Chapter 33 of Elster's Folly: A Novel is here in full — 256 sentences across 52 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 33 of Elster's Folly: A Novel is here in full — 256 sentences across 52 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
MR. PIKE ON THE WING. The time went on. It may have been some twelve or thirteen months later that Mr. Carr, sitting alone in his chambers, one evening, was surprised by the entrance of his clerk--who possessed a latch-key as well as himself. "Why, Taylor! what brings you here?"
Chapter 33 of Elster's Folly: A Novel is here in full — 256 sentences across 52 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading “"Why, Taylor! what brings you here?"”
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading “It may have been some twelve or thirteen months later that Mr. Carr, sitting alone in his chambers, one evening, was surprised by the entrance of his clerk--who possessed a latch-key as well as himself.”
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading “It may have been some twelve or thirteen months later that Mr. Carr, sitting alone in his chambers, one evening, was surprised by the entrance of his clerk--who possessed a latch-key as well as himself.”
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading “It may have been some twelve or thirteen months later that Mr. Carr, sitting alone in his chambers, one evening, was surprised by the entrance of his clerk--who possessed a latch-key as well as himself.”
a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic
From this reading “PIKE ON THE WING.”
United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)
From this reading “"Why, Taylor! what brings you here?"”
the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one
From this reading “It may have been some twelve or thirteen months later that Mr. Carr, sitting alone in his chambers, one evening, was surprised by the entrance of his clerk--who possessed a latch-key as well as himself.”
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading “PIKE ON THE WING.”
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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 It may have been some twelve or thirteen months later that Mr. Carr, sitting alone in his chambers, one evening, was surprised by the entrance of his clerk--who possessed a latch-key as well as himself.
Having no one else present.
From this reading It may have been some twelve or thirteen months later that Mr. Carr, sitting alone in his chambers, one evening, was surprised by the entrance of his clerk--who possessed a latch-key as well as himself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It may have been some twelve or thirteen months later that Mr. Carr, sitting alone in his chambers, one evening, was surprised by the entrance of his clerk--who possessed a latch-key as well as himself.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It may have been some twelve or thirteen months later that Mr. Carr, sitting alone in his chambers, one evening, was surprised by the entrance of his clerk--who possessed a latch-key as well as himself.
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "Why, Taylor! what brings you here?"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It may have been some twelve or thirteen months later that Mr. Carr, sitting alone in his chambers, one evening, was surprised by the entrance of his clerk--who possessed a latch-key as well as himself.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It may have been some twelve or thirteen months later that Mr. Carr, sitting alone in his chambers, one evening, was surprised by the entrance of his clerk--who possessed a latch-key as well as himself.
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading It may have been some twelve or thirteen months later that Mr. Carr, sitting alone in his chambers, one evening, was surprised by the entrance of his clerk--who possessed a latch-key as well as himself.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading It may have been some twelve or thirteen months later that Mr. Carr, sitting alone in his chambers, one evening, was surprised by the entrance of his clerk--who possessed a latch-key as well as himself.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading It may have been some twelve or thirteen months later that Mr. Carr, sitting alone in his chambers, one evening, was surprised by the entrance of his clerk--who possessed a latch-key as well as himself.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It may have been some twelve or thirteen months later that Mr. Carr, sitting alone in his chambers, one evening, was surprised by the entrance of his clerk--who possessed a latch-key as well as himself.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It may have been some twelve or thirteen months later that Mr. Carr, sitting alone in his chambers, one evening, was surprised by the entrance of his clerk--who possessed a latch-key as well as himself.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Why, Taylor! what brings you here?"
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It may have been some twelve or thirteen months later that Mr. Carr, sitting alone in his chambers, one evening, was surprised by the entrance of his clerk--who possessed a latch-key as well as himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It may have been some twelve or thirteen months later that Mr. Carr, sitting alone in his chambers, one evening, was surprised by the entrance of his clerk--who possessed a latch-key as well as himself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It may have been some twelve or thirteen months later that Mr. Carr, sitting alone in his chambers, one evening, was surprised by the entrance of his clerk--who possessed a latch-key as well as himself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It may have been some twelve or thirteen months later that Mr. Carr, sitting alone in his chambers, one evening, was surprised by the entrance of his clerk--who possessed a latch-key as well as himself.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It may have been some twelve or thirteen months later that Mr. Carr, sitting alone in his chambers, one evening, was surprised by the entrance of his clerk--who possessed a latch-key as well as himself.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading It may have been some twelve or thirteen months later that Mr. Carr, sitting alone in his chambers, one evening, was surprised by the entrance of his clerk--who possessed a latch-key as well as himself.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It may have been some twelve or thirteen months later that Mr. Carr, sitting alone in his chambers, one evening, was surprised by the entrance of his clerk--who possessed a latch-key as well as himself.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading It may have been some twelve or thirteen months later that Mr. Carr, sitting alone in his chambers, one evening, was surprised by the entrance of his clerk--who possessed a latch-key as well as himself.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It may have been some twelve or thirteen months later that Mr. Carr, sitting alone in his chambers, one evening, was surprised by the entrance of his clerk--who possessed a latch-key as well as himself.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading PIKE ON THE WING.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It may have been some twelve or thirteen months later that Mr. Carr, sitting alone in his chambers, one evening, was surprised by the entrance of his clerk--who possessed a latch-key as well as himself.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It may have been some twelve or thirteen months later that Mr. Carr, sitting alone in his chambers, one evening, was surprised by the entrance of his clerk--who possessed a latch-key as well as himself.
a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic
From this reading PIKE ON THE WING.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading It may have been some twelve or thirteen months later that Mr. Carr, sitting alone in his chambers, one evening, was surprised by the entrance of his clerk--who possessed a latch-key as well as himself.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading It may have been some twelve or thirteen months later that Mr. Carr, sitting alone in his chambers, one evening, was surprised by the entrance of his clerk--who possessed a latch-key as well as himself.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It may have been some twelve or thirteen months later that Mr. Carr, sitting alone in his chambers, one evening, was surprised by the entrance of his clerk--who possessed a latch-key as well as himself.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading It may have been some twelve or thirteen months later that Mr. Carr, sitting alone in his chambers, one evening, was surprised by the entrance of his clerk--who possessed a latch-key as well as himself.
United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)
From this reading "Why, Taylor! what brings you here?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It may have been some twelve or thirteen months later that Mr. Carr, sitting alone in his chambers, one evening, was surprised by the entrance of his clerk--who possessed a latch-key as well as himself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PIKE ON THE WING.
the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one
From this reading It may have been some twelve or thirteen months later that Mr. Carr, sitting alone in his chambers, one evening, was surprised by the entrance of his clerk--who possessed a latch-key as well as himself.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The time went on.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading It may have been some twelve or thirteen months later that Mr. Carr, sitting alone in his chambers, one evening, was surprised by the entrance of his clerk--who possessed a latch-key as well as himself.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It may have been some twelve or thirteen months later that Mr. Carr, sitting alone in his chambers, one evening, was surprised by the entrance of his clerk--who possessed a latch-key as well as himself.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It may have been some twelve or thirteen months later that Mr. Carr, sitting alone in his chambers, one evening, was surprised by the entrance of his clerk--who possessed a latch-key as well as himself.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The time went on.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Why, Taylor! what brings you here?"
which person or people
From this reading It may have been some twelve or thirteen months later that Mr. Carr, sitting alone in his chambers, one evening, was surprised by the entrance of his clerk--who possessed a latch-key as well as himself.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, Taylor! what brings you here?"
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading PIKE ON THE WING.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Why, Taylor! what brings you here?"
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