Chapter 7 of The Golden Web is here in full — 96 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter VII
Chapter 7 of The Golden Web is here in full — 96 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
AN AWFUL RESPONSIBILITY John Hardaway, although he was a solicitor in a very busy practice, did not keep his friend waiting for a moment. "Come in, Deane, old chap," he said. "Is this business or friendship?" "Mostly business," declared Deane. Hardaway glanced at the clock.
Chapter 7 of The Golden Web is here in full — 96 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/19 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading “AN AWFUL RESPONSIBILITY John Hardaway, although he was a solicitor in a very busy practice, did not keep his friend waiting for a moment.”
a boy or man
From this reading “"Come in, Deane, old chap," he said.”
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading “Hardaway glanced at the clock.”
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading “"Is this business or friendship?"”
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading “"Mostly business," declared Deane.”
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading “AN AWFUL RESPONSIBILITY John Hardaway, although he was a solicitor in a very busy practice, did not keep his friend waiting for a moment.”
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading “AN AWFUL RESPONSIBILITY John Hardaway, although he was a solicitor in a very busy practice, did not keep his friend waiting for a moment.”
a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes
From this reading “AN AWFUL RESPONSIBILITY John Hardaway, although he was a solicitor in a very busy practice, did not keep his friend waiting for a moment.”
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.
Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.
In this reading “"Come in, Deane, old chap," he said.”
In this reading “Hardaway glanced at the clock.”
temporarily
In this reading “AN AWFUL RESPONSIBILITY John Hardaway, although he was a solicitor in a very busy practice, did not keep his friend waiting for a moment.”
In this reading “Hardaway glanced at the clock.”
to come or go into
In this reading “"Come in, Deane, old chap," he said.”
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.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN AWFUL RESPONSIBILITY John Hardaway, although he was a solicitor in a very busy practice, did not keep his friend waiting for a moment.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading AN AWFUL RESPONSIBILITY John Hardaway, although he was a solicitor in a very busy practice, did not keep his friend waiting for a moment.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN AWFUL RESPONSIBILITY John Hardaway, although he was a solicitor in a very busy practice, did not keep his friend waiting for a moment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Hardaway glanced at the clock.
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading AN AWFUL RESPONSIBILITY John Hardaway, although he was a solicitor in a very busy practice, did not keep his friend waiting for a moment.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "Is this business or friendship?"
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading AN AWFUL RESPONSIBILITY John Hardaway, although he was a solicitor in a very busy practice, did not keep his friend waiting for a moment.
a boy or man
From this reading "Come in, Deane, old chap," he said.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading Hardaway glanced at the clock.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Come in, Deane, old chap," he said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Come in, Deane, old chap," he said.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "Mostly business," declared Deane.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading AN AWFUL RESPONSIBILITY John Hardaway, although he was a solicitor in a very busy practice, did not keep his friend waiting for a moment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AN AWFUL RESPONSIBILITY John Hardaway, although he was a solicitor in a very busy practice, did not keep his friend waiting for a moment.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading AN AWFUL RESPONSIBILITY John Hardaway, although he was a solicitor in a very busy practice, did not keep his friend waiting for a moment.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading "Is this business or friendship?"
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Hardaway glanced at the clock.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN AWFUL RESPONSIBILITY John Hardaway, although he was a solicitor in a very busy practice, did not keep his friend waiting for a moment.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AN AWFUL RESPONSIBILITY John Hardaway, although he was a solicitor in a very busy practice, did not keep his friend waiting for a moment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AN AWFUL RESPONSIBILITY John Hardaway, although he was a solicitor in a very busy practice, did not keep his friend waiting for a moment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN AWFUL RESPONSIBILITY John Hardaway, although he was a solicitor in a very busy practice, did not keep his friend waiting for a moment.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is this business or friendship?"
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading AN AWFUL RESPONSIBILITY John Hardaway, although he was a solicitor in a very busy practice, did not keep his friend waiting for a moment.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading AN AWFUL RESPONSIBILITY John Hardaway, although he was a solicitor in a very busy practice, did not keep his friend waiting for a moment.
a particular point in time
From this reading AN AWFUL RESPONSIBILITY John Hardaway, although he was a solicitor in a very busy practice, did not keep his friend waiting for a moment.
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading "Mostly business," declared Deane.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading AN AWFUL RESPONSIBILITY John Hardaway, although he was a solicitor in a very busy practice, did not keep his friend waiting for a moment.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Come in, Deane, old chap," he said.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Is this business or friendship?"
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading AN AWFUL RESPONSIBILITY John Hardaway, although he was a solicitor in a very busy practice, did not keep his friend waiting for a moment.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading AN AWFUL RESPONSIBILITY John Hardaway, although he was a solicitor in a very busy practice, did not keep his friend waiting for a moment.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Come in, Deane, old chap," he said.
a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes
From this reading AN AWFUL RESPONSIBILITY John Hardaway, although he was a solicitor in a very busy practice, did not keep his friend waiting for a moment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hardaway glanced at the clock.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Is this business or friendship?"
precisely as stated
From this reading AN AWFUL RESPONSIBILITY John Hardaway, although he was a solicitor in a very busy practice, did not keep his friend waiting for a moment.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading AN AWFUL RESPONSIBILITY John Hardaway, although he was a solicitor in a very busy practice, did not keep his friend waiting for a moment.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN AWFUL RESPONSIBILITY John Hardaway, although he was a solicitor in a very busy practice, did not keep his friend waiting for a moment.
Chapter 7 of The Golden Web by E. Phillips (Edward Phillips) Oppenheim holds 96 sentences, grouped into 20 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 7 holds 96 sentences of The Golden Web, unabridged, divided into 20 reading sections.
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