Chapter VIII of Nothing But the Truth, “New Complications,” is here in full — 264 sentences across 53 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter VIII of Nothing But the Truth, “New Complications,” is here in full — 264 sentences across 53 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
“Is your father’s embarrassment serious?” she asked. Bob looked startled. He didn’t like the way she had shifted the conversation. “Pretty bad,” he answered. “I believe, though, it’s customary for men on the ‘street’ not to stay ‘downed,’ as they say?”
Chapter VIII of Nothing But the Truth, “New Complications,” is here in full — 264 sentences across 53 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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move up and down repeatedly
From this reading “Bob looked startled.”
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading ““I believe, though, it’s customary for men on the ‘street’ not to stay ‘downed,’ as they say?””
past form of “down” — drink down entirely
From this reading ““I believe, though, it’s customary for men on the ‘street’ not to stay ‘downed,’ as they say?””
the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading ““Is your father’s embarrassment serious?” she asked.”
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading ““Is your father’s embarrassment serious?” she asked.”
past form of “shift” — make a shift in or exchange of
From this reading “He didn’t like the way she had shifted the conversation.”
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading “Bob looked startled.”
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.
Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.
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past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “Pretty bad,” he answered.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I believe, though, it’s customary for men on the ‘street’ not to stay ‘downed,’ as they say?”
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Is your father’s embarrassment serious?” she asked.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading “Pretty bad,” he answered.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading “I believe, though, it’s customary for men on the ‘street’ not to stay ‘downed,’ as they say?”
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading Bob looked startled.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading He didn’t like the way she had shifted the conversation.
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading “I believe, though, it’s customary for men on the ‘street’ not to stay ‘downed,’ as they say?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He didn’t like the way she had shifted the conversation.
past form of “down” — drink down entirely
From this reading “I believe, though, it’s customary for men on the ‘street’ not to stay ‘downed,’ as they say?”
the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading “Is your father’s embarrassment serious?” she asked.
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading “Is your father’s embarrassment serious?” she asked.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I believe, though, it’s customary for men on the ‘street’ not to stay ‘downed,’ as they say?”
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He didn’t like the way she had shifted the conversation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He didn’t like the way she had shifted the conversation.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I believe, though, it’s customary for men on the ‘street’ not to stay ‘downed,’ as they say?”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Is your father’s embarrassment serious?” she asked.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I believe, though, it’s customary for men on the ‘street’ not to stay ‘downed,’ as they say?”
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He didn’t like the way she had shifted the conversation.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Bob looked startled.
the force of workers available
From this reading “I believe, though, it’s customary for men on the ‘street’ not to stay ‘downed,’ as they say?”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I believe, though, it’s customary for men on the ‘street’ not to stay ‘downed,’ as they say?”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “I believe, though, it’s customary for men on the ‘street’ not to stay ‘downed,’ as they say?”
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading “Pretty bad,” he answered.
express in words
From this reading “I believe, though, it’s customary for men on the ‘street’ not to stay ‘downed,’ as they say?”
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading “Is your father’s embarrassment serious?” she asked.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Is your father’s embarrassment serious?” she asked.
past form of “shift” — make a shift in or exchange of
From this reading He didn’t like the way she had shifted the conversation.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading Bob looked startled.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading “I believe, though, it’s customary for men on the ‘street’ not to stay ‘downed,’ as they say?”
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading “I believe, though, it’s customary for men on the ‘street’ not to stay ‘downed,’ as they say?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He didn’t like the way she had shifted the conversation.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I believe, though, it’s customary for men on the ‘street’ not to stay ‘downed,’ as they say?”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “I believe, though, it’s customary for men on the ‘street’ not to stay ‘downed,’ as they say?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I believe, though, it’s customary for men on the ‘street’ not to stay ‘downed,’ as they say?”
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He didn’t like the way she had shifted the conversation.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Is your father’s embarrassment serious?” she asked.
Chapter 8 of Nothing But the Truth by Frederic Stewart Isham holds 264 sentences, grouped into 53 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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