Chapter 11 of Opus 21 Descriptive Music for the Lower is here in full — 406 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 11 of Opus 21 Descriptive Music for the Lower is here in full — 406 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
His pale eyes fixed on me. "Let me have another look at the throat." He had another look--rearranging lights. "I did a little reading on it, Phil. I can't say for sure what it is."
Chapter 11 of Opus 21 Descriptive Music for the Lower is here in full — 406 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/81 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading “"Let me have another look at the throat."”
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading “His pale eyes fixed on me.”
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading “He had another look--rearranging lights.”
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading “His pale eyes fixed on me.”
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading “"I did a little reading on it, Phil.”
-ing form of “rearrange” — put into a new order or arrangement
From this reading “He had another look--rearranging lights.”
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “I can't say for sure what it is."”
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading “"Let me have another look at the throat."”
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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take into consideration for exemplifying purposes
In this reading “"Let me have another look at the throat."”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I did a little reading on it, Phil.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "Let me have another look at the throat."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Let me have another look at the throat."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I can't say for sure what it is."
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "I did a little reading on it, Phil.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His pale eyes fixed on me.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading His pale eyes fixed on me.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I can't say for sure what it is."
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had another look--rearranging lights.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Let me have another look at the throat."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had another look--rearranging lights.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His pale eyes fixed on me.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I did a little reading on it, Phil.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I can't say for sure what it is."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I did a little reading on it, Phil.
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Let me have another look at the throat."
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading He had another look--rearranging lights.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I did a little reading on it, Phil.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Let me have another look at the throat."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His pale eyes fixed on me.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His pale eyes fixed on me.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading His pale eyes fixed on me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I did a little reading on it, Phil.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading "I did a little reading on it, Phil.
-ing form of “rearrange” — put into a new order or arrangement
From this reading He had another look--rearranging lights.
express in words
From this reading I can't say for sure what it is."
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I can't say for sure what it is."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Let me have another look at the throat."
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading "Let me have another look at the throat."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I can't say for sure what it is."
Chapter 11 of Opus 21 Descriptive Music for the Lower by Philip Wylie holds 406 sentences, grouped into 82 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.
Chapter 11 holds 406 sentences of Opus 21 Descriptive Music for the Lower, unabridged, divided into 82 reading sections.
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