Chapter 24 of The Judgment House is here in full — 260 sentences across 52 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 24 of The Judgment House is here in full — 260 sentences across 52 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
ONE WHO CAME SEARCHING "A lady to see you, sir." "A lady? What should we be doing with ladies here, Gleg?" "I'm sure I have no use for them, sir," replied Gleg, sourly. He was in no good humour.
Chapter 24 of The Judgment House is here in full — 260 sentences across 52 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading “What should we be doing with ladies here, Gleg?"”
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading “He was in no good humour.”
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading “What should we be doing with ladies here, Gleg?"”
a polite name for any woman
From this reading “ONE WHO CAME SEARCHING "A lady to see you, sir."”
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “"I'm sure I have no use for them, sir," replied Gleg, sourly.”
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading “ONE WHO CAME SEARCHING "A lady to see you, sir."”
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “"I'm sure I have no use for them, sir," replied Gleg, sourly.”
the act of using
From this reading “"I'm sure I have no use for them, sir," replied Gleg, sourly.”
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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 ONE WHO CAME SEARCHING "A lady to see you, sir."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading What should we be doing with ladies here, Gleg?"
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading ONE WHO CAME SEARCHING "A lady to see you, sir."
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading What should we be doing with ladies here, Gleg?"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I'm sure I have no use for them, sir," replied Gleg, sourly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading What should we be doing with ladies here, Gleg?"
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He was in no good humour.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I'm sure I have no use for them, sir," replied Gleg, sourly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was in no good humour.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading What should we be doing with ladies here, Gleg?"
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading He was in no good humour.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I'm sure I have no use for them, sir," replied Gleg, sourly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'm sure I have no use for them, sir," replied Gleg, sourly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was in no good humour.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading What should we be doing with ladies here, Gleg?"
a polite name for any woman
From this reading ONE WHO CAME SEARCHING "A lady to see you, sir."
not any; not one
From this reading "I'm sure I have no use for them, sir," replied Gleg, sourly.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ONE WHO CAME SEARCHING "A lady to see you, sir."
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I'm sure I have no use for them, sir," replied Gleg, sourly.
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading ONE WHO CAME SEARCHING "A lady to see you, sir."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading ONE WHO CAME SEARCHING "A lady to see you, sir."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading What should we be doing with ladies here, Gleg?"
term of address for a man
From this reading ONE WHO CAME SEARCHING "A lady to see you, sir."
in a sour manner
From this reading "I'm sure I have no use for them, sir," replied Gleg, sourly.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I'm sure I have no use for them, sir," replied Gleg, sourly.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "I'm sure I have no use for them, sir," replied Gleg, sourly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ONE WHO CAME SEARCHING "A lady to see you, sir."
the act of using
From this reading "I'm sure I have no use for them, sir," replied Gleg, sourly.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was in no good humour.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading What should we be doing with ladies here, Gleg?"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What should we be doing with ladies here, Gleg?"
which person or people
From this reading ONE WHO CAME SEARCHING "A lady to see you, sir."
in the company of; together with
From this reading What should we be doing with ladies here, Gleg?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ONE WHO CAME SEARCHING "A lady to see you, sir."
Chapter 24 of The Judgment House by Gilbert Parker holds 260 sentences, grouped into 52 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, 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 24 holds 260 sentences of The Judgment House, unabridged, divided into 52 reading sections.
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