Chapter 4 of The Henchman is here in full — 122 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 4 of The Henchman is here in full — 122 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Shelby's amaze spent its force in an oath. In a moment he asked, calmly:-- "What does he say?" "Not much; mainly that the manner of your nomination debars his printing your name at the head of his editorial page." "Endorses the rest of our party ticket, doesn't he?" "Yes; it's a personal bolt."
Chapter 4 of The Henchman is here in full — 122 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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affect with wonder
From this reading “Shelby's amaze spent its force in an oath.”
a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
From this reading “"Yes; it's a personal bolt."”
of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives
From this reading “"Not much; mainly that the manner of your nomination debars his printing your name at the head of his editorial page."”
third-person singular of “endorse” — be behind; approve of
From this reading “"Endorses the rest of our party ticket, doesn't he?"”
for the most part
From this reading “"Not much; mainly that the manner of your nomination debars his printing your name at the head of his editorial page."”
the act of officially naming a candidate
From this reading “"Not much; mainly that the manner of your nomination debars his printing your name at the head of his editorial page."”
text handwritten in the style of printed matter
From this reading “"Not much; mainly that the manner of your nomination debars his printing your name at the head of his editorial page."”
a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading “"Endorses the rest of our party ticket, doesn't he?"”
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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 In a moment he asked, calmly:-- "What does he say?"
affect with wonder
From this reading Shelby's amaze spent its force in an oath.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Shelby's amaze spent its force in an oath.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading In a moment he asked, calmly:-- "What does he say?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Not much; mainly that the manner of your nomination debars his printing your name at the head of his editorial page."
a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
From this reading "Yes; it's a personal bolt."
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading In a moment he asked, calmly:-- "What does he say?"
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From this reading "Not much; mainly that the manner of your nomination debars his printing your name at the head of his editorial page."
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In a moment he asked, calmly:-- "What does he say?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Endorses the rest of our party ticket, doesn't he?"
of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives
From this reading "Not much; mainly that the manner of your nomination debars his printing your name at the head of his editorial page."
third-person singular of “endorse” — be behind; approve of
From this reading "Endorses the rest of our party ticket, doesn't he?"
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Shelby's amaze spent its force in an oath.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In a moment he asked, calmly:-- "What does he say?"
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "Not much; mainly that the manner of your nomination debars his printing your name at the head of his editorial page."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Not much; mainly that the manner of your nomination debars his printing your name at the head of his editorial page."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Shelby's amaze spent its force in an oath.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes; it's a personal bolt."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Shelby's amaze spent its force in an oath.
for the most part
From this reading "Not much; mainly that the manner of your nomination debars his printing your name at the head of his editorial page."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Not much; mainly that the manner of your nomination debars his printing your name at the head of his editorial page."
a particular point in time
From this reading In a moment he asked, calmly:-- "What does he say?"
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Not much; mainly that the manner of your nomination debars his printing your name at the head of his editorial page."
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Not much; mainly that the manner of your nomination debars his printing your name at the head of his editorial page."
the act of officially naming a candidate
From this reading "Not much; mainly that the manner of your nomination debars his printing your name at the head of his editorial page."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not much; mainly that the manner of your nomination debars his printing your name at the head of his editorial page."
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading Shelby's amaze spent its force in an oath.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Not much; mainly that the manner of your nomination debars his printing your name at the head of his editorial page."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Endorses the rest of our party ticket, doesn't he?"
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading "Not much; mainly that the manner of your nomination debars his printing your name at the head of his editorial page."
an organization to gain political power
From this reading "Endorses the rest of our party ticket, doesn't he?"
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading "Yes; it's a personal bolt."
text handwritten in the style of printed matter
From this reading "Not much; mainly that the manner of your nomination debars his printing your name at the head of his editorial page."
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading "Endorses the rest of our party ticket, doesn't he?"
express in words
From this reading In a moment he asked, calmly:-- "What does he say?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Shelby's amaze spent its force in an oath.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Shelby's amaze spent its force in an oath.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Not much; mainly that the manner of your nomination debars his printing your name at the head of his editorial page."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Not much; mainly that the manner of your nomination debars his printing your name at the head of his editorial page."
a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading "Endorses the rest of our party ticket, doesn't he?"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In a moment he asked, calmly:-- "What does he say?"
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes; it's a personal bolt."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Not much; mainly that the manner of your nomination debars his printing your name at the head of his editorial page."
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