Chapter 3 of The nameless man is here in full — 196 sentences across 40 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter III
Chapter 3 of The nameless man is here in full — 196 sentences across 40 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
WAYS THAT ARE DARK AN awed silence followed Dr. Shively’s announcement. Barclay was the first to speak. “Apoplexy?” he inquired, looking pityingly down at the still figure. His question received no reply. “Porter, go call the conductor,” directed Shively.
Chapter 3 of The nameless man is here in full — 196 sentences across 40 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/39 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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a formal public statement
From this reading “WAYS THAT ARE DARK AN awed silence followed Dr. Shively’s announcement.”
a sudden loss of consciousness resulting when the rupture or occlusion of a blood vessel leads to oxygen lack in the brain
From this reading ““Apoplexy?” he inquired, looking pityingly down at the still figure.”
inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence
From this reading “WAYS THAT ARE DARK AN awed silence followed Dr. Shively’s announcement.”
the person who leads a musical group
From this reading ““Porter, go call the conductor,” directed Shively.”
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading ““Porter, go call the conductor,” directed Shively.”
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading ““Apoplexy?” he inquired, looking pityingly down at the still figure.”
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading ““Porter, go call the conductor,” directed Shively.”
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading “WAYS THAT ARE DARK AN awed silence followed Dr. Shively’s announcement.”
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 “WAYS THAT ARE DARK AN awed silence followed Dr. Shively’s announcement.”
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading WAYS THAT ARE DARK AN awed silence followed Dr. Shively’s announcement.
a formal public statement
From this reading WAYS THAT ARE DARK AN awed silence followed Dr. Shively’s announcement.
a sudden loss of consciousness resulting when the rupture or occlusion of a blood vessel leads to oxygen lack in the brain
From this reading “Apoplexy?” he inquired, looking pityingly down at the still figure.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading WAYS THAT ARE DARK AN awed silence followed Dr. Shively’s announcement.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Apoplexy?” he inquired, looking pityingly down at the still figure.
inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence
From this reading WAYS THAT ARE DARK AN awed silence followed Dr. Shively’s announcement.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Barclay was the first to speak.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “Porter, go call the conductor,” directed Shively.
the person who leads a musical group
From this reading “Porter, go call the conductor,” directed Shively.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading WAYS THAT ARE DARK AN awed silence followed Dr. Shively’s announcement.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading “Porter, go call the conductor,” directed Shively.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “Apoplexy?” he inquired, looking pityingly down at the still figure.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WAYS THAT ARE DARK AN awed silence followed Dr. Shively’s announcement.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading “Apoplexy?” he inquired, looking pityingly down at the still figure.
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Barclay was the first to speak.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading WAYS THAT ARE DARK AN awed silence followed Dr. Shively’s announcement.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Porter, go call the conductor,” directed Shively.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Apoplexy?” he inquired, looking pityingly down at the still figure.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His question received no reply.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading “Apoplexy?” he inquired, looking pityingly down at the still figure.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading “Apoplexy?” he inquired, looking pityingly down at the still figure.
not any; not one
From this reading His question received no reply.
in a compassionate manner
From this reading “Apoplexy?” he inquired, looking pityingly down at the still figure.
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading “Porter, go call the conductor,” directed Shively.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading His question received no reply.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading His question received no reply.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading His question received no reply.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Porter, go call the conductor,” directed Shively.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WAYS THAT ARE DARK AN awed silence followed Dr. Shively’s announcement.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading WAYS THAT ARE DARK AN awed silence followed Dr. Shively’s announcement.
express in speech
From this reading Barclay was the first to speak.
not in physical motion
From this reading “Apoplexy?” he inquired, looking pityingly down at the still figure.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WAYS THAT ARE DARK AN awed silence followed Dr. Shively’s announcement.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Barclay was the first to speak.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Barclay was the first to speak.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Barclay was the first to speak.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading WAYS THAT ARE DARK AN awed silence followed Dr. Shively’s announcement.
Chapter 3 of The nameless man by Natalie Sumner Lincoln holds 196 sentences, grouped into 40 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.
Chapter 3 holds 196 sentences of The nameless man, unabridged, divided into 40 reading sections.
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