Chapter 16 of The Rules of the Game is here in full — 410 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 16 of The Rules of the Game is here in full — 410 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"What good is there in hanging onto a lot of land that would be better developed?" asked Bob. But California John refused to be drawn into a discussion. He had his faith, but he would not argue about it. Sometime or other the people would come to that same faith. In the meantime there was no sense in tangling up with discussions.
Chapter 16 of The Rules of the Game is here in full — 410 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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present reasons and arguments
From this reading “He had his faith, but he would not argue about it.”
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading “But California John refused to be drawn into a discussion.”
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading “"What good is there in hanging onto a lot of land that would be better developed?" asked Bob.”
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading “But California John refused to be drawn into a discussion.”
plural of “discussion” — an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading “In the meantime there was no sense in tangling up with discussions.”
moving to a position on a surface
From this reading “"What good is there in hanging onto a lot of land that would be better developed?" asked Bob.”
at some indefinite or unstated time
From this reading “Sometime or other the people would come to that same faith.”
-ing form of “tangle” — force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action
From this reading “In the meantime there was no sense in tangling up with discussions.”
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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 "What good is there in hanging onto a lot of land that would be better developed?" asked Bob.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He had his faith, but he would not argue about it.
present reasons and arguments
From this reading He had his faith, but he would not argue about it.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What good is there in hanging onto a lot of land that would be better developed?" asked Bob.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "What good is there in hanging onto a lot of land that would be better developed?" asked Bob.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "What good is there in hanging onto a lot of land that would be better developed?" asked Bob.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading "What good is there in hanging onto a lot of land that would be better developed?" asked Bob.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But California John refused to be drawn into a discussion.
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading But California John refused to be drawn into a discussion.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Sometime or other the people would come to that same faith.
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading "What good is there in hanging onto a lot of land that would be better developed?" asked Bob.
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading But California John refused to be drawn into a discussion.
plural of “discussion” — an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading In the meantime there was no sense in tangling up with discussions.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading But California John refused to be drawn into a discussion.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading He had his faith, but he would not argue about it.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "What good is there in hanging onto a lot of land that would be better developed?" asked Bob.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had his faith, but he would not argue about it.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading "What good is there in hanging onto a lot of land that would be better developed?" asked Bob.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had his faith, but he would not argue about it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had his faith, but he would not argue about it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "What good is there in hanging onto a lot of land that would be better developed?" asked Bob.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But California John refused to be drawn into a discussion.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What good is there in hanging onto a lot of land that would be better developed?" asked Bob.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had his faith, but he would not argue about it.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading But California John refused to be drawn into a discussion.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading "What good is there in hanging onto a lot of land that would be better developed?" asked Bob.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading "What good is there in hanging onto a lot of land that would be better developed?" asked Bob.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading In the meantime there was no sense in tangling up with discussions.
not any; not one
From this reading In the meantime there was no sense in tangling up with discussions.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had his faith, but he would not argue about it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "What good is there in hanging onto a lot of land that would be better developed?" asked Bob.
moving to a position on a surface
From this reading "What good is there in hanging onto a lot of land that would be better developed?" asked Bob.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Sometime or other the people would come to that same faith.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Sometime or other the people would come to that same faith.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Sometime or other the people would come to that same faith.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading But California John refused to be drawn into a discussion.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Sometime or other the people would come to that same faith.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading In the meantime there was no sense in tangling up with discussions.
at some indefinite or unstated time
From this reading Sometime or other the people would come to that same faith.
-ing form of “tangle” — force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action
From this reading In the meantime there was no sense in tangling up with discussions.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "What good is there in hanging onto a lot of land that would be better developed?" asked Bob.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sometime or other the people would come to that same faith.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "What good is there in hanging onto a lot of land that would be better developed?" asked Bob.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But California John refused to be drawn into a discussion.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In the meantime there was no sense in tangling up with discussions.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the meantime there was no sense in tangling up with discussions.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What good is there in hanging onto a lot of land that would be better developed?" asked Bob.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the meantime there was no sense in tangling up with discussions.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "What good is there in hanging onto a lot of land that would be better developed?" asked Bob.
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