Chapter 16 of Larry Dexter's Great Search is here in full — 217 sentences across 44 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 16 of Larry Dexter's Great Search is here in full — 217 sentences across 44 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
GRACE GETS A LETTER The door closed after Sullivan. Larry, standing in the library entrance, watched him leave the house. Then he turned to look at Grace. "Oh, that was terrible!" the girl exclaimed, almost ready to cry, but bravely keeping back the tears. "What a horrid man!
Chapter 16 of Larry Dexter's Great Search is here in full — 217 sentences across 44 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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in a courageous manner
From this reading “"Oh, that was terrible!" the girl exclaimed, almost ready to cry, but bravely keeping back the tears.”
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading “Larry, standing in the library entrance, watched him leave the house.”
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 “GRACE GETS A LETTER The door closed after Sullivan.”
exceedingly bad
From this reading “"What a horrid man!”
conformity or harmony
From this reading “"Oh, that was terrible!" the girl exclaimed, almost ready to cry, but bravely keeping back the tears.”
a room where books are kept
From this reading “Larry, standing in the library entrance, watched him leave the house.”
United States architect known for his steel framed skyscrapers and for coining the phrase “form follows function” (1856-1924)
From this reading “GRACE GETS A LETTER The door closed after Sullivan.”
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading “Larry, standing in the library entrance, watched him leave the house.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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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 GRACE GETS A LETTER The door closed after Sullivan.
later than; following
From this reading GRACE GETS A LETTER The door closed after Sullivan.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "Oh, that was terrible!" the girl exclaimed, almost ready to cry, but bravely keeping back the tears.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Then he turned to look at Grace.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Oh, that was terrible!" the girl exclaimed, almost ready to cry, but bravely keeping back the tears.
in a courageous manner
From this reading "Oh, that was terrible!" the girl exclaimed, almost ready to cry, but bravely keeping back the tears.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Oh, that was terrible!" the girl exclaimed, almost ready to cry, but bravely keeping back the tears.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading GRACE GETS A LETTER The door closed after Sullivan.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Oh, that was terrible!" the girl exclaimed, almost ready to cry, but bravely keeping back the tears.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading GRACE GETS A LETTER The door closed after Sullivan.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Larry, standing in the library entrance, watched him leave the house.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Oh, that was terrible!" the girl exclaimed, almost ready to cry, but bravely keeping back the tears.
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 GRACE GETS A LETTER The door closed after Sullivan.
a young female
From this reading "Oh, that was terrible!" the girl exclaimed, almost ready to cry, but bravely keeping back the tears.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading GRACE GETS A LETTER The door closed after Sullivan.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then he turned to look at Grace.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Larry, standing in the library entrance, watched him leave the house.
exceedingly bad
From this reading "What a horrid man!
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Larry, standing in the library entrance, watched him leave the house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Larry, standing in the library entrance, watched him leave the house.
conformity or harmony
From this reading "Oh, that was terrible!" the girl exclaimed, almost ready to cry, but bravely keeping back the tears.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Larry, standing in the library entrance, watched him leave the house.
go away from a place
From this reading Larry, standing in the library entrance, watched him leave the house.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading GRACE GETS A LETTER The door closed after Sullivan.
a room where books are kept
From this reading Larry, standing in the library entrance, watched him leave the house.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Then he turned to look at Grace.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "What a horrid man!
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, that was terrible!" the girl exclaimed, almost ready to cry, but bravely keeping back the tears.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "Oh, that was terrible!" the girl exclaimed, almost ready to cry, but bravely keeping back the tears.
having a supporting base
From this reading Larry, standing in the library entrance, watched him leave the house.
United States architect known for his steel framed skyscrapers and for coining the phrase “form follows function” (1856-1924)
From this reading GRACE GETS A LETTER The door closed after Sullivan.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading "Oh, that was terrible!" the girl exclaimed, almost ready to cry, but bravely keeping back the tears.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading "Oh, that was terrible!" the girl exclaimed, almost ready to cry, but bravely keeping back the tears.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Oh, that was terrible!" the girl exclaimed, almost ready to cry, but bravely keeping back the tears.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GRACE GETS A LETTER The door closed after Sullivan.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he turned to look at Grace.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then he turned to look at Grace.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Then he turned to look at Grace.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Oh, that was terrible!" the girl exclaimed, almost ready to cry, but bravely keeping back the tears.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Larry, standing in the library entrance, watched him leave the house.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What a horrid man!
Chapter 16 of Larry Dexter's Great Search by Howard Roger Garis holds 217 sentences, grouped into 44 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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