Chapter 25 of Luke Walton is here in full — 120 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 25 of Luke Walton is here in full — 120 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE PRODIGAL'S RECEPTION "Don't you know me, Aunt Eliza?" asked Warner Powell casting down his eyes under the sharp glance of the old lady. "So it is you, is it?" responded Mrs. Merton, in a tone which could not be considered cordial. "Yes, it is I. I hope you are not sorry to see me?" "Humph! It depends on whether you have improved or not."
Chapter 25 of Luke Walton is here in full — 120 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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object formed by a mold
From this reading “THE PRODIGAL'S RECEPTION "Don't you know me, Aunt Eliza?" asked Warner Powell casting down his eyes under the sharp glance of the old lady.”
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading “"So it is you, is it?" responded Mrs. Merton, in a tone which could not be considered cordial.”
third-person singular of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading “It depends on whether you have improved or not."”
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading “It depends on whether you have improved or not."”
United States religious and writer (1915-1968)
From this reading “"So it is you, is it?" responded Mrs. Merton, in a tone which could not be considered cordial.”
United States general who was the first African American to serve as chief of staff; later served as Secretary of State under President George W. Bush (born 1937)
From this reading “THE PRODIGAL'S RECEPTION "Don't you know me, Aunt Eliza?" asked Warner Powell casting down his eyes under the sharp glance of the old lady.”
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading “THE PRODIGAL'S RECEPTION "Don't you know me, Aunt Eliza?" asked Warner Powell casting down his eyes under the sharp glance of the old lady.”
United States filmmaker who with his brothers founded the movie studio that produced the first talking picture (1881-1958)
From this reading “THE PRODIGAL'S RECEPTION "Don't you know me, Aunt Eliza?" asked Warner Powell casting down his eyes under the sharp glance of the old lady.”
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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 "So it is you, is it?" responded Mrs. Merton, in a tone which could not be considered cordial.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Yes, it is I. I hope you are not sorry to see me?"
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading THE PRODIGAL'S RECEPTION "Don't you know me, Aunt Eliza?" asked Warner Powell casting down his eyes under the sharp glance of the old lady.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading THE PRODIGAL'S RECEPTION "Don't you know me, Aunt Eliza?" asked Warner Powell casting down his eyes under the sharp glance of the old lady.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "So it is you, is it?" responded Mrs. Merton, in a tone which could not be considered cordial.
object formed by a mold
From this reading THE PRODIGAL'S RECEPTION "Don't you know me, Aunt Eliza?" asked Warner Powell casting down his eyes under the sharp glance of the old lady.
carefully weighed
From this reading "So it is you, is it?" responded Mrs. Merton, in a tone which could not be considered cordial.
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading "So it is you, is it?" responded Mrs. Merton, in a tone which could not be considered cordial.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "So it is you, is it?" responded Mrs. Merton, in a tone which could not be considered cordial.
third-person singular of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading It depends on whether you have improved or not."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PRODIGAL'S RECEPTION "Don't you know me, Aunt Eliza?" asked Warner Powell casting down his eyes under the sharp glance of the old lady.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE PRODIGAL'S RECEPTION "Don't you know me, Aunt Eliza?" asked Warner Powell casting down his eyes under the sharp glance of the old lady.
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From this reading THE PRODIGAL'S RECEPTION "Don't you know me, Aunt Eliza?" asked Warner Powell casting down his eyes under the sharp glance of the old lady.
opinion or judgment
From this reading THE PRODIGAL'S RECEPTION "Don't you know me, Aunt Eliza?" asked Warner Powell casting down his eyes under the sharp glance of the old lady.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading THE PRODIGAL'S RECEPTION "Don't you know me, Aunt Eliza?" asked Warner Powell casting down his eyes under the sharp glance of the old lady.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It depends on whether you have improved or not."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE PRODIGAL'S RECEPTION "Don't you know me, Aunt Eliza?" asked Warner Powell casting down his eyes under the sharp glance of the old lady.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "Yes, it is I. I hope you are not sorry to see me?"
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From this reading "Humph!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Yes, it is I. I hope you are not sorry to see me?"
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading It depends on whether you have improved or not."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "So it is you, is it?" responded Mrs. Merton, in a tone which could not be considered cordial.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "So it is you, is it?" responded Mrs. Merton, in a tone which could not be considered cordial.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "So it is you, is it?" responded Mrs. Merton, in a tone which could not be considered cordial.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading THE PRODIGAL'S RECEPTION "Don't you know me, Aunt Eliza?" asked Warner Powell casting down his eyes under the sharp glance of the old lady.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading THE PRODIGAL'S RECEPTION "Don't you know me, Aunt Eliza?" asked Warner Powell casting down his eyes under the sharp glance of the old lady.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE PRODIGAL'S RECEPTION "Don't you know me, Aunt Eliza?" asked Warner Powell casting down his eyes under the sharp glance of the old lady.
United States religious and writer (1915-1968)
From this reading "So it is you, is it?" responded Mrs. Merton, in a tone which could not be considered cordial.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "So it is you, is it?" responded Mrs. Merton, in a tone which could not be considered cordial.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "So it is you, is it?" responded Mrs. Merton, in a tone which could not be considered cordial.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PRODIGAL'S RECEPTION "Don't you know me, Aunt Eliza?" asked Warner Powell casting down his eyes under the sharp glance of the old lady.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE PRODIGAL'S RECEPTION "Don't you know me, Aunt Eliza?" asked Warner Powell casting down his eyes under the sharp glance of the old lady.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It depends on whether you have improved or not."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It depends on whether you have improved or not."
United States general who was the first African American to serve as chief of staff; later served as Secretary of State under President George W. Bush (born 1937)
From this reading THE PRODIGAL'S RECEPTION "Don't you know me, Aunt Eliza?" asked Warner Powell casting down his eyes under the sharp glance of the old lady.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PRODIGAL'S RECEPTION "Don't you know me, Aunt Eliza?" asked Warner Powell casting down his eyes under the sharp glance of the old lady.
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading THE PRODIGAL'S RECEPTION "Don't you know me, Aunt Eliza?" asked Warner Powell casting down his eyes under the sharp glance of the old lady.
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading "So it is you, is it?" responded Mrs. Merton, in a tone which could not be considered cordial.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Yes, it is I. I hope you are not sorry to see me?"
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading THE PRODIGAL'S RECEPTION "Don't you know me, Aunt Eliza?" asked Warner Powell casting down his eyes under the sharp glance of the old lady.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So it is you, is it?" responded Mrs. Merton, in a tone which could not be considered cordial.
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading "Yes, it is I. I hope you are not sorry to see me?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PRODIGAL'S RECEPTION "Don't you know me, Aunt Eliza?" asked Warner Powell casting down his eyes under the sharp glance of the old lady.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Yes, it is I. I hope you are not sorry to see me?"
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "So it is you, is it?" responded Mrs. Merton, in a tone which could not be considered cordial.
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading THE PRODIGAL'S RECEPTION "Don't you know me, Aunt Eliza?" asked Warner Powell casting down his eyes under the sharp glance of the old lady.
United States filmmaker who with his brothers founded the movie studio that produced the first talking picture (1881-1958)
From this reading THE PRODIGAL'S RECEPTION "Don't you know me, Aunt Eliza?" asked Warner Powell casting down his eyes under the sharp glance of the old lady.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading It depends on whether you have improved or not."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "So it is you, is it?" responded Mrs. Merton, in a tone which could not be considered cordial.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, it is I. I hope you are not sorry to see me?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE PRODIGAL'S RECEPTION "Don't you know me, Aunt Eliza?" asked Warner Powell casting down his eyes under the sharp glance of the old lady.
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