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Chapter 13 of The Rise of Roscoe Paine is here in full — 740 sentences across 148 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
I think Taylor was almost as surprised as Eldredge had been, when, at half-past eight the following morning, I appeared at the bank. He was already at his desk and, when he looked up and saw me, he whistled. “Whew!” he exclaimed. “So. I didn't dream it, after all.
Chapter 13 of The Rise of Roscoe Paine is here in full — 740 sentences across 148 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading “I think Taylor was almost as surprised as Eldredge had been, when, at half-past eight the following morning, I appeared at the bank.”
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading “He was already at his desk and, when he looked up and saw me, he whistled.”
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading “I didn't dream it, after all.”
being one more than seven
From this reading “I think Taylor was almost as surprised as Eldredge had been, when, at half-past eight the following morning, I appeared at the bank.”
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading “I think Taylor was almost as surprised as Eldredge had been, when, at half-past eight the following morning, I appeared at the bank.”
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading “I think Taylor was almost as surprised as Eldredge had been, when, at half-past eight the following morning, I appeared at the bank.”
United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)
From this reading “I think Taylor was almost as surprised as Eldredge had been, when, at half-past eight the following morning, I appeared at the bank.”
past form of “whistle” — make whistling sounds
From this reading “He was already at his desk and, when he looked up and saw me, he whistled.”
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later than; following
From this reading I didn't dream it, after all.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I didn't dream it, after all.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading I think Taylor was almost as surprised as Eldredge had been, when, at half-past eight the following morning, I appeared at the bank.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading He was already at his desk and, when he looked up and saw me, he whistled.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was already at his desk and, when he looked up and saw me, he whistled.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I think Taylor was almost as surprised as Eldredge had been, when, at half-past eight the following morning, I appeared at the bank.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I think Taylor was almost as surprised as Eldredge had been, when, at half-past eight the following morning, I appeared at the bank.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I think Taylor was almost as surprised as Eldredge had been, when, at half-past eight the following morning, I appeared at the bank.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading I think Taylor was almost as surprised as Eldredge had been, when, at half-past eight the following morning, I appeared at the bank.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I think Taylor was almost as surprised as Eldredge had been, when, at half-past eight the following morning, I appeared at the bank.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading He was already at his desk and, when he looked up and saw me, he whistled.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I didn't dream it, after all.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading I didn't dream it, after all.
being one more than seven
From this reading I think Taylor was almost as surprised as Eldredge had been, when, at half-past eight the following morning, I appeared at the bank.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I think Taylor was almost as surprised as Eldredge had been, when, at half-past eight the following morning, I appeared at the bank.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “Whew!” he exclaimed.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading I think Taylor was almost as surprised as Eldredge had been, when, at half-past eight the following morning, I appeared at the bank.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I think Taylor was almost as surprised as Eldredge had been, when, at half-past eight the following morning, I appeared at the bank.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I think Taylor was almost as surprised as Eldredge had been, when, at half-past eight the following morning, I appeared at the bank.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was already at his desk and, when he looked up and saw me, he whistled.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was already at his desk and, when he looked up and saw me, he whistled.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I think Taylor was almost as surprised as Eldredge had been, when, at half-past eight the following morning, I appeared at the bank.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I didn't dream it, after all.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He was already at his desk and, when he looked up and saw me, he whistled.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was already at his desk and, when he looked up and saw me, he whistled.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading I think Taylor was almost as surprised as Eldredge had been, when, at half-past eight the following morning, I appeared at the bank.
cut with a saw
From this reading He was already at his desk and, when he looked up and saw me, he whistled.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “So.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading I think Taylor was almost as surprised as Eldredge had been, when, at half-past eight the following morning, I appeared at the bank.
United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)
From this reading I think Taylor was almost as surprised as Eldredge had been, when, at half-past eight the following morning, I appeared at the bank.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I think Taylor was almost as surprised as Eldredge had been, when, at half-past eight the following morning, I appeared at the bank.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I think Taylor was almost as surprised as Eldredge had been, when, at half-past eight the following morning, I appeared at the bank.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He was already at his desk and, when he looked up and saw me, he whistled.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I think Taylor was almost as surprised as Eldredge had been, when, at half-past eight the following morning, I appeared at the bank.
at the time that
From this reading I think Taylor was almost as surprised as Eldredge had been, when, at half-past eight the following morning, I appeared at the bank.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Whew!” he exclaimed.
past form of “whistle” — make whistling sounds
From this reading He was already at his desk and, when he looked up and saw me, he whistled.
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