Chapter 4 of Love Insurance is here in full — 281 sentences across 57 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 4 of Love Insurance is here in full — 281 sentences across 57 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
MR. TRIMMER LIMBERS UP At the desk of the De la Pax Mr. Minot learned that for fifteen dollars a day he might board and lodge amid the splendors of that hotel. Gratefully he signed his name. One of the negro boys--who had matched coins for him with the other boy while he registered--led the way to his room. It proved a long and devious journey.
Chapter 4 of Love Insurance is here in full — 281 sentences across 57 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “coin” — a flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money
From this reading “One of the negro boys--who had matched coins for him with the other boy while he registered--led the way to his room.”
indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading
From this reading “It proved a long and devious journey.”
with appreciation; in a grateful manner
From this reading “Gratefully he signed his name.”
a channel or gutter on either side of a ship's keelson; carries bilge water into the pump well
From this reading “TRIMMER LIMBERS UP At the desk of the De la Pax Mr. Minot learned that for fifteen dollars a day he might board and lodge amid the splendors of that hotel.”
provided with a worthy adversary or competitor
From this reading “One of the negro boys--who had matched coins for him with the other boy while he registered--led the way to his room.”
(Roman Catholic Church) a greeting signifying Christian love for those assisting at the Eucharist
From this reading “TRIMMER LIMBERS UP At the desk of the De la Pax Mr. Minot learned that for fifteen dollars a day he might board and lodge amid the splendors of that hotel.”
(of animals) officially recorded with or certified by a recognized breed association; especially in a stud book
From this reading “One of the negro boys--who had matched coins for him with the other boy while he registered--led the way to his room.”
a worker who thins out and trims trees and shrubs
From this reading “TRIMMER LIMBERS UP At the desk of the De la Pax Mr. Minot learned that for fifteen dollars a day he might board and lodge amid the splendors of that hotel.”
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.
Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.
In this reading “TRIMMER LIMBERS UP At the desk of the De la Pax Mr. Minot learned that for fifteen dollars a day he might board and lodge amid the splendors of that hotel.”
In this reading “TRIMMER LIMBERS UP At the desk of the De la Pax Mr. Minot learned that for fifteen dollars a day he might board and lodge amid the splendors of that hotel.”
In this reading “One of the negro boys--who had matched coins for him with the other boy while he registered--led the way to his room.”
In this reading “TRIMMER LIMBERS UP At the desk of the De la Pax Mr. Minot learned that for fifteen dollars a day he might board and lodge amid the splendors of that hotel.”
In this reading “TRIMMER LIMBERS UP At the desk of the De la Pax Mr. Minot learned that for fifteen dollars a day he might board and lodge amid the splendors of that hotel.”
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 TRIMMER LIMBERS UP At the desk of the De la Pax Mr. Minot learned that for fifteen dollars a day he might board and lodge amid the splendors of that hotel.
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading TRIMMER LIMBERS UP At the desk of the De la Pax Mr. Minot learned that for fifteen dollars a day he might board and lodge amid the splendors of that hotel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TRIMMER LIMBERS UP At the desk of the De la Pax Mr. Minot learned that for fifteen dollars a day he might board and lodge amid the splendors of that hotel.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading TRIMMER LIMBERS UP At the desk of the De la Pax Mr. Minot learned that for fifteen dollars a day he might board and lodge amid the splendors of that hotel.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading TRIMMER LIMBERS UP At the desk of the De la Pax Mr. Minot learned that for fifteen dollars a day he might board and lodge amid the splendors of that hotel.
a youthful male person
From this reading One of the negro boys--who had matched coins for him with the other boy while he registered--led the way to his room.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading One of the negro boys--who had matched coins for him with the other boy while he registered--led the way to his room.
plural of “coin” — a flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money
From this reading One of the negro boys--who had matched coins for him with the other boy while he registered--led the way to his room.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading TRIMMER LIMBERS UP At the desk of the De la Pax Mr. Minot learned that for fifteen dollars a day he might board and lodge amid the splendors of that hotel.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading TRIMMER LIMBERS UP At the desk of the De la Pax Mr. Minot learned that for fifteen dollars a day he might board and lodge amid the splendors of that hotel.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading TRIMMER LIMBERS UP At the desk of the De la Pax Mr. Minot learned that for fifteen dollars a day he might board and lodge amid the splendors of that hotel.
indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading
From this reading It proved a long and devious journey.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading TRIMMER LIMBERS UP At the desk of the De la Pax Mr. Minot learned that for fifteen dollars a day he might board and lodge amid the splendors of that hotel.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading TRIMMER LIMBERS UP At the desk of the De la Pax Mr. Minot learned that for fifteen dollars a day he might board and lodge amid the splendors of that hotel.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading TRIMMER LIMBERS UP At the desk of the De la Pax Mr. Minot learned that for fifteen dollars a day he might board and lodge amid the splendors of that hotel.
with appreciation; in a grateful manner
From this reading Gratefully he signed his name.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One of the negro boys--who had matched coins for him with the other boy while he registered--led the way to his room.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TRIMMER LIMBERS UP At the desk of the De la Pax Mr. Minot learned that for fifteen dollars a day he might board and lodge amid the splendors of that hotel.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading One of the negro boys--who had matched coins for him with the other boy while he registered--led the way to his room.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Gratefully he signed his name.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading TRIMMER LIMBERS UP At the desk of the De la Pax Mr. Minot learned that for fifteen dollars a day he might board and lodge amid the splendors of that hotel.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It proved a long and devious journey.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading It proved a long and devious journey.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading TRIMMER LIMBERS UP At the desk of the De la Pax Mr. Minot learned that for fifteen dollars a day he might board and lodge amid the splendors of that hotel.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading TRIMMER LIMBERS UP At the desk of the De la Pax Mr. Minot learned that for fifteen dollars a day he might board and lodge amid the splendors of that hotel.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading One of the negro boys--who had matched coins for him with the other boy while he registered--led the way to his room.
a channel or gutter on either side of a ship's keelson; carries bilge water into the pump well
From this reading TRIMMER LIMBERS UP At the desk of the De la Pax Mr. Minot learned that for fifteen dollars a day he might board and lodge amid the splendors of that hotel.
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading TRIMMER LIMBERS UP At the desk of the De la Pax Mr. Minot learned that for fifteen dollars a day he might board and lodge amid the splendors of that hotel.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It proved a long and devious journey.
provided with a worthy adversary or competitor
From this reading One of the negro boys--who had matched coins for him with the other boy while he registered--led the way to his room.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading TRIMMER LIMBERS UP At the desk of the De la Pax Mr. Minot learned that for fifteen dollars a day he might board and lodge amid the splendors of that hotel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TRIMMER LIMBERS UP At the desk of the De la Pax Mr. Minot learned that for fifteen dollars a day he might board and lodge amid the splendors of that hotel.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Gratefully he signed his name.
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading One of the negro boys--who had matched coins for him with the other boy while he registered--led the way to his room.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TRIMMER LIMBERS UP At the desk of the De la Pax Mr. Minot learned that for fifteen dollars a day he might board and lodge amid the splendors of that hotel.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the negro boys--who had matched coins for him with the other boy while he registered--led the way to his room.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading One of the negro boys--who had matched coins for him with the other boy while he registered--led the way to his room.
(Roman Catholic Church) a greeting signifying Christian love for those assisting at the Eucharist
From this reading TRIMMER LIMBERS UP At the desk of the De la Pax Mr. Minot learned that for fifteen dollars a day he might board and lodge amid the splendors of that hotel.
established beyond doubt
From this reading It proved a long and devious journey.
(of animals) officially recorded with or certified by a recognized breed association; especially in a stud book
From this reading One of the negro boys--who had matched coins for him with the other boy while he registered--led the way to his room.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading One of the negro boys--who had matched coins for him with the other boy while he registered--led the way to his room.
having a handwritten signature
From this reading Gratefully he signed his name.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TRIMMER LIMBERS UP At the desk of the De la Pax Mr. Minot learned that for fifteen dollars a day he might board and lodge amid the splendors of that hotel.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TRIMMER LIMBERS UP At the desk of the De la Pax Mr. Minot learned that for fifteen dollars a day he might board and lodge amid the splendors of that hotel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TRIMMER LIMBERS UP At the desk of the De la Pax Mr. Minot learned that for fifteen dollars a day he might board and lodge amid the splendors of that hotel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One of the negro boys--who had matched coins for him with the other boy while he registered--led the way to his room.
a worker who thins out and trims trees and shrubs
From this reading TRIMMER LIMBERS UP At the desk of the De la Pax Mr. Minot learned that for fifteen dollars a day he might board and lodge amid the splendors of that hotel.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading TRIMMER LIMBERS UP At the desk of the De la Pax Mr. Minot learned that for fifteen dollars a day he might board and lodge amid the splendors of that hotel.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading One of the negro boys--who had matched coins for him with the other boy while he registered--led the way to his room.
during the time that
From this reading One of the negro boys--who had matched coins for him with the other boy while he registered--led the way to his room.
which person or people
From this reading One of the negro boys--who had matched coins for him with the other boy while he registered--led the way to his room.
in the company of; together with
From this reading One of the negro boys--who had matched coins for him with the other boy while he registered--led the way to his room.
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