Chapter 38 of Port O' Gold A History-Romance of the San is here in full — 205 sentences across 41 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 38 of Port O' Gold A History-Romance of the San is here in full — 205 sentences across 41 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE SEVEN PLAGUES Several weeks passed. Politics were in a hectic state, and people grumbled. Frank discussed the situation with his Uncle Robert. "Why don't they oust these grafters from office?" he asked. Windham smiled.
Chapter 38 of Port O' Gold A History-Romance of the San is here in full — 205 sentences across 41 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading “Frank discussed the situation with his Uncle Robert.”
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading “Frank discussed the situation with his Uncle Robert.”
past form of “grumble” — show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
From this reading “Politics were in a hectic state, and people grumbled.”
marked by intense agitation or emotion
From this reading “Politics were in a hectic state, and people grumbled.”
remove from a position or office
From this reading “"Why don't they oust these grafters from office?" he asked.”
plural of “plague” — a serious (sometimes fatal) infection of rodents caused by Yersinia pestis and accidentally transmitted to humans by the bite of a flea that has bitten an infected animal
From this reading “THE SEVEN PLAGUES Several weeks passed.”
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading “Politics were in a hectic state, and people grumbled.”
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading “Frank discussed the situation with his Uncle Robert.”
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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 Politics were in a hectic state, and people grumbled.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Politics were in a hectic state, and people grumbled.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Why don't they oust these grafters from office?" he asked.
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Frank discussed the situation with his Uncle Robert.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Why don't they oust these grafters from office?" he asked.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank discussed the situation with his Uncle Robert.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Why don't they oust these grafters from office?" he asked.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Why don't they oust these grafters from office?" he asked.
past form of “grumble” — show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
From this reading Politics were in a hectic state, and people grumbled.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Why don't they oust these grafters from office?" he asked.
marked by intense agitation or emotion
From this reading Politics were in a hectic state, and people grumbled.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Frank discussed the situation with his Uncle Robert.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Politics were in a hectic state, and people grumbled.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading "Why don't they oust these grafters from office?" he asked.
remove from a position or office
From this reading "Why don't they oust these grafters from office?" he asked.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading THE SEVEN PLAGUES Several weeks passed.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Politics were in a hectic state, and people grumbled.
plural of “plague” — a serious (sometimes fatal) infection of rodents caused by Yersinia pestis and accidentally transmitted to humans by the bite of a flea that has bitten an infected animal
From this reading THE SEVEN PLAGUES Several weeks passed.
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading Politics were in a hectic state, and people grumbled.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading Frank discussed the situation with his Uncle Robert.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading THE SEVEN PLAGUES Several weeks passed.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading THE SEVEN PLAGUES Several weeks passed.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Frank discussed the situation with his Uncle Robert.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Windham smiled.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Politics were in a hectic state, and people grumbled.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SEVEN PLAGUES Several weeks passed.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "Why don't they oust these grafters from office?" he asked.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Why don't they oust these grafters from office?" he asked.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Frank discussed the situation with his Uncle Robert.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading THE SEVEN PLAGUES Several weeks passed.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Politics were in a hectic state, and people grumbled.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why don't they oust these grafters from office?" he asked.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Windham smiled.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Frank discussed the situation with his Uncle Robert.
Chapter 38 of Port O' Gold A History-Romance of the San by Louis J. (Louis John) Stellman holds 205 sentences, grouped into 41 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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