Chapter 9 of The Reclaimers is here in full — 430 sentences across 86 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 9 of The Reclaimers is here in full — 430 sentences across 86 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"I'm glad you told me that story. May I come down to your office in the morning for a little conference? I can come at ten." "Certainly. Come any time," York assured her, wishing the while that the plea of Jerusha Darby's that lay in his pocket was in the bottom of Fishing Teddy's deep hole down the Sage Brush.
Chapter 9 of The Reclaimers is here in full — 430 sentences across 86 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/86 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading “Come any time," York assured her, wishing the while that the plea of Jerusha Darby's that lay in his pocket was in the bottom of Fishing Teddy's deep hole down the Sage Brush.”
rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
From this reading “Come any time," York assured her, wishing the while that the plea of Jerusha Darby's that lay in his pocket was in the bottom of Fishing Teddy's deep hole down the Sage Brush.”
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading “May I come down to your office in the morning for a little conference?”
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading “Come any time," York assured her, wishing the while that the plea of Jerusha Darby's that lay in his pocket was in the bottom of Fishing Teddy's deep hole down the Sage Brush.”
a humble request for help from someone in authority
From this reading “Come any time," York assured her, wishing the while that the plea of Jerusha Darby's that lay in his pocket was in the bottom of Fishing Teddy's deep hole down the Sage Brush.”
a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom
From this reading “Come any time," York assured her, wishing the while that the plea of Jerusha Darby's that lay in his pocket was in the bottom of Fishing Teddy's deep hole down the Sage Brush.”
possessive form of “teddy” — plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading “Come any time," York assured her, wishing the while that the plea of Jerusha Darby's that lay in his pocket was in the bottom of Fishing Teddy's deep hole down the Sage Brush.”
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading “Come any time," York assured her, wishing the while that the plea of Jerusha Darby's that lay in his pocket was in the bottom of Fishing Teddy's deep hole down the Sage Brush.”
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 “Come any time," York assured her, wishing the while that the plea of Jerusha Darby's that lay in his pocket was in the bottom of Fishing Teddy's deep hole down the Sage Brush.”
move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
In this reading “May I come down to your office in the morning for a little conference?”
In this reading “May I come down to your office in the morning for a little conference?”
In this reading “Come any time," York assured her, wishing the while that the plea of Jerusha Darby's that lay in his pocket was in the bottom of Fishing Teddy's deep hole down the Sage Brush.”
In this reading “I can come at ten."”
keep or lay aside for future use
In this reading “Come any time," York assured her, wishing the while that the plea of Jerusha Darby's that lay in his pocket was in the bottom of Fishing Teddy's deep hole down the Sage Brush.”
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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 May I come down to your office in the morning for a little conference?
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Come any time," York assured her, wishing the while that the plea of Jerusha Darby's that lay in his pocket was in the bottom of Fishing Teddy's deep hole down the Sage Brush.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading Come any time," York assured her, wishing the while that the plea of Jerusha Darby's that lay in his pocket was in the bottom of Fishing Teddy's deep hole down the Sage Brush.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I can come at ten."
the lower side of anything
From this reading Come any time," York assured her, wishing the while that the plea of Jerusha Darby's that lay in his pocket was in the bottom of Fishing Teddy's deep hole down the Sage Brush.
rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
From this reading Come any time," York assured her, wishing the while that the plea of Jerusha Darby's that lay in his pocket was in the bottom of Fishing Teddy's deep hole down the Sage Brush.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I can come at ten."
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "Certainly.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading May I come down to your office in the morning for a little conference?
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading May I come down to your office in the morning for a little conference?
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From this reading Come any time," York assured her, wishing the while that the plea of Jerusha Darby's that lay in his pocket was in the bottom of Fishing Teddy's deep hole down the Sage Brush.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Come any time," York assured her, wishing the while that the plea of Jerusha Darby's that lay in his pocket was in the bottom of Fishing Teddy's deep hole down the Sage Brush.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading May I come down to your office in the morning for a little conference?
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading Come any time," York assured her, wishing the while that the plea of Jerusha Darby's that lay in his pocket was in the bottom of Fishing Teddy's deep hole down the Sage Brush.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading May I come down to your office in the morning for a little conference?
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "I'm glad you told me that story.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Come any time," York assured her, wishing the while that the plea of Jerusha Darby's that lay in his pocket was in the bottom of Fishing Teddy's deep hole down the Sage Brush.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Come any time," York assured her, wishing the while that the plea of Jerusha Darby's that lay in his pocket was in the bottom of Fishing Teddy's deep hole down the Sage Brush.
an opening into or through something
From this reading Come any time," York assured her, wishing the while that the plea of Jerusha Darby's that lay in his pocket was in the bottom of Fishing Teddy's deep hole down the Sage Brush.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading May I come down to your office in the morning for a little conference?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'm glad you told me that story.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading May I come down to your office in the morning for a little conference?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Come any time," York assured her, wishing the while that the plea of Jerusha Darby's that lay in his pocket was in the bottom of Fishing Teddy's deep hole down the Sage Brush.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Come any time," York assured her, wishing the while that the plea of Jerusha Darby's that lay in his pocket was in the bottom of Fishing Teddy's deep hole down the Sage Brush.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading May I come down to your office in the morning for a little conference?
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading May I come down to your office in the morning for a little conference?
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I'm glad you told me that story.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading May I come down to your office in the morning for a little conference?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Come any time," York assured her, wishing the while that the plea of Jerusha Darby's that lay in his pocket was in the bottom of Fishing Teddy's deep hole down the Sage Brush.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading May I come down to your office in the morning for a little conference?
a humble request for help from someone in authority
From this reading Come any time," York assured her, wishing the while that the plea of Jerusha Darby's that lay in his pocket was in the bottom of Fishing Teddy's deep hole down the Sage Brush.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Come any time," York assured her, wishing the while that the plea of Jerusha Darby's that lay in his pocket was in the bottom of Fishing Teddy's deep hole down the Sage Brush.
a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom
From this reading Come any time," York assured her, wishing the while that the plea of Jerusha Darby's that lay in his pocket was in the bottom of Fishing Teddy's deep hole down the Sage Brush.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading "I'm glad you told me that story.
possessive form of “teddy” — plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading Come any time," York assured her, wishing the while that the plea of Jerusha Darby's that lay in his pocket was in the bottom of Fishing Teddy's deep hole down the Sage Brush.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading I can come at ten."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I'm glad you told me that story.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading May I come down to your office in the morning for a little conference?
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Come any time," York assured her, wishing the while that the plea of Jerusha Darby's that lay in his pocket was in the bottom of Fishing Teddy's deep hole down the Sage Brush.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading May I come down to your office in the morning for a little conference?
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "I'm glad you told me that story.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Come any time," York assured her, wishing the while that the plea of Jerusha Darby's that lay in his pocket was in the bottom of Fishing Teddy's deep hole down the Sage Brush.
during the time that
From this reading Come any time," York assured her, wishing the while that the plea of Jerusha Darby's that lay in his pocket was in the bottom of Fishing Teddy's deep hole down the Sage Brush.
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading Come any time," York assured her, wishing the while that the plea of Jerusha Darby's that lay in his pocket was in the bottom of Fishing Teddy's deep hole down the Sage Brush.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Come any time," York assured her, wishing the while that the plea of Jerusha Darby's that lay in his pocket was in the bottom of Fishing Teddy's deep hole down the Sage Brush.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I'm glad you told me that story.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading May I come down to your office in the morning for a little conference?
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