Chapter 21 of Round the Corner in Gay Street is here in full — 269 sentences across 54 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 21 of Round the Corner in Gay Street is here in full — 269 sentences across 54 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
PETER PREFERS THE PORCH "You ’re quite sure you want me?" asked Peter Bell. "Quite sure," replied Murray Townsend. The two pairs of eyes looked into each other. Peter’s gaze shifted to his father. "I ’ll do it under one condition," he said.
Chapter 21 of Round the Corner in Gay Street is here in full — 269 sentences across 54 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a long fixed look
From this reading “Peter’s gaze shifted to his father.”
British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)
From this reading “"Quite sure," replied Murray Townsend.”
plural of “pair” — a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading “The two pairs of eyes looked into each other.”
possessive form of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading “PETER PREFERS THE PORCH "You ’re quite sure you want me?" asked Peter Bell.”
third-person singular of “prefer” — like better; value more highly
From this reading “PETER PREFERS THE PORCH "You ’re quite sure you want me?" asked Peter Bell.”
past form of “shift” — make a shift in or exchange of
From this reading “Peter’s gaze shifted to his father.”
United States social reformer who proposed an old-age pension sponsored by the federal government; his plan was a precursor to Social Security (1867-1960)
From this reading “"Quite sure," replied Murray Townsend.”
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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In this reading “PETER PREFERS THE PORCH "You ’re quite sure you want me?" asked Peter Bell.”
In this reading “The two pairs of eyes looked into each other.”
investigate scientifically
In this reading “The two pairs of eyes looked into each other.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading PETER PREFERS THE PORCH "You ’re quite sure you want me?" asked Peter Bell.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading PETER PREFERS THE PORCH "You ’re quite sure you want me?" asked Peter Bell.
a state at a particular time
From this reading "I ’ll do it under one condition," he said.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I ’ll do it under one condition," he said.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The two pairs of eyes looked into each other.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The two pairs of eyes looked into each other.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Peter’s gaze shifted to his father.
a long fixed look
From this reading Peter’s gaze shifted to his father.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I ’ll do it under one condition," he said.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Peter’s gaze shifted to his father.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I ’ll do it under one condition," he said.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The two pairs of eyes looked into each other.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I ’ll do it under one condition," he said.
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From this reading "I ’ll do it under one condition," he said.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The two pairs of eyes looked into each other.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading PETER PREFERS THE PORCH "You ’re quite sure you want me?" asked Peter Bell.
British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)
From this reading "Quite sure," replied Murray Townsend.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The two pairs of eyes looked into each other.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I ’ll do it under one condition," he said.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The two pairs of eyes looked into each other.
plural of “pair” — a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading The two pairs of eyes looked into each other.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading PETER PREFERS THE PORCH "You ’re quite sure you want me?" asked Peter Bell.
possessive form of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Peter’s gaze shifted to his father.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading PETER PREFERS THE PORCH "You ’re quite sure you want me?" asked Peter Bell.
third-person singular of “prefer” — like better; value more highly
From this reading PETER PREFERS THE PORCH "You ’re quite sure you want me?" asked Peter Bell.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading PETER PREFERS THE PORCH "You ’re quite sure you want me?" asked Peter Bell.
a rare heavy polyvalent metallic element that resembles manganese chemically and is used in some alloys; is obtained as a by-product in refining molybdenum
From this reading PETER PREFERS THE PORCH "You ’re quite sure you want me?" asked Peter Bell.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Quite sure," replied Murray Townsend.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I ’ll do it under one condition," he said.
past form of “shift” — make a shift in or exchange of
From this reading Peter’s gaze shifted to his father.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading PETER PREFERS THE PORCH "You ’re quite sure you want me?" asked Peter Bell.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PETER PREFERS THE PORCH "You ’re quite sure you want me?" asked Peter Bell.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Peter’s gaze shifted to his father.
United States social reformer who proposed an old-age pension sponsored by the federal government; his plan was a precursor to Social Security (1867-1960)
From this reading "Quite sure," replied Murray Townsend.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two pairs of eyes looked into each other.
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "I ’ll do it under one condition," he said.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading PETER PREFERS THE PORCH "You ’re quite sure you want me?" asked Peter Bell.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading PETER PREFERS THE PORCH "You ’re quite sure you want me?" asked Peter Bell.
Chapter 21 of Round the Corner in Gay Street by Grace S. (Grace Smith) Richmond holds 269 sentences, grouped into 54 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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