Chapter 19 of Langford of the Three Bars is here in full — 172 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 19 of Langford of the Three Bars is here in full — 172 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
AN UNCONVENTIONAL TEA PARTY As the flames broke through the roof, Langford came rushing up where the group stood a little apart from the press. “Dick! I have been looking for you everywhere,” he cried, hoarsely. “What’s the trouble, old man?” asked Gordon, quietly. “I have something to tell you,” said Langford, in a low voice.
Chapter 19 of Langford of the Three Bars is here in full — 172 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading “AN UNCONVENTIONAL TEA PARTY As the flames broke through the roof, Langford came rushing up where the group stood a little apart from the press.”
to or in any or all places
From this reading “I have been looking for you everywhere,” he cried, hoarsely.”
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading “AN UNCONVENTIONAL TEA PARTY As the flames broke through the roof, Langford came rushing up where the group stood a little apart from the press.”
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading “AN UNCONVENTIONAL TEA PARTY As the flames broke through the roof, Langford came rushing up where the group stood a little apart from the press.”
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading “AN UNCONVENTIONAL TEA PARTY As the flames broke through the roof, Langford came rushing up where the group stood a little apart from the press.”
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading “AN UNCONVENTIONAL TEA PARTY As the flames broke through the roof, Langford came rushing up where the group stood a little apart from the press.”
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading “AN UNCONVENTIONAL TEA PARTY As the flames broke through the roof, Langford came rushing up where the group stood a little apart from the press.”
not conforming to accepted rules or standards
From this reading “AN UNCONVENTIONAL TEA PARTY As the flames broke through the roof, Langford came rushing up where the group stood a little apart from the press.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
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In this reading ““I have something to tell you,” said Langford, in a low voice.”
a man who is very old
In this reading ““What’s the trouble, old man?” asked Gordon, quietly.”
In this reading “AN UNCONVENTIONAL TEA PARTY As the flames broke through the roof, Langford came rushing up where the group stood a little apart from the press.”
a party at which tea is served
In this reading “AN UNCONVENTIONAL TEA PARTY As the flames broke through the roof, Langford came rushing up where the group stood a little apart from the press.”
In this reading “AN UNCONVENTIONAL TEA PARTY As the flames broke through the roof, Langford came rushing up where the group stood a little apart from the press.”
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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 AN UNCONVENTIONAL TEA PARTY As the flames broke through the roof, Langford came rushing up where the group stood a little apart from the press.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNCONVENTIONAL TEA PARTY As the flames broke through the roof, Langford came rushing up where the group stood a little apart from the press.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading AN UNCONVENTIONAL TEA PARTY As the flames broke through the roof, Langford came rushing up where the group stood a little apart from the press.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AN UNCONVENTIONAL TEA PARTY As the flames broke through the roof, Langford came rushing up where the group stood a little apart from the press.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “What’s the trouble, old man?” asked Gordon, quietly.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I have been looking for you everywhere,” he cried, hoarsely.
lacking funds
From this reading AN UNCONVENTIONAL TEA PARTY As the flames broke through the roof, Langford came rushing up where the group stood a little apart from the press.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading AN UNCONVENTIONAL TEA PARTY As the flames broke through the roof, Langford came rushing up where the group stood a little apart from the press.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading I have been looking for you everywhere,” he cried, hoarsely.
someone who is a detective
From this reading “Dick!
to or in any or all places
From this reading I have been looking for you everywhere,” he cried, hoarsely.
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading AN UNCONVENTIONAL TEA PARTY As the flames broke through the roof, Langford came rushing up where the group stood a little apart from the press.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I have been looking for you everywhere,” he cried, hoarsely.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading AN UNCONVENTIONAL TEA PARTY As the flames broke through the roof, Langford came rushing up where the group stood a little apart from the press.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “What’s the trouble, old man?” asked Gordon, quietly.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading AN UNCONVENTIONAL TEA PARTY As the flames broke through the roof, Langford came rushing up where the group stood a little apart from the press.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have been looking for you everywhere,” he cried, hoarsely.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I have been looking for you everywhere,” he cried, hoarsely.
in a hoarse or husky voice
From this reading I have been looking for you everywhere,” he cried, hoarsely.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have been looking for you everywhere,” he cried, hoarsely.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I have something to tell you,” said Langford, in a low voice.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN UNCONVENTIONAL TEA PARTY As the flames broke through the roof, Langford came rushing up where the group stood a little apart from the press.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading AN UNCONVENTIONAL TEA PARTY As the flames broke through the roof, Langford came rushing up where the group stood a little apart from the press.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading I have been looking for you everywhere,” he cried, hoarsely.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading “I have something to tell you,” said Langford, in a low voice.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “What’s the trouble, old man?” asked Gordon, quietly.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “What’s the trouble, old man?” asked Gordon, quietly.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading AN UNCONVENTIONAL TEA PARTY As the flames broke through the roof, Langford came rushing up where the group stood a little apart from the press.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading AN UNCONVENTIONAL TEA PARTY As the flames broke through the roof, Langford came rushing up where the group stood a little apart from the press.
with low volume
From this reading “What’s the trouble, old man?” asked Gordon, quietly.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading AN UNCONVENTIONAL TEA PARTY As the flames broke through the roof, Langford came rushing up where the group stood a little apart from the press.
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading AN UNCONVENTIONAL TEA PARTY As the flames broke through the roof, Langford came rushing up where the group stood a little apart from the press.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I have something to tell you,” said Langford, in a low voice.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “I have something to tell you,” said Langford, in a low voice.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading AN UNCONVENTIONAL TEA PARTY As the flames broke through the roof, Langford came rushing up where the group stood a little apart from the press.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading AN UNCONVENTIONAL TEA PARTY As the flames broke through the roof, Langford came rushing up where the group stood a little apart from the press.
express in words
From this reading “I have something to tell you,” said Langford, in a low voice.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN UNCONVENTIONAL TEA PARTY As the flames broke through the roof, Langford came rushing up where the group stood a little apart from the press.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading AN UNCONVENTIONAL TEA PARTY As the flames broke through the roof, Langford came rushing up where the group stood a little apart from the press.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I have something to tell you,” said Langford, in a low voice.
a source of difficulty
From this reading “What’s the trouble, old man?” asked Gordon, quietly.
not conforming to accepted rules or standards
From this reading AN UNCONVENTIONAL TEA PARTY As the flames broke through the roof, Langford came rushing up where the group stood a little apart from the press.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading AN UNCONVENTIONAL TEA PARTY As the flames broke through the roof, Langford came rushing up where the group stood a little apart from the press.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “I have something to tell you,” said Langford, in a low voice.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “What’s the trouble, old man?” asked Gordon, quietly.
in or at the place that
From this reading AN UNCONVENTIONAL TEA PARTY As the flames broke through the roof, Langford came rushing up where the group stood a little apart from the press.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I have been looking for you everywhere,” he cried, hoarsely.
Chapter 19 of Langford of the Three Bars by Kate Boyles Bingham holds 172 sentences, grouped into 35 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.
Chapter 19 holds 172 sentences of Langford of the Three Bars, unabridged, divided into 35 reading sections.
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