Chapter 6 of Short stories from Life is here in full — 409 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 6 of Short stories from Life is here in full — 409 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
He drew from his pocket a fat roll of bills and peeled off a five. "Take this on account," he concluded, studiously avoiding the other's gaze. "It will loosen up things at home until to-morrow. Here, take your coat along." From the door the Irishman rushed back, seized the garment, extended his hand, but suddenly withdrew it.
Chapter 6 of Short stories from Life is here in full — 409 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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-ing form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading “"Take this on account," he concluded, studiously avoiding the other's gaze.”
plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading “He drew from his pocket a fat roll of bills and peeled off a five.”
an article of clothing
From this reading “From the door the Irishman rushed back, seized the garment, extended his hand, but suddenly withdrew it.”
a man who is a native or inhabitant of Ireland
From this reading “From the door the Irishman rushed back, seized the garment, extended his hand, but suddenly withdrew it.”
make loose or looser
From this reading “"It will loosen up things at home until to-morrow.”
(used informally) completely unclothed
From this reading “He drew from his pocket a fat roll of bills and peeled off a five.”
in a studious manner
From this reading “"Take this on account," he concluded, studiously avoiding the other's gaze.”
inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading “From the door the Irishman rushed back, seized the garment, extended his hand, but suddenly withdrew it.”
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 “"Take this on account," he concluded, studiously avoiding the other's gaze.”
a reception held in your own home
In this reading “"It will loosen up things at home until to-morrow.”
cause to become unblocked
In this reading “"It will loosen up things at home until to-morrow.”
In this reading “He drew from his pocket a fat roll of bills and peeled off a five.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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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 drew from his pocket a fat roll of bills and peeled off a five.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading "Take this on account," he concluded, studiously avoiding the other's gaze.
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Here, take your coat along."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He drew from his pocket a fat roll of bills and peeled off a five.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "It will loosen up things at home until to-morrow.
-ing form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading "Take this on account," he concluded, studiously avoiding the other's gaze.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading From the door the Irishman rushed back, seized the garment, extended his hand, but suddenly withdrew it.
plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading He drew from his pocket a fat roll of bills and peeled off a five.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading From the door the Irishman rushed back, seized the garment, extended his hand, but suddenly withdrew it.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading Here, take your coat along."
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading "Take this on account," he concluded, studiously avoiding the other's gaze.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading From the door the Irishman rushed back, seized the garment, extended his hand, but suddenly withdrew it.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading He drew from his pocket a fat roll of bills and peeled off a five.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading From the door the Irishman rushed back, seized the garment, extended his hand, but suddenly withdrew it.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading He drew from his pocket a fat roll of bills and peeled off a five.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading He drew from his pocket a fat roll of bills and peeled off a five.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He drew from his pocket a fat roll of bills and peeled off a five.
an article of clothing
From this reading From the door the Irishman rushed back, seized the garment, extended his hand, but suddenly withdrew it.
a long fixed look
From this reading "Take this on account," he concluded, studiously avoiding the other's gaze.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading From the door the Irishman rushed back, seized the garment, extended his hand, but suddenly withdrew it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He drew from his pocket a fat roll of bills and peeled off a five.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here, take your coat along."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He drew from his pocket a fat roll of bills and peeled off a five.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "It will loosen up things at home until to-morrow.
a man who is a native or inhabitant of Ireland
From this reading From the door the Irishman rushed back, seized the garment, extended his hand, but suddenly withdrew it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It will loosen up things at home until to-morrow.
make loose or looser
From this reading "It will loosen up things at home until to-morrow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He drew from his pocket a fat roll of bills and peeled off a five.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He drew from his pocket a fat roll of bills and peeled off a five.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Take this on account," he concluded, studiously avoiding the other's gaze.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Take this on account," he concluded, studiously avoiding the other's gaze.
(used informally) completely unclothed
From this reading He drew from his pocket a fat roll of bills and peeled off a five.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading He drew from his pocket a fat roll of bills and peeled off a five.
move by turning over or rotating
From this reading He drew from his pocket a fat roll of bills and peeled off a five.
done under pressure
From this reading From the door the Irishman rushed back, seized the garment, extended his hand, but suddenly withdrew it.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading From the door the Irishman rushed back, seized the garment, extended his hand, but suddenly withdrew it.
in a studious manner
From this reading "Take this on account," he concluded, studiously avoiding the other's gaze.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading From the door the Irishman rushed back, seized the garment, extended his hand, but suddenly withdrew it.
carry out
From this reading "Take this on account," he concluded, studiously avoiding the other's gaze.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Take this on account," he concluded, studiously avoiding the other's gaze.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "It will loosen up things at home until to-morrow.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Take this on account," he concluded, studiously avoiding the other's gaze.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It will loosen up things at home until to-morrow.
up to a particular time
From this reading "It will loosen up things at home until to-morrow.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "It will loosen up things at home until to-morrow.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "It will loosen up things at home until to-morrow.
inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading From the door the Irishman rushed back, seized the garment, extended his hand, but suddenly withdrew it.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Here, take your coat along."
Chapter 6 of Short stories from Life by Thomas L. [Author of introduction, etc.] Masson holds 409 sentences, grouped into 82 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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