Chapter 21 of The Fighter is here in full — 240 sentences across 48 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 21 of The Fighter is here in full — 240 sentences across 48 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
CALEB “OVERLOOKS A BET” The ensuing fortnight was at once the longest and the shortest fourteen days Conover had ever known. So far as his companionship with Desirée was concerned, the hours had sped with bewildering haste. But, otherwise, time had limped on leaden feet. The message of the hills was not for him. Green mountains, blue sky and bluer water.
Chapter 21 of The Fighter is here in full — 240 sentences across 48 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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-ing form of “bewilder” — be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading “So far as his companionship with Desirée was concerned, the hours had sped with bewildering haste.”
comparative of “blue” — of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading “Green mountains, blue sky and bluer water.”
following immediately and as a result of what went before
From this reading “CALEB “OVERLOOKS A BET” The ensuing fortnight was at once the longest and the shortest fourteen days Conover had ever known.”
darkened with overcast
From this reading “But, otherwise, time had limped on leaden feet.”
past form of “limp” — walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
From this reading “But, otherwise, time had limped on leaden feet.”
for the most time
From this reading “CALEB “OVERLOOKS A BET” The ensuing fortnight was at once the longest and the shortest fourteen days Conover had ever known.”
plural of “overlook” — a high place affording a good view
From this reading “CALEB “OVERLOOKS A BET” The ensuing fortnight was at once the longest and the shortest fourteen days Conover had ever known.”
superlative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading “CALEB “OVERLOOKS A BET” The ensuing fortnight was at once the longest and the shortest fourteen days Conover had ever known.”
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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the sky as viewed during daylight
In this reading “Green mountains, blue sky and bluer water.”
In this reading “CALEB “OVERLOOKS A BET” The ensuing fortnight was at once the longest and the shortest fourteen days Conover had ever known.”
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
In this reading “CALEB “OVERLOOKS A BET” The ensuing fortnight was at once the longest and the shortest fourteen days Conover had ever known.”
In this reading “CALEB “OVERLOOKS A BET” The ensuing fortnight was at once the longest and the shortest fourteen days Conover had ever known.”
In this reading “Green mountains, blue sky and bluer water.”
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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 CALEB “OVERLOOKS A BET” The ensuing fortnight was at once the longest and the shortest fourteen days Conover had ever known.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CALEB “OVERLOOKS A BET” The ensuing fortnight was at once the longest and the shortest fourteen days Conover had ever known.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So far as his companionship with Desirée was concerned, the hours had sped with bewildering haste.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading CALEB “OVERLOOKS A BET” The ensuing fortnight was at once the longest and the shortest fourteen days Conover had ever known.
maintain with or as if with a bet
From this reading CALEB “OVERLOOKS A BET” The ensuing fortnight was at once the longest and the shortest fourteen days Conover had ever known.
-ing form of “bewilder” — be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading So far as his companionship with Desirée was concerned, the hours had sped with bewildering haste.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Green mountains, blue sky and bluer water.
comparative of “blue” — of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Green mountains, blue sky and bluer water.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, otherwise, time had limped on leaden feet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CALEB “OVERLOOKS A BET” The ensuing fortnight was at once the longest and the shortest fourteen days Conover had ever known.
the state of being with someone
From this reading So far as his companionship with Desirée was concerned, the hours had sped with bewildering haste.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading So far as his companionship with Desirée was concerned, the hours had sped with bewildering haste.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CALEB “OVERLOOKS A BET” The ensuing fortnight was at once the longest and the shortest fourteen days Conover had ever known.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading CALEB “OVERLOOKS A BET” The ensuing fortnight was at once the longest and the shortest fourteen days Conover had ever known.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So far as his companionship with Desirée was concerned, the hours had sped with bewildering haste.
following immediately and as a result of what went before
From this reading CALEB “OVERLOOKS A BET” The ensuing fortnight was at once the longest and the shortest fourteen days Conover had ever known.
at any time
From this reading CALEB “OVERLOOKS A BET” The ensuing fortnight was at once the longest and the shortest fourteen days Conover had ever known.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading So far as his companionship with Desirée was concerned, the hours had sped with bewildering haste.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading But, otherwise, time had limped on leaden feet.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The message of the hills was not for him.
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading CALEB “OVERLOOKS A BET” The ensuing fortnight was at once the longest and the shortest fourteen days Conover had ever known.
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading CALEB “OVERLOOKS A BET” The ensuing fortnight was at once the longest and the shortest fourteen days Conover had ever known.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Green mountains, blue sky and bluer water.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CALEB “OVERLOOKS A BET” The ensuing fortnight was at once the longest and the shortest fourteen days Conover had ever known.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading So far as his companionship with Desirée was concerned, the hours had sped with bewildering haste.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading The message of the hills was not for him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The message of the hills was not for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading So far as his companionship with Desirée was concerned, the hours had sped with bewildering haste.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading So far as his companionship with Desirée was concerned, the hours had sped with bewildering haste.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading CALEB “OVERLOOKS A BET” The ensuing fortnight was at once the longest and the shortest fourteen days Conover had ever known.
darkened with overcast
From this reading But, otherwise, time had limped on leaden feet.
past form of “limp” — walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
From this reading But, otherwise, time had limped on leaden feet.
for the most time
From this reading CALEB “OVERLOOKS A BET” The ensuing fortnight was at once the longest and the shortest fourteen days Conover had ever known.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading The message of the hills was not for him.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Green mountains, blue sky and bluer water.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The message of the hills was not for him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The message of the hills was not for him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But, otherwise, time had limped on leaden feet.
on one occasion
From this reading CALEB “OVERLOOKS A BET” The ensuing fortnight was at once the longest and the shortest fourteen days Conover had ever known.
in other respects or ways
From this reading But, otherwise, time had limped on leaden feet.
plural of “overlook” — a high place affording a good view
From this reading CALEB “OVERLOOKS A BET” The ensuing fortnight was at once the longest and the shortest fourteen days Conover had ever known.
superlative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading CALEB “OVERLOOKS A BET” The ensuing fortnight was at once the longest and the shortest fourteen days Conover had ever known.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Green mountains, blue sky and bluer water.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So far as his companionship with Desirée was concerned, the hours had sped with bewildering haste.
inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly
From this reading So far as his companionship with Desirée was concerned, the hours had sped with bewildering haste.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CALEB “OVERLOOKS A BET” The ensuing fortnight was at once the longest and the shortest fourteen days Conover had ever known.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But, otherwise, time had limped on leaden feet.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CALEB “OVERLOOKS A BET” The ensuing fortnight was at once the longest and the shortest fourteen days Conover had ever known.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Green mountains, blue sky and bluer water.
in the company of; together with
From this reading So far as his companionship with Desirée was concerned, the hours had sped with bewildering haste.
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