Chapter 28 of The Dodge Club is here in full — 357 sentences across 72 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 28 of The Dodge Club is here in full — 357 sentences across 72 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
ITALIAN TRAVEL, ROADS, INNS.--A GRAND BREAKDOWN.--AN ARMY OF BEGGARS.--SIX MEN HUNTING UP A CARRIAGE WHEEL; AND PLANS OF THE SENATOR FOR THE GOOD OF ITALY. On the following morning the Senator was picked up at the gate, where he had waited patiently ever since the dawn of day. His seat was secured. His friends were around him. He was safe.
Chapter 28 of The Dodge Club is here in full — 357 sentences across 72 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “beggar” — a pauper who lives by begging
From this reading “ITALIAN TRAVEL, ROADS, INNS.--A GRAND BREAKDOWN.--AN ARMY OF BEGGARS.--SIX MEN HUNTING UP A CARRIAGE WHEEL; AND PLANS OF THE SENATOR FOR THE GOOD OF ITALY.”
the act of disrupting an established order so it fails to continue
From this reading “ITALIAN TRAVEL, ROADS, INNS.--A GRAND BREAKDOWN.--AN ARMY OF BEGGARS.--SIX MEN HUNTING UP A CARRIAGE WHEEL; AND PLANS OF THE SENATOR FOR THE GOOD OF ITALY.”
plural of “inn” — a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading “ITALIAN TRAVEL, ROADS, INNS.--A GRAND BREAKDOWN.--AN ARMY OF BEGGARS.--SIX MEN HUNTING UP A CARRIAGE WHEEL; AND PLANS OF THE SENATOR FOR THE GOOD OF ITALY.”
a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD
From this reading “ITALIAN TRAVEL, ROADS, INNS.--A GRAND BREAKDOWN.--AN ARMY OF BEGGARS.--SIX MEN HUNTING UP A CARRIAGE WHEEL; AND PLANS OF THE SENATOR FOR THE GOOD OF ITALY.”
with patience; in a patient manner
From this reading “On the following morning the Senator was picked up at the gate, where he had waited patiently ever since the dawn of day.”
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading “ITALIAN TRAVEL, ROADS, INNS.--A GRAND BREAKDOWN.--AN ARMY OF BEGGARS.--SIX MEN HUNTING UP A CARRIAGE WHEEL; AND PLANS OF THE SENATOR FOR THE GOOD OF ITALY.”
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading “His seat was secured.”
a member of a senate
From this reading “ITALIAN TRAVEL, ROADS, INNS.--A GRAND BREAKDOWN.--AN ARMY OF BEGGARS.--SIX MEN HUNTING UP A CARRIAGE WHEEL; AND PLANS OF THE SENATOR FOR THE GOOD OF ITALY.”
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In this reading “On the following morning the Senator was picked up at the gate, where he had waited patiently ever since the dawn of day.”
take and lift upward
In this reading “On the following morning the Senator was picked up at the gate, where he had waited patiently ever since the dawn of day.”
In this reading “On the following morning the Senator was picked up at the gate, where he had waited patiently ever since the dawn of day.”
In this reading “On the following morning the Senator was picked up at the gate, where he had waited patiently ever since the dawn of day.”
In this reading “ITALIAN TRAVEL, ROADS, INNS.--A GRAND BREAKDOWN.--AN ARMY OF BEGGARS.--SIX MEN HUNTING UP A CARRIAGE WHEEL; AND PLANS OF THE SENATOR FOR THE GOOD OF ITALY.”
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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 ITALIAN TRAVEL, ROADS, INNS.--A GRAND BREAKDOWN.--AN ARMY OF BEGGARS.--SIX MEN HUNTING UP A CARRIAGE WHEEL; AND PLANS OF THE SENATOR FOR THE GOOD OF ITALY.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading ITALIAN TRAVEL, ROADS, INNS.--A GRAND BREAKDOWN.--AN ARMY OF BEGGARS.--SIX MEN HUNTING UP A CARRIAGE WHEEL; AND PLANS OF THE SENATOR FOR THE GOOD OF ITALY.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ITALIAN TRAVEL, ROADS, INNS.--A GRAND BREAKDOWN.--AN ARMY OF BEGGARS.--SIX MEN HUNTING UP A CARRIAGE WHEEL; AND PLANS OF THE SENATOR FOR THE GOOD OF ITALY.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading ITALIAN TRAVEL, ROADS, INNS.--A GRAND BREAKDOWN.--AN ARMY OF BEGGARS.--SIX MEN HUNTING UP A CARRIAGE WHEEL; AND PLANS OF THE SENATOR FOR THE GOOD OF ITALY.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading His friends were around him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the following morning the Senator was picked up at the gate, where he had waited patiently ever since the dawn of day.
plural of “beggar” — a pauper who lives by begging
From this reading ITALIAN TRAVEL, ROADS, INNS.--A GRAND BREAKDOWN.--AN ARMY OF BEGGARS.--SIX MEN HUNTING UP A CARRIAGE WHEEL; AND PLANS OF THE SENATOR FOR THE GOOD OF ITALY.
the act of disrupting an established order so it fails to continue
From this reading ITALIAN TRAVEL, ROADS, INNS.--A GRAND BREAKDOWN.--AN ARMY OF BEGGARS.--SIX MEN HUNTING UP A CARRIAGE WHEEL; AND PLANS OF THE SENATOR FOR THE GOOD OF ITALY.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading ITALIAN TRAVEL, ROADS, INNS.--A GRAND BREAKDOWN.--AN ARMY OF BEGGARS.--SIX MEN HUNTING UP A CARRIAGE WHEEL; AND PLANS OF THE SENATOR FOR THE GOOD OF ITALY.
the first light of day
From this reading On the following morning the Senator was picked up at the gate, where he had waited patiently ever since the dawn of day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the following morning the Senator was picked up at the gate, where he had waited patiently ever since the dawn of day.
at any time
From this reading On the following morning the Senator was picked up at the gate, where he had waited patiently ever since the dawn of day.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading On the following morning the Senator was picked up at the gate, where he had waited patiently ever since the dawn of day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ITALIAN TRAVEL, ROADS, INNS.--A GRAND BREAKDOWN.--AN ARMY OF BEGGARS.--SIX MEN HUNTING UP A CARRIAGE WHEEL; AND PLANS OF THE SENATOR FOR THE GOOD OF ITALY.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading His friends were around him.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading On the following morning the Senator was picked up at the gate, where he had waited patiently ever since the dawn of day.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading ITALIAN TRAVEL, ROADS, INNS.--A GRAND BREAKDOWN.--AN ARMY OF BEGGARS.--SIX MEN HUNTING UP A CARRIAGE WHEEL; AND PLANS OF THE SENATOR FOR THE GOOD OF ITALY.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading ITALIAN TRAVEL, ROADS, INNS.--A GRAND BREAKDOWN.--AN ARMY OF BEGGARS.--SIX MEN HUNTING UP A CARRIAGE WHEEL; AND PLANS OF THE SENATOR FOR THE GOOD OF ITALY.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On the following morning the Senator was picked up at the gate, where he had waited patiently ever since the dawn of day.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the following morning the Senator was picked up at the gate, where he had waited patiently ever since the dawn of day.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His friends were around him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His seat was secured.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading ITALIAN TRAVEL, ROADS, INNS.--A GRAND BREAKDOWN.--AN ARMY OF BEGGARS.--SIX MEN HUNTING UP A CARRIAGE WHEEL; AND PLANS OF THE SENATOR FOR THE GOOD OF ITALY.
plural of “inn” — a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading ITALIAN TRAVEL, ROADS, INNS.--A GRAND BREAKDOWN.--AN ARMY OF BEGGARS.--SIX MEN HUNTING UP A CARRIAGE WHEEL; AND PLANS OF THE SENATOR FOR THE GOOD OF ITALY.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading ITALIAN TRAVEL, ROADS, INNS.--A GRAND BREAKDOWN.--AN ARMY OF BEGGARS.--SIX MEN HUNTING UP A CARRIAGE WHEEL; AND PLANS OF THE SENATOR FOR THE GOOD OF ITALY.
a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD
From this reading ITALIAN TRAVEL, ROADS, INNS.--A GRAND BREAKDOWN.--AN ARMY OF BEGGARS.--SIX MEN HUNTING UP A CARRIAGE WHEEL; AND PLANS OF THE SENATOR FOR THE GOOD OF ITALY.
the force of workers available
From this reading ITALIAN TRAVEL, ROADS, INNS.--A GRAND BREAKDOWN.--AN ARMY OF BEGGARS.--SIX MEN HUNTING UP A CARRIAGE WHEEL; AND PLANS OF THE SENATOR FOR THE GOOD OF ITALY.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On the following morning the Senator was picked up at the gate, where he had waited patiently ever since the dawn of day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ITALIAN TRAVEL, ROADS, INNS.--A GRAND BREAKDOWN.--AN ARMY OF BEGGARS.--SIX MEN HUNTING UP A CARRIAGE WHEEL; AND PLANS OF THE SENATOR FOR THE GOOD OF ITALY.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the following morning the Senator was picked up at the gate, where he had waited patiently ever since the dawn of day.
with patience; in a patient manner
From this reading On the following morning the Senator was picked up at the gate, where he had waited patiently ever since the dawn of day.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading On the following morning the Senator was picked up at the gate, where he had waited patiently ever since the dawn of day.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading ITALIAN TRAVEL, ROADS, INNS.--A GRAND BREAKDOWN.--AN ARMY OF BEGGARS.--SIX MEN HUNTING UP A CARRIAGE WHEEL; AND PLANS OF THE SENATOR FOR THE GOOD OF ITALY.
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading ITALIAN TRAVEL, ROADS, INNS.--A GRAND BREAKDOWN.--AN ARMY OF BEGGARS.--SIX MEN HUNTING UP A CARRIAGE WHEEL; AND PLANS OF THE SENATOR FOR THE GOOD OF ITALY.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading He was safe.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading His seat was secured.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading His seat was secured.
a member of a senate
From this reading ITALIAN TRAVEL, ROADS, INNS.--A GRAND BREAKDOWN.--AN ARMY OF BEGGARS.--SIX MEN HUNTING UP A CARRIAGE WHEEL; AND PLANS OF THE SENATOR FOR THE GOOD OF ITALY.
from a time in the past until now
From this reading On the following morning the Senator was picked up at the gate, where he had waited patiently ever since the dawn of day.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading ITALIAN TRAVEL, ROADS, INNS.--A GRAND BREAKDOWN.--AN ARMY OF BEGGARS.--SIX MEN HUNTING UP A CARRIAGE WHEEL; AND PLANS OF THE SENATOR FOR THE GOOD OF ITALY.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ITALIAN TRAVEL, ROADS, INNS.--A GRAND BREAKDOWN.--AN ARMY OF BEGGARS.--SIX MEN HUNTING UP A CARRIAGE WHEEL; AND PLANS OF THE SENATOR FOR THE GOOD OF ITALY.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading ITALIAN TRAVEL, ROADS, INNS.--A GRAND BREAKDOWN.--AN ARMY OF BEGGARS.--SIX MEN HUNTING UP A CARRIAGE WHEEL; AND PLANS OF THE SENATOR FOR THE GOOD OF ITALY.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading ITALIAN TRAVEL, ROADS, INNS.--A GRAND BREAKDOWN.--AN ARMY OF BEGGARS.--SIX MEN HUNTING UP A CARRIAGE WHEEL; AND PLANS OF THE SENATOR FOR THE GOOD OF ITALY.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading On the following morning the Senator was picked up at the gate, where he had waited patiently ever since the dawn of day.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the following morning the Senator was picked up at the gate, where he had waited patiently ever since the dawn of day.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His friends were around him.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading ITALIAN TRAVEL, ROADS, INNS.--A GRAND BREAKDOWN.--AN ARMY OF BEGGARS.--SIX MEN HUNTING UP A CARRIAGE WHEEL; AND PLANS OF THE SENATOR FOR THE GOOD OF ITALY.
in or at the place that
From this reading On the following morning the Senator was picked up at the gate, where he had waited patiently ever since the dawn of day.
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