Chapter 5 of The Higher Court is here in full — 100 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 5 of The Higher Court is here in full — 100 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
The door opened on a city official. "You can't come in; we've got a case of diphtheria," he exclaimed. "I'm ready to placard the house." Father Barry pushed forward. "I go in at my own risk--do not try to stop me.
Chapter 5 of The Higher Court is here in full — 100 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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acute contagious infection caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae; marked by the formation of a false membrane in the throat and other air passages causing difficulty in breathing
From this reading “"You can't come in; we've got a case of diphtheria," he exclaimed.”
having official authority or sanction
From this reading “The door opened on a city official.”
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading “The door opened on a city official.”
post in a public place
From this reading “"I'm ready to placard the house."”
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading “Father Barry pushed forward.”
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading “"I go in at my own risk--do not try to stop me.”
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading “"I go in at my own risk--do not try to stop me.”
make an effort or attempt
From this reading “"I go in at my own risk--do not try to stop me.”
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push one's way
In this reading “Father Barry pushed forward.”
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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 The door opened on a city official.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I go in at my own risk--do not try to stop me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Father Barry pushed forward.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You can't come in; we've got a case of diphtheria," he exclaimed.
an occurrence of something
From this reading "You can't come in; we've got a case of diphtheria," he exclaimed.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The door opened on a city official.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "You can't come in; we've got a case of diphtheria," he exclaimed.
acute contagious infection caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae; marked by the formation of a false membrane in the throat and other air passages causing difficulty in breathing
From this reading "You can't come in; we've got a case of diphtheria," he exclaimed.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I go in at my own risk--do not try to stop me.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The door opened on a city official.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "You can't come in; we've got a case of diphtheria," he exclaimed.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Father Barry pushed forward.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Father Barry pushed forward.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I go in at my own risk--do not try to stop me.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "You can't come in; we've got a case of diphtheria," he exclaimed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You can't come in; we've got a case of diphtheria," he exclaimed.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "I'm ready to placard the house."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I go in at my own risk--do not try to stop me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'm ready to placard the house."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "You can't come in; we've got a case of diphtheria," he exclaimed.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I go in at my own risk--do not try to stop me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I go in at my own risk--do not try to stop me.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I go in at my own risk--do not try to stop me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "You can't come in; we've got a case of diphtheria," he exclaimed.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading The door opened on a city official.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The door opened on a city official.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The door opened on a city official.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "I go in at my own risk--do not try to stop me.
post in a public place
From this reading "I'm ready to placard the house."
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading Father Barry pushed forward.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "I'm ready to placard the house."
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading "I go in at my own risk--do not try to stop me.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading "I go in at my own risk--do not try to stop me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The door opened on a city official.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I'm ready to placard the house."
make an effort or attempt
From this reading "I go in at my own risk--do not try to stop me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You can't come in; we've got a case of diphtheria," he exclaimed.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You can't come in; we've got a case of diphtheria," he exclaimed.
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