn’t think you were in my world.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I didn’t think you were in my world.”
Chapter 11 of Down among men by Will Levington Comfort holds 394 sentences, grouped into 79 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 11 holds 394 sentences of Down among men, unabridged, divided into 79 reading sections.
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