Chapter 12 of Jimgrim and Allah's Peace is here in full — 416 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter XII
Chapter 12 of Jimgrim and Allah's Peace is here in full — 416 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"What are they for?" Goodenough asked. "We're supposed to have a slush fund in this room of a hundred thousand dollars," Davey answered dourly. "My Oil Company is supposed to be buying up Mustapha Kemal! I see my finish, if news of this ever reaches the States--or unless my version of it gets there first!"
Chapter 12 of Jimgrim and Allah's Peace is here in full — 416 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/83 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
the act of buying
From this reading “"My Oil Company is supposed to be buying up Mustapha Kemal!”
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading “I see my finish, if news of this ever reaches the States--or unless my version of it gets there first!"”
a reserve of money set aside for some purpose
From this reading “"We're supposed to have a slush fund in this room of a hundred thousand dollars," Davey answered dourly.”
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading “"My Oil Company is supposed to be buying up Mustapha Kemal!”
plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective
From this reading “I see my finish, if news of this ever reaches the States--or unless my version of it gets there first!"”
make a splashing sound
From this reading “"We're supposed to have a slush fund in this room of a hundred thousand dollars," Davey answered dourly.”
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading “I see my finish, if news of this ever reaches the States--or unless my version of it gets there first!"”
an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
From this reading “I see my finish, if news of this ever reaches the States--or unless my version of it gets there first!"”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "We're supposed to have a slush fund in this room of a hundred thousand dollars," Davey answered dourly.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "We're supposed to have a slush fund in this room of a hundred thousand dollars," Davey answered dourly.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "What are they for?"
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Goodenough asked.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "My Oil Company is supposed to be buying up Mustapha Kemal!
the act of buying
From this reading "My Oil Company is supposed to be buying up Mustapha Kemal!
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading "My Oil Company is supposed to be buying up Mustapha Kemal!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We're supposed to have a slush fund in this room of a hundred thousand dollars," Davey answered dourly.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading "We're supposed to have a slush fund in this room of a hundred thousand dollars," Davey answered dourly.
in a sullen manner
From this reading "We're supposed to have a slush fund in this room of a hundred thousand dollars," Davey answered dourly.
at any time
From this reading I see my finish, if news of this ever reaches the States--or unless my version of it gets there first!"
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading I see my finish, if news of this ever reaches the States--or unless my version of it gets there first!"
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I see my finish, if news of this ever reaches the States--or unless my version of it gets there first!"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "What are they for?"
a reserve of money set aside for some purpose
From this reading "We're supposed to have a slush fund in this room of a hundred thousand dollars," Davey answered dourly.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading I see my finish, if news of this ever reaches the States--or unless my version of it gets there first!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Goodenough asked.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "We're supposed to have a slush fund in this room of a hundred thousand dollars," Davey answered dourly.
ten 10s
From this reading "We're supposed to have a slush fund in this room of a hundred thousand dollars," Davey answered dourly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I see my finish, if news of this ever reaches the States--or unless my version of it gets there first!"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I see my finish, if news of this ever reaches the States--or unless my version of it gets there first!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "We're supposed to have a slush fund in this room of a hundred thousand dollars," Davey answered dourly.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "My Oil Company is supposed to be buying up Mustapha Kemal!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I see my finish, if news of this ever reaches the States--or unless my version of it gets there first!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "My Oil Company is supposed to be buying up Mustapha Kemal!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "My Oil Company is supposed to be buying up Mustapha Kemal!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My Oil Company is supposed to be buying up Mustapha Kemal!
information about recent and important events
From this reading I see my finish, if news of this ever reaches the States--or unless my version of it gets there first!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "We're supposed to have a slush fund in this room of a hundred thousand dollars," Davey answered dourly.
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading "My Oil Company is supposed to be buying up Mustapha Kemal!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I see my finish, if news of this ever reaches the States--or unless my version of it gets there first!"
plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective
From this reading I see my finish, if news of this ever reaches the States--or unless my version of it gets there first!"
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "We're supposed to have a slush fund in this room of a hundred thousand dollars," Davey answered dourly.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I see my finish, if news of this ever reaches the States--or unless my version of it gets there first!"
make a splashing sound
From this reading "We're supposed to have a slush fund in this room of a hundred thousand dollars," Davey answered dourly.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading I see my finish, if news of this ever reaches the States--or unless my version of it gets there first!"
required or under orders
From this reading "We're supposed to have a slush fund in this room of a hundred thousand dollars," Davey answered dourly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I see my finish, if news of this ever reaches the States--or unless my version of it gets there first!"
in or at that place or location
From this reading I see my finish, if news of this ever reaches the States--or unless my version of it gets there first!"
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What are they for?"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "We're supposed to have a slush fund in this room of a hundred thousand dollars," Davey answered dourly.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading "We're supposed to have a slush fund in this room of a hundred thousand dollars," Davey answered dourly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "We're supposed to have a slush fund in this room of a hundred thousand dollars," Davey answered dourly.
except if; if not
From this reading I see my finish, if news of this ever reaches the States--or unless my version of it gets there first!"
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "My Oil Company is supposed to be buying up Mustapha Kemal!
an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
From this reading I see my finish, if news of this ever reaches the States--or unless my version of it gets there first!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We're supposed to have a slush fund in this room of a hundred thousand dollars," Davey answered dourly.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What are they for?"
Chapter 12 of Jimgrim and Allah's Peace by Talbot Mundy holds 416 sentences, grouped into 84 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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