Chapter 13 of Good References is here in full — 273 sentences across 55 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter XIII
Chapter 13 of Good References is here in full — 273 sentences across 55 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
MARY RESIGNS When the car reached a clear block, Pete turned his head for a hurried glimpse at the partly-huddled figure at his right. "Air doing you any good?" he asked. "I--I think so." Miss Norcross spoke uncertainly. She was not quite clear concerning even such a matter as air.
Chapter 13 of Good References is here in full — 273 sentences across 55 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading “MARY RESIGNS When the car reached a clear block, Pete turned his head for a hurried glimpse at the partly-huddled figure at his right.”
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading “MARY RESIGNS When the car reached a clear block, Pete turned his head for a hurried glimpse at the partly-huddled figure at his right.”
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading “She was not quite clear concerning even such a matter as air.”
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading “MARY RESIGNS When the car reached a clear block, Pete turned his head for a hurried glimpse at the partly-huddled figure at his right.”
a quick look
From this reading “MARY RESIGNS When the car reached a clear block, Pete turned his head for a hurried glimpse at the partly-huddled figure at his right.”
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading “MARY RESIGNS When the car reached a clear block, Pete turned his head for a hurried glimpse at the partly-huddled figure at his right.”
third-person singular of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading “MARY RESIGNS When the car reached a clear block, Pete turned his head for a hurried glimpse at the partly-huddled figure at his right.”
in an unsteady manner
From this reading “Miss Norcross spoke uncertainly.”
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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 MARY RESIGNS When the car reached a clear block, Pete turned his head for a hurried glimpse at the partly-huddled figure at his right.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading "Air doing you any good?" he asked.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Air doing you any good?" he asked.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was not quite clear concerning even such a matter as air.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Air doing you any good?" he asked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MARY RESIGNS When the car reached a clear block, Pete turned his head for a hurried glimpse at the partly-huddled figure at his right.
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading MARY RESIGNS When the car reached a clear block, Pete turned his head for a hurried glimpse at the partly-huddled figure at his right.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading MARY RESIGNS When the car reached a clear block, Pete turned his head for a hurried glimpse at the partly-huddled figure at his right.
rid of obstructions
From this reading MARY RESIGNS When the car reached a clear block, Pete turned his head for a hurried glimpse at the partly-huddled figure at his right.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading She was not quite clear concerning even such a matter as air.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading "Air doing you any good?" he asked.
divisible by two
From this reading She was not quite clear concerning even such a matter as air.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading MARY RESIGNS When the car reached a clear block, Pete turned his head for a hurried glimpse at the partly-huddled figure at his right.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MARY RESIGNS When the car reached a clear block, Pete turned his head for a hurried glimpse at the partly-huddled figure at his right.
a quick look
From this reading MARY RESIGNS When the car reached a clear block, Pete turned his head for a hurried glimpse at the partly-huddled figure at his right.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Air doing you any good?" he asked.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Air doing you any good?" he asked.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading MARY RESIGNS When the car reached a clear block, Pete turned his head for a hurried glimpse at the partly-huddled figure at his right.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MARY RESIGNS When the car reached a clear block, Pete turned his head for a hurried glimpse at the partly-huddled figure at his right.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading MARY RESIGNS When the car reached a clear block, Pete turned his head for a hurried glimpse at the partly-huddled figure at his right.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I--I think so."
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading MARY RESIGNS When the car reached a clear block, Pete turned his head for a hurried glimpse at the partly-huddled figure at his right.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading She was not quite clear concerning even such a matter as air.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Norcross spoke uncertainly.
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From this reading Miss Norcross spoke uncertainly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was not quite clear concerning even such a matter as air.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MARY RESIGNS When the car reached a clear block, Pete turned his head for a hurried glimpse at the partly-huddled figure at his right.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MARY RESIGNS When the car reached a clear block, Pete turned his head for a hurried glimpse at the partly-huddled figure at his right.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading She was not quite clear concerning even such a matter as air.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading MARY RESIGNS When the car reached a clear block, Pete turned his head for a hurried glimpse at the partly-huddled figure at his right.
third-person singular of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading MARY RESIGNS When the car reached a clear block, Pete turned his head for a hurried glimpse at the partly-huddled figure at his right.
precisely, exactly
From this reading MARY RESIGNS When the car reached a clear block, Pete turned his head for a hurried glimpse at the partly-huddled figure at his right.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was not quite clear concerning even such a matter as air.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I--I think so."
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Miss Norcross spoke uncertainly.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading She was not quite clear concerning even such a matter as air.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MARY RESIGNS When the car reached a clear block, Pete turned his head for a hurried glimpse at the partly-huddled figure at his right.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I--I think so."
moved around an axis or center
From this reading MARY RESIGNS When the car reached a clear block, Pete turned his head for a hurried glimpse at the partly-huddled figure at his right.
in an unsteady manner
From this reading Miss Norcross spoke uncertainly.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was not quite clear concerning even such a matter as air.
at the time that
From this reading MARY RESIGNS When the car reached a clear block, Pete turned his head for a hurried glimpse at the partly-huddled figure at his right.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Air doing you any good?" he asked.
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