Chapter 6 of Too dearly bought is here in full — 107 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 6 of Too dearly bought is here in full — 107 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
SEED-CAKE. WINTER was setting in, and the strike continued in full force. Nobody showed any inclination to give way. There was no talk, as yet, of compromise. Masters and men alike stood firm, holding resolutely each to his own view of the matter, refusing resolutely each to take a kind and unselfish view of the difficulties on the other side.
Chapter 6 of Too dearly bought is here in full — 107 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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equally
From this reading “Masters and men alike stood firm, holding resolutely each to his own view of the matter, refusing resolutely each to take a kind and unselfish view of the difficulties on the other side.”
make a compromise; arrive at a compromise
From this reading “There was no talk, as yet, of compromise.”
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading “Masters and men alike stood firm, holding resolutely each to his own view of the matter, refusing resolutely each to take a kind and unselfish view of the difficulties on the other side.”
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading “Nobody showed any inclination to give way.”
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading “Masters and men alike stood firm, holding resolutely each to his own view of the matter, refusing resolutely each to take a kind and unselfish view of the difficulties on the other side.”
-ing form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading “Masters and men alike stood firm, holding resolutely each to his own view of the matter, refusing resolutely each to take a kind and unselfish view of the difficulties on the other side.”
showing firm determination or purpose
From this reading “Masters and men alike stood firm, holding resolutely each to his own view of the matter, refusing resolutely each to take a kind and unselfish view of the difficulties on the other side.”
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading “WINTER was setting in, and the strike continued in full force.”
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In this reading “Masters and men alike stood firm, holding resolutely each to his own view of the matter, refusing resolutely each to take a kind and unselfish view of the difficulties on the other side.”
In this reading “WINTER was setting in, and the strike continued in full force.”
In this reading “Masters and men alike stood firm, holding resolutely each to his own view of the matter, refusing resolutely each to take a kind and unselfish view of the difficulties on the other side.”
move in order to make room for someone for something
In this reading “Nobody showed any inclination to give way.”
In this reading “Nobody showed any inclination to give way.”
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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 Masters and men alike stood firm, holding resolutely each to his own view of the matter, refusing resolutely each to take a kind and unselfish view of the difficulties on the other side.
equally
From this reading Masters and men alike stood firm, holding resolutely each to his own view of the matter, refusing resolutely each to take a kind and unselfish view of the difficulties on the other side.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WINTER was setting in, and the strike continued in full force.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Nobody showed any inclination to give way.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was no talk, as yet, of compromise.
make a compromise; arrive at a compromise
From this reading There was no talk, as yet, of compromise.
without stop or interruption
From this reading WINTER was setting in, and the strike continued in full force.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Masters and men alike stood firm, holding resolutely each to his own view of the matter, refusing resolutely each to take a kind and unselfish view of the difficulties on the other side.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Masters and men alike stood firm, holding resolutely each to his own view of the matter, refusing resolutely each to take a kind and unselfish view of the difficulties on the other side.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Masters and men alike stood firm, holding resolutely each to his own view of the matter, refusing resolutely each to take a kind and unselfish view of the difficulties on the other side.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading WINTER was setting in, and the strike continued in full force.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading WINTER was setting in, and the strike continued in full force.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Nobody showed any inclination to give way.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Masters and men alike stood firm, holding resolutely each to his own view of the matter, refusing resolutely each to take a kind and unselfish view of the difficulties on the other side.
the act of retaining something
From this reading Masters and men alike stood firm, holding resolutely each to his own view of the matter, refusing resolutely each to take a kind and unselfish view of the difficulties on the other side.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WINTER was setting in, and the strike continued in full force.
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading Nobody showed any inclination to give way.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Masters and men alike stood firm, holding resolutely each to his own view of the matter, refusing resolutely each to take a kind and unselfish view of the difficulties on the other side.
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading Masters and men alike stood firm, holding resolutely each to his own view of the matter, refusing resolutely each to take a kind and unselfish view of the difficulties on the other side.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Masters and men alike stood firm, holding resolutely each to his own view of the matter, refusing resolutely each to take a kind and unselfish view of the difficulties on the other side.
the force of workers available
From this reading Masters and men alike stood firm, holding resolutely each to his own view of the matter, refusing resolutely each to take a kind and unselfish view of the difficulties on the other side.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no talk, as yet, of compromise.
no person; not anyone
From this reading Nobody showed any inclination to give way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was no talk, as yet, of compromise.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Masters and men alike stood firm, holding resolutely each to his own view of the matter, refusing resolutely each to take a kind and unselfish view of the difficulties on the other side.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Masters and men alike stood firm, holding resolutely each to his own view of the matter, refusing resolutely each to take a kind and unselfish view of the difficulties on the other side.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Masters and men alike stood firm, holding resolutely each to his own view of the matter, refusing resolutely each to take a kind and unselfish view of the difficulties on the other side.
-ing form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Masters and men alike stood firm, holding resolutely each to his own view of the matter, refusing resolutely each to take a kind and unselfish view of the difficulties on the other side.
showing firm determination or purpose
From this reading Masters and men alike stood firm, holding resolutely each to his own view of the matter, refusing resolutely each to take a kind and unselfish view of the difficulties on the other side.
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From this reading SEED-CAKE.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading WINTER was setting in, and the strike continued in full force.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Nobody showed any inclination to give way.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Masters and men alike stood firm, holding resolutely each to his own view of the matter, refusing resolutely each to take a kind and unselfish view of the difficulties on the other side.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Masters and men alike stood firm, holding resolutely each to his own view of the matter, refusing resolutely each to take a kind and unselfish view of the difficulties on the other side.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading WINTER was setting in, and the strike continued in full force.
carry out
From this reading Masters and men alike stood firm, holding resolutely each to his own view of the matter, refusing resolutely each to take a kind and unselfish view of the difficulties on the other side.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading There was no talk, as yet, of compromise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WINTER was setting in, and the strike continued in full force.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no talk, as yet, of compromise.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nobody showed any inclination to give way.
disregarding your own advantages and welfare over those of others
From this reading Masters and men alike stood firm, holding resolutely each to his own view of the matter, refusing resolutely each to take a kind and unselfish view of the difficulties on the other side.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Masters and men alike stood firm, holding resolutely each to his own view of the matter, refusing resolutely each to take a kind and unselfish view of the difficulties on the other side.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WINTER was setting in, and the strike continued in full force.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Nobody showed any inclination to give way.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading WINTER was setting in, and the strike continued in full force.
but in spite of that
From this reading There was no talk, as yet, of compromise.
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