Chapter 12 of The Unforgiving Offender is here in full — 414 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter XII
Chapter 12 of The Unforgiving Offender is here in full — 414 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Do nothing," counselled her friend. "Be amiably polite, and refuse to see anything that you don't want to see or to infer anything that you don't want to infer." "Suppose he doesn't leave it to inference?" Gladys raised her eyebrows. "In that event, you tell Montague--and leave the rest to him.
Chapter 12 of The Unforgiving Offender is here in full — 414 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/82 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
in an affable manner
From this reading “"Be amiably polite, and refuse to see anything that you don't want to see or to infer anything that you don't want to infer."”
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading “"In that event, you tell Montague--and leave the rest to him.”
plural of “eyebrow” — the arch of hair above each eye
From this reading “Gladys raised her eyebrows.”
reason by deduction; establish by deduction
From this reading “"Be amiably polite, and refuse to see anything that you don't want to see or to infer anything that you don't want to infer."”
the reasoning involved in drawing a conclusion or making a logical judgment on the basis of circumstantial evidence and prior conclusions rather than on the basis of direct observation
From this reading “"Suppose he doesn't leave it to inference?"”
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading “"Be amiably polite, and refuse to see anything that you don't want to see or to infer anything that you don't want to infer."”
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading “Gladys raised her eyebrows.”
show unwillingness towards
From this reading “"Be amiably polite, and refuse to see anything that you don't want to see or to infer anything that you don't want to infer."”
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in an affable manner
From this reading "Be amiably polite, and refuse to see anything that you don't want to see or to infer anything that you don't want to infer."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Be amiably polite, and refuse to see anything that you don't want to see or to infer anything that you don't want to infer."
any thing at all
From this reading "Be amiably polite, and refuse to see anything that you don't want to see or to infer anything that you don't want to infer."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Be amiably polite, and refuse to see anything that you don't want to see or to infer anything that you don't want to infer."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Do nothing," counselled her friend.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do nothing," counselled her friend.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Suppose he doesn't leave it to inference?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Be amiably polite, and refuse to see anything that you don't want to see or to infer anything that you don't want to infer."
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading "In that event, you tell Montague--and leave the rest to him.
plural of “eyebrow” — the arch of hair above each eye
From this reading Gladys raised her eyebrows.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Do nothing," counselled her friend.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gladys raised her eyebrows.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Suppose he doesn't leave it to inference?"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Do nothing," counselled her friend.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "In that event, you tell Montague--and leave the rest to him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "In that event, you tell Montague--and leave the rest to him.
reason by deduction; establish by deduction
From this reading "Be amiably polite, and refuse to see anything that you don't want to see or to infer anything that you don't want to infer."
the reasoning involved in drawing a conclusion or making a logical judgment on the basis of circumstantial evidence and prior conclusions rather than on the basis of direct observation
From this reading "Suppose he doesn't leave it to inference?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Suppose he doesn't leave it to inference?"
go away from a place
From this reading "Suppose he doesn't leave it to inference?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "In that event, you tell Montague--and leave the rest to him.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "Do nothing," counselled her friend.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Be amiably polite, and refuse to see anything that you don't want to see or to infer anything that you don't want to infer."
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading "Be amiably polite, and refuse to see anything that you don't want to see or to infer anything that you don't want to infer."
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Gladys raised her eyebrows.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading "Be amiably polite, and refuse to see anything that you don't want to see or to infer anything that you don't want to infer."
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading "In that event, you tell Montague--and leave the rest to him.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Be amiably polite, and refuse to see anything that you don't want to see or to infer anything that you don't want to infer."
express a supposition
From this reading "Suppose he doesn't leave it to inference?"
express in words
From this reading "In that event, you tell Montague--and leave the rest to him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Be amiably polite, and refuse to see anything that you don't want to see or to infer anything that you don't want to infer."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "In that event, you tell Montague--and leave the rest to him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Be amiably polite, and refuse to see anything that you don't want to see or to infer anything that you don't want to infer."
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Be amiably polite, and refuse to see anything that you don't want to see or to infer anything that you don't want to infer."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Be amiably polite, and refuse to see anything that you don't want to see or to infer anything that you don't want to infer."
Chapter 12 of The Unforgiving Offender by John Reed Scott holds 414 sentences, grouped into 83 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.
Chapter 12 holds 414 sentences of The Unforgiving Offender, unabridged, divided into 83 reading sections.
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