Chapter 20 of Luke Walton is here in full — 121 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 20 of Luke Walton is here in full — 121 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A FRIEND IN NEED "Mr. Browning is a man of very peculiar appearance," said Kean. "You refer to the wart on the upper part of his right cheek?" "Yes, it gives him a repulsive look." "And yet he is popular in Milwaukee?" "Yes, among those who were not swindled by his mining scheme.
Chapter 20 of Luke Walton is here in full — 121 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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United States inventor of firearms (especially automatic pistols and repeating rifles and a machine gun called the Peacemaker) (1855-1926)
From this reading “A FRIEND IN NEED "Mr. Browning is a man of very peculiar appearance," said Kean.”
English actor noted for his portrayals of Shakespeare's great tragic characters (1789-1833)
From this reading “A FRIEND IN NEED "Mr. Browning is a man of very peculiar appearance," said Kean.”
largest city of Wisconsin; located in southeastern Wisconsin on the western shore of Lake Michigan; a flourishing agricultural center known for its breweries
From this reading “"And yet he is popular in Milwaukee?"”
the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
From this reading “"Yes, among those who were not swindled by his mining scheme.”
make reference to
From this reading “"You refer to the wart on the upper part of his right cheek?"”
offensive to the mind
From this reading “"Yes, it gives him a repulsive look."”
past form of “swindle” — deprive of by deceit
From this reading “"Yes, among those who were not swindled by his mining scheme.”
any small rounded protuberance (as on certain plants or animals)
From this reading “"You refer to the wart on the upper part of his right cheek?"”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED "Mr. Browning is a man of very peculiar appearance," said Kean.
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading "Yes, among those who were not swindled by his mining scheme.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And yet he is popular in Milwaukee?"
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED "Mr. Browning is a man of very peculiar appearance," said Kean.
United States inventor of firearms (especially automatic pistols and repeating rifles and a machine gun called the Peacemaker) (1855-1926)
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED "Mr. Browning is a man of very peculiar appearance," said Kean.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Yes, among those who were not swindled by his mining scheme.
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading "You refer to the wart on the upper part of his right cheek?"
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED "Mr. Browning is a man of very peculiar appearance," said Kean.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading "Yes, it gives him a repulsive look."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "And yet he is popular in Milwaukee?"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Yes, it gives him a repulsive look."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "You refer to the wart on the upper part of his right cheek?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED "Mr. Browning is a man of very peculiar appearance," said Kean.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED "Mr. Browning is a man of very peculiar appearance," said Kean.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Yes, it gives him a repulsive look."
English actor noted for his portrayals of Shakespeare's great tragic characters (1789-1833)
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED "Mr. Browning is a man of very peculiar appearance," said Kean.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Yes, it gives him a repulsive look."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED "Mr. Browning is a man of very peculiar appearance," said Kean.
largest city of Wisconsin; located in southeastern Wisconsin on the western shore of Lake Michigan; a flourishing agricultural center known for its breweries
From this reading "And yet he is popular in Milwaukee?"
the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
From this reading "Yes, among those who were not swindled by his mining scheme.
a form of address for a man
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED "Mr. Browning is a man of very peculiar appearance," said Kean.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED "Mr. Browning is a man of very peculiar appearance," said Kean.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Yes, among those who were not swindled by his mining scheme.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED "Mr. Browning is a man of very peculiar appearance," said Kean.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "You refer to the wart on the upper part of his right cheek?"
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "You refer to the wart on the upper part of his right cheek?"
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED "Mr. Browning is a man of very peculiar appearance," said Kean.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading "And yet he is popular in Milwaukee?"
make reference to
From this reading "You refer to the wart on the upper part of his right cheek?"
offensive to the mind
From this reading "Yes, it gives him a repulsive look."
precisely, exactly
From this reading "You refer to the wart on the upper part of his right cheek?"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED "Mr. Browning is a man of very peculiar appearance," said Kean.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading "Yes, among those who were not swindled by his mining scheme.
past form of “swindle” — deprive of by deceit
From this reading "Yes, among those who were not swindled by his mining scheme.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "You refer to the wart on the upper part of his right cheek?"
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "Yes, among those who were not swindled by his mining scheme.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "You refer to the wart on the upper part of his right cheek?"
the topmost one of two
From this reading "You refer to the wart on the upper part of his right cheek?"
precisely as stated
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED "Mr. Browning is a man of very peculiar appearance," said Kean.
any small rounded protuberance (as on certain plants or animals)
From this reading "You refer to the wart on the upper part of his right cheek?"
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Yes, among those who were not swindled by his mining scheme.
which person or people
From this reading "Yes, among those who were not swindled by his mining scheme.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, it gives him a repulsive look."
but in spite of that
From this reading "And yet he is popular in Milwaukee?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You refer to the wart on the upper part of his right cheek?"
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