Chapter 29 of For the Honor of Randall is here in full — 108 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 29 of For the Honor of Randall is here in full — 108 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
AN ALARM IN THE NIGHT “What are you doing, Sid?” “Writing a letter.” “Of course. I can see that without glasses. But who to, if it’s not a personal question?” persisted Tom tantalizingly, as he stretched out on the old couch, and watched his chum busy with pen and ink.
Chapter 29 of For the Honor of Randall is here in full — 108 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/21 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading “AN ALARM IN THE NIGHT “What are you doing, Sid?””
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading “But who to, if it’s not a personal question?” persisted Tom tantalizingly, as he stretched out on the old couch, and watched his chum busy with pen and ink.”
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading “But who to, if it’s not a personal question?” persisted Tom tantalizingly, as he stretched out on the old couch, and watched his chum busy with pen and ink.”
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading “I can see that without glasses.”
a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing
From this reading “But who to, if it’s not a personal question?” persisted Tom tantalizingly, as he stretched out on the old couch, and watched his chum busy with pen and ink.”
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading “But who to, if it’s not a personal question?” persisted Tom tantalizingly, as he stretched out on the old couch, and watched his chum busy with pen and ink.”
past form of “persist” — continue to exist
From this reading “But who to, if it’s not a personal question?” persisted Tom tantalizingly, as he stretched out on the old couch, and watched his chum busy with pen and ink.”
in a tantalizing manner
From this reading “But who to, if it’s not a personal question?” persisted Tom tantalizingly, as he stretched out on the old couch, and watched his chum busy with pen and ink.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.
as might be expected
In this reading ““Of course.”
In this reading “But who to, if it’s not a personal question?” persisted Tom tantalizingly, as he stretched out on the old couch, and watched his chum busy with pen and ink.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Writing a letter.”
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading AN ALARM IN THE NIGHT “What are you doing, Sid?”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ALARM IN THE NIGHT “What are you doing, Sid?”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But who to, if it’s not a personal question?” persisted Tom tantalizingly, as he stretched out on the old couch, and watched his chum busy with pen and ink.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading AN ALARM IN THE NIGHT “What are you doing, Sid?”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But who to, if it’s not a personal question?” persisted Tom tantalizingly, as he stretched out on the old couch, and watched his chum busy with pen and ink.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading But who to, if it’s not a personal question?” persisted Tom tantalizingly, as he stretched out on the old couch, and watched his chum busy with pen and ink.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But who to, if it’s not a personal question?” persisted Tom tantalizingly, as he stretched out on the old couch, and watched his chum busy with pen and ink.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I can see that without glasses.
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading But who to, if it’s not a personal question?” persisted Tom tantalizingly, as he stretched out on the old couch, and watched his chum busy with pen and ink.
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading But who to, if it’s not a personal question?” persisted Tom tantalizingly, as he stretched out on the old couch, and watched his chum busy with pen and ink.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “Of course.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading AN ALARM IN THE NIGHT “What are you doing, Sid?”
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading I can see that without glasses.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But who to, if it’s not a personal question?” persisted Tom tantalizingly, as he stretched out on the old couch, and watched his chum busy with pen and ink.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But who to, if it’s not a personal question?” persisted Tom tantalizingly, as he stretched out on the old couch, and watched his chum busy with pen and ink.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I can see that without glasses.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But who to, if it’s not a personal question?” persisted Tom tantalizingly, as he stretched out on the old couch, and watched his chum busy with pen and ink.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN ALARM IN THE NIGHT “What are you doing, Sid?”
a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing
From this reading But who to, if it’s not a personal question?” persisted Tom tantalizingly, as he stretched out on the old couch, and watched his chum busy with pen and ink.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But who to, if it’s not a personal question?” persisted Tom tantalizingly, as he stretched out on the old couch, and watched his chum busy with pen and ink.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading “Writing a letter.”
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading AN ALARM IN THE NIGHT “What are you doing, Sid?”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But who to, if it’s not a personal question?” persisted Tom tantalizingly, as he stretched out on the old couch, and watched his chum busy with pen and ink.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Of course.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But who to, if it’s not a personal question?” persisted Tom tantalizingly, as he stretched out on the old couch, and watched his chum busy with pen and ink.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But who to, if it’s not a personal question?” persisted Tom tantalizingly, as he stretched out on the old couch, and watched his chum busy with pen and ink.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But who to, if it’s not a personal question?” persisted Tom tantalizingly, as he stretched out on the old couch, and watched his chum busy with pen and ink.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading But who to, if it’s not a personal question?” persisted Tom tantalizingly, as he stretched out on the old couch, and watched his chum busy with pen and ink.
past form of “persist” — continue to exist
From this reading But who to, if it’s not a personal question?” persisted Tom tantalizingly, as he stretched out on the old couch, and watched his chum busy with pen and ink.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading But who to, if it’s not a personal question?” persisted Tom tantalizingly, as he stretched out on the old couch, and watched his chum busy with pen and ink.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading But who to, if it’s not a personal question?” persisted Tom tantalizingly, as he stretched out on the old couch, and watched his chum busy with pen and ink.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I can see that without glasses.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN ALARM IN THE NIGHT “What are you doing, Sid?”
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading But who to, if it’s not a personal question?” persisted Tom tantalizingly, as he stretched out on the old couch, and watched his chum busy with pen and ink.
in a tantalizing manner
From this reading But who to, if it’s not a personal question?” persisted Tom tantalizingly, as he stretched out on the old couch, and watched his chum busy with pen and ink.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I can see that without glasses.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN ALARM IN THE NIGHT “What are you doing, Sid?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But who to, if it’s not a personal question?” persisted Tom tantalizingly, as he stretched out on the old couch, and watched his chum busy with pen and ink.
male cat
From this reading But who to, if it’s not a personal question?” persisted Tom tantalizingly, as he stretched out on the old couch, and watched his chum busy with pen and ink.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading But who to, if it’s not a personal question?” persisted Tom tantalizingly, as he stretched out on the old couch, and watched his chum busy with pen and ink.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading AN ALARM IN THE NIGHT “What are you doing, Sid?”
which person or people
From this reading But who to, if it’s not a personal question?” persisted Tom tantalizingly, as he stretched out on the old couch, and watched his chum busy with pen and ink.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But who to, if it’s not a personal question?” persisted Tom tantalizingly, as he stretched out on the old couch, and watched his chum busy with pen and ink.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I can see that without glasses.
the act of creating written works
From this reading “Writing a letter.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading AN ALARM IN THE NIGHT “What are you doing, Sid?”
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