Chapter 5 of Fair Harbor is here in full — 337 sentences across 68 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 5 of Fair Harbor is here in full — 337 sentences across 68 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Judge Knowles's answer to his caller's assertion concerning the need of a physician's services was another chuckle. "Sit down, Cap'n," he ordered. Kendrick shook his head. "No," he began, "I'm----" "Sit down." "Judge, look here: I don't suppose you're serious, but if you are, I tell you----" "No, I'm going to tell _you_.
Chapter 5 of Fair Harbor is here in full — 337 sentences across 68 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
From this reading “Judge Knowles's answer to his caller's assertion concerning the need of a physician's services was another chuckle.”
possessive form of “caller” — a social or business visitor
From this reading “Judge Knowles's answer to his caller's assertion concerning the need of a physician's services was another chuckle.”
a soft partly suppressed laugh
From this reading “Judge Knowles's answer to his caller's assertion concerning the need of a physician's services was another chuckle.”
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading “Judge Knowles's answer to his caller's assertion concerning the need of a physician's services was another chuckle.”
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading “"Sit down, Cap'n," he ordered.”
possessive form of “physician” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading “Judge Knowles's answer to his caller's assertion concerning the need of a physician's services was another chuckle.”
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading “"Judge, look here: I don't suppose you're serious, but if you are, I tell you----" "No, I'm going to tell _you_.”
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading “Judge Knowles's answer to his caller's assertion concerning the need of a physician's services was another chuckle.”
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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 Judge Knowles's answer to his caller's assertion concerning the need of a physician's services was another chuckle.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Judge Knowles's answer to his caller's assertion concerning the need of a physician's services was another chuckle.
react verbally
From this reading Judge Knowles's answer to his caller's assertion concerning the need of a physician's services was another chuckle.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Judge, look here: I don't suppose you're serious, but if you are, I tell you----" "No, I'm going to tell _you_.
a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
From this reading Judge Knowles's answer to his caller's assertion concerning the need of a physician's services was another chuckle.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "No," he began, "I'm----" "Sit down."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Judge, look here: I don't suppose you're serious, but if you are, I tell you----" "No, I'm going to tell _you_.
possessive form of “caller” — a social or business visitor
From this reading Judge Knowles's answer to his caller's assertion concerning the need of a physician's services was another chuckle.
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From this reading "Sit down, Cap'n," he ordered.
a soft partly suppressed laugh
From this reading Judge Knowles's answer to his caller's assertion concerning the need of a physician's services was another chuckle.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Judge Knowles's answer to his caller's assertion concerning the need of a physician's services was another chuckle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Judge, look here: I don't suppose you're serious, but if you are, I tell you----" "No, I'm going to tell _you_.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Sit down, Cap'n," he ordered.
the act of departing
From this reading "Judge, look here: I don't suppose you're serious, but if you are, I tell you----" "No, I'm going to tell _you_.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Sit down, Cap'n," he ordered.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Kendrick shook his head.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Judge, look here: I don't suppose you're serious, but if you are, I tell you----" "No, I'm going to tell _you_.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Judge Knowles's answer to his caller's assertion concerning the need of a physician's services was another chuckle.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Judge, look here: I don't suppose you're serious, but if you are, I tell you----" "No, I'm going to tell _you_.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "No," he began, "I'm----" "Sit down."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Judge, look here: I don't suppose you're serious, but if you are, I tell you----" "No, I'm going to tell _you_.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Judge Knowles's answer to his caller's assertion concerning the need of a physician's services was another chuckle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Kendrick shook his head.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Judge Knowles's answer to his caller's assertion concerning the need of a physician's services was another chuckle.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Judge, look here: I don't suppose you're serious, but if you are, I tell you----" "No, I'm going to tell _you_.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Judge Knowles's answer to his caller's assertion concerning the need of a physician's services was another chuckle.
not any; not one
From this reading "No," he began, "I'm----" "Sit down."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Judge Knowles's answer to his caller's assertion concerning the need of a physician's services was another chuckle.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading "Sit down, Cap'n," he ordered.
possessive form of “physician” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Judge Knowles's answer to his caller's assertion concerning the need of a physician's services was another chuckle.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading "Judge, look here: I don't suppose you're serious, but if you are, I tell you----" "No, I'm going to tell _you_.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading Judge Knowles's answer to his caller's assertion concerning the need of a physician's services was another chuckle.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Kendrick shook his head.
be seated
From this reading "Sit down, Cap'n," he ordered.
express a supposition
From this reading "Judge, look here: I don't suppose you're serious, but if you are, I tell you----" "No, I'm going to tell _you_.
express in words
From this reading "Judge, look here: I don't suppose you're serious, but if you are, I tell you----" "No, I'm going to tell _you_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Judge Knowles's answer to his caller's assertion concerning the need of a physician's services was another chuckle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Judge Knowles's answer to his caller's assertion concerning the need of a physician's services was another chuckle.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Judge Knowles's answer to his caller's assertion concerning the need of a physician's services was another chuckle.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Judge, look here: I don't suppose you're serious, but if you are, I tell you----" "No, I'm going to tell _you_.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Judge, look here: I don't suppose you're serious, but if you are, I tell you----" "No, I'm going to tell _you_.
Chapter 5 of Fair Harbor by Joseph Crosby Lincoln holds 337 sentences, grouped into 68 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 5 holds 337 sentences of Fair Harbor, unabridged, divided into 68 reading sections.
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