Chapter 28 of Nobody's Man is here in full — 143 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 28 of Nobody's Man is here in full — 143 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Nora returned to the room as Miller left. "I don't know whether you wanted me to go," she said to Dartrey, "but I cannot sit and listen to that man talk. I try to keep myself free from prejudices, but there are exceptions. Miller is my pet one. Tell me exactly what he came about?
Chapter 28 of Nobody's Man is here in full — 143 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/28 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading “Tell me exactly what he came about?”
plural of “exception” — a deliberate act of omission
From this reading “I try to keep myself free from prejudices, but there are exceptions.”
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading “I try to keep myself free from prejudices, but there are exceptions.”
hear with intention
From this reading “"I don't know whether you wanted me to go," she said to Dartrey, "but I cannot sit and listen to that man talk.”
United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)
From this reading “Nora returned to the room as Miller left.”
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading “Miller is my pet one.”
plural of “prejudice” — a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading “I try to keep myself free from prejudices, but there are exceptions.”
be seated
From this reading “"I don't know whether you wanted me to go," she said to Dartrey, "but I cannot sit and listen to that man talk.”
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Tell me exactly what he came about?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I don't know whether you wanted me to go," she said to Dartrey, "but I cannot sit and listen to that man talk.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I try to keep myself free from prejudices, but there are exceptions.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Nora returned to the room as Miller left.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I don't know whether you wanted me to go," she said to Dartrey, "but I cannot sit and listen to that man talk.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Tell me exactly what he came about?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't know whether you wanted me to go," she said to Dartrey, "but I cannot sit and listen to that man talk.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't know whether you wanted me to go," she said to Dartrey, "but I cannot sit and listen to that man talk.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't know whether you wanted me to go," she said to Dartrey, "but I cannot sit and listen to that man talk.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Tell me exactly what he came about?
plural of “exception” — a deliberate act of omission
From this reading I try to keep myself free from prejudices, but there are exceptions.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading I try to keep myself free from prejudices, but there are exceptions.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I try to keep myself free from prejudices, but there are exceptions.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I don't know whether you wanted me to go," she said to Dartrey, "but I cannot sit and listen to that man talk.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tell me exactly what he came about?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't know whether you wanted me to go," she said to Dartrey, "but I cannot sit and listen to that man talk.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miller is my pet one.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading I try to keep myself free from prejudices, but there are exceptions.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I don't know whether you wanted me to go," she said to Dartrey, "but I cannot sit and listen to that man talk.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Nora returned to the room as Miller left.
hear with intention
From this reading "I don't know whether you wanted me to go," she said to Dartrey, "but I cannot sit and listen to that man talk.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "I don't know whether you wanted me to go," she said to Dartrey, "but I cannot sit and listen to that man talk.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I don't know whether you wanted me to go," she said to Dartrey, "but I cannot sit and listen to that man talk.
United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)
From this reading Nora returned to the room as Miller left.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Miller is my pet one.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I try to keep myself free from prejudices, but there are exceptions.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nora returned to the room as Miller left.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Miller is my pet one.
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading Miller is my pet one.
plural of “prejudice” — a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading I try to keep myself free from prejudices, but there are exceptions.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Nora returned to the room as Miller left.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Nora returned to the room as Miller left.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I don't know whether you wanted me to go," she said to Dartrey, "but I cannot sit and listen to that man talk.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I don't know whether you wanted me to go," she said to Dartrey, "but I cannot sit and listen to that man talk.
be seated
From this reading "I don't know whether you wanted me to go," she said to Dartrey, "but I cannot sit and listen to that man talk.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "I don't know whether you wanted me to go," she said to Dartrey, "but I cannot sit and listen to that man talk.
express in words
From this reading Tell me exactly what he came about?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I don't know whether you wanted me to go," she said to Dartrey, "but I cannot sit and listen to that man talk.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nora returned to the room as Miller left.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I try to keep myself free from prejudices, but there are exceptions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nora returned to the room as Miller left.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading I try to keep myself free from prejudices, but there are exceptions.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading "I don't know whether you wanted me to go," she said to Dartrey, "but I cannot sit and listen to that man talk.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Tell me exactly what he came about?
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading "I don't know whether you wanted me to go," she said to Dartrey, "but I cannot sit and listen to that man talk.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I don't know whether you wanted me to go," she said to Dartrey, "but I cannot sit and listen to that man talk.
Chapter 28 of Nobody's Man by E. Phillips (Edward Phillips) Oppenheim holds 143 sentences, grouped into 29 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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