Chapter 2 of The Problem Makers is here in full — 538 sentences across 108 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter II
Chapter 2 of The Problem Makers is here in full — 538 sentences across 108 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Here," said Sterm, digging the papers from his case. "I'll make the presentation myself...." "Just a minute, Citizen!" said Arko. "Look! Here he comes now!"
Chapter 2 of The Problem Makers is here in full — 538 sentences across 108 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/107 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
an occurrence of something
From this reading “"Here," said Sterm, digging the papers from his case.”
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading “"Just a minute, Citizen!" said Arko.”
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading “Here he comes now!"”
the act of digging
From this reading “"Here," said Sterm, digging the papers from his case.”
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading “"Just a minute, Citizen!" said Arko.”
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading “"I'll make the presentation myself...."”
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading “"Here," said Sterm, digging the papers from his case.”
the activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward)
From this reading “"I'll make the presentation myself...."”
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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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Just a minute, Citizen!" said Arko.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Just a minute, Citizen!" said Arko.
an occurrence of something
From this reading "Here," said Sterm, digging the papers from his case.
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading "Just a minute, Citizen!" said Arko.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Here he comes now!"
the act of digging
From this reading "Here," said Sterm, digging the papers from his case.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Here," said Sterm, digging the papers from his case.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Here he comes now!"
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Here," said Sterm, digging the papers from his case.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Here," said Sterm, digging the papers from his case.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'll make the presentation myself...."
and nothing more
From this reading "Just a minute, Citizen!" said Arko.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Look!
engage in
From this reading "I'll make the presentation myself...."
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading "Just a minute, Citizen!" said Arko.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "I'll make the presentation myself...."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Here he comes now!"
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading "Here," said Sterm, digging the papers from his case.
the activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward)
From this reading "I'll make the presentation myself...."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Here," said Sterm, digging the papers from his case.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Here," said Sterm, digging the papers from his case.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Here," said Sterm, digging the papers from his case.
Chapter 2 of The Problem Makers by Robert Hoskins holds 538 sentences, grouped into 108 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 2 holds 538 sentences of The Problem Makers, unabridged, divided into 108 reading sections.
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