Chapter 21 of The Man is here in full — 184 sentences across 37 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 21 of The Man is here in full — 184 sentences across 37 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Leonard was getting tired of waiting when he received his summons to Normanstand. But despite his impatience he was ill pleased with the summons, which came in the shape of a polite note from Miss Rowly asking him to come that afternoon at tea-time. He had expected to hear from Stephen. 'Damn that old woman! You'd think she was working the whole show!'
Chapter 21 of The Man is here in full — 184 sentences across 37 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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used as expletives
From this reading “'Damn that old woman!”
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading “But despite his impatience he was ill pleased with the summons, which came in the shape of a polite note from Miss Rowly asking him to come that afternoon at tea-time.”
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading “But despite his impatience he was ill pleased with the summons, which came in the shape of a polite note from Miss Rowly asking him to come that afternoon at tea-time.”
United States writer of thrillers (born in 1925)
From this reading “Leonard was getting tired of waiting when he received his summons to Normanstand.”
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading “But despite his impatience he was ill pleased with the summons, which came in the shape of a polite note from Miss Rowly asking him to come that afternoon at tea-time.”
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading “But despite his impatience he was ill pleased with the summons, which came in the shape of a polite note from Miss Rowly asking him to come that afternoon at tea-time.”
English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading “He had expected to hear from Stephen.”
a request to be present
From this reading “Leonard was getting tired of waiting when he received his summons to Normanstand.”
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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 But despite his impatience he was ill pleased with the summons, which came in the shape of a polite note from Miss Rowly asking him to come that afternoon at tea-time.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading But despite his impatience he was ill pleased with the summons, which came in the shape of a polite note from Miss Rowly asking him to come that afternoon at tea-time.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading But despite his impatience he was ill pleased with the summons, which came in the shape of a polite note from Miss Rowly asking him to come that afternoon at tea-time.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But despite his impatience he was ill pleased with the summons, which came in the shape of a polite note from Miss Rowly asking him to come that afternoon at tea-time.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But despite his impatience he was ill pleased with the summons, which came in the shape of a polite note from Miss Rowly asking him to come that afternoon at tea-time.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But despite his impatience he was ill pleased with the summons, which came in the shape of a polite note from Miss Rowly asking him to come that afternoon at tea-time.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But despite his impatience he was ill pleased with the summons, which came in the shape of a polite note from Miss Rowly asking him to come that afternoon at tea-time.
used as expletives
From this reading 'Damn that old woman!
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading But despite his impatience he was ill pleased with the summons, which came in the shape of a polite note from Miss Rowly asking him to come that afternoon at tea-time.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading He had expected to hear from Stephen.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But despite his impatience he was ill pleased with the summons, which came in the shape of a polite note from Miss Rowly asking him to come that afternoon at tea-time.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Leonard was getting tired of waiting when he received his summons to Normanstand.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had expected to hear from Stephen.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Leonard was getting tired of waiting when he received his summons to Normanstand.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading He had expected to hear from Stephen.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But despite his impatience he was ill pleased with the summons, which came in the shape of a polite note from Miss Rowly asking him to come that afternoon at tea-time.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Leonard was getting tired of waiting when he received his summons to Normanstand.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading But despite his impatience he was ill pleased with the summons, which came in the shape of a polite note from Miss Rowly asking him to come that afternoon at tea-time.
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading But despite his impatience he was ill pleased with the summons, which came in the shape of a polite note from Miss Rowly asking him to come that afternoon at tea-time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But despite his impatience he was ill pleased with the summons, which came in the shape of a polite note from Miss Rowly asking him to come that afternoon at tea-time.
United States writer of thrillers (born in 1925)
From this reading Leonard was getting tired of waiting when he received his summons to Normanstand.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading But despite his impatience he was ill pleased with the summons, which came in the shape of a polite note from Miss Rowly asking him to come that afternoon at tea-time.
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From this reading Leonard was getting tired of waiting when he received his summons to Normanstand.
a brief written record
From this reading But despite his impatience he was ill pleased with the summons, which came in the shape of a polite note from Miss Rowly asking him to come that afternoon at tea-time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Leonard was getting tired of waiting when he received his summons to Normanstand.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading 'Damn that old woman!
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading But despite his impatience he was ill pleased with the summons, which came in the shape of a polite note from Miss Rowly asking him to come that afternoon at tea-time.
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading But despite his impatience he was ill pleased with the summons, which came in the shape of a polite note from Miss Rowly asking him to come that afternoon at tea-time.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Leonard was getting tired of waiting when he received his summons to Normanstand.
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From this reading But despite his impatience he was ill pleased with the summons, which came in the shape of a polite note from Miss Rowly asking him to come that afternoon at tea-time.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading But despite his impatience he was ill pleased with the summons, which came in the shape of a polite note from Miss Rowly asking him to come that afternoon at tea-time.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading You'd think she was working the whole show!'
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading You'd think she was working the whole show!'
English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading He had expected to hear from Stephen.
a request to be present
From this reading Leonard was getting tired of waiting when he received his summons to Normanstand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But despite his impatience he was ill pleased with the summons, which came in the shape of a polite note from Miss Rowly asking him to come that afternoon at tea-time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But despite his impatience he was ill pleased with the summons, which came in the shape of a polite note from Miss Rowly asking him to come that afternoon at tea-time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But despite his impatience he was ill pleased with the summons, which came in the shape of a polite note from Miss Rowly asking him to come that afternoon at tea-time.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading You'd think she was working the whole show!'
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Leonard was getting tired of waiting when he received his summons to Normanstand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Leonard was getting tired of waiting when he received his summons to Normanstand.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Leonard was getting tired of waiting when he received his summons to Normanstand.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Leonard was getting tired of waiting when he received his summons to Normanstand.
at the time that
From this reading Leonard was getting tired of waiting when he received his summons to Normanstand.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But despite his impatience he was ill pleased with the summons, which came in the shape of a polite note from Miss Rowly asking him to come that afternoon at tea-time.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading You'd think she was working the whole show!'
in the company of; together with
From this reading But despite his impatience he was ill pleased with the summons, which came in the shape of a polite note from Miss Rowly asking him to come that afternoon at tea-time.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading 'Damn that old woman!
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading You'd think she was working the whole show!'
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From this reading You'd think she was working the whole show!'
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