Chapter 10 of Highways in Hiding is here in full — 412 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 10 of Highways in Hiding is here in full — 412 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"In any case, we'll learn a lot about Mekstrom's from you," he said. "Even if you die." As caustically as I could, I said, "It's nice to know that I am not going to die in vain." He eyed me with contempt. "You're not afraid to die, are you, Mr. Cornell?"
Chapter 10 of Highways in Hiding is here in full — 412 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading “He eyed me with contempt.”
United States actress noted for her performances in Broadway plays (1893-1974)
From this reading “"You're not afraid to die, are you, Mr. Cornell?"”
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading “"Even if you die."”
having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination
From this reading “He eyed me with contempt.”
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading “"In any case, we'll learn a lot about Mekstrom's from you," he said.”
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading “"In any case, we'll learn a lot about Mekstrom's from you," he said.”
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading “As caustically as I could, I said, "It's nice to know that I am not going to die in vain."”
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading “As caustically as I could, I said, "It's nice to know that I am not going to die in vain."”
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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 "In any case, we'll learn a lot about Mekstrom's from you," he said.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "In any case, we'll learn a lot about Mekstrom's from you," he said.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading "You're not afraid to die, are you, Mr. Cornell?"
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading As caustically as I could, I said, "It's nice to know that I am not going to die in vain."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "In any case, we'll learn a lot about Mekstrom's from you," he said.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You're not afraid to die, are you, Mr. Cornell?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As caustically as I could, I said, "It's nice to know that I am not going to die in vain."
an occurrence of something
From this reading "In any case, we'll learn a lot about Mekstrom's from you," he said.
in a caustic vitriolic manner
From this reading As caustically as I could, I said, "It's nice to know that I am not going to die in vain."
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading He eyed me with contempt.
United States actress noted for her performances in Broadway plays (1893-1974)
From this reading "You're not afraid to die, are you, Mr. Cornell?"
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As caustically as I could, I said, "It's nice to know that I am not going to die in vain."
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading "Even if you die."
divisible by two
From this reading "Even if you die."
having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination
From this reading He eyed me with contempt.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "In any case, we'll learn a lot about Mekstrom's from you," he said.
the act of departing
From this reading As caustically as I could, I said, "It's nice to know that I am not going to die in vain."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "In any case, we'll learn a lot about Mekstrom's from you," he said.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As caustically as I could, I said, "It's nice to know that I am not going to die in vain."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Even if you die."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "In any case, we'll learn a lot about Mekstrom's from you," he said.
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From this reading As caustically as I could, I said, "It's nice to know that I am not going to die in vain."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading As caustically as I could, I said, "It's nice to know that I am not going to die in vain."
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading "In any case, we'll learn a lot about Mekstrom's from you," he said.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading "In any case, we'll learn a lot about Mekstrom's from you," he said.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He eyed me with contempt.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "In any case, we'll learn a lot about Mekstrom's from you," he said.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "You're not afraid to die, are you, Mr. Cornell?"
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading As caustically as I could, I said, "It's nice to know that I am not going to die in vain."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As caustically as I could, I said, "It's nice to know that I am not going to die in vain."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "In any case, we'll learn a lot about Mekstrom's from you," he said.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As caustically as I could, I said, "It's nice to know that I am not going to die in vain."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As caustically as I could, I said, "It's nice to know that I am not going to die in vain."
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading As caustically as I could, I said, "It's nice to know that I am not going to die in vain."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "In any case, we'll learn a lot about Mekstrom's from you," he said.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He eyed me with contempt.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "In any case, we'll learn a lot about Mekstrom's from you," he said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You're not afraid to die, are you, Mr. Cornell?"
Chapter 10 of Highways in Hiding by George O. (George Oliver) Smith holds 412 sentences, grouped into 83 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.
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