Chapter 22 of The Protector is here in full — 137 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 22 of The Protector is here in full — 137 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
EVELYN GOES FOR A SAIL. It was about the middle of the morning and Vane sat in Nairn's office. Specimens of ore lately received from the mine were scattered about a table, and Nairn had some papers in his hand. "Weel?" he said, when Vane, after examining two or three of the stones abruptly flung them down. "The ore's running poorer," Vane admitted.
Chapter 22 of The Protector is here in full — 137 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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quickly and without warning
From this reading “"Weel?" he said, when Vane, after examining two or three of the stones abruptly flung them down.”
-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading “"Weel?" he said, when Vane, after examining two or three of the stones abruptly flung them down.”
in the recent past
From this reading “Specimens of ore lately received from the mine were scattered about a table, and Nairn had some papers in his hand.”
a mineral that contains metal that is valuable enough to be mined
From this reading “Specimens of ore lately received from the mine were scattered about a table, and Nairn had some papers in his hand.”
comparative of “poor” — deserving or inciting pity
From this reading “"The ore's running poorer," Vane admitted.”
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading “Specimens of ore lately received from the mine were scattered about a table, and Nairn had some papers in his hand.”
plural of “specimen” — an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading “Specimens of ore lately received from the mine were scattered about a table, and Nairn had some papers in his hand.”
mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind
From this reading “It was about the middle of the morning and Vane sat in Nairn's office.”
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In this reading “Specimens of ore lately received from the mine were scattered about a table, and Nairn had some papers in his hand.”
In this reading “It was about the middle of the morning and Vane sat in Nairn's office.”
In this reading “Specimens of ore lately received from the mine were scattered about a table, and Nairn had some papers in his hand.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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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 EVELYN GOES FOR A SAIL.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was about the middle of the morning and Vane sat in Nairn's office.
quickly and without warning
From this reading "Weel?" he said, when Vane, after examining two or three of the stones abruptly flung them down.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading "The ore's running poorer," Vane admitted.
later than; following
From this reading "Weel?" he said, when Vane, after examining two or three of the stones abruptly flung them down.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was about the middle of the morning and Vane sat in Nairn's office.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Weel?" he said, when Vane, after examining two or three of the stones abruptly flung them down.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading EVELYN GOES FOR A SAIL.
-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading "Weel?" he said, when Vane, after examining two or three of the stones abruptly flung them down.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading "Weel?" he said, when Vane, after examining two or three of the stones abruptly flung them down.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading EVELYN GOES FOR A SAIL.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Specimens of ore lately received from the mine were scattered about a table, and Nairn had some papers in his hand.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading EVELYN GOES FOR A SAIL.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Specimens of ore lately received from the mine were scattered about a table, and Nairn had some papers in his hand.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Specimens of ore lately received from the mine were scattered about a table, and Nairn had some papers in his hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Weel?" he said, when Vane, after examining two or three of the stones abruptly flung them down.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Specimens of ore lately received from the mine were scattered about a table, and Nairn had some papers in his hand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was about the middle of the morning and Vane sat in Nairn's office.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was about the middle of the morning and Vane sat in Nairn's office.
in the recent past
From this reading Specimens of ore lately received from the mine were scattered about a table, and Nairn had some papers in his hand.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading It was about the middle of the morning and Vane sat in Nairn's office.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Specimens of ore lately received from the mine were scattered about a table, and Nairn had some papers in his hand.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was about the middle of the morning and Vane sat in Nairn's office.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Specimens of ore lately received from the mine were scattered about a table, and Nairn had some papers in his hand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was about the middle of the morning and Vane sat in Nairn's office.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was about the middle of the morning and Vane sat in Nairn's office.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading It was about the middle of the morning and Vane sat in Nairn's office.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Weel?" he said, when Vane, after examining two or three of the stones abruptly flung them down.
a mineral that contains metal that is valuable enough to be mined
From this reading Specimens of ore lately received from the mine were scattered about a table, and Nairn had some papers in his hand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The ore's running poorer," Vane admitted.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Specimens of ore lately received from the mine were scattered about a table, and Nairn had some papers in his hand.
comparative of “poor” — deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "The ore's running poorer," Vane admitted.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Specimens of ore lately received from the mine were scattered about a table, and Nairn had some papers in his hand.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading "The ore's running poorer," Vane admitted.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Weel?" he said, when Vane, after examining two or three of the stones abruptly flung them down.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading EVELYN GOES FOR A SAIL.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading It was about the middle of the morning and Vane sat in Nairn's office.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading Specimens of ore lately received from the mine were scattered about a table, and Nairn had some papers in his hand.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Specimens of ore lately received from the mine were scattered about a table, and Nairn had some papers in his hand.
plural of “specimen” — an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading Specimens of ore lately received from the mine were scattered about a table, and Nairn had some papers in his hand.
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading "Weel?" he said, when Vane, after examining two or three of the stones abruptly flung them down.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Specimens of ore lately received from the mine were scattered about a table, and Nairn had some papers in his hand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was about the middle of the morning and Vane sat in Nairn's office.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Weel?" he said, when Vane, after examining two or three of the stones abruptly flung them down.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "Weel?" he said, when Vane, after examining two or three of the stones abruptly flung them down.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Weel?" he said, when Vane, after examining two or three of the stones abruptly flung them down.
mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind
From this reading It was about the middle of the morning and Vane sat in Nairn's office.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was about the middle of the morning and Vane sat in Nairn's office.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Weel?" he said, when Vane, after examining two or three of the stones abruptly flung them down.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Specimens of ore lately received from the mine were scattered about a table, and Nairn had some papers in his hand.
at the time that
From this reading "Weel?" he said, when Vane, after examining two or three of the stones abruptly flung them down.
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