Chapter 11 of Lola is here in full — 171 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter XI
Chapter 11 of Lola is here in full — 171 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
LOLA TRAPPED "Fifteen minutes he said." Dr. Crossett glanced up at the clock. "He should be here very soon now." "I cannot see what difference a few minutes can possibly make, nor can I see what this 'plain-clothes man,' as John calls him, can do when he gets here," said Lola impatiently. "The whole thing seems absurd to me.
Chapter 11 of Lola is here in full — 171 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/34 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading “"The whole thing seems absurd to me.”
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading “"I cannot see what difference a few minutes can possibly make, nor can I see what this 'plain-clothes man,' as John calls him, can do when he gets here," said Lola impatiently.”
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading “Dr. Crossett glanced up at the clock.”
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading “"I cannot see what difference a few minutes can possibly make, nor can I see what this 'plain-clothes man,' as John calls him, can do when he gets here," said Lola impatiently.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading “LOLA TRAPPED "Fifteen minutes he said."”
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 cannot see what difference a few minutes can possibly make, nor can I see what this 'plain-clothes man,' as John calls him, can do when he gets here," said Lola impatiently.”
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading “"I cannot see what difference a few minutes can possibly make, nor can I see what this 'plain-clothes man,' as John calls him, can do when he gets here," said Lola impatiently.”
forced to turn and face attackers
From this reading “LOLA TRAPPED "Fifteen minutes he said."”
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 “LOLA TRAPPED "Fifteen minutes he said."”
In this reading “"I cannot see what difference a few minutes can possibly make, nor can I see what this 'plain-clothes man,' as John calls him, can do when he gets here," said Lola impatiently.”
In this reading “"The whole thing seems absurd to me.”
In this reading “"The whole thing seems absurd to me.”
In this reading “Dr. Crossett glanced up at the clock.”
In this reading “Dr. Crossett glanced up at the clock.”
In this reading “"I cannot see what difference a few minutes can possibly make, nor can I see what this 'plain-clothes man,' as John calls him, can do when he gets here," said Lola impatiently.”
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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 "I cannot see what difference a few minutes can possibly make, nor can I see what this 'plain-clothes man,' as John calls him, can do when he gets here," said Lola impatiently.
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading "The whole thing seems absurd to me.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I cannot see what difference a few minutes can possibly make, nor can I see what this 'plain-clothes man,' as John calls him, can do when he gets here," said Lola impatiently.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dr. Crossett glanced up at the clock.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "He should be here very soon now."
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading "I cannot see what difference a few minutes can possibly make, nor can I see what this 'plain-clothes man,' as John calls him, can do when he gets here," said Lola impatiently.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I cannot see what difference a few minutes can possibly make, nor can I see what this 'plain-clothes man,' as John calls him, can do when he gets here," said Lola impatiently.
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From this reading "I cannot see what difference a few minutes can possibly make, nor can I see what this 'plain-clothes man,' as John calls him, can do when he gets here," said Lola impatiently.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading Dr. Crossett glanced up at the clock.
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From this reading Dr. Crossett glanced up at the clock.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading "I cannot see what difference a few minutes can possibly make, nor can I see what this 'plain-clothes man,' as John calls him, can do when he gets here," said Lola impatiently.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I cannot see what difference a few minutes can possibly make, nor can I see what this 'plain-clothes man,' as John calls him, can do when he gets here," said Lola impatiently.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dr. Crossett glanced up at the clock.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "I cannot see what difference a few minutes can possibly make, nor can I see what this 'plain-clothes man,' as John calls him, can do when he gets here," said Lola impatiently.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading LOLA TRAPPED "Fifteen minutes he said."
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 cannot see what difference a few minutes can possibly make, nor can I see what this 'plain-clothes man,' as John calls him, can do when he gets here," said Lola impatiently.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Dr. Crossett glanced up at the clock.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading LOLA TRAPPED "Fifteen minutes he said."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "He should be here very soon now."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I cannot see what difference a few minutes can possibly make, nor can I see what this 'plain-clothes man,' as John calls him, can do when he gets here," said Lola impatiently.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I cannot see what difference a few minutes can possibly make, nor can I see what this 'plain-clothes man,' as John calls him, can do when he gets here," said Lola impatiently.
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading "I cannot see what difference a few minutes can possibly make, nor can I see what this 'plain-clothes man,' as John calls him, can do when he gets here," said Lola impatiently.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading "I cannot see what difference a few minutes can possibly make, nor can I see what this 'plain-clothes man,' as John calls him, can do when he gets here," said Lola impatiently.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LOLA TRAPPED "Fifteen minutes he said."
engage in
From this reading "I cannot see what difference a few minutes can possibly make, nor can I see what this 'plain-clothes man,' as John calls him, can do when he gets here," said Lola impatiently.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "I cannot see what difference a few minutes can possibly make, nor can I see what this 'plain-clothes man,' as John calls him, can do when he gets here," said Lola impatiently.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "The whole thing seems absurd to me.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading LOLA TRAPPED "Fifteen minutes he said."
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading "I cannot see what difference a few minutes can possibly make, nor can I see what this 'plain-clothes man,' as John calls him, can do when he gets here," said Lola impatiently.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "He should be here very soon now."
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From this reading "I cannot see what difference a few minutes can possibly make, nor can I see what this 'plain-clothes man,' as John calls him, can do when he gets here," said Lola impatiently.
by chance
From this reading "I cannot see what difference a few minutes can possibly make, nor can I see what this 'plain-clothes man,' as John calls him, can do when he gets here," said Lola impatiently.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading LOLA TRAPPED "Fifteen minutes he said."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I cannot see what difference a few minutes can possibly make, nor can I see what this 'plain-clothes man,' as John calls him, can do when he gets here," said Lola impatiently.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "The whole thing seems absurd to me.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "He should be here very soon now."
in the near future
From this reading "He should be here very soon now."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dr. Crossett glanced up at the clock.
a special situation
From this reading "The whole thing seems absurd to me.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I cannot see what difference a few minutes can possibly make, nor can I see what this 'plain-clothes man,' as John calls him, can do when he gets here," said Lola impatiently.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "The whole thing seems absurd to me.
forced to turn and face attackers
From this reading LOLA TRAPPED "Fifteen minutes he said."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Dr. Crossett glanced up at the clock.
precisely as stated
From this reading "He should be here very soon now."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I cannot see what difference a few minutes can possibly make, nor can I see what this 'plain-clothes man,' as John calls him, can do when he gets here," said Lola impatiently.
at the time that
From this reading "I cannot see what difference a few minutes can possibly make, nor can I see what this 'plain-clothes man,' as John calls him, can do when he gets here," said Lola impatiently.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading "The whole thing seems absurd to me.
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