Chapter 4 of Rich and humble is here in full — 158 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 4 of Rich and humble is here in full — 158 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
BERTHA MAKES A VISIT TO THE GLEN “You don’t understand me, Mr. Richard,” said Ben, after he had mused for a time. “I’m sure I do not. You act as though you had lost your senses,” replied Richard. “But I have not lost my conscience, Mr. Richard. Perhaps you would not object to exhibiting the contents of your pockets.”
Chapter 4 of Rich and humble is here in full — 158 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/31 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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a mountain or tall hill
From this reading “BERTHA MAKES A VISIT TO THE GLEN “You don’t understand me, Mr. Richard,” said Ben, after he had mused for a time.”
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading ““But I have not lost my conscience, Mr. Richard.”
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading “Perhaps you would not object to exhibiting the contents of your pockets.””
-ing form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading “Perhaps you would not object to exhibiting the contents of your pockets.””
a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)
From this reading “BERTHA MAKES A VISIT TO THE GLEN “You don’t understand me, Mr. Richard,” said Ben, after he had mused for a time.”
past form of “muse” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading “BERTHA MAKES A VISIT TO THE GLEN “You don’t understand me, Mr. Richard,” said Ben, after he had mused for a time.”
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading “Perhaps you would not object to exhibiting the contents of your pockets.””
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading “You act as though you had lost your senses,” replied Richard.”
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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 BERTHA MAKES A VISIT TO THE GLEN “You don’t understand me, Mr. Richard,” said Ben, after he had mused for a time.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading You act as though you had lost your senses,” replied Richard.
later than; following
From this reading BERTHA MAKES A VISIT TO THE GLEN “You don’t understand me, Mr. Richard,” said Ben, after he had mused for a time.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading You act as though you had lost your senses,” replied Richard.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading BERTHA MAKES A VISIT TO THE GLEN “You don’t understand me, Mr. Richard,” said Ben, after he had mused for a time.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BERTHA MAKES A VISIT TO THE GLEN “You don’t understand me, Mr. Richard,” said Ben, after he had mused for a time.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But I have not lost my conscience, Mr. Richard.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading “But I have not lost my conscience, Mr. Richard.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Perhaps you would not object to exhibiting the contents of your pockets.”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “I’m sure I do not.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BERTHA MAKES A VISIT TO THE GLEN “You don’t understand me, Mr. Richard,” said Ben, after he had mused for a time.
-ing form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Perhaps you would not object to exhibiting the contents of your pockets.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BERTHA MAKES A VISIT TO THE GLEN “You don’t understand me, Mr. Richard,” said Ben, after he had mused for a time.
a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)
From this reading BERTHA MAKES A VISIT TO THE GLEN “You don’t understand me, Mr. Richard,” said Ben, after he had mused for a time.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading BERTHA MAKES A VISIT TO THE GLEN “You don’t understand me, Mr. Richard,” said Ben, after he had mused for a time.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “But I have not lost my conscience, Mr. Richard.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BERTHA MAKES A VISIT TO THE GLEN “You don’t understand me, Mr. Richard,” said Ben, after he had mused for a time.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I’m sure I do not.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I’m sure I do not.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading You act as though you had lost your senses,” replied Richard.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading BERTHA MAKES A VISIT TO THE GLEN “You don’t understand me, Mr. Richard,” said Ben, after he had mused for a time.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading BERTHA MAKES A VISIT TO THE GLEN “You don’t understand me, Mr. Richard,” said Ben, after he had mused for a time.
a form of address for a man
From this reading BERTHA MAKES A VISIT TO THE GLEN “You don’t understand me, Mr. Richard,” said Ben, after he had mused for a time.
past form of “muse” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading BERTHA MAKES A VISIT TO THE GLEN “You don’t understand me, Mr. Richard,” said Ben, after he had mused for a time.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “But I have not lost my conscience, Mr. Richard.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I’m sure I do not.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Perhaps you would not object to exhibiting the contents of your pockets.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Perhaps you would not object to exhibiting the contents of your pockets.”
by chance
From this reading Perhaps you would not object to exhibiting the contents of your pockets.”
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Perhaps you would not object to exhibiting the contents of your pockets.”
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading You act as though you had lost your senses,” replied Richard.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BERTHA MAKES A VISIT TO THE GLEN “You don’t understand me, Mr. Richard,” said Ben, after he had mused for a time.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading BERTHA MAKES A VISIT TO THE GLEN “You don’t understand me, Mr. Richard,” said Ben, after he had mused for a time.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading You act as though you had lost your senses,” replied Richard.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “I’m sure I do not.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BERTHA MAKES A VISIT TO THE GLEN “You don’t understand me, Mr. Richard,” said Ben, after he had mused for a time.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading You act as though you had lost your senses,” replied Richard.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading BERTHA MAKES A VISIT TO THE GLEN “You don’t understand me, Mr. Richard,” said Ben, after he had mused for a time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BERTHA MAKES A VISIT TO THE GLEN “You don’t understand me, Mr. Richard,” said Ben, after he had mused for a time.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading BERTHA MAKES A VISIT TO THE GLEN “You don’t understand me, Mr. Richard,” said Ben, after he had mused for a time.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading BERTHA MAKES A VISIT TO THE GLEN “You don’t understand me, Mr. Richard,” said Ben, after he had mused for a time.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Perhaps you would not object to exhibiting the contents of your pockets.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading BERTHA MAKES A VISIT TO THE GLEN “You don’t understand me, Mr. Richard,” said Ben, after he had mused for a time.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You act as though you had lost your senses,” replied Richard.
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