Chapter 33 of The Landleaguers is here in full — 145 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 33 of The Landleaguers is here in full — 145 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
YORKE CLAYTON AGAIN MAKES LOVE. "I am not quite sure about Peter yet," said Clayton to Mr. Jones. "But if we could look into his very soul I am afraid he could not do much for us." "I never believed in Peter as a witness," replied Mr. Jones. "I should like to know exactly what he did see;--whether it was a limb or a bit of his coat.
Chapter 33 of The Landleaguers is here in full — 145 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading “"I never believed in Peter as a witness," replied Mr. Jones.”
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading “"I should like to know exactly what he did see;--whether it was a limb or a bit of his coat.”
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading “"I should like to know exactly what he did see;--whether it was a limb or a bit of his coat.”
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading “"I am not quite sure about Peter yet," said Clayton to Mr. Jones.”
one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading “"I should like to know exactly what he did see;--whether it was a limb or a bit of his coat.”
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading “YORKE CLAYTON AGAIN MAKES LOVE.”
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading “"I am not quite sure about Peter yet," said Clayton to Mr. Jones.”
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading “"I never believed in Peter as a witness," replied Mr. Jones.”
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.
Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.
In this reading “"I am not quite sure about Peter yet," said Clayton to Mr. Jones.”
In this reading “"I should like to know exactly what he did see;--whether it was a limb or a bit of his coat.”
In this reading “"But if we could look into his very soul I am afraid he could not do much for us."”
investigate scientifically
In this reading “"But if we could look into his very soul I am afraid he could not do much for us."”
have a firm conviction as to the goodness of something
In this reading “"I never believed in Peter as a witness," replied Mr. Jones.”
have sexual intercourse with
In this reading “YORKE CLAYTON AGAIN MAKES LOVE.”
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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 "I never believed in Peter as a witness," replied Mr. Jones.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I am not quite sure about Peter yet," said Clayton to Mr. Jones.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading "But if we could look into his very soul I am afraid he could not do much for us."
anew
From this reading YORKE CLAYTON AGAIN MAKES LOVE.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am not quite sure about Peter yet," said Clayton to Mr. Jones.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I never believed in Peter as a witness," replied Mr. Jones.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "I never believed in Peter as a witness," replied Mr. Jones.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading "I should like to know exactly what he did see;--whether it was a limb or a bit of his coat.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But if we could look into his very soul I am afraid he could not do much for us."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading YORKE CLAYTON AGAIN MAKES LOVE.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading "I should like to know exactly what he did see;--whether it was a limb or a bit of his coat.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "But if we could look into his very soul I am afraid he could not do much for us."
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "I should like to know exactly what he did see;--whether it was a limb or a bit of his coat.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "But if we could look into his very soul I am afraid he could not do much for us."
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading "I should like to know exactly what he did see;--whether it was a limb or a bit of his coat.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "But if we could look into his very soul I am afraid he could not do much for us."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "But if we could look into his very soul I am afraid he could not do much for us."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "But if we could look into his very soul I am afraid he could not do much for us."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am not quite sure about Peter yet," said Clayton to Mr. Jones.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "But if we could look into his very soul I am afraid he could not do much for us."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I never believed in Peter as a witness," replied Mr. Jones.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "But if we could look into his very soul I am afraid he could not do much for us."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I should like to know exactly what he did see;--whether it was a limb or a bit of his coat.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading "I am not quite sure about Peter yet," said Clayton to Mr. Jones.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I should like to know exactly what he did see;--whether it was a limb or a bit of his coat.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I should like to know exactly what he did see;--whether it was a limb or a bit of his coat.
one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading "I should like to know exactly what he did see;--whether it was a limb or a bit of his coat.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "But if we could look into his very soul I am afraid he could not do much for us."
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading YORKE CLAYTON AGAIN MAKES LOVE.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading YORKE CLAYTON AGAIN MAKES LOVE.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I am not quite sure about Peter yet," said Clayton to Mr. Jones.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "But if we could look into his very soul I am afraid he could not do much for us."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "I never believed in Peter as a witness," replied Mr. Jones.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I am not quite sure about Peter yet," said Clayton to Mr. Jones.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I should like to know exactly what he did see;--whether it was a limb or a bit of his coat.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I should like to know exactly what he did see;--whether it was a limb or a bit of his coat.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading "I am not quite sure about Peter yet," said Clayton to Mr. Jones.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "I am not quite sure about Peter yet," said Clayton to Mr. Jones.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I never believed in Peter as a witness," replied Mr. Jones.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I am not quite sure about Peter yet," said Clayton to Mr. Jones.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I should like to know exactly what he did see;--whether it was a limb or a bit of his coat.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I should like to know exactly what he did see;--whether it was a limb or a bit of his coat.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading "But if we could look into his very soul I am afraid he could not do much for us."
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I am not quite sure about Peter yet," said Clayton to Mr. Jones.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I am not quite sure about Peter yet," said Clayton to Mr. Jones.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "But if we could look into his very soul I am afraid he could not do much for us."
precisely as stated
From this reading "But if we could look into his very soul I am afraid he could not do much for us."
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I should like to know exactly what he did see;--whether it was a limb or a bit of his coat.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "But if we could look into his very soul I am afraid he could not do much for us."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I should like to know exactly what he did see;--whether it was a limb or a bit of his coat.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading "I should like to know exactly what he did see;--whether it was a limb or a bit of his coat.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading "I never believed in Peter as a witness," replied Mr. Jones.
but in spite of that
From this reading "I am not quite sure about Peter yet," said Clayton to Mr. Jones.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading YORKE CLAYTON AGAIN MAKES LOVE.
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