Chapter VI
Chapter 6
Chapter 6 of The Blind Spot is here in full — 412 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
“Not a man!” I exclaimed. “What do you mean? Then, what is he?” “He is a phantom.”
The Blind Spot
Chapter VI · Chapter 6
Chapter 6 of The Blind Spot is here in full — 412 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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“Not
a
man!”
I
exclaimed.
“What
do
you
mean?
Then,
what
is
he?”
“He
is
a
phantom.”
LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
Editorial verification pending
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
The Blind Spot
Chapter VI · Chapter 6
Chapter 6 of The Blind Spot is here in full — 412 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/82 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
Line 1
“Not
a
man!”
/nɑːt ə mæn/
Line 2
I
exclaimed.
/aɪ ɪkˈskleɪmd/
Line 3
“What
do
you
mean?
/wʌt duː juː miːn/
Line 4
Then,
what
is
he?”
/ðen wʌt ɪz hiː/
Line 5
“He
is
a
phantom.”
/hiː ɪz ə ˈfæn.təm/
Learner Dictionary
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.
exclaimed
verb
US /ɪkˈskleɪmd/
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “I exclaimed.”
man
noun
US /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading ““Not a man!””
mean
verb
US /miːn/
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading ““What do you mean?”
phantom
noun
US /ˈfæn.təm/
A ghost or apparition; a figment of the imagination or a hidden dweller.
From this reading ““He is a phantom.””
All words in this reading · 13
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.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Not a man!”
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “What do you mean?
exclaimedverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪmd/
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading I exclaimed.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then, what is he?”
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I exclaimed.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then, what is he?”
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “Not a man!”
meanverbUS /miːn/
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “What do you mean?
NotadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Not a man!”
phantomnounUS /ˈfæn.təm/
A ghost or apparition; a figment of the imagination or a hidden dweller.
From this reading “He is a phantom.”
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, what is he?”
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What do you mean?
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “What do you mean?
Chapter 6 of The Blind Spot by Austin Hall holds 412 sentences, grouped into 83 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.
What does chapter 6 of The Blind Spot contain?
Chapter 6 holds 412 sentences of The Blind Spot, unabridged, divided into 83 reading sections.
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How long does The Blind Spot take to read?
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Vocabulary met early in The Blind Spot
Words and structures a reader meets early in The Blind Spot, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.
- Austin
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- Homer
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- Flint
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- Blind
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