Chapter 11 of The Cab of the Sleeping Horse is here in full — 405 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XI
Chapter 11 of The Cab of the Sleeping Horse is here in full — 405 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Carpenter was here when we came in," Snodgrass remarked. "He was sitting in the lobby. However, if you prefer, I'll let my mail go until evening." "We can decide when we're through luncheon," she replied. "Haste is of vital importance, my instructions say.
Chapter 11 of The Cab of the Sleeping Horse is here in full — 405 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/81 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects
From this reading “"Carpenter was here when we came in," Snodgrass remarked.”
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading “"We can decide when we're through luncheon," she replied.”
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading “"Haste is of vital importance, my instructions say.”
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading “"He was sitting in the lobby.”
a midday meal
From this reading “"We can decide when we're through luncheon," she replied.”
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading “However, if you prefer, I'll let my mail go until evening."”
like better; value more highly
From this reading “However, if you prefer, I'll let my mail go until evening."”
urgently needed; absolutely necessary
From this reading “"Haste is of vital importance, my instructions say.”
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inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Carpenter was here when we came in," Snodgrass remarked.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "We can decide when we're through luncheon," she replied.
a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects
From this reading "Carpenter was here when we came in," Snodgrass remarked.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading "We can decide when we're through luncheon," she replied.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading However, if you prefer, I'll let my mail go until evening."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading However, if you prefer, I'll let my mail go until evening."
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading "Haste is of vital importance, my instructions say.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He was sitting in the lobby.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Carpenter was here when we came in," Snodgrass remarked.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, if you prefer, I'll let my mail go until evening."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading However, if you prefer, I'll let my mail go until evening."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading However, if you prefer, I'll let my mail go until evening."
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading "Haste is of vital importance, my instructions say.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Carpenter was here when we came in," Snodgrass remarked.
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading "Haste is of vital importance, my instructions say.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Haste is of vital importance, my instructions say.
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading However, if you prefer, I'll let my mail go until evening."
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading "He was sitting in the lobby.
a midday meal
From this reading "We can decide when we're through luncheon," she replied.
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading However, if you prefer, I'll let my mail go until evening."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading However, if you prefer, I'll let my mail go until evening."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Haste is of vital importance, my instructions say.
like better; value more highly
From this reading However, if you prefer, I'll let my mail go until evening."
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "Carpenter was here when we came in," Snodgrass remarked.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "We can decide when we're through luncheon," she replied.
express in words
From this reading "Haste is of vital importance, my instructions say.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "We can decide when we're through luncheon," she replied.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading "He was sitting in the lobby.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Carpenter was here when we came in," Snodgrass remarked.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "He was sitting in the lobby.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "We can decide when we're through luncheon," she replied.
up to a particular time
From this reading However, if you prefer, I'll let my mail go until evening."
urgently needed; absolutely necessary
From this reading "Haste is of vital importance, my instructions say.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Carpenter was here when we came in," Snodgrass remarked.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Carpenter was here when we came in," Snodgrass remarked.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We can decide when we're through luncheon," she replied.
at the time that
From this reading "Carpenter was here when we came in," Snodgrass remarked.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading However, if you prefer, I'll let my mail go until evening."
Chapter 11 of The Cab of the Sleeping Horse by John Reed Scott holds 405 sentences, grouped into 81 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.
Chapter 11 holds 405 sentences of The Cab of the Sleeping Horse, unabridged, divided into 81 reading sections.
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