Chapter 33 of Patchwork: A Story of 'The Plain People' is here in full — 78 sentences across 16 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 33 of Patchwork: A Story of 'The Plain People' is here in full — 78 sentences across 16 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE ONE CHANCE PHŒBE lost no time in carrying out her plans. When she mentioned the operation to Phares Eby he looked dubious. "I'm afraid it's no use," he said gravely. "Those operations very often fail." "But there's a chance, Phares!
Chapter 33 of Patchwork: A Story of 'The Plain People' is here in full — 78 sentences across 16 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading “THE ONE CHANCE PHŒBE lost no time in carrying out her plans.”
fraught with uncertainty or doubt
From this reading “When she mentioned the operation to Phares Eby he looked dubious.”
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading “"Those operations very often fail."”
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading “"I'm afraid it's no use," he said gravely.”
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading “When she mentioned the operation to Phares Eby he looked dubious.”
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading “When she mentioned the operation to Phares Eby he looked dubious.”
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading “"Those operations very often fail."”
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading “THE ONE CHANCE PHŒBE lost no time in carrying out her plans.”
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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 "But there's a chance, Phares!
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading "I'm afraid it's no use," he said gravely.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But there's a chance, Phares!
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading THE ONE CHANCE PHŒBE lost no time in carrying out her plans.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading THE ONE CHANCE PHŒBE lost no time in carrying out her plans.
fraught with uncertainty or doubt
From this reading When she mentioned the operation to Phares Eby he looked dubious.
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From this reading When she mentioned the operation to Phares Eby he looked dubious.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading "Those operations very often fail."
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading "I'm afraid it's no use," he said gravely.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When she mentioned the operation to Phares Eby he looked dubious.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE ONE CHANCE PHŒBE lost no time in carrying out her plans.
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From this reading "I'm afraid it's no use," he said gravely.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE ONE CHANCE PHŒBE lost no time in carrying out her plans.
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From this reading "I'm afraid it's no use," he said gravely.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When she mentioned the operation to Phares Eby he looked dubious.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading THE ONE CHANCE PHŒBE lost no time in carrying out her plans.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading When she mentioned the operation to Phares Eby he looked dubious.
not any; not one
From this reading THE ONE CHANCE PHŒBE lost no time in carrying out her plans.
many times at short intervals
From this reading "Those operations very often fail."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE ONE CHANCE PHŒBE lost no time in carrying out her plans.
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading When she mentioned the operation to Phares Eby he looked dubious.
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading "Those operations very often fail."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE ONE CHANCE PHŒBE lost no time in carrying out her plans.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When she mentioned the operation to Phares Eby he looked dubious.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE ONE CHANCE PHŒBE lost no time in carrying out her plans.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading THE ONE CHANCE PHŒBE lost no time in carrying out her plans.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I'm afraid it's no use," he said gravely.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When she mentioned the operation to Phares Eby he looked dubious.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ONE CHANCE PHŒBE lost no time in carrying out her plans.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But there's a chance, Phares!
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "Those operations very often fail."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE ONE CHANCE PHŒBE lost no time in carrying out her plans.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When she mentioned the operation to Phares Eby he looked dubious.
the act of using
From this reading "I'm afraid it's no use," he said gravely.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Those operations very often fail."
at the time that
From this reading When she mentioned the operation to Phares Eby he looked dubious.
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