Chapter 26 of Loaded Dice is here in full — 131 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 26 of Loaded Dice is here in full — 131 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
GORDON ENGAGES A POLITICAL LIEUTENANT Vanulm dropped into the chair next to Carrington's, reaching for a match as he did so. "Well, Mr. Journalist," he said, "and what's the news today?" Carrington sighed. Following the campaign through the hot weather was no easy task. "The news to-day," he echoed.
Chapter 26 of Loaded Dice is here in full — 131 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/26 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading “Following the campaign through the hot weather was no easy task.”
past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate
From this reading “"The news to-day," he echoed.”
third-person singular of “engage” — carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading “GORDON ENGAGES A POLITICAL LIEUTENANT Vanulm dropped into the chair next to Carrington's, reaching for a match as he did so.”
a writer for newspapers and magazines
From this reading “"Well, Mr. Journalist," he said, "and what's the news today?"”
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading “GORDON ENGAGES A POLITICAL LIEUTENANT Vanulm dropped into the chair next to Carrington's, reaching for a match as he did so.”
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading “GORDON ENGAGES A POLITICAL LIEUTENANT Vanulm dropped into the chair next to Carrington's, reaching for a match as he did so.”
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading “GORDON ENGAGES A POLITICAL LIEUTENANT Vanulm dropped into the chair next to Carrington's, reaching for a match as he did so.”
the present time or age
From this reading “"Well, Mr. Journalist," he said, "and what's the news today?"”
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a period of unusually high temperatures
In this reading “Following the campaign through the hot weather was no easy task.”
In this reading “Following the campaign through the hot weather was no easy task.”
In this reading “GORDON ENGAGES A POLITICAL LIEUTENANT Vanulm dropped into the chair next to Carrington's, reaching for a match as he did so.”
In this reading “GORDON ENGAGES A POLITICAL LIEUTENANT Vanulm dropped into the chair next to Carrington's, reaching for a match as he did so.”
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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 GORDON ENGAGES A POLITICAL LIEUTENANT Vanulm dropped into the chair next to Carrington's, reaching for a match as he did so.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Well, Mr. Journalist," he said, "and what's the news today?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading GORDON ENGAGES A POLITICAL LIEUTENANT Vanulm dropped into the chair next to Carrington's, reaching for a match as he did so.
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading Following the campaign through the hot weather was no easy task.
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From this reading Carrington sighed.
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From this reading GORDON ENGAGES A POLITICAL LIEUTENANT Vanulm dropped into the chair next to Carrington's, reaching for a match as he did so.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading GORDON ENGAGES A POLITICAL LIEUTENANT Vanulm dropped into the chair next to Carrington's, reaching for a match as he did so.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading GORDON ENGAGES A POLITICAL LIEUTENANT Vanulm dropped into the chair next to Carrington's, reaching for a match as he did so.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading GORDON ENGAGES A POLITICAL LIEUTENANT Vanulm dropped into the chair next to Carrington's, reaching for a match as he did so.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Following the campaign through the hot weather was no easy task.
past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate
From this reading "The news to-day," he echoed.
third-person singular of “engage” — carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading GORDON ENGAGES A POLITICAL LIEUTENANT Vanulm dropped into the chair next to Carrington's, reaching for a match as he did so.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Following the campaign through the hot weather was no easy task.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading GORDON ENGAGES A POLITICAL LIEUTENANT Vanulm dropped into the chair next to Carrington's, reaching for a match as he did so.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GORDON ENGAGES A POLITICAL LIEUTENANT Vanulm dropped into the chair next to Carrington's, reaching for a match as he did so.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading GORDON ENGAGES A POLITICAL LIEUTENANT Vanulm dropped into the chair next to Carrington's, reaching for a match as he did so.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Following the campaign through the hot weather was no easy task.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading GORDON ENGAGES A POLITICAL LIEUTENANT Vanulm dropped into the chair next to Carrington's, reaching for a match as he did so.
a writer for newspapers and magazines
From this reading "Well, Mr. Journalist," he said, "and what's the news today?"
a commissioned military officer
From this reading GORDON ENGAGES A POLITICAL LIEUTENANT Vanulm dropped into the chair next to Carrington's, reaching for a match as he did so.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading GORDON ENGAGES A POLITICAL LIEUTENANT Vanulm dropped into the chair next to Carrington's, reaching for a match as he did so.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Well, Mr. Journalist," he said, "and what's the news today?"
information about recent and important events
From this reading "Well, Mr. Journalist," he said, "and what's the news today?"
immediately following in time or order
From this reading GORDON ENGAGES A POLITICAL LIEUTENANT Vanulm dropped into the chair next to Carrington's, reaching for a match as he did so.
not any; not one
From this reading Following the campaign through the hot weather was no easy task.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading GORDON ENGAGES A POLITICAL LIEUTENANT Vanulm dropped into the chair next to Carrington's, reaching for a match as he did so.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading GORDON ENGAGES A POLITICAL LIEUTENANT Vanulm dropped into the chair next to Carrington's, reaching for a match as he did so.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Well, Mr. Journalist," he said, "and what's the news today?"
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Carrington sighed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading GORDON ENGAGES A POLITICAL LIEUTENANT Vanulm dropped into the chair next to Carrington's, reaching for a match as he did so.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Following the campaign through the hot weather was no easy task.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GORDON ENGAGES A POLITICAL LIEUTENANT Vanulm dropped into the chair next to Carrington's, reaching for a match as he did so.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Following the campaign through the hot weather was no easy task.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GORDON ENGAGES A POLITICAL LIEUTENANT Vanulm dropped into the chair next to Carrington's, reaching for a match as he did so.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The news to-day," he echoed.
the present time or age
From this reading "Well, Mr. Journalist," he said, "and what's the news today?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GORDON ENGAGES A POLITICAL LIEUTENANT Vanulm dropped into the chair next to Carrington's, reaching for a match as he did so.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Following the campaign through the hot weather was no easy task.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Following the campaign through the hot weather was no easy task.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, Mr. Journalist," he said, "and what's the news today?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, Mr. Journalist," he said, "and what's the news today?"
Chapter 26 of Loaded Dice by Ellery H. (Ellery Harding) Clark holds 131 sentences, grouped into 27 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 26 holds 131 sentences of Loaded Dice, unabridged, divided into 27 reading sections.
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