Chapter 4 of The Transgressors. Story of a Great Sin. is here in full — 250 sentences across 50 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 4 of The Transgressors. Story of a Great Sin. is here in full — 250 sentences across 50 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A QUIET AFTERNOON AT WOODWARD. Ethel enters Harvey's office just in time to avert a quarrel between the Coal King and his attorney. In her presence both men resume their normal reserve of manner. "So you have come for your afternoon ride?" Purdy inquires, in a pleasant tone.
Chapter 4 of The Transgressors. Story of a Great Sin. is here in full — 250 sentences across 50 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading “Ethel enters Harvey's office just in time to avert a quarrel between the Coal King and his attorney.”
prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
From this reading “Ethel enters Harvey's office just in time to avert a quarrel between the Coal King and his attorney.”
third-person singular of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading “Ethel enters Harvey's office just in time to avert a quarrel between the Coal King and his attorney.”
possessive form of “harvey” — English physician and scientist who described the circulation of the blood; he later proposed that all animals originate from an ovum produced by the female of the species (1578-1657)
From this reading “Ethel enters Harvey's office just in time to avert a quarrel between the Coal King and his attorney.”
third-person singular of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading “Purdy inquires, in a pleasant tone.”
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
From this reading “In her presence both men resume their normal reserve of manner.”
take up or begin anew
From this reading “In her presence both men resume their normal reserve of manner.”
United States historian (1908-1999)
From this reading “A QUIET AFTERNOON AT WOODWARD.”
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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 A QUIET AFTERNOON AT WOODWARD.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading A QUIET AFTERNOON AT WOODWARD.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ethel enters Harvey's office just in time to avert a quarrel between the Coal King and his attorney.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A QUIET AFTERNOON AT WOODWARD.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Ethel enters Harvey's office just in time to avert a quarrel between the Coal King and his attorney.
prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
From this reading Ethel enters Harvey's office just in time to avert a quarrel between the Coal King and his attorney.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Ethel enters Harvey's office just in time to avert a quarrel between the Coal King and his attorney.
the two together, not just one
From this reading In her presence both men resume their normal reserve of manner.
fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period
From this reading Ethel enters Harvey's office just in time to avert a quarrel between the Coal King and his attorney.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "So you have come for your afternoon ride?"
third-person singular of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Ethel enters Harvey's office just in time to avert a quarrel between the Coal King and his attorney.
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From this reading Ethel enters Harvey's office just in time to avert a quarrel between the Coal King and his attorney.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "So you have come for your afternoon ride?"
possessive form of “harvey” — English physician and scientist who described the circulation of the blood; he later proposed that all animals originate from an ovum produced by the female of the species (1578-1657)
From this reading Ethel enters Harvey's office just in time to avert a quarrel between the Coal King and his attorney.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "So you have come for your afternoon ride?"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In her presence both men resume their normal reserve of manner.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ethel enters Harvey's office just in time to avert a quarrel between the Coal King and his attorney.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ethel enters Harvey's office just in time to avert a quarrel between the Coal King and his attorney.
third-person singular of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Purdy inquires, in a pleasant tone.
and nothing more
From this reading Ethel enters Harvey's office just in time to avert a quarrel between the Coal King and his attorney.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Ethel enters Harvey's office just in time to avert a quarrel between the Coal King and his attorney.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In her presence both men resume their normal reserve of manner.
the force of workers available
From this reading In her presence both men resume their normal reserve of manner.
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
From this reading In her presence both men resume their normal reserve of manner.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In her presence both men resume their normal reserve of manner.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Ethel enters Harvey's office just in time to avert a quarrel between the Coal King and his attorney.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Purdy inquires, in a pleasant tone.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading In her presence both men resume their normal reserve of manner.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Purdy inquires, in a pleasant tone.
an angry dispute
From this reading Ethel enters Harvey's office just in time to avert a quarrel between the Coal King and his attorney.
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading A QUIET AFTERNOON AT WOODWARD.
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading In her presence both men resume their normal reserve of manner.
take up or begin anew
From this reading In her presence both men resume their normal reserve of manner.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading "So you have come for your afternoon ride?"
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So you have come for your afternoon ride?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ethel enters Harvey's office just in time to avert a quarrel between the Coal King and his attorney.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In her presence both men resume their normal reserve of manner.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Ethel enters Harvey's office just in time to avert a quarrel between the Coal King and his attorney.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ethel enters Harvey's office just in time to avert a quarrel between the Coal King and his attorney.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Purdy inquires, in a pleasant tone.
United States historian (1908-1999)
From this reading A QUIET AFTERNOON AT WOODWARD.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "So you have come for your afternoon ride?"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "So you have come for your afternoon ride?"
Chapter 4 of The Transgressors. Story of a Great Sin. by Francis A. (Francis Alexandre) Adams holds 250 sentences, grouped into 50 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.
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