Chapter 20 of The Progressionists, and Angela. is here in full — 389 sentences across 78 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 20 of The Progressionists, and Angela. is here in full — 389 sentences across 78 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
POISONOUS FOOD. "Herr Frank has not been here for four days," said Siegwart as he returned one day from the field. "He will not come to-day, for it is already nine o'clock, I hope the young man is not ill." Angela started. "Ill?
Chapter 20 of The Progressionists, and Angela. is here in full — 389 sentences across 78 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading “"Herr Frank has not been here for four days," said Siegwart as he returned one day from the field.”
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading “POISONOUS FOOD.”
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading “"Herr Frank has not been here for four days," said Siegwart as he returned one day from the field.”
a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English
From this reading “"Herr Frank has not been here for four days," said Siegwart as he returned one day from the field.”
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading “"He will not come to-day, for it is already nine o'clock, I hope the young man is not ill."”
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading “"He will not come to-day, for it is already nine o'clock, I hope the young man is not ill."”
according to the clock
From this reading “"He will not come to-day, for it is already nine o'clock, I hope the young man is not ill."”
having the qualities or effects of a poison
From this reading “POISONOUS FOOD.”
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In this reading “"Herr Frank has not been here for four days," said Siegwart as he returned one day from the field.”
a teenager or a young adult male
In this reading “"He will not come to-day, for it is already nine o'clock, I hope the young man is not ill."”
In this reading “"Herr Frank has not been here for four days," said Siegwart as he returned one day from the field.”
In this reading “"Herr Frank has not been here for four days," said Siegwart as he returned one day from the field.”
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prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading "He will not come to-day, for it is already nine o'clock, I hope the young man is not ill."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Angela started.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Herr Frank has not been here for four days," said Siegwart as he returned one day from the field.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Herr Frank has not been here for four days," said Siegwart as he returned one day from the field.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "He will not come to-day, for it is already nine o'clock, I hope the young man is not ill."
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "Herr Frank has not been here for four days," said Siegwart as he returned one day from the field.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "Herr Frank has not been here for four days," said Siegwart as he returned one day from the field.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading "Herr Frank has not been here for four days," said Siegwart as he returned one day from the field.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading POISONOUS FOOD.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Herr Frank has not been here for four days," said Siegwart as he returned one day from the field.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading "Herr Frank has not been here for four days," said Siegwart as he returned one day from the field.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading "Herr Frank has not been here for four days," said Siegwart as he returned one day from the field.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Herr Frank has not been here for four days," said Siegwart as he returned one day from the field.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Herr Frank has not been here for four days," said Siegwart as he returned one day from the field.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Herr Frank has not been here for four days," said Siegwart as he returned one day from the field.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Herr Frank has not been here for four days," said Siegwart as he returned one day from the field.
a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English
From this reading "Herr Frank has not been here for four days," said Siegwart as he returned one day from the field.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "He will not come to-day, for it is already nine o'clock, I hope the young man is not ill."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "He will not come to-day, for it is already nine o'clock, I hope the young man is not ill."
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading "He will not come to-day, for it is already nine o'clock, I hope the young man is not ill."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He will not come to-day, for it is already nine o'clock, I hope the young man is not ill."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "He will not come to-day, for it is already nine o'clock, I hope the young man is not ill."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "He will not come to-day, for it is already nine o'clock, I hope the young man is not ill."
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading "He will not come to-day, for it is already nine o'clock, I hope the young man is not ill."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Herr Frank has not been here for four days," said Siegwart as he returned one day from the field.
according to the clock
From this reading "He will not come to-day, for it is already nine o'clock, I hope the young man is not ill."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Herr Frank has not been here for four days," said Siegwart as he returned one day from the field.
having the qualities or effects of a poison
From this reading POISONOUS FOOD.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "Herr Frank has not been here for four days," said Siegwart as he returned one day from the field.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Herr Frank has not been here for four days," said Siegwart as he returned one day from the field.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Herr Frank has not been here for four days," said Siegwart as he returned one day from the field.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Angela started.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Herr Frank has not been here for four days," said Siegwart as he returned one day from the field.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He will not come to-day, for it is already nine o'clock, I hope the young man is not ill."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "He will not come to-day, for it is already nine o'clock, I hope the young man is not ill."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "He will not come to-day, for it is already nine o'clock, I hope the young man is not ill."
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