Chapter 13 of West of the Sun is here in full — 420 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XIII
Chapter 13 of West of the Sun is here in full — 420 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Yes," Spearman nodded, upper lip drawn in, as one who saw his saddest predictions verified. "Yes, he would teach you to say that." Arek said disgustedly, "There's no conversation here. He listens to his own mind, no other's. As it was on the beach, years ago--I remember--" Spearman said sharply, "Wright, be careful!
Chapter 13 of West of the Sun is here in full — 420 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading “As it was on the beach, years ago--I remember--" Spearman said sharply, "Wright, be careful!”
either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading “"Yes," Spearman nodded, upper lip drawn in, as one who saw his saddest predictions verified.”
third-person singular of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading “He listens to his own mind, no other's.”
plural of “prediction” — the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)
From this reading “"Yes," Spearman nodded, upper lip drawn in, as one who saw his saddest predictions verified.”
superlative of “sad” — experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading “"Yes," Spearman nodded, upper lip drawn in, as one who saw his saddest predictions verified.”
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading “"Yes, he would teach you to say that."”
proved to be true
From this reading “"Yes," Spearman nodded, upper lip drawn in, as one who saw his saddest predictions verified.”
United States writer of detective novels (1888-1939)
From this reading “As it was on the beach, years ago--I remember--" Spearman said sharply, "Wright, be careful!”
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In this reading “"Yes," Spearman nodded, upper lip drawn in, as one who saw his saddest predictions verified.”
In this reading “As it was on the beach, years ago--I remember--" Spearman said sharply, "Wright, be careful!”
In this reading “He listens to his own mind, no other's.”
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in the past
From this reading As it was on the beach, years ago--I remember--" Spearman said sharply, "Wright, be careful!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Arek said disgustedly, "There's no conversation here.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Yes," Spearman nodded, upper lip drawn in, as one who saw his saddest predictions verified.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As it was on the beach, years ago--I remember--" Spearman said sharply, "Wright, be careful!
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading As it was on the beach, years ago--I remember--" Spearman said sharply, "Wright, be careful!
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading As it was on the beach, years ago--I remember--" Spearman said sharply, "Wright, be careful!
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Arek said disgustedly, "There's no conversation here.
with disgust
From this reading Arek said disgustedly, "There's no conversation here.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading "Yes," Spearman nodded, upper lip drawn in, as one who saw his saddest predictions verified.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Yes, he would teach you to say that."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Arek said disgustedly, "There's no conversation here.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Yes," Spearman nodded, upper lip drawn in, as one who saw his saddest predictions verified.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As it was on the beach, years ago--I remember--" Spearman said sharply, "Wright, be careful!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Yes," Spearman nodded, upper lip drawn in, as one who saw his saddest predictions verified.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As it was on the beach, years ago--I remember--" Spearman said sharply, "Wright, be careful!
either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading "Yes," Spearman nodded, upper lip drawn in, as one who saw his saddest predictions verified.
third-person singular of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading He listens to his own mind, no other's.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He listens to his own mind, no other's.
not any; not one
From this reading Arek said disgustedly, "There's no conversation here.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading "Yes," Spearman nodded, upper lip drawn in, as one who saw his saddest predictions verified.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As it was on the beach, years ago--I remember--" Spearman said sharply, "Wright, be careful!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Yes," Spearman nodded, upper lip drawn in, as one who saw his saddest predictions verified.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He listens to his own mind, no other's.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He listens to his own mind, no other's.
plural of “prediction” — the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)
From this reading "Yes," Spearman nodded, upper lip drawn in, as one who saw his saddest predictions verified.
To recall to mind.
From this reading As it was on the beach, years ago--I remember--" Spearman said sharply, "Wright, be careful!
superlative of “sad” — experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading "Yes," Spearman nodded, upper lip drawn in, as one who saw his saddest predictions verified.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Arek said disgustedly, "There's no conversation here.
cut with a saw
From this reading "Yes," Spearman nodded, upper lip drawn in, as one who saw his saddest predictions verified.
express in words
From this reading "Yes, he would teach you to say that."
in an aggressive manner
From this reading As it was on the beach, years ago--I remember--" Spearman said sharply, "Wright, be careful!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes," Spearman nodded, upper lip drawn in, as one who saw his saddest predictions verified.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading "Yes, he would teach you to say that."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Yes, he would teach you to say that."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As it was on the beach, years ago--I remember--" Spearman said sharply, "Wright, be careful!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Arek said disgustedly, "There's no conversation here.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Yes, he would teach you to say that."
the topmost one of two
From this reading "Yes," Spearman nodded, upper lip drawn in, as one who saw his saddest predictions verified.
proved to be true
From this reading "Yes," Spearman nodded, upper lip drawn in, as one who saw his saddest predictions verified.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As it was on the beach, years ago--I remember--" Spearman said sharply, "Wright, be careful!
which person or people
From this reading "Yes," Spearman nodded, upper lip drawn in, as one who saw his saddest predictions verified.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Yes, he would teach you to say that."
United States writer of detective novels (1888-1939)
From this reading As it was on the beach, years ago--I remember--" Spearman said sharply, "Wright, be careful!
a late time of life
From this reading As it was on the beach, years ago--I remember--" Spearman said sharply, "Wright, be careful!
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes," Spearman nodded, upper lip drawn in, as one who saw his saddest predictions verified.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Yes, he would teach you to say that."
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