Chapter 26 of Half a Hero: A Novel is here in full — 176 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 26 of Half a Hero: A Novel is here in full — 176 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE DECISION OF THE ORACLE. "I see from Tomes," observed Eleanor Scaife to the Chief Justice, as he handed her a cup of tea, "that all the elections are on the same day in New Lindsey." "They are," he answered. "A good thing, don't you think?" "But if a man wants to vote in two places?"
Chapter 26 of Half a Hero: A Novel is here in full — 176 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading “"I see from Tomes," observed Eleanor Scaife to the Chief Justice, as he handed her a cup of tea, "that all the elections are on the same day in New Lindsey."”
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading “THE DECISION OF THE ORACLE.”
plural of “election” — a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading “"I see from Tomes," observed Eleanor Scaife to the Chief Justice, as he handed her a cup of tea, "that all the elections are on the same day in New Lindsey."”
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading “"I see from Tomes," observed Eleanor Scaife to the Chief Justice, as he handed her a cup of tea, "that all the elections are on the same day in New Lindsey."”
an authoritative person who divines the future
From this reading “THE DECISION OF THE ORACLE.”
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading “"I see from Tomes," observed Eleanor Scaife to the Chief Justice, as he handed her a cup of tea, "that all the elections are on the same day in New Lindsey."”
plural of “tome” — a (usually) large and scholarly book
From this reading “"I see from Tomes," observed Eleanor Scaife to the Chief Justice, as he handed her a cup of tea, "that all the elections are on the same day in New Lindsey."”
a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
From this reading “"But if a man wants to vote in two places?"”
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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 "I see from Tomes," observed Eleanor Scaife to the Chief Justice, as he handed her a cup of tea, "that all the elections are on the same day in New Lindsey."
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "I see from Tomes," observed Eleanor Scaife to the Chief Justice, as he handed her a cup of tea, "that all the elections are on the same day in New Lindsey."
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "They are," he answered.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I see from Tomes," observed Eleanor Scaife to the Chief Justice, as he handed her a cup of tea, "that all the elections are on the same day in New Lindsey."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I see from Tomes," observed Eleanor Scaife to the Chief Justice, as he handed her a cup of tea, "that all the elections are on the same day in New Lindsey."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But if a man wants to vote in two places?"
a person who is in charge
From this reading "I see from Tomes," observed Eleanor Scaife to the Chief Justice, as he handed her a cup of tea, "that all the elections are on the same day in New Lindsey."
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading "I see from Tomes," observed Eleanor Scaife to the Chief Justice, as he handed her a cup of tea, "that all the elections are on the same day in New Lindsey."
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "I see from Tomes," observed Eleanor Scaife to the Chief Justice, as he handed her a cup of tea, "that all the elections are on the same day in New Lindsey."
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading THE DECISION OF THE ORACLE.
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From this reading "A good thing, don't you think?"
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From this reading "I see from Tomes," observed Eleanor Scaife to the Chief Justice, as he handed her a cup of tea, "that all the elections are on the same day in New Lindsey."
plural of “election” — a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading "I see from Tomes," observed Eleanor Scaife to the Chief Justice, as he handed her a cup of tea, "that all the elections are on the same day in New Lindsey."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I see from Tomes," observed Eleanor Scaife to the Chief Justice, as he handed her a cup of tea, "that all the elections are on the same day in New Lindsey."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "A good thing, don't you think?"
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading "I see from Tomes," observed Eleanor Scaife to the Chief Justice, as he handed her a cup of tea, "that all the elections are on the same day in New Lindsey."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I see from Tomes," observed Eleanor Scaife to the Chief Justice, as he handed her a cup of tea, "that all the elections are on the same day in New Lindsey."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I see from Tomes," observed Eleanor Scaife to the Chief Justice, as he handed her a cup of tea, "that all the elections are on the same day in New Lindsey."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I see from Tomes," observed Eleanor Scaife to the Chief Justice, as he handed her a cup of tea, "that all the elections are on the same day in New Lindsey."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "But if a man wants to vote in two places?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I see from Tomes," observed Eleanor Scaife to the Chief Justice, as he handed her a cup of tea, "that all the elections are on the same day in New Lindsey."
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading "I see from Tomes," observed Eleanor Scaife to the Chief Justice, as he handed her a cup of tea, "that all the elections are on the same day in New Lindsey."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I see from Tomes," observed Eleanor Scaife to the Chief Justice, as he handed her a cup of tea, "that all the elections are on the same day in New Lindsey."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "But if a man wants to vote in two places?"
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "I see from Tomes," observed Eleanor Scaife to the Chief Justice, as he handed her a cup of tea, "that all the elections are on the same day in New Lindsey."
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "I see from Tomes," observed Eleanor Scaife to the Chief Justice, as he handed her a cup of tea, "that all the elections are on the same day in New Lindsey."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DECISION OF THE ORACLE.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I see from Tomes," observed Eleanor Scaife to the Chief Justice, as he handed her a cup of tea, "that all the elections are on the same day in New Lindsey."
an authoritative person who divines the future
From this reading THE DECISION OF THE ORACLE.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "But if a man wants to vote in two places?"
Identical; not different.
From this reading "I see from Tomes," observed Eleanor Scaife to the Chief Justice, as he handed her a cup of tea, "that all the elections are on the same day in New Lindsey."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I see from Tomes," observed Eleanor Scaife to the Chief Justice, as he handed her a cup of tea, "that all the elections are on the same day in New Lindsey."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I see from Tomes," observed Eleanor Scaife to the Chief Justice, as he handed her a cup of tea, "that all the elections are on the same day in New Lindsey."
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading "I see from Tomes," observed Eleanor Scaife to the Chief Justice, as he handed her a cup of tea, "that all the elections are on the same day in New Lindsey."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I see from Tomes," observed Eleanor Scaife to the Chief Justice, as he handed her a cup of tea, "that all the elections are on the same day in New Lindsey."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DECISION OF THE ORACLE.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They are," he answered.
a special situation
From this reading "A good thing, don't you think?"
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "A good thing, don't you think?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I see from Tomes," observed Eleanor Scaife to the Chief Justice, as he handed her a cup of tea, "that all the elections are on the same day in New Lindsey."
plural of “tome” — a (usually) large and scholarly book
From this reading "I see from Tomes," observed Eleanor Scaife to the Chief Justice, as he handed her a cup of tea, "that all the elections are on the same day in New Lindsey."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "But if a man wants to vote in two places?"
a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
From this reading "But if a man wants to vote in two places?"
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading "But if a man wants to vote in two places?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "A good thing, don't you think?"
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