Chapter 11 of Vision House is here in full — 207 sentences across 42 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 11 of Vision House is here in full — 207 sentences across 42 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
EVERY MAN HAS HIS PRICE The note Marise meant to write was not written; for, as the door of the suite shut behind John Garth, Mrs. Sorel came to the girl with news. "Dear child, I promised you shouldn't be disturbed, whatever happened, but Tony has been telephoning for the sixth time to-day. Poor boy! He's very anxious about you. Don't look so cynical!
Chapter 11 of Vision House is here in full — 207 sentences across 42 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/41 · 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.
believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others
From this reading “Don't look so cynical!”
having the place or position changed
From this reading “"Dear child, I promised you shouldn't be disturbed, whatever happened, but Tony has been telephoning for the sixth time to-day.”
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading “EVERY MAN HAS HIS PRICE The note Marise meant to write was not written; for, as the door of the suite shut behind John Garth, Mrs. Sorel came to the girl with news.”
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading “"Dear child, I promised you shouldn't be disturbed, whatever happened, but Tony has been telephoning for the sixth time to-day.”
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading “EVERY MAN HAS HIS PRICE The note Marise meant to write was not written; for, as the door of the suite shut behind John Garth, Mrs. Sorel came to the girl with news.”
coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position
From this reading “"Dear child, I promised you shouldn't be disturbed, whatever happened, but Tony has been telephoning for the sixth time to-day.”
a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected
From this reading “EVERY MAN HAS HIS PRICE The note Marise meant to write was not written; for, as the door of the suite shut behind John Garth, Mrs. Sorel came to the girl with news.”
-ing form of “telephone” — get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
From this reading “"Dear child, I promised you shouldn't be disturbed, whatever happened, but Tony has been telephoning for the sixth time to-day.”
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In this reading “"Dear child, I promised you shouldn't be disturbed, whatever happened, but Tony has been telephoning for the sixth time to-day.”
a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States
In this reading “Poor boy!”
In this reading “EVERY MAN HAS HIS PRICE The note Marise meant to write was not written; for, as the door of the suite shut behind John Garth, Mrs. Sorel came to the girl with news.”
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.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He's very anxious about you.
eagerly desirous
From this reading He's very anxious about you.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading EVERY MAN HAS HIS PRICE The note Marise meant to write was not written; for, as the door of the suite shut behind John Garth, Mrs. Sorel came to the girl with news.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Dear child, I promised you shouldn't be disturbed, whatever happened, but Tony has been telephoning for the sixth time to-day.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Dear child, I promised you shouldn't be disturbed, whatever happened, but Tony has been telephoning for the sixth time to-day.
at or toward the back of something
From this reading EVERY MAN HAS HIS PRICE The note Marise meant to write was not written; for, as the door of the suite shut behind John Garth, Mrs. Sorel came to the girl with news.
a youthful male person
From this reading Poor boy!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Dear child, I promised you shouldn't be disturbed, whatever happened, but Tony has been telephoning for the sixth time to-day.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading EVERY MAN HAS HIS PRICE The note Marise meant to write was not written; for, as the door of the suite shut behind John Garth, Mrs. Sorel came to the girl with news.
a young person of either sex
From this reading "Dear child, I promised you shouldn't be disturbed, whatever happened, but Tony has been telephoning for the sixth time to-day.
believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others
From this reading Don't look so cynical!
dearly loved
From this reading "Dear child, I promised you shouldn't be disturbed, whatever happened, but Tony has been telephoning for the sixth time to-day.
having the place or position changed
From this reading "Dear child, I promised you shouldn't be disturbed, whatever happened, but Tony has been telephoning for the sixth time to-day.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Don't look so cynical!
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading EVERY MAN HAS HIS PRICE The note Marise meant to write was not written; for, as the door of the suite shut behind John Garth, Mrs. Sorel came to the girl with news.
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading EVERY MAN HAS HIS PRICE The note Marise meant to write was not written; for, as the door of the suite shut behind John Garth, Mrs. Sorel came to the girl with news.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading EVERY MAN HAS HIS PRICE The note Marise meant to write was not written; for, as the door of the suite shut behind John Garth, Mrs. Sorel came to the girl with news.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading EVERY MAN HAS HIS PRICE The note Marise meant to write was not written; for, as the door of the suite shut behind John Garth, Mrs. Sorel came to the girl with news.
a young female
From this reading EVERY MAN HAS HIS PRICE The note Marise meant to write was not written; for, as the door of the suite shut behind John Garth, Mrs. Sorel came to the girl with news.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading "Dear child, I promised you shouldn't be disturbed, whatever happened, but Tony has been telephoning for the sixth time to-day.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading EVERY MAN HAS HIS PRICE The note Marise meant to write was not written; for, as the door of the suite shut behind John Garth, Mrs. Sorel came to the girl with news.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He's very anxious about you.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading EVERY MAN HAS HIS PRICE The note Marise meant to write was not written; for, as the door of the suite shut behind John Garth, Mrs. Sorel came to the girl with news.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Dear child, I promised you shouldn't be disturbed, whatever happened, but Tony has been telephoning for the sixth time to-day.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading EVERY MAN HAS HIS PRICE The note Marise meant to write was not written; for, as the door of the suite shut behind John Garth, Mrs. Sorel came to the girl with news.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Don't look so cynical!
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading EVERY MAN HAS HIS PRICE The note Marise meant to write was not written; for, as the door of the suite shut behind John Garth, Mrs. Sorel came to the girl with news.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading EVERY MAN HAS HIS PRICE The note Marise meant to write was not written; for, as the door of the suite shut behind John Garth, Mrs. Sorel came to the girl with news.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading EVERY MAN HAS HIS PRICE The note Marise meant to write was not written; for, as the door of the suite shut behind John Garth, Mrs. Sorel came to the girl with news.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading EVERY MAN HAS HIS PRICE The note Marise meant to write was not written; for, as the door of the suite shut behind John Garth, Mrs. Sorel came to the girl with news.
information about recent and important events
From this reading EVERY MAN HAS HIS PRICE The note Marise meant to write was not written; for, as the door of the suite shut behind John Garth, Mrs. Sorel came to the girl with news.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading EVERY MAN HAS HIS PRICE The note Marise meant to write was not written; for, as the door of the suite shut behind John Garth, Mrs. Sorel came to the girl with news.
a brief written record
From this reading EVERY MAN HAS HIS PRICE The note Marise meant to write was not written; for, as the door of the suite shut behind John Garth, Mrs. Sorel came to the girl with news.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading EVERY MAN HAS HIS PRICE The note Marise meant to write was not written; for, as the door of the suite shut behind John Garth, Mrs. Sorel came to the girl with news.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Poor boy!
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading EVERY MAN HAS HIS PRICE The note Marise meant to write was not written; for, as the door of the suite shut behind John Garth, Mrs. Sorel came to the girl with news.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading "Dear child, I promised you shouldn't be disturbed, whatever happened, but Tony has been telephoning for the sixth time to-day.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Dear child, I promised you shouldn't be disturbed, whatever happened, but Tony has been telephoning for the sixth time to-day.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading EVERY MAN HAS HIS PRICE The note Marise meant to write was not written; for, as the door of the suite shut behind John Garth, Mrs. Sorel came to the girl with news.
coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position
From this reading "Dear child, I promised you shouldn't be disturbed, whatever happened, but Tony has been telephoning for the sixth time to-day.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Don't look so cynical!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading EVERY MAN HAS HIS PRICE The note Marise meant to write was not written; for, as the door of the suite shut behind John Garth, Mrs. Sorel came to the girl with news.
a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected
From this reading EVERY MAN HAS HIS PRICE The note Marise meant to write was not written; for, as the door of the suite shut behind John Garth, Mrs. Sorel came to the girl with news.
-ing form of “telephone” — get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
From this reading "Dear child, I promised you shouldn't be disturbed, whatever happened, but Tony has been telephoning for the sixth time to-day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EVERY MAN HAS HIS PRICE The note Marise meant to write was not written; for, as the door of the suite shut behind John Garth, Mrs. Sorel came to the girl with news.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Dear child, I promised you shouldn't be disturbed, whatever happened, but Tony has been telephoning for the sixth time to-day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading EVERY MAN HAS HIS PRICE The note Marise meant to write was not written; for, as the door of the suite shut behind John Garth, Mrs. Sorel came to the girl with news.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Dear child, I promised you shouldn't be disturbed, whatever happened, but Tony has been telephoning for the sixth time to-day.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Dear child, I promised you shouldn't be disturbed, whatever happened, but Tony has been telephoning for the sixth time to-day.
precisely as stated
From this reading He's very anxious about you.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading EVERY MAN HAS HIS PRICE The note Marise meant to write was not written; for, as the door of the suite shut behind John Garth, Mrs. Sorel came to the girl with news.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading "Dear child, I promised you shouldn't be disturbed, whatever happened, but Tony has been telephoning for the sixth time to-day.
in the company of; together with
From this reading EVERY MAN HAS HIS PRICE The note Marise meant to write was not written; for, as the door of the suite shut behind John Garth, Mrs. Sorel came to the girl with news.
produce a literary work
From this reading EVERY MAN HAS HIS PRICE The note Marise meant to write was not written; for, as the door of the suite shut behind John Garth, Mrs. Sorel came to the girl with news.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading EVERY MAN HAS HIS PRICE The note Marise meant to write was not written; for, as the door of the suite shut behind John Garth, Mrs. Sorel came to the girl with news.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Dear child, I promised you shouldn't be disturbed, whatever happened, but Tony has been telephoning for the sixth time to-day.
Chapter 11 of Vision House by C. N. (Charles Norris) Williamson holds 207 sentences, grouped into 42 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 11 holds 207 sentences of Vision House, unabridged, divided into 42 reading sections.
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