Chapter 6 of Herbert Carter's Legacy is here in full — 119 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 6 of Herbert Carter's Legacy is here in full — 119 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE LAWYER'S HOME The lawyer regarded Herbert with a smile. “Your uncle's will doesn't seem to have given general satisfaction,” he said. “No,” responded Herbert; “but for my part I have come out as well as I expected.” “I suppose you know Mr. Carter was rich?” “So my mother told me.”
Chapter 6 of Herbert Carter's Legacy is here in full — 119 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading ““I suppose you know Mr. Carter was rich?””
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading “THE LAWYER'S HOME The lawyer regarded Herbert with a smile.”
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading “THE LAWYER'S HOME The lawyer regarded Herbert with a smile.”
possessive form of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading “THE LAWYER'S HOME The lawyer regarded Herbert with a smile.”
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading “THE LAWYER'S HOME The lawyer regarded Herbert with a smile.”
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading ““No,” responded Herbert; “but for my part I have come out as well as I expected.””
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading ““Your uncle's will doesn't seem to have given general satisfaction,” he said.”
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading ““Your uncle's will doesn't seem to have given general satisfaction,” he said.”
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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 THE LAWYER'S HOME The lawyer regarded Herbert with a smile.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “No,” responded Herbert; “but for my part I have come out as well as I expected.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “No,” responded Herbert; “but for my part I have come out as well as I expected.”
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading “I suppose you know Mr. Carter was rich?”
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “No,” responded Herbert; “but for my part I have come out as well as I expected.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Your uncle's will doesn't seem to have given general satisfaction,” he said.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading “No,” responded Herbert; “but for my part I have come out as well as I expected.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “No,” responded Herbert; “but for my part I have come out as well as I expected.”
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading “Your uncle's will doesn't seem to have given general satisfaction,” he said.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading “Your uncle's will doesn't seem to have given general satisfaction,” he said.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Your uncle's will doesn't seem to have given general satisfaction,” he said.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Your uncle's will doesn't seem to have given general satisfaction,” he said.
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading THE LAWYER'S HOME The lawyer regarded Herbert with a smile.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE LAWYER'S HOME The lawyer regarded Herbert with a smile.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “No,” responded Herbert; “but for my part I have come out as well as I expected.”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I suppose you know Mr. Carter was rich?”
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading THE LAWYER'S HOME The lawyer regarded Herbert with a smile.
possessive form of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading THE LAWYER'S HOME The lawyer regarded Herbert with a smile.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “So my mother told me.”
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading “So my mother told me.”
a form of address for a man
From this reading “I suppose you know Mr. Carter was rich?”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “No,” responded Herbert; “but for my part I have come out as well as I expected.”
not any; not one
From this reading “No,” responded Herbert; “but for my part I have come out as well as I expected.”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “No,” responded Herbert; “but for my part I have come out as well as I expected.”
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading “No,” responded Herbert; “but for my part I have come out as well as I expected.”
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading THE LAWYER'S HOME The lawyer regarded Herbert with a smile.
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading “No,” responded Herbert; “but for my part I have come out as well as I expected.”
possessing material wealth
From this reading “I suppose you know Mr. Carter was rich?”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Your uncle's will doesn't seem to have given general satisfaction,” he said.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading “Your uncle's will doesn't seem to have given general satisfaction,” he said.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “Your uncle's will doesn't seem to have given general satisfaction,” he said.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading THE LAWYER'S HOME The lawyer regarded Herbert with a smile.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “So my mother told me.”
express a supposition
From this reading “I suppose you know Mr. Carter was rich?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LAWYER'S HOME The lawyer regarded Herbert with a smile.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Your uncle's will doesn't seem to have given general satisfaction,” he said.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading “So my mother told me.”
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading “Your uncle's will doesn't seem to have given general satisfaction,” he said.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I suppose you know Mr. Carter was rich?”
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “No,” responded Herbert; “but for my part I have come out as well as I expected.”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Your uncle's will doesn't seem to have given general satisfaction,” he said.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE LAWYER'S HOME The lawyer regarded Herbert with a smile.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I suppose you know Mr. Carter was rich?”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Your uncle's will doesn't seem to have given general satisfaction,” he said.
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