Chapter 13 of Too dearly bought is here in full — 115 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XIII
Chapter 13 of Too dearly bought is here in full — 115 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A DISCUSSION. "I'VE a question to ask," said Roger Stevens, rising. "Holdfast said awhile since that labour is paid always at its true value. Now I don't agree to that." "I didn't say 'always.'
Chapter 13 of Too dearly bought is here in full — 115 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading “Now I don't agree to that."”
for a short time
From this reading “"Holdfast said awhile since that labour is paid always at its true value.”
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading “A DISCUSSION.”
restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
From this reading “"Holdfast said awhile since that labour is paid always at its true value.”
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading “"Holdfast said awhile since that labour is paid always at its true value.”
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading “"I'VE a question to ask," said Roger Stevens, rising.”
United States psychologist and psychophysicist who proposed Stevens' power law to replace Fechner's law (1906-1973)
From this reading “"I'VE a question to ask," said Roger Stevens, rising.”
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading “"Holdfast said awhile since that labour is paid always at its true value.”
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.
Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.
In this reading “"Holdfast said awhile since that labour is paid always at its true value.”
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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 DISCUSSION.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading Now I don't agree to that."
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "Holdfast said awhile since that labour is paid always at its true value.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "I'VE a question to ask," said Roger Stevens, rising.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Holdfast said awhile since that labour is paid always at its true value.
for a short time
From this reading "Holdfast said awhile since that labour is paid always at its true value.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I didn't say 'always.'
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading A DISCUSSION.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now I don't agree to that."
restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
From this reading "Holdfast said awhile since that labour is paid always at its true value.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Now I don't agree to that."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'VE a question to ask," said Roger Stevens, rising.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Holdfast said awhile since that labour is paid always at its true value.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "Holdfast said awhile since that labour is paid always at its true value.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading "Holdfast said awhile since that labour is paid always at its true value.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now I don't agree to that."
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading "Holdfast said awhile since that labour is paid always at its true value.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "I'VE a question to ask," said Roger Stevens, rising.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading "I'VE a question to ask," said Roger Stevens, rising.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'VE a question to ask," said Roger Stevens, rising.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I'VE a question to ask," said Roger Stevens, rising.
express in words
From this reading "I didn't say 'always.'
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "Holdfast said awhile since that labour is paid always at its true value.
United States psychologist and psychophysicist who proposed Stevens' power law to replace Fechner's law (1906-1973)
From this reading "I'VE a question to ask," said Roger Stevens, rising.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Holdfast said awhile since that labour is paid always at its true value.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I'VE a question to ask," said Roger Stevens, rising.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "Holdfast said awhile since that labour is paid always at its true value.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading "Holdfast said awhile since that labour is paid always at its true value.
Chapter 13 of Too dearly bought by Agnes Giberne holds 115 sentences, grouped into 23 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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