Chapter 29 of Laicus is here in full — 146 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 29 of Laicus is here in full — 146 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Maurice Mapleson Tries an Experiment. FIVE or six weeks ago Maurice came to me in some excitement. "Mr. Laicus," said he, "is it true that ten of you gentlemen have to contribute thirty dollars a piece this year to make up my salary?" "No," said I. "Why, John," said Jennie.
Chapter 29 of Laicus is here in full — 146 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/29 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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bestow a quality on
From this reading “"Mr. Laicus," said he, "is it true that ten of you gentlemen have to contribute thirty dollars a piece this year to make up my salary?"”
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading “"Mr. Laicus," said he, "is it true that ten of you gentlemen have to contribute thirty dollars a piece this year to make up my salary?"”
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading “FIVE or six weeks ago Maurice came to me in some excitement.”
the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading “Maurice Mapleson Tries an Experiment.”
something that remunerates
From this reading “"Mr. Laicus," said he, "is it true that ten of you gentlemen have to contribute thirty dollars a piece this year to make up my salary?"”
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading “"Mr. Laicus," said he, "is it true that ten of you gentlemen have to contribute thirty dollars a piece this year to make up my salary?"”
plural of “try” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading “Maurice Mapleson Tries an Experiment.”
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading “FIVE or six weeks ago Maurice came to me in some excitement.”
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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 "Mr. Laicus," said he, "is it true that ten of you gentlemen have to contribute thirty dollars a piece this year to make up my salary?"
in the past
From this reading FIVE or six weeks ago Maurice came to me in some excitement.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Maurice Mapleson Tries an Experiment.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading FIVE or six weeks ago Maurice came to me in some excitement.
bestow a quality on
From this reading "Mr. Laicus," said he, "is it true that ten of you gentlemen have to contribute thirty dollars a piece this year to make up my salary?"
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading "Mr. Laicus," said he, "is it true that ten of you gentlemen have to contribute thirty dollars a piece this year to make up my salary?"
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading FIVE or six weeks ago Maurice came to me in some excitement.
the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading Maurice Mapleson Tries an Experiment.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading FIVE or six weeks ago Maurice came to me in some excitement.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading "Mr. Laicus," said he, "is it true that ten of you gentlemen have to contribute thirty dollars a piece this year to make up my salary?"
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Mr. Laicus," said he, "is it true that ten of you gentlemen have to contribute thirty dollars a piece this year to make up my salary?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Mr. Laicus," said he, "is it true that ten of you gentlemen have to contribute thirty dollars a piece this year to make up my salary?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "No," said I.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FIVE or six weeks ago Maurice came to me in some excitement.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Mr. Laicus," said he, "is it true that ten of you gentlemen have to contribute thirty dollars a piece this year to make up my salary?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Mr. Laicus," said he, "is it true that ten of you gentlemen have to contribute thirty dollars a piece this year to make up my salary?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Why, John," said Jennie.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading "Why, John," said Jennie.
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From this reading "Mr. Laicus," said he, "is it true that ten of you gentlemen have to contribute thirty dollars a piece this year to make up my salary?"
engage in
From this reading "Mr. Laicus," said he, "is it true that ten of you gentlemen have to contribute thirty dollars a piece this year to make up my salary?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Maurice Mapleson Tries an Experiment.
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From this reading Maurice Mapleson Tries an Experiment.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading FIVE or six weeks ago Maurice came to me in some excitement.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Mr. Laicus," said he, "is it true that ten of you gentlemen have to contribute thirty dollars a piece this year to make up my salary?"
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Mr. Laicus," said he, "is it true that ten of you gentlemen have to contribute thirty dollars a piece this year to make up my salary?"
not any; not one
From this reading "No," said I.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Mr. Laicus," said he, "is it true that ten of you gentlemen have to contribute thirty dollars a piece this year to make up my salary?"
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading FIVE or six weeks ago Maurice came to me in some excitement.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading "Mr. Laicus," said he, "is it true that ten of you gentlemen have to contribute thirty dollars a piece this year to make up my salary?"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Mr. Laicus," said he, "is it true that ten of you gentlemen have to contribute thirty dollars a piece this year to make up my salary?"
something that remunerates
From this reading "Mr. Laicus," said he, "is it true that ten of you gentlemen have to contribute thirty dollars a piece this year to make up my salary?"
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading FIVE or six weeks ago Maurice came to me in some excitement.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading FIVE or six weeks ago Maurice came to me in some excitement.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading "Mr. Laicus," said he, "is it true that ten of you gentlemen have to contribute thirty dollars a piece this year to make up my salary?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Mr. Laicus," said he, "is it true that ten of you gentlemen have to contribute thirty dollars a piece this year to make up my salary?"
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading "Mr. Laicus," said he, "is it true that ten of you gentlemen have to contribute thirty dollars a piece this year to make up my salary?"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Mr. Laicus," said he, "is it true that ten of you gentlemen have to contribute thirty dollars a piece this year to make up my salary?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FIVE or six weeks ago Maurice came to me in some excitement.
plural of “try” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Maurice Mapleson Tries an Experiment.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "Mr. Laicus," said he, "is it true that ten of you gentlemen have to contribute thirty dollars a piece this year to make up my salary?"
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Mr. Laicus," said he, "is it true that ten of you gentlemen have to contribute thirty dollars a piece this year to make up my salary?"
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading FIVE or six weeks ago Maurice came to me in some excitement.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, John," said Jennie.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading "Mr. Laicus," said he, "is it true that ten of you gentlemen have to contribute thirty dollars a piece this year to make up my salary?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Mr. Laicus," said he, "is it true that ten of you gentlemen have to contribute thirty dollars a piece this year to make up my salary?"
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