Chapter 15 of Running Water is here in full — 243 sentences across 49 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 15 of Running Water is here in full — 243 sentences across 49 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
AS BETWEEN GENTLEMEN "Between gentlemen," said Wallie Hine. "Yes, between gentlemen." He was quoting from a letter which he held in his hand, as he sat at the breakfast table, and, in his agitation, he had quoted aloud. Garratt Skinner looked up from his plate and said: "Can I help you, Wallie?"
Chapter 15 of Running Water is here in full — 243 sentences across 49 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading “He was quoting from a letter which he held in his hand, as he sat at the breakfast table, and, in his agitation, he had quoted aloud.”
using the voice; not silently
From this reading “He was quoting from a letter which he held in his hand, as he sat at the breakfast table, and, in his agitation, he had quoted aloud.”
eat an early morning meal
From this reading “He was quoting from a letter which he held in his hand, as he sat at the breakfast table, and, in his agitation, he had quoted aloud.”
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading “AS BETWEEN GENTLEMEN "Between gentlemen," said Wallie Hine.”
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading “Garratt Skinner looked up from his plate and said:”
past form of “quote” — repeat a passage from
From this reading “He was quoting from a letter which he held in his hand, as he sat at the breakfast table, and, in his agitation, he had quoted aloud.”
-ing form of “quote” — repeat a passage from
From this reading “He was quoting from a letter which he held in his hand, as he sat at the breakfast table, and, in his agitation, he had quoted aloud.”
United States actor (1858-1942)
From this reading “Garratt Skinner looked up from his plate and said:”
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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 He was quoting from a letter which he held in his hand, as he sat at the breakfast table, and, in his agitation, he had quoted aloud.
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading He was quoting from a letter which he held in his hand, as he sat at the breakfast table, and, in his agitation, he had quoted aloud.
using the voice; not silently
From this reading He was quoting from a letter which he held in his hand, as he sat at the breakfast table, and, in his agitation, he had quoted aloud.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was quoting from a letter which he held in his hand, as he sat at the breakfast table, and, in his agitation, he had quoted aloud.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AS BETWEEN GENTLEMEN "Between gentlemen," said Wallie Hine.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was quoting from a letter which he held in his hand, as he sat at the breakfast table, and, in his agitation, he had quoted aloud.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading AS BETWEEN GENTLEMEN "Between gentlemen," said Wallie Hine.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading He was quoting from a letter which he held in his hand, as he sat at the breakfast table, and, in his agitation, he had quoted aloud.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Can I help you, Wallie?"
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was quoting from a letter which he held in his hand, as he sat at the breakfast table, and, in his agitation, he had quoted aloud.
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From this reading Garratt Skinner looked up from his plate and said:
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading AS BETWEEN GENTLEMEN "Between gentlemen," said Wallie Hine.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was quoting from a letter which he held in his hand, as he sat at the breakfast table, and, in his agitation, he had quoted aloud.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He was quoting from a letter which he held in his hand, as he sat at the breakfast table, and, in his agitation, he had quoted aloud.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was quoting from a letter which he held in his hand, as he sat at the breakfast table, and, in his agitation, he had quoted aloud.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He was quoting from a letter which he held in his hand, as he sat at the breakfast table, and, in his agitation, he had quoted aloud.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "Can I help you, Wallie?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AS BETWEEN GENTLEMEN "Between gentlemen," said Wallie Hine.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was quoting from a letter which he held in his hand, as he sat at the breakfast table, and, in his agitation, he had quoted aloud.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Can I help you, Wallie?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was quoting from a letter which he held in his hand, as he sat at the breakfast table, and, in his agitation, he had quoted aloud.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading He was quoting from a letter which he held in his hand, as he sat at the breakfast table, and, in his agitation, he had quoted aloud.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Garratt Skinner looked up from his plate and said:
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading Garratt Skinner looked up from his plate and said:
past form of “quote” — repeat a passage from
From this reading He was quoting from a letter which he held in his hand, as he sat at the breakfast table, and, in his agitation, he had quoted aloud.
-ing form of “quote” — repeat a passage from
From this reading He was quoting from a letter which he held in his hand, as he sat at the breakfast table, and, in his agitation, he had quoted aloud.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading AS BETWEEN GENTLEMEN "Between gentlemen," said Wallie Hine.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He was quoting from a letter which he held in his hand, as he sat at the breakfast table, and, in his agitation, he had quoted aloud.
United States actor (1858-1942)
From this reading Garratt Skinner looked up from his plate and said:
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading He was quoting from a letter which he held in his hand, as he sat at the breakfast table, and, in his agitation, he had quoted aloud.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was quoting from a letter which he held in his hand, as he sat at the breakfast table, and, in his agitation, he had quoted aloud.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Garratt Skinner looked up from his plate and said:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AS BETWEEN GENTLEMEN "Between gentlemen," said Wallie Hine.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was quoting from a letter which he held in his hand, as he sat at the breakfast table, and, in his agitation, he had quoted aloud.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was quoting from a letter which he held in his hand, as he sat at the breakfast table, and, in his agitation, he had quoted aloud.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, between gentlemen."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Can I help you, Wallie?"
Chapter 15 of Running Water by A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley) Mason holds 243 sentences, grouped into 49 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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