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Miracle by Price

Chapter I

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BY IRVING E. COX, JR.
_They said old Doctor Price was an inventive genius but no miracle worker.
Yet--if he didn't work miracles in behalf of an over-worked little guy named Cupid, what was he doing?_ MEMO TO: Clayton, Croyden and Hammerstead, Attorneys Dear Bill: Enclosed is the itemized inventory of the furnishings of the late Dr. Edward Price's estate.
As you requested, I personally examined the laboratory.
Candidly, Bill, you needed a psychiatrist for the job, not a graduate physicist.
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Miracle by Price

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Miracle by Price is here in full — 303 sentences across 61 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/60 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
BY IRVING E. COX, JR.
/baɪ ˈɜːrvɪŋ iː kɑːks ˈdʒuːnjər/
Line 2
_They said old Doctor Price was an inventive genius but no miracle worker.
/ðeɪ sed oʊld ˈdɑːktər praɪs wɑːz æn ˌɪnˈventɪv ˈdʒiːnjəs bʌt noʊ ˈmɪrəkəl ˈwɜːrkər/
Line 3
Yet--if he didn't work miracles in behalf of an over-worked little guy named Cupid, what was he doing?_ MEMO TO: Clayton, Croyden and Hammerstead, Attorneys Dear Bill: Enclosed is the itemized inventory of the furnishings of the late Dr. Edward Price's estate.
Line 4
As you requested, I personally examined the laboratory.
/æz juː rɪˈkwestɪd aɪ ˈpɜːrsənəli ɪɡˈzæmənd ðə ˈlæbrətɔːri/
Line 5
Candidly, Bill, you needed a psychiatrist for the job, not a graduate physicist.
/ˈkændɪdli bɪl juː ˈniːdəd ə səˈkaɪətrəst fɔːr ðə dʒɑːb nɑːt ə ˈɡrædʒəwət ˈfɪzɪsɪst/

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Attorneys noun US /əˈtɜːrniz/

plural of “attorney” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading “Yet--if he didn't work miracles in behalf of an over-worked little guy named Cupid, what was he doing?_ MEMO TO: Clayton, Croyden and Hammerstead, Attorneys Dear Bill: Enclosed is the itemized inventory of the furnishings of the late Dr. Edward Price's estate.”

inventive adjective US /ˌɪnˈventɪv/

(used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action

From this reading “_They said old Doctor Price was an inventive genius but no miracle worker.”

inventory noun US /ˌɪnvənˈtɔːri/

a detailed list of all the items in stock

From this reading “Yet--if he didn't work miracles in behalf of an over-worked little guy named Cupid, what was he doing?_ MEMO TO: Clayton, Croyden and Hammerstead, Attorneys Dear Bill: Enclosed is the itemized inventory of the furnishings of the late Dr. Edward Price's estate.”

itemized verb US /ˈaɪtəmaɪzd/

past form of “itemize” — specify individually

From this reading “Yet--if he didn't work miracles in behalf of an over-worked little guy named Cupid, what was he doing?_ MEMO TO: Clayton, Croyden and Hammerstead, Attorneys Dear Bill: Enclosed is the itemized inventory of the furnishings of the late Dr. Edward Price's estate.”

memo noun US /ˈmemoʊ/

a written proposal or reminder

From this reading “Yet--if he didn't work miracles in behalf of an over-worked little guy named Cupid, what was he doing?_ MEMO TO: Clayton, Croyden and Hammerstead, Attorneys Dear Bill: Enclosed is the itemized inventory of the furnishings of the late Dr. Edward Price's estate.”

physicist noun US /ˈfɪzɪsɪst/

a scientist trained in physics

From this reading “Candidly, Bill, you needed a psychiatrist for the job, not a graduate physicist.”

Price's noun US /ˈpraɪsɪz/

possessive form of “price” — the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading “Yet--if he didn't work miracles in behalf of an over-worked little guy named Cupid, what was he doing?_ MEMO TO: Clayton, Croyden and Hammerstead, Attorneys Dear Bill: Enclosed is the itemized inventory of the furnishings of the late Dr. Edward Price's estate.”

psychiatrist noun US /səˈkaɪətrəst/

a physician who specializes in psychiatry

From this reading “Candidly, Bill, you needed a psychiatrist for the job, not a graduate physicist.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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inventive genius adjective + noun

In this reading “_They said old Doctor Price was an inventive genius but no miracle worker.”

work miracles verb + noun counted as “work miracle”

In this reading “Yet--if he didn't work miracles in behalf of an over-worked little guy named Cupid, what was he doing?_ MEMO TO: Clayton, Croyden and Hammerstead, Attorneys Dear Bill: Enclosed is the itemized inventory of the furnishings of the late Dr. Edward Price's estate.”

in behalf preposition + noun

In this reading “Yet--if he didn't work miracles in behalf of an over-worked little guy named Cupid, what was he doing?_ MEMO TO: Clayton, Croyden and Hammerstead, Attorneys Dear Bill: Enclosed is the itemized inventory of the furnishings of the late Dr. Edward Price's estate.”

old Doctor adjective + noun

In this reading “_They said old Doctor Price was an inventive genius but no miracle worker.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Candidly, Bill, you needed a psychiatrist for the job, not a graduate physicist.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading _They said old Doctor Price was an inventive genius but no miracle worker.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Yet--if he didn't work miracles in behalf of an over-worked little guy named Cupid, what was he doing?_ MEMO TO: Clayton, Croyden and Hammerstead, Attorneys Dear Bill: Enclosed is the itemized inventory of the furnishings of the late Dr. Edward Price's estate.

AsconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As you requested, I personally examined the laboratory.

AttorneysnounUS /əˈtɜːrniz/

plural of “attorney” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading Yet--if he didn't work miracles in behalf of an over-worked little guy named Cupid, what was he doing?_ MEMO TO: Clayton, Croyden and Hammerstead, Attorneys Dear Bill: Enclosed is the itemized inventory of the furnishings of the late Dr. Edward Price's estate.

behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/

as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)

From this reading Yet--if he didn't work miracles in behalf of an over-worked little guy named Cupid, what was he doing?_ MEMO TO: Clayton, Croyden and Hammerstead, Attorneys Dear Bill: Enclosed is the itemized inventory of the furnishings of the late Dr. Edward Price's estate.

BillnounUS /bɪl/

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading Yet--if he didn't work miracles in behalf of an over-worked little guy named Cupid, what was he doing?_ MEMO TO: Clayton, Croyden and Hammerstead, Attorneys Dear Bill: Enclosed is the itemized inventory of the furnishings of the late Dr. Edward Price's estate.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading _They said old Doctor Price was an inventive genius but no miracle worker.

BYprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading BY IRVING E. COX, JR.

CandidlyadverbUS /ˈkændɪdli/

(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that

From this reading Candidly, Bill, you needed a psychiatrist for the job, not a graduate physicist.

Clayton

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From this reading Yet--if he didn't work miracles in behalf of an over-worked little guy named Cupid, what was he doing?_ MEMO TO: Clayton, Croyden and Hammerstead, Attorneys Dear Bill: Enclosed is the itemized inventory of the furnishings of the late Dr. Edward Price's estate.

COXnounUS /kɑːks/

either of two related enzymes that control the production of prostaglandins and are blocked by aspirin

From this reading BY IRVING E. COX, JR.

Croyden

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From this reading Yet--if he didn't work miracles in behalf of an over-worked little guy named Cupid, what was he doing?_ MEMO TO: Clayton, Croyden and Hammerstead, Attorneys Dear Bill: Enclosed is the itemized inventory of the furnishings of the late Dr. Edward Price's estate.

CupidnounUS /ˈkjuːpɪd/

(Roman mythology) god of love; counterpart of Greek Eros

From this reading Yet--if he didn't work miracles in behalf of an over-worked little guy named Cupid, what was he doing?_ MEMO TO: Clayton, Croyden and Hammerstead, Attorneys Dear Bill: Enclosed is the itemized inventory of the furnishings of the late Dr. Edward Price's estate.

DearadjectiveUS /dɪr/

dearly loved

From this reading Yet--if he didn't work miracles in behalf of an over-worked little guy named Cupid, what was he doing?_ MEMO TO: Clayton, Croyden and Hammerstead, Attorneys Dear Bill: Enclosed is the itemized inventory of the furnishings of the late Dr. Edward Price's estate.

didn't

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From this reading Yet--if he didn't work miracles in behalf of an over-worked little guy named Cupid, what was he doing?_ MEMO TO: Clayton, Croyden and Hammerstead, Attorneys Dear Bill: Enclosed is the itemized inventory of the furnishings of the late Dr. Edward Price's estate.

DoctornounUS /ˈdɑːktər/

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading _They said old Doctor Price was an inventive genius but no miracle worker.

doingverbUS /ˈduːɪŋ/

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading Yet--if he didn't work miracles in behalf of an over-worked little guy named Cupid, what was he doing?_ MEMO TO: Clayton, Croyden and Hammerstead, Attorneys Dear Bill: Enclosed is the itemized inventory of the furnishings of the late Dr. Edward Price's estate.

Dr

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Yet--if he didn't work miracles in behalf of an over-worked little guy named Cupid, what was he doing?_ MEMO TO: Clayton, Croyden and Hammerstead, Attorneys Dear Bill: Enclosed is the itemized inventory of the furnishings of the late Dr. Edward Price's estate.

EnounUS /iː/

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading BY IRVING E. COX, JR.

EdwardnounUS /ˈedwərd/

King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)

From this reading Yet--if he didn't work miracles in behalf of an over-worked little guy named Cupid, what was he doing?_ MEMO TO: Clayton, Croyden and Hammerstead, Attorneys Dear Bill: Enclosed is the itemized inventory of the furnishings of the late Dr. Edward Price's estate.

EnclosedadjectiveUS /enˈkloʊzd/

closed in or surrounded or included within

From this reading Yet--if he didn't work miracles in behalf of an over-worked little guy named Cupid, what was he doing?_ MEMO TO: Clayton, Croyden and Hammerstead, Attorneys Dear Bill: Enclosed is the itemized inventory of the furnishings of the late Dr. Edward Price's estate.

estatenounUS /ɪˈsteɪt/

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading Yet--if he didn't work miracles in behalf of an over-worked little guy named Cupid, what was he doing?_ MEMO TO: Clayton, Croyden and Hammerstead, Attorneys Dear Bill: Enclosed is the itemized inventory of the furnishings of the late Dr. Edward Price's estate.

examinedverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmənd/

past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading As you requested, I personally examined the laboratory.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Candidly, Bill, you needed a psychiatrist for the job, not a graduate physicist.

furnishingsnounUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃɪŋz/

plural of “furnishing” — (usually plural) accessory wearing apparel

From this reading Yet--if he didn't work miracles in behalf of an over-worked little guy named Cupid, what was he doing?_ MEMO TO: Clayton, Croyden and Hammerstead, Attorneys Dear Bill: Enclosed is the itemized inventory of the furnishings of the late Dr. Edward Price's estate.

geniusnounUS /ˈdʒiːnjəs/

someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality

From this reading _They said old Doctor Price was an inventive genius but no miracle worker.

graduateverbUS /ˈɡrædʒəwət/

receive an academic degree upon completion of one's studies

From this reading Candidly, Bill, you needed a psychiatrist for the job, not a graduate physicist.

guynounUS /ɡaɪ/

an informal term for a youth or man

From this reading Yet--if he didn't work miracles in behalf of an over-worked little guy named Cupid, what was he doing?_ MEMO TO: Clayton, Croyden and Hammerstead, Attorneys Dear Bill: Enclosed is the itemized inventory of the furnishings of the late Dr. Edward Price's estate.

Hammerstead

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Yet--if he didn't work miracles in behalf of an over-worked little guy named Cupid, what was he doing?_ MEMO TO: Clayton, Croyden and Hammerstead, Attorneys Dear Bill: Enclosed is the itemized inventory of the furnishings of the late Dr. Edward Price's estate.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Yet--if he didn't work miracles in behalf of an over-worked little guy named Cupid, what was he doing?_ MEMO TO: Clayton, Croyden and Hammerstead, Attorneys Dear Bill: Enclosed is the itemized inventory of the furnishings of the late Dr. Edward Price's estate.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading As you requested, I personally examined the laboratory.

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Yet--if he didn't work miracles in behalf of an over-worked little guy named Cupid, what was he doing?_ MEMO TO: Clayton, Croyden and Hammerstead, Attorneys Dear Bill: Enclosed is the itemized inventory of the furnishings of the late Dr. Edward Price's estate.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Yet--if he didn't work miracles in behalf of an over-worked little guy named Cupid, what was he doing?_ MEMO TO: Clayton, Croyden and Hammerstead, Attorneys Dear Bill: Enclosed is the itemized inventory of the furnishings of the late Dr. Edward Price's estate.

inventiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈventɪv/

(used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action

From this reading _They said old Doctor Price was an inventive genius but no miracle worker.

inventorynounUS /ˌɪnvənˈtɔːri/

a detailed list of all the items in stock

From this reading Yet--if he didn't work miracles in behalf of an over-worked little guy named Cupid, what was he doing?_ MEMO TO: Clayton, Croyden and Hammerstead, Attorneys Dear Bill: Enclosed is the itemized inventory of the furnishings of the late Dr. Edward Price's estate.

IRVINGnounUS /ˈɜːrvɪŋ/

United States writer remembered for his stories (1783-1859)

From this reading BY IRVING E. COX, JR.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Yet--if he didn't work miracles in behalf of an over-worked little guy named Cupid, what was he doing?_ MEMO TO: Clayton, Croyden and Hammerstead, Attorneys Dear Bill: Enclosed is the itemized inventory of the furnishings of the late Dr. Edward Price's estate.

itemizedverbUS /ˈaɪtəmaɪzd/

past form of “itemize” — specify individually

From this reading Yet--if he didn't work miracles in behalf of an over-worked little guy named Cupid, what was he doing?_ MEMO TO: Clayton, Croyden and Hammerstead, Attorneys Dear Bill: Enclosed is the itemized inventory of the furnishings of the late Dr. Edward Price's estate.

jobnounUS /dʒɑːb/

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading Candidly, Bill, you needed a psychiatrist for the job, not a graduate physicist.

JRnounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/

a son who has the same first name as his father

From this reading BY IRVING E. COX, JR.

laboratorynounUS /ˈlæbrətɔːri/

a workplace for the conduct of scientific research

From this reading As you requested, I personally examined the laboratory.

lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Yet--if he didn't work miracles in behalf of an over-worked little guy named Cupid, what was he doing?_ MEMO TO: Clayton, Croyden and Hammerstead, Attorneys Dear Bill: Enclosed is the itemized inventory of the furnishings of the late Dr. Edward Price's estate.

littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Yet--if he didn't work miracles in behalf of an over-worked little guy named Cupid, what was he doing?_ MEMO TO: Clayton, Croyden and Hammerstead, Attorneys Dear Bill: Enclosed is the itemized inventory of the furnishings of the late Dr. Edward Price's estate.

MEMOnounUS /ˈmemoʊ/

a written proposal or reminder

From this reading Yet--if he didn't work miracles in behalf of an over-worked little guy named Cupid, what was he doing?_ MEMO TO: Clayton, Croyden and Hammerstead, Attorneys Dear Bill: Enclosed is the itemized inventory of the furnishings of the late Dr. Edward Price's estate.

miraclenounUS /ˈmɪrəkəl/

any amazing or wonderful occurrence

From this reading _They said old Doctor Price was an inventive genius but no miracle worker.

miraclesnounUS /ˈmɪrəkəlz/

plural of “miracle” — any amazing or wonderful occurrence

From this reading Yet--if he didn't work miracles in behalf of an over-worked little guy named Cupid, what was he doing?_ MEMO TO: Clayton, Croyden and Hammerstead, Attorneys Dear Bill: Enclosed is the itemized inventory of the furnishings of the late Dr. Edward Price's estate.

namedverbUS /neɪmd/

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Yet--if he didn't work miracles in behalf of an over-worked little guy named Cupid, what was he doing?_ MEMO TO: Clayton, Croyden and Hammerstead, Attorneys Dear Bill: Enclosed is the itemized inventory of the furnishings of the late Dr. Edward Price's estate.

neededadjectiveUS /ˈniːdəd/

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Candidly, Bill, you needed a psychiatrist for the job, not a graduate physicist.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading _They said old Doctor Price was an inventive genius but no miracle worker.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Candidly, Bill, you needed a psychiatrist for the job, not a graduate physicist.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Yet--if he didn't work miracles in behalf of an over-worked little guy named Cupid, what was he doing?_ MEMO TO: Clayton, Croyden and Hammerstead, Attorneys Dear Bill: Enclosed is the itemized inventory of the furnishings of the late Dr. Edward Price's estate.

oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading _They said old Doctor Price was an inventive genius but no miracle worker.

over-worked

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Yet--if he didn't work miracles in behalf of an over-worked little guy named Cupid, what was he doing?_ MEMO TO: Clayton, Croyden and Hammerstead, Attorneys Dear Bill: Enclosed is the itemized inventory of the furnishings of the late Dr. Edward Price's estate.

personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/

as yourself

From this reading As you requested, I personally examined the laboratory.

physicistnounUS /ˈfɪzɪsɪst/

a scientist trained in physics

From this reading Candidly, Bill, you needed a psychiatrist for the job, not a graduate physicist.

PricenounUS /praɪs/

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading _They said old Doctor Price was an inventive genius but no miracle worker.

Price'snounUS /ˈpraɪsɪz/

possessive form of “price” — the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading Yet--if he didn't work miracles in behalf of an over-worked little guy named Cupid, what was he doing?_ MEMO TO: Clayton, Croyden and Hammerstead, Attorneys Dear Bill: Enclosed is the itemized inventory of the furnishings of the late Dr. Edward Price's estate.

psychiatristnounUS /səˈkaɪətrəst/

a physician who specializes in psychiatry

From this reading Candidly, Bill, you needed a psychiatrist for the job, not a graduate physicist.

requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/

asked for

From this reading As you requested, I personally examined the laboratory.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading _They said old Doctor Price was an inventive genius but no miracle worker.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Yet--if he didn't work miracles in behalf of an over-worked little guy named Cupid, what was he doing?_ MEMO TO: Clayton, Croyden and Hammerstead, Attorneys Dear Bill: Enclosed is the itemized inventory of the furnishings of the late Dr. Edward Price's estate.

TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading _They said old Doctor Price was an inventive genius but no miracle worker.

TOparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Yet--if he didn't work miracles in behalf of an over-worked little guy named Cupid, what was he doing?_ MEMO TO: Clayton, Croyden and Hammerstead, Attorneys Dear Bill: Enclosed is the itemized inventory of the furnishings of the late Dr. Edward Price's estate.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading _They said old Doctor Price was an inventive genius but no miracle worker.

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Yet--if he didn't work miracles in behalf of an over-worked little guy named Cupid, what was he doing?_ MEMO TO: Clayton, Croyden and Hammerstead, Attorneys Dear Bill: Enclosed is the itemized inventory of the furnishings of the late Dr. Edward Price's estate.

workverbUS /wɜːrk/

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Yet--if he didn't work miracles in behalf of an over-worked little guy named Cupid, what was he doing?_ MEMO TO: Clayton, Croyden and Hammerstead, Attorneys Dear Bill: Enclosed is the itemized inventory of the furnishings of the late Dr. Edward Price's estate.

workernounUS /ˈwɜːrkər/

a person who works at a specific occupation

From this reading _They said old Doctor Price was an inventive genius but no miracle worker.

YetconjunctionUS /jet/

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet--if he didn't work miracles in behalf of an over-worked little guy named Cupid, what was he doing?_ MEMO TO: Clayton, Croyden and Hammerstead, Attorneys Dear Bill: Enclosed is the itemized inventory of the furnishings of the late Dr. Edward Price's estate.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading As you requested, I personally examined the laboratory.

Chapter 1 of Miracle by Price by Irving E., Jr. Cox holds 303 sentences, grouped into 61 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.

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Irving
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Doctor
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Price
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Inventive
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