Chapter 3 of The Crucifixion of Philip Strong is here in full — 172 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 3 of The Crucifixion of Philip Strong is here in full — 172 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"I have come to see you about your sermon of yesterday morning," began Mr. Winter, abruptly. "I consider what you said was a direct insult to me personally." "Suppose I should say it was not so intended," replied Philip, with a good-natured smile. "Then I should say you lied!" replied Mr. Winter, sharply. Philip sat very still.
Chapter 3 of The Crucifixion of Philip Strong is here in full — 172 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/34 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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quickly and without warning
From this reading “"I have come to see you about your sermon of yesterday morning," began Mr. Winter, abruptly.”
command with authority
From this reading “"I consider what you said was a direct insult to me personally."”
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading “"I consider what you said was a direct insult to me personally."”
a German art song of the 19th century for voice and piano
From this reading “"Then I should say you lied!" replied Mr. Winter, sharply.”
as yourself
From this reading “"I consider what you said was a direct insult to me personally."”
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading “"Suppose I should say it was not so intended," replied Philip, with a good-natured smile.”
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading “"I have come to see you about your sermon of yesterday morning," began Mr. Winter, abruptly.”
in an aggressive manner
From this reading “"Then I should say you lied!" replied Mr. Winter, sharply.”
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 "I consider what you said was a direct insult to me personally."
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I have come to see you about your sermon of yesterday morning," began Mr. Winter, abruptly.
quickly and without warning
From this reading "I have come to see you about your sermon of yesterday morning," began Mr. Winter, abruptly.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "I have come to see you about your sermon of yesterday morning," began Mr. Winter, abruptly.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I have come to see you about your sermon of yesterday morning," began Mr. Winter, abruptly.
deem to be
From this reading "I consider what you said was a direct insult to me personally."
command with authority
From this reading "I consider what you said was a direct insult to me personally."
having an easygoing and cheerful disposition
From this reading "Suppose I should say it was not so intended," replied Philip, with a good-natured smile.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have come to see you about your sermon of yesterday morning," began Mr. Winter, abruptly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have come to see you about your sermon of yesterday morning," began Mr. Winter, abruptly.
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading "I consider what you said was a direct insult to me personally."
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading "Suppose I should say it was not so intended," replied Philip, with a good-natured smile.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Suppose I should say it was not so intended," replied Philip, with a good-natured smile.
a German art song of the 19th century for voice and piano
From this reading "Then I should say you lied!" replied Mr. Winter, sharply.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I consider what you said was a direct insult to me personally."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "I have come to see you about your sermon of yesterday morning," began Mr. Winter, abruptly.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I have come to see you about your sermon of yesterday morning," began Mr. Winter, abruptly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Suppose I should say it was not so intended," replied Philip, with a good-natured smile.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I have come to see you about your sermon of yesterday morning," began Mr. Winter, abruptly.
as yourself
From this reading "I consider what you said was a direct insult to me personally."
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading "Suppose I should say it was not so intended," replied Philip, with a good-natured smile.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Suppose I should say it was not so intended," replied Philip, with a good-natured smile.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I consider what you said was a direct insult to me personally."
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Philip sat very still.
express in words
From this reading "Suppose I should say it was not so intended," replied Philip, with a good-natured smile.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I have come to see you about your sermon of yesterday morning," began Mr. Winter, abruptly.
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading "I have come to see you about your sermon of yesterday morning," began Mr. Winter, abruptly.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading "Then I should say you lied!" replied Mr. Winter, sharply.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Suppose I should say it was not so intended," replied Philip, with a good-natured smile.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "Suppose I should say it was not so intended," replied Philip, with a good-natured smile.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Suppose I should say it was not so intended," replied Philip, with a good-natured smile.
not in physical motion
From this reading Philip sat very still.
express a supposition
From this reading "Suppose I should say it was not so intended," replied Philip, with a good-natured smile.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Then I should say you lied!" replied Mr. Winter, sharply.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I have come to see you about your sermon of yesterday morning," began Mr. Winter, abruptly.
precisely as stated
From this reading Philip sat very still.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I consider what you said was a direct insult to me personally."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I consider what you said was a direct insult to me personally."
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading "I have come to see you about your sermon of yesterday morning," began Mr. Winter, abruptly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Suppose I should say it was not so intended," replied Philip, with a good-natured smile.
the day immediately before today
From this reading "I have come to see you about your sermon of yesterday morning," began Mr. Winter, abruptly.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I have come to see you about your sermon of yesterday morning," began Mr. Winter, abruptly.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I have come to see you about your sermon of yesterday morning," began Mr. Winter, abruptly.
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