Chapter 18 of Tom Taylor at West Point is here in full — 97 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 18 of Tom Taylor at West Point is here in full — 97 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
BACK AT WEST POINT “Just a moment, Mr. Doolittle,” said our hero, coolly. “Did you want to look at this paper?” and he held the deed of trust, or, rather, the rough draft of it, up so the crabbed old money lender could fix his eyes on it. “No, I don’t want to look at it,” was the snarling answer. “Oh, excuse me. I thought you did,” Tom went on.
Chapter 18 of Tom Taylor at West Point is here in full — 97 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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in a composed and unconcerned manner
From this reading “BACK AT WEST POINT “Just a moment, Mr. Doolittle,” said our hero, coolly.”
annoyed and irritable
From this reading ““Did you want to look at this paper?” and he held the deed of trust, or, rather, the rough draft of it, up so the crabbed old money lender could fix his eyes on it.”
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading ““Did you want to look at this paper?” and he held the deed of trust, or, rather, the rough draft of it, up so the crabbed old money lender could fix his eyes on it.”
United States Air Force officer who electrified the world in 1942 by leading a squadron of 16 bombers on a daylight raid over Tokyo (1896-1993)
From this reading “BACK AT WEST POINT “Just a moment, Mr. Doolittle,” said our hero, coolly.”
a document ordering the payment of money; drawn by one person or bank on another
From this reading ““Did you want to look at this paper?” and he held the deed of trust, or, rather, the rough draft of it, up so the crabbed old money lender could fix his eyes on it.”
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading ““Did you want to look at this paper?” and he held the deed of trust, or, rather, the rough draft of it, up so the crabbed old money lender could fix his eyes on it.”
someone who lends money or gives credit in business matters
From this reading ““Did you want to look at this paper?” and he held the deed of trust, or, rather, the rough draft of it, up so the crabbed old money lender could fix his eyes on it.”
-ing form of “snarl” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading ““No, I don’t want to look at it,” was the snarling answer.”
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 ““Did you want to look at this paper?” and he held the deed of trust, or, rather, the rough draft of it, up so the crabbed old money lender could fix his eyes on it.”
take into consideration for exemplifying purposes
In this reading ““Did you want to look at this paper?” and he held the deed of trust, or, rather, the rough draft of it, up so the crabbed old money lender could fix his eyes on it.”
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
In this reading “I thought you did,” Tom went on.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BACK AT WEST POINT “Just a moment, Mr. Doolittle,” said our hero, coolly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Did you want to look at this paper?” and he held the deed of trust, or, rather, the rough draft of it, up so the crabbed old money lender could fix his eyes on it.
react verbally
From this reading “No, I don’t want to look at it,” was the snarling answer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading BACK AT WEST POINT “Just a moment, Mr. Doolittle,” said our hero, coolly.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading BACK AT WEST POINT “Just a moment, Mr. Doolittle,” said our hero, coolly.
in a composed and unconcerned manner
From this reading BACK AT WEST POINT “Just a moment, Mr. Doolittle,” said our hero, coolly.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “Did you want to look at this paper?” and he held the deed of trust, or, rather, the rough draft of it, up so the crabbed old money lender could fix his eyes on it.
annoyed and irritable
From this reading “Did you want to look at this paper?” and he held the deed of trust, or, rather, the rough draft of it, up so the crabbed old money lender could fix his eyes on it.
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading “Did you want to look at this paper?” and he held the deed of trust, or, rather, the rough draft of it, up so the crabbed old money lender could fix his eyes on it.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “Did you want to look at this paper?” and he held the deed of trust, or, rather, the rough draft of it, up so the crabbed old money lender could fix his eyes on it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “No, I don’t want to look at it,” was the snarling answer.
United States Air Force officer who electrified the world in 1942 by leading a squadron of 16 bombers on a daylight raid over Tokyo (1896-1993)
From this reading BACK AT WEST POINT “Just a moment, Mr. Doolittle,” said our hero, coolly.
a document ordering the payment of money; drawn by one person or bank on another
From this reading “Did you want to look at this paper?” and he held the deed of trust, or, rather, the rough draft of it, up so the crabbed old money lender could fix his eyes on it.
accept an excuse for
From this reading “Oh, excuse me.
opinion or judgment
From this reading “Did you want to look at this paper?” and he held the deed of trust, or, rather, the rough draft of it, up so the crabbed old money lender could fix his eyes on it.
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading “Did you want to look at this paper?” and he held the deed of trust, or, rather, the rough draft of it, up so the crabbed old money lender could fix his eyes on it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Did you want to look at this paper?” and he held the deed of trust, or, rather, the rough draft of it, up so the crabbed old money lender could fix his eyes on it.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading “Did you want to look at this paper?” and he held the deed of trust, or, rather, the rough draft of it, up so the crabbed old money lender could fix his eyes on it.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading BACK AT WEST POINT “Just a moment, Mr. Doolittle,” said our hero, coolly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Did you want to look at this paper?” and he held the deed of trust, or, rather, the rough draft of it, up so the crabbed old money lender could fix his eyes on it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “No, I don’t want to look at it,” was the snarling answer.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Did you want to look at this paper?” and he held the deed of trust, or, rather, the rough draft of it, up so the crabbed old money lender could fix his eyes on it.
and nothing more
From this reading BACK AT WEST POINT “Just a moment, Mr. Doolittle,” said our hero, coolly.
someone who lends money or gives credit in business matters
From this reading “Did you want to look at this paper?” and he held the deed of trust, or, rather, the rough draft of it, up so the crabbed old money lender could fix his eyes on it.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Did you want to look at this paper?” and he held the deed of trust, or, rather, the rough draft of it, up so the crabbed old money lender could fix his eyes on it.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Oh, excuse me.
a particular point in time
From this reading BACK AT WEST POINT “Just a moment, Mr. Doolittle,” said our hero, coolly.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading “Did you want to look at this paper?” and he held the deed of trust, or, rather, the rough draft of it, up so the crabbed old money lender could fix his eyes on it.
a form of address for a man
From this reading BACK AT WEST POINT “Just a moment, Mr. Doolittle,” said our hero, coolly.
not any; not one
From this reading “No, I don’t want to look at it,” was the snarling answer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Did you want to look at this paper?” and he held the deed of trust, or, rather, the rough draft of it, up so the crabbed old money lender could fix his eyes on it.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh, excuse me.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “Did you want to look at this paper?” and he held the deed of trust, or, rather, the rough draft of it, up so the crabbed old money lender could fix his eyes on it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Did you want to look at this paper?” and he held the deed of trust, or, rather, the rough draft of it, up so the crabbed old money lender could fix his eyes on it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “Did you want to look at this paper?” and he held the deed of trust, or, rather, the rough draft of it, up so the crabbed old money lender could fix his eyes on it.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading BACK AT WEST POINT “Just a moment, Mr. Doolittle,” said our hero, coolly.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading “Did you want to look at this paper?” and he held the deed of trust, or, rather, the rough draft of it, up so the crabbed old money lender could fix his eyes on it.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading BACK AT WEST POINT “Just a moment, Mr. Doolittle,” said our hero, coolly.
on the contrary
From this reading “Did you want to look at this paper?” and he held the deed of trust, or, rather, the rough draft of it, up so the crabbed old money lender could fix his eyes on it.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading “Did you want to look at this paper?” and he held the deed of trust, or, rather, the rough draft of it, up so the crabbed old money lender could fix his eyes on it.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading BACK AT WEST POINT “Just a moment, Mr. Doolittle,” said our hero, coolly.
-ing form of “snarl” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading “No, I don’t want to look at it,” was the snarling answer.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Did you want to look at this paper?” and he held the deed of trust, or, rather, the rough draft of it, up so the crabbed old money lender could fix his eyes on it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Did you want to look at this paper?” and he held the deed of trust, or, rather, the rough draft of it, up so the crabbed old money lender could fix his eyes on it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Did you want to look at this paper?” and he held the deed of trust, or, rather, the rough draft of it, up so the crabbed old money lender could fix his eyes on it.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I thought you did,” Tom went on.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Did you want to look at this paper?” and he held the deed of trust, or, rather, the rough draft of it, up so the crabbed old money lender could fix his eyes on it.
male cat
From this reading I thought you did,” Tom went on.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading “Did you want to look at this paper?” and he held the deed of trust, or, rather, the rough draft of it, up so the crabbed old money lender could fix his eyes on it.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Did you want to look at this paper?” and he held the deed of trust, or, rather, the rough draft of it, up so the crabbed old money lender could fix his eyes on it.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “Did you want to look at this paper?” and he held the deed of trust, or, rather, the rough draft of it, up so the crabbed old money lender could fix his eyes on it.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “No, I don’t want to look at it,” was the snarling answer.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I thought you did,” Tom went on.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading BACK AT WEST POINT “Just a moment, Mr. Doolittle,” said our hero, coolly.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Did you want to look at this paper?” and he held the deed of trust, or, rather, the rough draft of it, up so the crabbed old money lender could fix his eyes on it.
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