Chapter 6 of The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson — Vol. 15 is here in full — 396 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 6 of The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson — Vol. 15 is here in full — 396 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
SCENE III LESLIE (_calling_). In good time, never fear! (_He carefully bolts and chains the door._) The old gentleman seems upset. What for, I wonder? Has he had a masked visitor?
Chapter 6 of The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson — Vol. 15 is here in full — 396 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “bolt” — a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
From this reading “(_He carefully bolts and chains the door._) The old gentleman seems upset.”
the particular occupation for which you are trained
taking care or paying attention
From this reading “(_He carefully bolts and chains the door._) The old gentleman seems upset.”
metal shackles; for hands or legs
From this reading “(_He carefully bolts and chains the door._) The old gentleman seems upset.”
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading “Has he had a masked visitor?”
the place where some action occurs
From this reading “SCENE III LESLIE (_calling_).”
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading “(_He carefully bolts and chains the door._) The old gentleman seems upset.”
someone who visits
From this reading “Has he had a masked visitor?”
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.
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In this reading “(_He carefully bolts and chains the door._) The old gentleman seems upset.”
a highly pleasurable or exciting experience
In this reading “In good time, never fear!”
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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 Has he had a masked visitor?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading (_He carefully bolts and chains the door._) The old gentleman seems upset.
plural of “bolt” — a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
From this reading (_He carefully bolts and chains the door._) The old gentleman seems upset.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading SCENE III LESLIE (_calling_).
taking care or paying attention
From this reading (_He carefully bolts and chains the door._) The old gentleman seems upset.
metal shackles; for hands or legs
From this reading (_He carefully bolts and chains the door._) The old gentleman seems upset.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading (_He carefully bolts and chains the door._) The old gentleman seems upset.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading In good time, never fear!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading What for, I wonder?
a man of refinement
From this reading (_He carefully bolts and chains the door._) The old gentleman seems upset.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading In good time, never fear!
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Has he had a masked visitor?
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Has he had a masked visitor?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading (_He carefully bolts and chains the door._) The old gentleman seems upset.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading What for, I wonder?
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading SCENE III LESLIE (_calling_).
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In good time, never fear!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SCENE III LESLIE (_calling_).
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading Has he had a masked visitor?
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading In good time, never fear!
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading (_He carefully bolts and chains the door._) The old gentleman seems upset.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading SCENE III LESLIE (_calling_).
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading (_He carefully bolts and chains the door._) The old gentleman seems upset.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading (_He carefully bolts and chains the door._) The old gentleman seems upset.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In good time, never fear!
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading (_He carefully bolts and chains the door._) The old gentleman seems upset.
someone who visits
From this reading Has he had a masked visitor?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What for, I wonder?
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading What for, I wonder?
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