Chapter 5 of George Helm is here in full — 452 sentences across 91 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 5 of George Helm is here in full — 452 sentences across 91 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
“Q. E. D. But--why did you show it to _me_?” Helm’s gaze rested gravely upon that of the plutocratic chieftain for the Middle West. He replied: “I see that you want to be friends with me. Why, I don’t know. I am willing--more than willing to be friends with you.
Chapter 5 of George Helm is here in full — 452 sentences across 91 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/90 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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the leader of a group of people
From this reading “Helm’s gaze rested gravely upon that of the plutocratic chieftain for the Middle West.”
a long fixed look
From this reading “Helm’s gaze rested gravely upon that of the plutocratic chieftain for the Middle West.”
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading “Helm’s gaze rested gravely upon that of the plutocratic chieftain for the Middle West.”
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading “Helm’s gaze rested gravely upon that of the plutocratic chieftain for the Middle West.”
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading “Helm’s gaze rested gravely upon that of the plutocratic chieftain for the Middle West.”
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading ““Q. E. D. But--why did you show it to _me_?””
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading “Helm’s gaze rested gravely upon that of the plutocratic chieftain for the Middle West.”
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading “I am willing--more than willing to be friends with you.”
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the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am willing--more than willing to be friends with you.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He replied: “I see that you want to be friends with me.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Q. E. D. But--why did you show it to _me_?”
the leader of a group of people
From this reading Helm’s gaze rested gravely upon that of the plutocratic chieftain for the Middle West.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading “Q. E. D. But--why did you show it to _me_?”
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “Q. E. D. But--why did you show it to _me_?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Why, I don’t know.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading “Q. E. D. But--why did you show it to _me_?”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Helm’s gaze rested gravely upon that of the plutocratic chieftain for the Middle West.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He replied: “I see that you want to be friends with me.
a long fixed look
From this reading Helm’s gaze rested gravely upon that of the plutocratic chieftain for the Middle West.
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading Helm’s gaze rested gravely upon that of the plutocratic chieftain for the Middle West.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He replied: “I see that you want to be friends with me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Helm’s gaze rested gravely upon that of the plutocratic chieftain for the Middle West.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He replied: “I see that you want to be friends with me.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Q. E. D. But--why did you show it to _me_?”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Why, I don’t know.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Q. E. D. But--why did you show it to _me_?”
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Helm’s gaze rested gravely upon that of the plutocratic chieftain for the Middle West.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I am willing--more than willing to be friends with you.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Helm’s gaze rested gravely upon that of the plutocratic chieftain for the Middle West.
of or relating to or characteristic of a plutocrat
From this reading Helm’s gaze rested gravely upon that of the plutocratic chieftain for the Middle West.
the 17th letter of the Roman alphabet
From this reading “Q. E. D. But--why did you show it to _me_?”
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading He replied: “I see that you want to be friends with me.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Helm’s gaze rested gravely upon that of the plutocratic chieftain for the Middle West.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He replied: “I see that you want to be friends with me.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading “Q. E. D. But--why did you show it to _me_?”
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I am willing--more than willing to be friends with you.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Helm’s gaze rested gravely upon that of the plutocratic chieftain for the Middle West.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Helm’s gaze rested gravely upon that of the plutocratic chieftain for the Middle West.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Q. E. D. But--why did you show it to _me_?”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Helm’s gaze rested gravely upon that of the plutocratic chieftain for the Middle West.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading He replied: “I see that you want to be friends with me.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Helm’s gaze rested gravely upon that of the plutocratic chieftain for the Middle West.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Q. E. D. But--why did you show it to _me_?”
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading I am willing--more than willing to be friends with you.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He replied: “I see that you want to be friends with me.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Q. E. D. But--why did you show it to _me_?”
Chapter 5 of George Helm by David Graham Phillips holds 452 sentences, grouped into 91 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 452 sentences of George Helm, unabridged, divided into 91 reading sections.
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