Chapter 4 of Jack Haydon's Quest is here in full — 114 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 4 of Jack Haydon's Quest is here in full — 114 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
BUCK SEES LIGHT. Jack walked rapidly through the city, and, free from the presence of Baumann and his vile insinuations, began to cool rapidly and survey the situation with a steadier eye. "This needs talking over," he said to himself. "Here's a big new development." He hailed a cab and was driven to Lincoln's Inn.
Chapter 4 of Jack Haydon's Quest is here in full — 114 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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to strive with determination
From this reading “BUCK SEES LIGHT.”
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading “"Here's a big new development."”
past form of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading “He hailed a cab and was driven to Lincoln's Inn.”
plural of “insinuation” — an indirect (and usually malicious) implication
From this reading “Jack walked rapidly through the city, and, free from the presence of Baumann and his vile insinuations, began to cool rapidly and survey the situation with a steadier eye.”
possessive form of “lincoln” — 16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)
From this reading “He hailed a cab and was driven to Lincoln's Inn.”
comparative of “steady” — not subject to change or variation especially in behavior
From this reading “Jack walked rapidly through the city, and, free from the presence of Baumann and his vile insinuations, began to cool rapidly and survey the situation with a steadier eye.”
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading “Jack walked rapidly through the city, and, free from the presence of Baumann and his vile insinuations, began to cool rapidly and survey the situation with a steadier eye.”
morally reprehensible
From this reading “Jack walked rapidly through the city, and, free from the presence of Baumann and his vile insinuations, began to cool rapidly and survey the situation with a steadier eye.”
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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 Jack walked rapidly through the city, and, free from the presence of Baumann and his vile insinuations, began to cool rapidly and survey the situation with a steadier eye.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jack walked rapidly through the city, and, free from the presence of Baumann and his vile insinuations, began to cool rapidly and survey the situation with a steadier eye.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jack walked rapidly through the city, and, free from the presence of Baumann and his vile insinuations, began to cool rapidly and survey the situation with a steadier eye.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Jack walked rapidly through the city, and, free from the presence of Baumann and his vile insinuations, began to cool rapidly and survey the situation with a steadier eye.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Here's a big new development."
to strive with determination
From this reading BUCK SEES LIGHT.
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading He hailed a cab and was driven to Lincoln's Inn.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Jack walked rapidly through the city, and, free from the presence of Baumann and his vile insinuations, began to cool rapidly and survey the situation with a steadier eye.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading Jack walked rapidly through the city, and, free from the presence of Baumann and his vile insinuations, began to cool rapidly and survey the situation with a steadier eye.
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading "Here's a big new development."
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading He hailed a cab and was driven to Lincoln's Inn.
the organ of sight
From this reading Jack walked rapidly through the city, and, free from the presence of Baumann and his vile insinuations, began to cool rapidly and survey the situation with a steadier eye.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Jack walked rapidly through the city, and, free from the presence of Baumann and his vile insinuations, began to cool rapidly and survey the situation with a steadier eye.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Jack walked rapidly through the city, and, free from the presence of Baumann and his vile insinuations, began to cool rapidly and survey the situation with a steadier eye.
past form of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading He hailed a cab and was driven to Lincoln's Inn.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "This needs talking over," he said to himself.
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From this reading "Here's a big new development."
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "This needs talking over," he said to himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jack walked rapidly through the city, and, free from the presence of Baumann and his vile insinuations, began to cool rapidly and survey the situation with a steadier eye.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading He hailed a cab and was driven to Lincoln's Inn.
plural of “insinuation” — an indirect (and usually malicious) implication
From this reading Jack walked rapidly through the city, and, free from the presence of Baumann and his vile insinuations, began to cool rapidly and survey the situation with a steadier eye.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack walked rapidly through the city, and, free from the presence of Baumann and his vile insinuations, began to cool rapidly and survey the situation with a steadier eye.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading BUCK SEES LIGHT.
possessive form of “lincoln” — 16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)
From this reading He hailed a cab and was driven to Lincoln's Inn.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading "This needs talking over," he said to himself.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "Here's a big new development."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jack walked rapidly through the city, and, free from the presence of Baumann and his vile insinuations, began to cool rapidly and survey the situation with a steadier eye.
above and across; more than
From this reading "This needs talking over," he said to himself.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Jack walked rapidly through the city, and, free from the presence of Baumann and his vile insinuations, began to cool rapidly and survey the situation with a steadier eye.
with speed
From this reading Jack walked rapidly through the city, and, free from the presence of Baumann and his vile insinuations, began to cool rapidly and survey the situation with a steadier eye.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "This needs talking over," he said to himself.
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading BUCK SEES LIGHT.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Jack walked rapidly through the city, and, free from the presence of Baumann and his vile insinuations, began to cool rapidly and survey the situation with a steadier eye.
comparative of “steady” — not subject to change or variation especially in behavior
From this reading Jack walked rapidly through the city, and, free from the presence of Baumann and his vile insinuations, began to cool rapidly and survey the situation with a steadier eye.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Jack walked rapidly through the city, and, free from the presence of Baumann and his vile insinuations, began to cool rapidly and survey the situation with a steadier eye.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading "This needs talking over," he said to himself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jack walked rapidly through the city, and, free from the presence of Baumann and his vile insinuations, began to cool rapidly and survey the situation with a steadier eye.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This needs talking over," he said to himself.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Jack walked rapidly through the city, and, free from the presence of Baumann and his vile insinuations, began to cool rapidly and survey the situation with a steadier eye.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jack walked rapidly through the city, and, free from the presence of Baumann and his vile insinuations, began to cool rapidly and survey the situation with a steadier eye.
morally reprehensible
From this reading Jack walked rapidly through the city, and, free from the presence of Baumann and his vile insinuations, began to cool rapidly and survey the situation with a steadier eye.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Jack walked rapidly through the city, and, free from the presence of Baumann and his vile insinuations, began to cool rapidly and survey the situation with a steadier eye.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He hailed a cab and was driven to Lincoln's Inn.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Jack walked rapidly through the city, and, free from the presence of Baumann and his vile insinuations, began to cool rapidly and survey the situation with a steadier eye.
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