Chapter 6 of Newshound is here in full — 198 sentences across 40 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter VI
Chapter 6 of Newshound is here in full — 198 sentences across 40 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Enough snow for you?" Overman asked jovially as McLeod removed his jumper the next morning in his office at the _Star-Times_. "We're ready to stop it now because the _World_ weather bureau finally owned up to its red face. Thirty-two inches." McLeod nodded.
Chapter 6 of Newshound is here in full — 198 sentences across 40 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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an administrative unit of government
From this reading “"We're ready to stop it now because the _World_ weather bureau finally owned up to its red face.”
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading “Thirty-two inches."”
a person who jumps
From this reading “Overman asked jovially as McLeod removed his jumper the next morning in his office at the _Star-Times_.”
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading “McLeod nodded.”
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading “"We're ready to stop it now because the _World_ weather bureau finally owned up to its red face.”
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading “Overman asked jovially as McLeod removed his jumper the next morning in his office at the _Star-Times_.”
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading “"Enough snow for you?"”
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading “"We're ready to stop it now because the _World_ weather bureau finally owned up to its red face.”
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.
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In this reading “Overman asked jovially as McLeod removed his jumper the next morning in his office at the _Star-Times_.”
In this reading “"We're ready to stop it now because the _World_ weather bureau finally owned up to its red face.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Overman asked jovially as McLeod removed his jumper the next morning in his office at the _Star-Times_.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Overman asked jovially as McLeod removed his jumper the next morning in his office at the _Star-Times_.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Overman asked jovially as McLeod removed his jumper the next morning in his office at the _Star-Times_.
for the reason that
From this reading "We're ready to stop it now because the _World_ weather bureau finally owned up to its red face.
an administrative unit of government
From this reading "We're ready to stop it now because the _World_ weather bureau finally owned up to its red face.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "Enough snow for you?"
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "We're ready to stop it now because the _World_ weather bureau finally owned up to its red face.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading "We're ready to stop it now because the _World_ weather bureau finally owned up to its red face.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Enough snow for you?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Overman asked jovially as McLeod removed his jumper the next morning in his office at the _Star-Times_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Overman asked jovially as McLeod removed his jumper the next morning in his office at the _Star-Times_.
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading Thirty-two inches."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "We're ready to stop it now because the _World_ weather bureau finally owned up to its red face.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "We're ready to stop it now because the _World_ weather bureau finally owned up to its red face.
in a jovial manner
From this reading Overman asked jovially as McLeod removed his jumper the next morning in his office at the _Star-Times_.
a person who jumps
From this reading Overman asked jovially as McLeod removed his jumper the next morning in his office at the _Star-Times_.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Overman asked jovially as McLeod removed his jumper the next morning in his office at the _Star-Times_.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Overman asked jovially as McLeod removed his jumper the next morning in his office at the _Star-Times_.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Overman asked jovially as McLeod removed his jumper the next morning in his office at the _Star-Times_.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading McLeod nodded.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "We're ready to stop it now because the _World_ weather bureau finally owned up to its red face.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Overman asked jovially as McLeod removed his jumper the next morning in his office at the _Star-Times_.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Overman asked jovially as McLeod removed his jumper the next morning in his office at the _Star-Times_.
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading "We're ready to stop it now because the _World_ weather bureau finally owned up to its red face.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "We're ready to stop it now because the _World_ weather bureau finally owned up to its red face.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading "We're ready to stop it now because the _World_ weather bureau finally owned up to its red face.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading Overman asked jovially as McLeod removed his jumper the next morning in his office at the _Star-Times_.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading "Enough snow for you?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Overman asked jovially as McLeod removed his jumper the next morning in his office at the _Star-Times_.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading "We're ready to stop it now because the _World_ weather bureau finally owned up to its red face.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Overman asked jovially as McLeod removed his jumper the next morning in his office at the _Star-Times_.
being two more than thirty
From this reading Thirty-two inches."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "We're ready to stop it now because the _World_ weather bureau finally owned up to its red face.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "We're ready to stop it now because the _World_ weather bureau finally owned up to its red face.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We're ready to stop it now because the _World_ weather bureau finally owned up to its red face.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading "We're ready to stop it now because the _World_ weather bureau finally owned up to its red face.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "We're ready to stop it now because the _World_ weather bureau finally owned up to its red face.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Enough snow for you?"
Chapter 6 of Newshound by Stephen Marlowe holds 198 sentences, grouped into 40 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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