Chapter 31 of The Keeper of the Door is here in full — 570 sentences across 114 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 31 of The Keeper of the Door is here in full — 570 sentences across 114 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE EASIEST COURSE "I won't be a party to it," said Nick. "You can't help yourself." Bluntly Max made reply. He lounged against the window while his host dressed. The presence of the stately _khitmutgar_ who was assisting Nick was ignored by them both.
Chapter 31 of The Keeper of the Door is here in full — 570 sentences across 114 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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-ing form of “assist” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading “The presence of the stately _khitmutgar_ who was assisting Nick was ignored by them both.”
in a blunt direct manner
From this reading “Bluntly Max made reply.”
superlative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading “THE EASIEST COURSE "I won't be a party to it," said Nick.”
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading “He lounged against the window while his host dressed.”
disregarded
From this reading “The presence of the stately _khitmutgar_ who was assisting Nick was ignored by them both.”
street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate
From this reading “Bluntly Max made reply.”
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading “THE EASIEST COURSE "I won't be a party to it," said Nick.”
impressive in appearance
From this reading “The presence of the stately _khitmutgar_ who was assisting Nick was ignored by them both.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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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 EASIEST COURSE "I won't be a party to it," said Nick.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He lounged against the window while his host dressed.
-ing form of “assist” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading The presence of the stately _khitmutgar_ who was assisting Nick was ignored by them both.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE EASIEST COURSE "I won't be a party to it," said Nick.
in a blunt direct manner
From this reading Bluntly Max made reply.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The presence of the stately _khitmutgar_ who was assisting Nick was ignored by them both.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The presence of the stately _khitmutgar_ who was assisting Nick was ignored by them both.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You can't help yourself."
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading THE EASIEST COURSE "I won't be a party to it," said Nick.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading He lounged against the window while his host dressed.
superlative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading THE EASIEST COURSE "I won't be a party to it," said Nick.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He lounged against the window while his host dressed.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "You can't help yourself."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He lounged against the window while his host dressed.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading He lounged against the window while his host dressed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE EASIEST COURSE "I won't be a party to it," said Nick.
disregarded
From this reading The presence of the stately _khitmutgar_ who was assisting Nick was ignored by them both.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE EASIEST COURSE "I won't be a party to it," said Nick.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The presence of the stately _khitmutgar_ who was assisting Nick was ignored by them both.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He lounged against the window while his host dressed.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Bluntly Max made reply.
street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate
From this reading Bluntly Max made reply.
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading THE EASIEST COURSE "I won't be a party to it," said Nick.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The presence of the stately _khitmutgar_ who was assisting Nick was ignored by them both.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading THE EASIEST COURSE "I won't be a party to it," said Nick.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The presence of the stately _khitmutgar_ who was assisting Nick was ignored by them both.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Bluntly Max made reply.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE EASIEST COURSE "I won't be a party to it," said Nick.
impressive in appearance
From this reading The presence of the stately _khitmutgar_ who was assisting Nick was ignored by them both.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EASIEST COURSE "I won't be a party to it," said Nick.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The presence of the stately _khitmutgar_ who was assisting Nick was ignored by them both.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE EASIEST COURSE "I won't be a party to it," said Nick.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The presence of the stately _khitmutgar_ who was assisting Nick was ignored by them both.
during the time that
From this reading He lounged against the window while his host dressed.
which person or people
From this reading The presence of the stately _khitmutgar_ who was assisting Nick was ignored by them both.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading He lounged against the window while his host dressed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE EASIEST COURSE "I won't be a party to it," said Nick.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You can't help yourself."
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "You can't help yourself."
Chapter 31 of The Keeper of the Door by Ethel M. (Ethel May) Dell holds 570 sentences, grouped into 114 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.
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