Chapter 9 of The Dark Other is here in full — 407 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 9 of The Dark Other is here in full — 407 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
He turned to Nicholas Devine. "We'll make it Saturday evening," he said. "Meanwhile, young man, you're not to see Pat. Not at all--understand? You can see her here when you come."
Chapter 9 of The Dark Other is here in full — 407 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/81 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading “"We'll make it Saturday evening," he said.”
at the same time but in another place
From this reading “"Meanwhile, young man, you're not to see Pat.”
a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)
From this reading “He turned to Nicholas Devine.”
pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading “"Meanwhile, young man, you're not to see Pat.”
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading “"We'll make it Saturday evening," he said.”
moved around an axis or center
From this reading “He turned to Nicholas Devine.”
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading “Not at all--understand?”
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “"Meanwhile, young man, you're not to see Pat.”
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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a teenager or a young adult male
In this reading “"Meanwhile, young man, you're not to see Pat.”
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.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Not at all--understand?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Not at all--understand?
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading You can see her here when you come."
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading You can see her here when you come."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He turned to Nicholas Devine.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "We'll make it Saturday evening," he said.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He turned to Nicholas Devine.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading You can see her here when you come."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading You can see her here when you come."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "We'll make it Saturday evening," he said.
engage in
From this reading "We'll make it Saturday evening," he said.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Meanwhile, young man, you're not to see Pat.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading "Meanwhile, young man, you're not to see Pat.
a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)
From this reading He turned to Nicholas Devine.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Meanwhile, young man, you're not to see Pat.
pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading "Meanwhile, young man, you're not to see Pat.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "We'll make it Saturday evening," he said.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading "We'll make it Saturday evening," he said.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Meanwhile, young man, you're not to see Pat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He turned to Nicholas Devine.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He turned to Nicholas Devine.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Not at all--understand?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We'll make it Saturday evening," he said.
at the time that
From this reading You can see her here when you come."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You can see her here when you come."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Meanwhile, young man, you're not to see Pat.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Meanwhile, young man, you're not to see Pat.
Chapter 9 of The Dark Other by Stanley G. (Stanley Grauman) Weinbaum holds 407 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.
Chapter 9 holds 407 sentences of The Dark Other, unabridged, divided into 82 reading sections.
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