Chapter 2 of Miracle Gold: A Novel (Vol. 3 of 3) is here in full — 154 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter II
Chapter 2 of Miracle Gold: A Novel (Vol. 3 of 3) is here in full — 154 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
LEIGH AT HIS BENCH. Tom Stamer was afraid of only two people, namely, John Timmons and the policeman. Of both he had experience. In his fear of Timmons were mingled love and admiration. No such diluting sentiments qualified his feelings towards the guardians of law and order.
Chapter 2 of Miracle Gold: A Novel (Vol. 3 of 3) is here in full — 154 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a long seat for more than one person
From this reading “LEIGH AT HIS BENCH.”
-ing form of “dilute” — lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture
From this reading “No such diluting sentiments qualified his feelings towards the guardians of law and order.”
plural of “guardian” — a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading “No such diluting sentiments qualified his feelings towards the guardians of law and order.”
English film actress (1913-1967)
From this reading “LEIGH AT HIS BENCH.”
as follows
From this reading “Tom Stamer was afraid of only two people, namely, John Timmons and the policeman.”
a member of a police force
From this reading “Tom Stamer was afraid of only two people, namely, John Timmons and the policeman.”
meeting the proper standards and requirements and training for an office or position or task
From this reading “No such diluting sentiments qualified his feelings towards the guardians of law and order.”
plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading “No such diluting sentiments qualified his feelings towards the guardians of law and order.”
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In this reading “Tom Stamer was afraid of only two people, namely, John Timmons and the policeman.”
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a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading In his fear of Timmons were mingled love and admiration.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading Tom Stamer was afraid of only two people, namely, John Timmons and the policeman.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Tom Stamer was afraid of only two people, namely, John Timmons and the policeman.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading LEIGH AT HIS BENCH.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading LEIGH AT HIS BENCH.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Of both he had experience.
-ing form of “dilute” — lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture
From this reading No such diluting sentiments qualified his feelings towards the guardians of law and order.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Of both he had experience.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading In his fear of Timmons were mingled love and admiration.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading No such diluting sentiments qualified his feelings towards the guardians of law and order.
plural of “guardian” — a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading No such diluting sentiments qualified his feelings towards the guardians of law and order.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Of both he had experience.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of both he had experience.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading LEIGH AT HIS BENCH.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In his fear of Timmons were mingled love and admiration.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Tom Stamer was afraid of only two people, namely, John Timmons and the policeman.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading No such diluting sentiments qualified his feelings towards the guardians of law and order.
English film actress (1913-1967)
From this reading LEIGH AT HIS BENCH.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading In his fear of Timmons were mingled love and admiration.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading In his fear of Timmons were mingled love and admiration.
as follows
From this reading Tom Stamer was afraid of only two people, namely, John Timmons and the policeman.
not any; not one
From this reading No such diluting sentiments qualified his feelings towards the guardians of law and order.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Tom Stamer was afraid of only two people, namely, John Timmons and the policeman.
and nothing more
From this reading Tom Stamer was afraid of only two people, namely, John Timmons and the policeman.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading No such diluting sentiments qualified his feelings towards the guardians of law and order.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Tom Stamer was afraid of only two people, namely, John Timmons and the policeman.
a member of a police force
From this reading Tom Stamer was afraid of only two people, namely, John Timmons and the policeman.
meeting the proper standards and requirements and training for an office or position or task
From this reading No such diluting sentiments qualified his feelings towards the guardians of law and order.
plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading No such diluting sentiments qualified his feelings towards the guardians of law and order.
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From this reading Tom Stamer was afraid of only two people, namely, John Timmons and the policeman.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading No such diluting sentiments qualified his feelings towards the guardians of law and order.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Tom Stamer was afraid of only two people, namely, John Timmons and the policeman.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tom Stamer was afraid of only two people, namely, John Timmons and the policeman.
male cat
From this reading Tom Stamer was afraid of only two people, namely, John Timmons and the policeman.
in the direction of
From this reading No such diluting sentiments qualified his feelings towards the guardians of law and order.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Tom Stamer was afraid of only two people, namely, John Timmons and the policeman.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tom Stamer was afraid of only two people, namely, John Timmons and the policeman.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In his fear of Timmons were mingled love and admiration.
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