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Chapter 5 of The Heritage of Unrest is here in full — 418 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"At eight o'clock, sir," he answered resentfully, "in front of the dry-goods store on the main street. If that is convenient for your men." "That will do," said Landor. "See there is no delay," and he wheeled about and went back to his tent with Brewster. The citizens rode off.
Chapter 5 of The Heritage of Unrest is here in full — 418 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/83 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading “The citizens rode off.”
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading “If that is convenient for your men."”
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading “"See there is no delay," and he wheeled about and went back to his tent with Brewster.”
most important element
From this reading “"At eight o'clock, sir," he answered resentfully, "in front of the dry-goods store on the main street.”
according to the clock
From this reading “"At eight o'clock, sir," he answered resentfully, "in front of the dry-goods store on the main street.”
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading “"At eight o'clock, sir," he answered resentfully, "in front of the dry-goods store on the main street.”
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading “"See there is no delay," and he wheeled about and went back to his tent with Brewster.”
having wheels; often used in combination
From this reading “"See there is no delay," and he wheeled about and went back to his tent with Brewster.”
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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street that serves as a principal thoroughfare for traffic in a town
In this reading “"At eight o'clock, sir," he answered resentfully, "in front of the dry-goods store on the main street.”
belong to an earlier time
In this reading “"See there is no delay," and he wheeled about and went back to his tent with Brewster.”
at or in the front
In this reading “"At eight o'clock, sir," he answered resentfully, "in front of the dry-goods store on the main street.”
ride away on a horse, for example
In this reading “The citizens rode off.”
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "See there is no delay," and he wheeled about and went back to his tent with Brewster.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "See there is no delay," and he wheeled about and went back to his tent with Brewster.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "At eight o'clock, sir," he answered resentfully, "in front of the dry-goods store on the main street.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "At eight o'clock, sir," he answered resentfully, "in front of the dry-goods store on the main street.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "See there is no delay," and he wheeled about and went back to his tent with Brewster.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "See there is no delay," and he wheeled about and went back to his tent with Brewster.
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading The citizens rode off.
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading If that is convenient for your men."
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading "See there is no delay," and he wheeled about and went back to his tent with Brewster.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "That will do," said Landor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "At eight o'clock, sir," he answered resentfully, "in front of the dry-goods store on the main street.
being one more than seven
From this reading "At eight o'clock, sir," he answered resentfully, "in front of the dry-goods store on the main street.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If that is convenient for your men."
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading "At eight o'clock, sir," he answered resentfully, "in front of the dry-goods store on the main street.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "At eight o'clock, sir," he answered resentfully, "in front of the dry-goods store on the main street.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "See there is no delay," and he wheeled about and went back to his tent with Brewster.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If that is convenient for your men."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "At eight o'clock, sir," he answered resentfully, "in front of the dry-goods store on the main street.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If that is convenient for your men."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That will do," said Landor.
most important element
From this reading "At eight o'clock, sir," he answered resentfully, "in front of the dry-goods store on the main street.
the force of workers available
From this reading If that is convenient for your men."
not any; not one
From this reading "See there is no delay," and he wheeled about and went back to his tent with Brewster.
according to the clock
From this reading "At eight o'clock, sir," he answered resentfully, "in front of the dry-goods store on the main street.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "At eight o'clock, sir," he answered resentfully, "in front of the dry-goods store on the main street.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The citizens rode off.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "At eight o'clock, sir," he answered resentfully, "in front of the dry-goods store on the main street.
with resentment; in a resentful manner
From this reading "At eight o'clock, sir," he answered resentfully, "in front of the dry-goods store on the main street.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading The citizens rode off.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "That will do," said Landor.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "See there is no delay," and he wheeled about and went back to his tent with Brewster.
term of address for a man
From this reading "At eight o'clock, sir," he answered resentfully, "in front of the dry-goods store on the main street.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading "At eight o'clock, sir," he answered resentfully, "in front of the dry-goods store on the main street.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading "At eight o'clock, sir," he answered resentfully, "in front of the dry-goods store on the main street.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading "See there is no delay," and he wheeled about and went back to his tent with Brewster.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If that is convenient for your men."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "At eight o'clock, sir," he answered resentfully, "in front of the dry-goods store on the main street.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "See there is no delay," and he wheeled about and went back to his tent with Brewster.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "See there is no delay," and he wheeled about and went back to his tent with Brewster.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "See there is no delay," and he wheeled about and went back to his tent with Brewster.
having wheels; often used in combination
From this reading "See there is no delay," and he wheeled about and went back to his tent with Brewster.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "That will do," said Landor.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "See there is no delay," and he wheeled about and went back to his tent with Brewster.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If that is convenient for your men."
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