Chapter 36 of Five Hundred Dollars is here in full — 117 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 36 of Five Hundred Dollars is here in full — 117 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
RALPH HARDING IS FOUND. Bert was still partly under the influence of chloroform; but the sight of Ralph Harding, whom he recognized from the photograph which had been given him, roused him from his stupefaction. Harding repeated his question. "Who are you?" he asked, "and how do you know me?" "I am Bert Barton."
Chapter 36 of Five Hundred Dollars is here in full — 117 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a volatile liquid haloform (CHCl3); formerly used as an anesthetic
From this reading “Bert was still partly under the influence of chloroform; but the sight of Ralph Harding, whom he recognized from the photograph which had been given him, roused him from his stupefaction.”
29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)
From this reading “RALPH HARDING IS FOUND.”
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading “Bert was still partly under the influence of chloroform; but the sight of Ralph Harding, whom he recognized from the photograph which had been given him, roused him from his stupefaction.”
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading “Bert was still partly under the influence of chloroform; but the sight of Ralph Harding, whom he recognized from the photograph which had been given him, roused him from his stupefaction.”
record on photographic film
From this reading “Bert was still partly under the influence of chloroform; but the sight of Ralph Harding, whom he recognized from the photograph which had been given him, roused him from his stupefaction.”
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading “Bert was still partly under the influence of chloroform; but the sight of Ralph Harding, whom he recognized from the photograph which had been given him, roused him from his stupefaction.”
recurring again and again
From this reading “Harding repeated his question.”
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading “Bert was still partly under the influence of chloroform; but the sight of Ralph Harding, whom he recognized from the photograph which had been given him, roused him from his stupefaction.”
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the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am Bert Barton."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Who are you?" he asked, "and how do you know me?"
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Who are you?" he asked, "and how do you know me?"
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Who are you?" he asked, "and how do you know me?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I am Bert Barton."
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Bert was still partly under the influence of chloroform; but the sight of Ralph Harding, whom he recognized from the photograph which had been given him, roused him from his stupefaction.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bert was still partly under the influence of chloroform; but the sight of Ralph Harding, whom he recognized from the photograph which had been given him, roused him from his stupefaction.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Bert was still partly under the influence of chloroform; but the sight of Ralph Harding, whom he recognized from the photograph which had been given him, roused him from his stupefaction.
a volatile liquid haloform (CHCl3); formerly used as an anesthetic
From this reading Bert was still partly under the influence of chloroform; but the sight of Ralph Harding, whom he recognized from the photograph which had been given him, roused him from his stupefaction.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Who are you?" he asked, "and how do you know me?"
set up or found
From this reading RALPH HARDING IS FOUND.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Bert was still partly under the influence of chloroform; but the sight of Ralph Harding, whom he recognized from the photograph which had been given him, roused him from his stupefaction.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Bert was still partly under the influence of chloroform; but the sight of Ralph Harding, whom he recognized from the photograph which had been given him, roused him from his stupefaction.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bert was still partly under the influence of chloroform; but the sight of Ralph Harding, whom he recognized from the photograph which had been given him, roused him from his stupefaction.
29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)
From this reading RALPH HARDING IS FOUND.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bert was still partly under the influence of chloroform; but the sight of Ralph Harding, whom he recognized from the photograph which had been given him, roused him from his stupefaction.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Bert was still partly under the influence of chloroform; but the sight of Ralph Harding, whom he recognized from the photograph which had been given him, roused him from his stupefaction.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Bert was still partly under the influence of chloroform; but the sight of Ralph Harding, whom he recognized from the photograph which had been given him, roused him from his stupefaction.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Who are you?" he asked, "and how do you know me?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am Bert Barton."
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Bert was still partly under the influence of chloroform; but the sight of Ralph Harding, whom he recognized from the photograph which had been given him, roused him from his stupefaction.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading RALPH HARDING IS FOUND.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Who are you?" he asked, "and how do you know me?"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Who are you?" he asked, "and how do you know me?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bert was still partly under the influence of chloroform; but the sight of Ralph Harding, whom he recognized from the photograph which had been given him, roused him from his stupefaction.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading Bert was still partly under the influence of chloroform; but the sight of Ralph Harding, whom he recognized from the photograph which had been given him, roused him from his stupefaction.
record on photographic film
From this reading Bert was still partly under the influence of chloroform; but the sight of Ralph Harding, whom he recognized from the photograph which had been given him, roused him from his stupefaction.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Harding repeated his question.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RALPH HARDING IS FOUND.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Bert was still partly under the influence of chloroform; but the sight of Ralph Harding, whom he recognized from the photograph which had been given him, roused him from his stupefaction.
recurring again and again
From this reading Harding repeated his question.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading Bert was still partly under the influence of chloroform; but the sight of Ralph Harding, whom he recognized from the photograph which had been given him, roused him from his stupefaction.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Bert was still partly under the influence of chloroform; but the sight of Ralph Harding, whom he recognized from the photograph which had been given him, roused him from his stupefaction.
not in physical motion
From this reading Bert was still partly under the influence of chloroform; but the sight of Ralph Harding, whom he recognized from the photograph which had been given him, roused him from his stupefaction.
a feeling of stupefied astonishment
From this reading Bert was still partly under the influence of chloroform; but the sight of Ralph Harding, whom he recognized from the photograph which had been given him, roused him from his stupefaction.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Bert was still partly under the influence of chloroform; but the sight of Ralph Harding, whom he recognized from the photograph which had been given him, roused him from his stupefaction.
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Bert was still partly under the influence of chloroform; but the sight of Ralph Harding, whom he recognized from the photograph which had been given him, roused him from his stupefaction.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bert was still partly under the influence of chloroform; but the sight of Ralph Harding, whom he recognized from the photograph which had been given him, roused him from his stupefaction.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Bert was still partly under the influence of chloroform; but the sight of Ralph Harding, whom he recognized from the photograph which had been given him, roused him from his stupefaction.
which person or people
From this reading "Who are you?" he asked, "and how do you know me?"
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Bert was still partly under the influence of chloroform; but the sight of Ralph Harding, whom he recognized from the photograph which had been given him, roused him from his stupefaction.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Who are you?" he asked, "and how do you know me?"
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