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Chapter XVIII · The Associated Press and Its Newspapers

Chapter XVIII of The Brass Check, “The Associated Press and Its Newspapers,” is here in full — 250 sentences across 50 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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I am giving a great deal of space in a small book to this one test of the Associated Press.
I think that the subject is an important one, and that the documents in the case should be available to students.
In the present chapter I give the reaction of the press of America to this particular test.
If the reader is not interested in such details, he may skip this chapter.
I have talked over this case with many lawyers, and shown them the documents, and asked: “Is there any legal flaw in them?”
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The Brass Check

Chapter XVIII · The Associated Press and Its Newspapers

Chapter XVIII of The Brass Check, “The Associated Press and Its Newspapers,” is here in full — 250 sentences across 50 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/50 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
I am giving a great deal of space in a small book to this one test of the Associated Press.
/aɪ æm ˈɡɪvɪŋ ə ɡreɪt diːl ʌv speɪs ɪn ə smɔːl bʊk tuː ðɪs wʌn test ʌv ðə əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd pres/
Line 2
I think that the subject is an important one, and that the documents in the case should be available to students.
/aɪ θɪŋk ðæt ðə səbˈdʒekt ɪz æn ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt wʌn ənd ðæt ðə ˈdɑːkjəmənts ɪn ðə keɪs ʃʊd biː əˈveɪləbəl tuː ˈstuːdənts/
Line 3
In the present chapter I give the reaction of the press of America to this particular test.
/ɪn ðə ˈprezənt ˈtʃæptər aɪ ɡɪv ðə riˈækʃən ʌv ðə pres ʌv əˈmerəkə tuː ðɪs pərˈtɪkjələr test/
Line 4
If the reader is not interested in such details, he may skip this chapter.
/ɪf ðə ˈriːdər ɪz nɑːt ˈɪntrəstɪd ɪn sʌtʃ dɪˈteɪlz hiː meɪ skɪp ðɪs ˈtʃæptər/
Line 5
I have talked over this case with many lawyers, and shown them the documents, and asked: “Is there any legal flaw in them?”
/aɪ hæv tɔːkt ˈoʊvər ðɪs keɪs wɪð ˈmeni ˈlɔːjərz ənd ʃoʊn ðem ðə ˈdɑːkjəmənts ənd æskt ɪz ðer ˈeni ˈliːɡəl flɔː ɪn ðem/

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.

Associated verb US /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/

past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading “I am giving a great deal of space in a small book to this one test of the Associated Press.”

available adjective US /əˈveɪləbəl/

obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service

From this reading “I think that the subject is an important one, and that the documents in the case should be available to students.”

documents noun US /ˈdɑːkjəmənts/

plural of “document” — writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading “I think that the subject is an important one, and that the documents in the case should be available to students.”

flaw noun US /flɔː/

an imperfection in an object or machine

From this reading “I have talked over this case with many lawyers, and shown them the documents, and asked: “Is there any legal flaw in them?””

lawyers noun US /ˈlɔːjərz/

plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading “I have talked over this case with many lawyers, and shown them the documents, and asked: “Is there any legal flaw in them?””

reaction noun US /riˈækʃən/

(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others

From this reading “In the present chapter I give the reaction of the press of America to this particular test.”

skip verb US /skɪp/

bypass

From this reading “If the reader is not interested in such details, he may skip this chapter.”

students noun US /ˈstuːdənts/

plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading “I think that the subject is an important one, and that the documents in the case should be available to students.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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.

talked over verb + particle counted as “talk over”

speak with others about (something); talk (something) over in detail; have a discussion

In this reading “I have talked over this case with many lawyers, and shown them the documents, and asked: “Is there any legal flaw in them?””

deal of verb + particle

In this reading “I am giving a great deal of space in a small book to this one test of the Associated Press.”

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Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading I am giving a great deal of space in a small book to this one test of the Associated Press.

amauxiliary verbUS /æm/

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I am giving a great deal of space in a small book to this one test of the Associated Press.

AmericanounUS /əˈmerəkə/

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading In the present chapter I give the reaction of the press of America to this particular test.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading I think that the subject is an important one, and that the documents in the case should be available to students.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading I think that the subject is an important one, and that the documents in the case should be available to students.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading I have talked over this case with many lawyers, and shown them the documents, and asked: “Is there any legal flaw in them?”

askedverbUS /æskt/

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading I have talked over this case with many lawyers, and shown them the documents, and asked: “Is there any legal flaw in them?”

AssociatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/

past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading I am giving a great deal of space in a small book to this one test of the Associated Press.

availableadjectiveUS /əˈveɪləbəl/

obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service

From this reading I think that the subject is an important one, and that the documents in the case should be available to students.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading I think that the subject is an important one, and that the documents in the case should be available to students.

booknounUS /bʊk/

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading I am giving a great deal of space in a small book to this one test of the Associated Press.

casenounUS /keɪs/

an occurrence of something

From this reading I think that the subject is an important one, and that the documents in the case should be available to students.

chapternounUS /ˈtʃæptər/

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading In the present chapter I give the reaction of the press of America to this particular test.

dealverbUS /diːl/

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading I am giving a great deal of space in a small book to this one test of the Associated Press.

detailsnounUS /dɪˈteɪlz/

true confidential information

From this reading If the reader is not interested in such details, he may skip this chapter.

documentsnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəmənts/

plural of “document” — writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading I think that the subject is an important one, and that the documents in the case should be available to students.

flawnounUS /flɔː/

an imperfection in an object or machine

From this reading I have talked over this case with many lawyers, and shown them the documents, and asked: “Is there any legal flaw in them?”

giveverbUS /ɡɪv/

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading In the present chapter I give the reaction of the press of America to this particular test.

givingnounUS /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/

the act of giving

From this reading I am giving a great deal of space in a small book to this one test of the Associated Press.

greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading I am giving a great deal of space in a small book to this one test of the Associated Press.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I have talked over this case with many lawyers, and shown them the documents, and asked: “Is there any legal flaw in them?”

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading If the reader is not interested in such details, he may skip this chapter.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I am giving a great deal of space in a small book to this one test of the Associated Press.

IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If the reader is not interested in such details, he may skip this chapter.

importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/

of great significance or value

From this reading I think that the subject is an important one, and that the documents in the case should be available to students.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading I am giving a great deal of space in a small book to this one test of the Associated Press.

interestedadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪd/

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading If the reader is not interested in such details, he may skip this chapter.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading I think that the subject is an important one, and that the documents in the case should be available to students.

lawyersnounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/

plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading I have talked over this case with many lawyers, and shown them the documents, and asked: “Is there any legal flaw in them?”

legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/

established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules

From this reading I have talked over this case with many lawyers, and shown them the documents, and asked: “Is there any legal flaw in them?”

manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading I have talked over this case with many lawyers, and shown them the documents, and asked: “Is there any legal flaw in them?”

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading If the reader is not interested in such details, he may skip this chapter.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading If the reader is not interested in such details, he may skip this chapter.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I am giving a great deal of space in a small book to this one test of the Associated Press.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I am giving a great deal of space in a small book to this one test of the Associated Press.

overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading I have talked over this case with many lawyers, and shown them the documents, and asked: “Is there any legal flaw in them?”

particularadjectiveUS /pərˈtɪkjələr/

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading In the present chapter I give the reaction of the press of America to this particular test.

presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading In the present chapter I give the reaction of the press of America to this particular test.

PressverbUS /pres/

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading I am giving a great deal of space in a small book to this one test of the Associated Press.

reactionnounUS /riˈækʃən/

(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others

From this reading In the present chapter I give the reaction of the press of America to this particular test.

readernounUS /ˈriːdər/

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading If the reader is not interested in such details, he may skip this chapter.

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading I think that the subject is an important one, and that the documents in the case should be available to students.

shownverbUS /ʃoʊn/

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading I have talked over this case with many lawyers, and shown them the documents, and asked: “Is there any legal flaw in them?”

skipverbUS /skɪp/

bypass

From this reading If the reader is not interested in such details, he may skip this chapter.

smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading I am giving a great deal of space in a small book to this one test of the Associated Press.

spacenounUS /speɪs/

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading I am giving a great deal of space in a small book to this one test of the Associated Press.

studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/

plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading I think that the subject is an important one, and that the documents in the case should be available to students.

subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading I think that the subject is an important one, and that the documents in the case should be available to students.

suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading If the reader is not interested in such details, he may skip this chapter.

talkedverbUS /tɔːkt/

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading I have talked over this case with many lawyers, and shown them the documents, and asked: “Is there any legal flaw in them?”

testnounUS /test/

trying something to find out about it

From this reading I am giving a great deal of space in a small book to this one test of the Associated Press.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I think that the subject is an important one, and that the documents in the case should be available to students.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading I am giving a great deal of space in a small book to this one test of the Associated Press.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading I have talked over this case with many lawyers, and shown them the documents, and asked: “Is there any legal flaw in them?”

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading I have talked over this case with many lawyers, and shown them the documents, and asked: “Is there any legal flaw in them?”

thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading I think that the subject is an important one, and that the documents in the case should be available to students.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading I am giving a great deal of space in a small book to this one test of the Associated Press.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading I am giving a great deal of space in a small book to this one test of the Associated Press.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading I have talked over this case with many lawyers, and shown them the documents, and asked: “Is there any legal flaw in them?”

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