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Chapter 5 of The Real Man is here in full — 436 sentences across 88 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Baldwin, we are old friends, and I'd trust you to the limit--on any proposition that doesn't ask for more than straight-from-the-shoulder honesty. How much is this young friend of ours talking through his hat?" "Not any, whatever, Dave. He's got the goods." Baldwin was wise enough to limit himself carefully as to quantity in his reply.
Chapter 5 of The Real Man is here in full — 436 sentences across 88 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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United States author who was an outspoken critic of racism (1924-1987)
From this reading “"Baldwin, we are old friends, and I'd trust you to the limit--on any proposition that doesn't ask for more than straight-from-the-shoulder honesty.”
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading “He's got the goods."”
the quality of being honest
From this reading “"Baldwin, we are old friends, and I'd trust you to the limit--on any proposition that doesn't ask for more than straight-from-the-shoulder honesty.”
the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading “"Baldwin, we are old friends, and I'd trust you to the limit--on any proposition that doesn't ask for more than straight-from-the-shoulder honesty.”
the one or ones belonging to us
From this reading “How much is this young friend of ours talking through his hat?"”
(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading “"Baldwin, we are old friends, and I'd trust you to the limit--on any proposition that doesn't ask for more than straight-from-the-shoulder honesty.”
how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading “Baldwin was wise enough to limit himself carefully as to quantity in his reply.”
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading “Baldwin was wise enough to limit himself carefully as to quantity in his reply.”
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In this reading “"Baldwin, we are old friends, and I'd trust you to the limit--on any proposition that doesn't ask for more than straight-from-the-shoulder honesty.”
In this reading “Baldwin was wise enough to limit himself carefully as to quantity in his reply.”
In this reading “How much is this young friend of ours talking through his hat?"”
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Baldwin, we are old friends, and I'd trust you to the limit--on any proposition that doesn't ask for more than straight-from-the-shoulder honesty.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Baldwin, we are old friends, and I'd trust you to the limit--on any proposition that doesn't ask for more than straight-from-the-shoulder honesty.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Baldwin, we are old friends, and I'd trust you to the limit--on any proposition that doesn't ask for more than straight-from-the-shoulder honesty.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Baldwin was wise enough to limit himself carefully as to quantity in his reply.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Baldwin, we are old friends, and I'd trust you to the limit--on any proposition that doesn't ask for more than straight-from-the-shoulder honesty.
United States author who was an outspoken critic of racism (1924-1987)
From this reading "Baldwin, we are old friends, and I'd trust you to the limit--on any proposition that doesn't ask for more than straight-from-the-shoulder honesty.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Baldwin was wise enough to limit himself carefully as to quantity in his reply.
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From this reading "Not any, whatever, Dave.
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From this reading "Baldwin, we are old friends, and I'd trust you to the limit--on any proposition that doesn't ask for more than straight-from-the-shoulder honesty.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Baldwin was wise enough to limit himself carefully as to quantity in his reply.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Baldwin, we are old friends, and I'd trust you to the limit--on any proposition that doesn't ask for more than straight-from-the-shoulder honesty.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading How much is this young friend of ours talking through his hat?"
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Baldwin, we are old friends, and I'd trust you to the limit--on any proposition that doesn't ask for more than straight-from-the-shoulder honesty.
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading He's got the goods."
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He's got the goods."
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading How much is this young friend of ours talking through his hat?"
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From this reading He's got the goods."
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Baldwin was wise enough to limit himself carefully as to quantity in his reply.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading How much is this young friend of ours talking through his hat?"
the quality of being honest
From this reading "Baldwin, we are old friends, and I'd trust you to the limit--on any proposition that doesn't ask for more than straight-from-the-shoulder honesty.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading How much is this young friend of ours talking through his hat?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Baldwin, we are old friends, and I'd trust you to the limit--on any proposition that doesn't ask for more than straight-from-the-shoulder honesty.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Baldwin was wise enough to limit himself carefully as to quantity in his reply.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How much is this young friend of ours talking through his hat?"
the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading "Baldwin, we are old friends, and I'd trust you to the limit--on any proposition that doesn't ask for more than straight-from-the-shoulder honesty.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Baldwin, we are old friends, and I'd trust you to the limit--on any proposition that doesn't ask for more than straight-from-the-shoulder honesty.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading How much is this young friend of ours talking through his hat?"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not any, whatever, Dave.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading How much is this young friend of ours talking through his hat?"
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Baldwin, we are old friends, and I'd trust you to the limit--on any proposition that doesn't ask for more than straight-from-the-shoulder honesty.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Baldwin, we are old friends, and I'd trust you to the limit--on any proposition that doesn't ask for more than straight-from-the-shoulder honesty.
the one or ones belonging to us
From this reading How much is this young friend of ours talking through his hat?"
(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading "Baldwin, we are old friends, and I'd trust you to the limit--on any proposition that doesn't ask for more than straight-from-the-shoulder honesty.
how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading Baldwin was wise enough to limit himself carefully as to quantity in his reply.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Baldwin was wise enough to limit himself carefully as to quantity in his reply.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading "Baldwin, we are old friends, and I'd trust you to the limit--on any proposition that doesn't ask for more than straight-from-the-shoulder honesty.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading How much is this young friend of ours talking through his hat?"
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Baldwin, we are old friends, and I'd trust you to the limit--on any proposition that doesn't ask for more than straight-from-the-shoulder honesty.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Baldwin, we are old friends, and I'd trust you to the limit--on any proposition that doesn't ask for more than straight-from-the-shoulder honesty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Baldwin, we are old friends, and I'd trust you to the limit--on any proposition that doesn't ask for more than straight-from-the-shoulder honesty.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading How much is this young friend of ours talking through his hat?"
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading How much is this young friend of ours talking through his hat?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Baldwin, we are old friends, and I'd trust you to the limit--on any proposition that doesn't ask for more than straight-from-the-shoulder honesty.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading "Baldwin, we are old friends, and I'd trust you to the limit--on any proposition that doesn't ask for more than straight-from-the-shoulder honesty.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Baldwin was wise enough to limit himself carefully as to quantity in his reply.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Baldwin, we are old friends, and I'd trust you to the limit--on any proposition that doesn't ask for more than straight-from-the-shoulder honesty.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading "Not any, whatever, Dave.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Baldwin was wise enough to limit himself carefully as to quantity in his reply.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Baldwin, we are old friends, and I'd trust you to the limit--on any proposition that doesn't ask for more than straight-from-the-shoulder honesty.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading How much is this young friend of ours talking through his hat?"
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