Chapter 23 of Robert Kimberly is here in full — 68 sentences across 14 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 23 of Robert Kimberly is here in full — 68 sentences across 14 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"I never can catch Brother Francis, thinking of anything but Italy," remarked Kimberly. "Who can blame him?" exclaimed Imogene. "Or the hereafter," added Kimberly. Nelson grunted. "I’m afraid he doesn’t find much sympathy here on that subject," he observed, looking from one to another.
Chapter 23 of Robert Kimberly is here in full — 68 sentences across 14 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/13 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading “"Who can blame him?" exclaimed Imogene.”
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading “"I never can catch Brother Francis, thinking of anything but Italy," remarked Kimberly.”
past form of “grunt” — issue a grunting, low, animal-like noise
From this reading “Nelson grunted.”
in a subsequent part of this document or statement or matter etc.
From this reading “"Or the hereafter," added Kimberly.”
a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD
From this reading “"I never can catch Brother Francis, thinking of anything but Italy," remarked Kimberly.”
English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)
From this reading “Nelson grunted.”
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “"I never can catch Brother Francis, thinking of anything but Italy," remarked Kimberly.”
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading “"I’m afraid he doesn’t find much sympathy here on that subject," he observed, looking from one to another.”
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.
Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "Or the hereafter," added Kimberly.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading "I’m afraid he doesn’t find much sympathy here on that subject," he observed, looking from one to another.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "I’m afraid he doesn’t find much sympathy here on that subject," he observed, looking from one to another.
any thing at all
From this reading "I never can catch Brother Francis, thinking of anything but Italy," remarked Kimberly.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading "Who can blame him?" exclaimed Imogene.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading "I never can catch Brother Francis, thinking of anything but Italy," remarked Kimberly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I never can catch Brother Francis, thinking of anything but Italy," remarked Kimberly.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I never can catch Brother Francis, thinking of anything but Italy," remarked Kimberly.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading "I never can catch Brother Francis, thinking of anything but Italy," remarked Kimberly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I’m afraid he doesn’t find much sympathy here on that subject," he observed, looking from one to another.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Who can blame him?" exclaimed Imogene.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "I’m afraid he doesn’t find much sympathy here on that subject," he observed, looking from one to another.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I never can catch Brother Francis, thinking of anything but Italy," remarked Kimberly.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I’m afraid he doesn’t find much sympathy here on that subject," he observed, looking from one to another.
past form of “grunt” — issue a grunting, low, animal-like noise
From this reading Nelson grunted.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I’m afraid he doesn’t find much sympathy here on that subject," he observed, looking from one to another.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "I’m afraid he doesn’t find much sympathy here on that subject," he observed, looking from one to another.
in a subsequent part of this document or statement or matter etc.
From this reading "Or the hereafter," added Kimberly.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Who can blame him?" exclaimed Imogene.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I never can catch Brother Francis, thinking of anything but Italy," remarked Kimberly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I’m afraid he doesn’t find much sympathy here on that subject," he observed, looking from one to another.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Who can blame him?" exclaimed Imogene.
a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD
From this reading "I never can catch Brother Francis, thinking of anything but Italy," remarked Kimberly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I never can catch Brother Francis, thinking of anything but Italy," remarked Kimberly.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "I’m afraid he doesn’t find much sympathy here on that subject," he observed, looking from one to another.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "I’m afraid he doesn’t find much sympathy here on that subject," he observed, looking from one to another.
English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)
From this reading Nelson grunted.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "I never can catch Brother Francis, thinking of anything but Italy," remarked Kimberly.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "I’m afraid he doesn’t find much sympathy here on that subject," he observed, looking from one to another.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I never can catch Brother Francis, thinking of anything but Italy," remarked Kimberly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I’m afraid he doesn’t find much sympathy here on that subject," he observed, looking from one to another.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I’m afraid he doesn’t find much sympathy here on that subject," he observed, looking from one to another.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Or the hereafter," added Kimberly.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "I never can catch Brother Francis, thinking of anything but Italy," remarked Kimberly.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading "I’m afraid he doesn’t find much sympathy here on that subject," he observed, looking from one to another.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading "I’m afraid he doesn’t find much sympathy here on that subject," he observed, looking from one to another.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I’m afraid he doesn’t find much sympathy here on that subject," he observed, looking from one to another.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Or the hereafter," added Kimberly.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading "I never can catch Brother Francis, thinking of anything but Italy," remarked Kimberly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I’m afraid he doesn’t find much sympathy here on that subject," he observed, looking from one to another.
which person or people
From this reading "Who can blame him?" exclaimed Imogene.
Chapter 23 of Robert Kimberly by Frank H. (Frank Hamilton) Spearman holds 68 sentences, grouped into 14 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 23 holds 68 sentences of Robert Kimberly, unabridged, divided into 14 reading sections.
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