Chapter 9 of Now or Never is here in full — 134 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 9 of Now or Never is here in full — 134 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
IN WHICH BOBBY OPENS VARIOUS ACCOUNTS, AND WINS HIS FIRST VICTORY. "Now, Bobby, I understand your plan," said Mr. Bayard, when they reached the store; "but the details must be settled. Where do you intend to go?" "I hardly know, sir. I suppose I can sell books almost any where."
Chapter 9 of Now or Never is here in full — 134 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading “IN WHICH BOBBY OPENS VARIOUS ACCOUNTS, AND WINS HIS FIRST VICTORY.”
French soldier said to be fearless and chivalrous (1473-1524)
From this reading “"Now, Bobby, I understand your plan," said Mr. Bayard, when they reached the store; "but the details must be settled.”
an informal term for a British policeman
From this reading “IN WHICH BOBBY OPENS VARIOUS ACCOUNTS, AND WINS HIS FIRST VICTORY.”
true confidential information
From this reading “"Now, Bobby, I understand your plan," said Mr. Bayard, when they reached the store; "but the details must be settled.”
have in mind as a purpose
From this reading “Where do you intend to go?"”
plural of “open” — a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
From this reading “IN WHICH BOBBY OPENS VARIOUS ACCOUNTS, AND WINS HIS FIRST VICTORY.”
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading “IN WHICH BOBBY OPENS VARIOUS ACCOUNTS, AND WINS HIS FIRST VICTORY.”
plural of “win” — a victory (as in a race or other competition)
From this reading “IN WHICH BOBBY OPENS VARIOUS ACCOUNTS, AND WINS HIS FIRST VICTORY.”
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plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY OPENS VARIOUS ACCOUNTS, AND WINS HIS FIRST VICTORY.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading I suppose I can sell books almost any where."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY OPENS VARIOUS ACCOUNTS, AND WINS HIS FIRST VICTORY.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I suppose I can sell books almost any where."
French soldier said to be fearless and chivalrous (1473-1524)
From this reading "Now, Bobby, I understand your plan," said Mr. Bayard, when they reached the store; "but the details must be settled.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Now, Bobby, I understand your plan," said Mr. Bayard, when they reached the store; "but the details must be settled.
an informal term for a British policeman
From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY OPENS VARIOUS ACCOUNTS, AND WINS HIS FIRST VICTORY.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading I suppose I can sell books almost any where."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Now, Bobby, I understand your plan," said Mr. Bayard, when they reached the store; "but the details must be settled.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I suppose I can sell books almost any where."
true confidential information
From this reading "Now, Bobby, I understand your plan," said Mr. Bayard, when they reached the store; "but the details must be settled.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Where do you intend to go?"
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY OPENS VARIOUS ACCOUNTS, AND WINS HIS FIRST VICTORY.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Where do you intend to go?"
only a very short time before
From this reading "I hardly know, sir.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY OPENS VARIOUS ACCOUNTS, AND WINS HIS FIRST VICTORY.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Now, Bobby, I understand your plan," said Mr. Bayard, when they reached the store; "but the details must be settled.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY OPENS VARIOUS ACCOUNTS, AND WINS HIS FIRST VICTORY.
have in mind as a purpose
From this reading Where do you intend to go?"
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I hardly know, sir.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Now, Bobby, I understand your plan," said Mr. Bayard, when they reached the store; "but the details must be settled.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Now, Bobby, I understand your plan," said Mr. Bayard, when they reached the store; "but the details must be settled.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now, Bobby, I understand your plan," said Mr. Bayard, when they reached the store; "but the details must be settled.
plural of “open” — a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY OPENS VARIOUS ACCOUNTS, AND WINS HIS FIRST VICTORY.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading "Now, Bobby, I understand your plan," said Mr. Bayard, when they reached the store; "but the details must be settled.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading "Now, Bobby, I understand your plan," said Mr. Bayard, when they reached the store; "but the details must be settled.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Now, Bobby, I understand your plan," said Mr. Bayard, when they reached the store; "but the details must be settled.
exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent
From this reading I suppose I can sell books almost any where."
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading "Now, Bobby, I understand your plan," said Mr. Bayard, when they reached the store; "but the details must be settled.
term of address for a man
From this reading "I hardly know, sir.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading "Now, Bobby, I understand your plan," said Mr. Bayard, when they reached the store; "but the details must be settled.
express a supposition
From this reading I suppose I can sell books almost any where."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Now, Bobby, I understand your plan," said Mr. Bayard, when they reached the store; "but the details must be settled.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Now, Bobby, I understand your plan," said Mr. Bayard, when they reached the store; "but the details must be settled.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Where do you intend to go?"
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "Now, Bobby, I understand your plan," said Mr. Bayard, when they reached the store; "but the details must be settled.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY OPENS VARIOUS ACCOUNTS, AND WINS HIS FIRST VICTORY.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY OPENS VARIOUS ACCOUNTS, AND WINS HIS FIRST VICTORY.
at the time that
From this reading "Now, Bobby, I understand your plan," said Mr. Bayard, when they reached the store; "but the details must be settled.
in or at the place that
From this reading Where do you intend to go?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY OPENS VARIOUS ACCOUNTS, AND WINS HIS FIRST VICTORY.
plural of “win” — a victory (as in a race or other competition)
From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY OPENS VARIOUS ACCOUNTS, AND WINS HIS FIRST VICTORY.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Where do you intend to go?"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Now, Bobby, I understand your plan," said Mr. Bayard, when they reached the store; "but the details must be settled.
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