Chapter 4 of The Man Who Found Himself (Uncle Simon) is here in full — 68 sentences across 14 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter IV
Chapter 4 of The Man Who Found Himself (Uncle Simon) is here in full — 68 sentences across 14 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
DR. OPPENSHAW--_continued_ Oppenshaw whistled. "A bundle of notes amounting to ten thousand pounds," said Simon; "exactly the same amount." Oppenshaw looked at his nails carefully without speaking. Simon watched him.
Chapter 4 of The Man Who Found Himself (Uncle Simon) is here in full — 68 sentences across 14 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a quantity of money
From this reading “"A bundle of notes amounting to ten thousand pounds," said Simon; "exactly the same amount."”
-ing form of “amount” — be tantamount or equivalent to
From this reading “"A bundle of notes amounting to ten thousand pounds," said Simon; "exactly the same amount."”
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading “"A bundle of notes amounting to ten thousand pounds," said Simon; "exactly the same amount."”
plural of “nail” — horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits
From this reading “Oppenshaw looked at his nails carefully without speaking.”
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading “"A bundle of notes amounting to ten thousand pounds," said Simon; "exactly the same amount."”
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading “"A bundle of notes amounting to ten thousand pounds," said Simon; "exactly the same amount."”
one of the twelve Apostles (first century)
From this reading “"A bundle of notes amounting to ten thousand pounds," said Simon; "exactly the same amount."”
past form of “whistle” — make whistling sounds
From this reading “OPPENSHAW--_continued_ Oppenshaw whistled.”
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.
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the cardinal number that is the product of ten and one thousand
In this reading “"A bundle of notes amounting to ten thousand pounds," said Simon; "exactly the same amount."”
In this reading “Oppenshaw looked at his nails carefully without speaking.”
take into consideration for exemplifying purposes
In this reading “Oppenshaw looked at his nails carefully without speaking.”
In this reading “"A bundle of notes amounting to ten thousand pounds," said Simon; "exactly the same amount."”
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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 "A bundle of notes amounting to ten thousand pounds," said Simon; "exactly the same amount."
a quantity of money
From this reading "A bundle of notes amounting to ten thousand pounds," said Simon; "exactly the same amount."
-ing form of “amount” — be tantamount or equivalent to
From this reading "A bundle of notes amounting to ten thousand pounds," said Simon; "exactly the same amount."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Oppenshaw looked at his nails carefully without speaking.
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading "A bundle of notes amounting to ten thousand pounds," said Simon; "exactly the same amount."
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Oppenshaw looked at his nails carefully without speaking.
without stop or interruption
From this reading OPPENSHAW--_continued_ Oppenshaw whistled.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DR.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading "A bundle of notes amounting to ten thousand pounds," said Simon; "exactly the same amount."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Simon watched him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Oppenshaw looked at his nails carefully without speaking.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Oppenshaw looked at his nails carefully without speaking.
plural of “nail” — horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits
From this reading Oppenshaw looked at his nails carefully without speaking.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading "A bundle of notes amounting to ten thousand pounds," said Simon; "exactly the same amount."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "A bundle of notes amounting to ten thousand pounds," said Simon; "exactly the same amount."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading OPPENSHAW--_continued_ Oppenshaw whistled.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading "A bundle of notes amounting to ten thousand pounds," said Simon; "exactly the same amount."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "A bundle of notes amounting to ten thousand pounds," said Simon; "exactly the same amount."
Identical; not different.
From this reading "A bundle of notes amounting to ten thousand pounds," said Simon; "exactly the same amount."
one of the twelve Apostles (first century)
From this reading "A bundle of notes amounting to ten thousand pounds," said Simon; "exactly the same amount."
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading Oppenshaw looked at his nails carefully without speaking.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading "A bundle of notes amounting to ten thousand pounds," said Simon; "exactly the same amount."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "A bundle of notes amounting to ten thousand pounds," said Simon; "exactly the same amount."
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading "A bundle of notes amounting to ten thousand pounds," said Simon; "exactly the same amount."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "A bundle of notes amounting to ten thousand pounds," said Simon; "exactly the same amount."
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Simon watched him.
past form of “whistle” — make whistling sounds
From this reading OPPENSHAW--_continued_ Oppenshaw whistled.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Oppenshaw looked at his nails carefully without speaking.
Chapter 4 of The Man Who Found Himself (Uncle Simon) by Margaret Robson Stacpoole holds 68 sentences, grouped into 14 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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