Chapter 7 of For Gold is here in full — 109 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter VII
Chapter 7 of For Gold is here in full — 109 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
FRESH GLIMPSES OF EVIL. "I promise," said Faith, after another moment's hesitation. "I will hear what you have to say on the subject, Mary, but I am sure I shall still think it right to report that theft to-morrow." Miss Jennings turned away with a relieved expression. The woman she had called "Kate" was just coming back behind the counter.
Chapter 7 of For Gold is here in full — 109 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/21 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
From this reading “The woman she had called "Kate" was just coming back behind the counter.”
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading “FRESH GLIMPSES OF EVIL.”
plural of “glimpse” — a quick look
From this reading “FRESH GLIMPSES OF EVIL.”
indecision in speech or action
From this reading “"I promise," said Faith, after another moment's hesitation.”
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading “"I promise," said Faith, after another moment's hesitation.”
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading “Miss Jennings turned away with a relieved expression.”
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading “"I will hear what you have to say on the subject, Mary, but I am sure I shall still think it right to report that theft to-morrow."”
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading “"I will hear what you have to say on the subject, Mary, but I am sure I shall still think it right to report that theft to-morrow."”
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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 Miss Jennings turned away with a relieved expression.
later than; following
From this reading "I promise," said Faith, after another moment's hesitation.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I will hear what you have to say on the subject, Mary, but I am sure I shall still think it right to report that theft to-morrow."
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "I promise," said Faith, after another moment's hesitation.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Miss Jennings turned away with a relieved expression.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The woman she had called "Kate" was just coming back behind the counter.
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The woman she had called "Kate" was just coming back behind the counter.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I will hear what you have to say on the subject, Mary, but I am sure I shall still think it right to report that theft to-morrow."
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The woman she had called "Kate" was just coming back behind the counter.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading The woman she had called "Kate" was just coming back behind the counter.
table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
From this reading The woman she had called "Kate" was just coming back behind the counter.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading FRESH GLIMPSES OF EVIL.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Miss Jennings turned away with a relieved expression.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading "I promise," said Faith, after another moment's hesitation.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading FRESH GLIMPSES OF EVIL.
plural of “glimpse” — a quick look
From this reading FRESH GLIMPSES OF EVIL.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The woman she had called "Kate" was just coming back behind the counter.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I will hear what you have to say on the subject, Mary, but I am sure I shall still think it right to report that theft to-morrow."
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "I will hear what you have to say on the subject, Mary, but I am sure I shall still think it right to report that theft to-morrow."
indecision in speech or action
From this reading "I promise," said Faith, after another moment's hesitation.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I promise," said Faith, after another moment's hesitation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I will hear what you have to say on the subject, Mary, but I am sure I shall still think it right to report that theft to-morrow."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Jennings turned away with a relieved expression.
and nothing more
From this reading The woman she had called "Kate" was just coming back behind the counter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The woman she had called "Kate" was just coming back behind the counter.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading "I will hear what you have to say on the subject, Mary, but I am sure I shall still think it right to report that theft to-morrow."
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Jennings turned away with a relieved expression.
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading "I promise," said Faith, after another moment's hesitation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FRESH GLIMPSES OF EVIL.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I will hear what you have to say on the subject, Mary, but I am sure I shall still think it right to report that theft to-morrow."
make a promise or commitment
From this reading "I promise," said Faith, after another moment's hesitation.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading Miss Jennings turned away with a relieved expression.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading "I will hear what you have to say on the subject, Mary, but I am sure I shall still think it right to report that theft to-morrow."
precisely, exactly
From this reading "I will hear what you have to say on the subject, Mary, but I am sure I shall still think it right to report that theft to-morrow."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I promise," said Faith, after another moment's hesitation.
express in words
From this reading "I will hear what you have to say on the subject, Mary, but I am sure I shall still think it right to report that theft to-morrow."
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "I will hear what you have to say on the subject, Mary, but I am sure I shall still think it right to report that theft to-morrow."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The woman she had called "Kate" was just coming back behind the counter.
not in physical motion
From this reading "I will hear what you have to say on the subject, Mary, but I am sure I shall still think it right to report that theft to-morrow."
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading "I will hear what you have to say on the subject, Mary, but I am sure I shall still think it right to report that theft to-morrow."
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I will hear what you have to say on the subject, Mary, but I am sure I shall still think it right to report that theft to-morrow."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I will hear what you have to say on the subject, Mary, but I am sure I shall still think it right to report that theft to-morrow."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I will hear what you have to say on the subject, Mary, but I am sure I shall still think it right to report that theft to-morrow."
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading "I will hear what you have to say on the subject, Mary, but I am sure I shall still think it right to report that theft to-morrow."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I will hear what you have to say on the subject, Mary, but I am sure I shall still think it right to report that theft to-morrow."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I will hear what you have to say on the subject, Mary, but I am sure I shall still think it right to report that theft to-morrow."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I will hear what you have to say on the subject, Mary, but I am sure I shall still think it right to report that theft to-morrow."
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Miss Jennings turned away with a relieved expression.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The woman she had called "Kate" was just coming back behind the counter.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I will hear what you have to say on the subject, Mary, but I am sure I shall still think it right to report that theft to-morrow."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I will hear what you have to say on the subject, Mary, but I am sure I shall still think it right to report that theft to-morrow."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Miss Jennings turned away with a relieved expression.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The woman she had called "Kate" was just coming back behind the counter.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I will hear what you have to say on the subject, Mary, but I am sure I shall still think it right to report that theft to-morrow."
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