Chapter 40 of What Will He Do with It? — Complete is here in full — 654 sentences across 131 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 40 of What Will He Do with It? — Complete is here in full — 654 sentences across 131 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE LETTER ON WHICH RICHARD FAIRTHORN RELIED FOR THE DEFEAT OF THE CONSPIRACY AGAINST FAWLEY MANOR-HOUSE. BAD ASPECTS FOR HOUSES. THE HOUSE OF VIPONT IS THREATENED. A PHYSICIAN ATTEMPTS TO MEDICINE TO A MIND DISEASED. A STRANGE COMMUNICATION, WHICH HURRIES THE READER ONTO THE NEXT CHAPTER.
Chapter 40 of What Will He Do with It? — Complete is here in full — 654 sentences across 131 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “aspect” — a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading “BAD ASPECTS FOR HOUSES.”
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading “A PHYSICIAN ATTEMPTS TO MEDICINE TO A MIND DISEASED.”
a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act
From this reading “THE LETTER ON WHICH RICHARD FAIRTHORN RELIED FOR THE DEFEAT OF THE CONSPIRACY AGAINST FAWLEY MANOR-HOUSE.”
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading “THE LETTER ON WHICH RICHARD FAIRTHORN RELIED FOR THE DEFEAT OF THE CONSPIRACY AGAINST FAWLEY MANOR-HOUSE.”
caused by or altered by or manifesting disease or pathology
From this reading “A PHYSICIAN ATTEMPTS TO MEDICINE TO A MIND DISEASED.”
plural of “hurry” — a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading “A STRANGE COMMUNICATION, WHICH HURRIES THE READER ONTO THE NEXT CHAPTER.”
moving to a position on a surface
From this reading “A STRANGE COMMUNICATION, WHICH HURRIES THE READER ONTO THE NEXT CHAPTER.”
inflected form of “rely” — have faith or confidence in
From this reading “THE LETTER ON WHICH RICHARD FAIRTHORN RELIED FOR THE DEFEAT OF THE CONSPIRACY AGAINST FAWLEY MANOR-HOUSE.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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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 PHYSICIAN ATTEMPTS TO MEDICINE TO A MIND DISEASED.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading THE LETTER ON WHICH RICHARD FAIRTHORN RELIED FOR THE DEFEAT OF THE CONSPIRACY AGAINST FAWLEY MANOR-HOUSE.
plural of “aspect” — a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading BAD ASPECTS FOR HOUSES.
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading A PHYSICIAN ATTEMPTS TO MEDICINE TO A MIND DISEASED.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading BAD ASPECTS FOR HOUSES.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading A STRANGE COMMUNICATION, WHICH HURRIES THE READER ONTO THE NEXT CHAPTER.
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading A STRANGE COMMUNICATION, WHICH HURRIES THE READER ONTO THE NEXT CHAPTER.
a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act
From this reading THE LETTER ON WHICH RICHARD FAIRTHORN RELIED FOR THE DEFEAT OF THE CONSPIRACY AGAINST FAWLEY MANOR-HOUSE.
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading THE LETTER ON WHICH RICHARD FAIRTHORN RELIED FOR THE DEFEAT OF THE CONSPIRACY AGAINST FAWLEY MANOR-HOUSE.
caused by or altered by or manifesting disease or pathology
From this reading A PHYSICIAN ATTEMPTS TO MEDICINE TO A MIND DISEASED.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE LETTER ON WHICH RICHARD FAIRTHORN RELIED FOR THE DEFEAT OF THE CONSPIRACY AGAINST FAWLEY MANOR-HOUSE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE LETTER ON WHICH RICHARD FAIRTHORN RELIED FOR THE DEFEAT OF THE CONSPIRACY AGAINST FAWLEY MANOR-HOUSE.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE LETTER ON WHICH RICHARD FAIRTHORN RELIED FOR THE DEFEAT OF THE CONSPIRACY AGAINST FAWLEY MANOR-HOUSE.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE HOUSE OF VIPONT IS THREATENED.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading BAD ASPECTS FOR HOUSES.
plural of “hurry” — a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading A STRANGE COMMUNICATION, WHICH HURRIES THE READER ONTO THE NEXT CHAPTER.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE HOUSE OF VIPONT IS THREATENED.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading THE LETTER ON WHICH RICHARD FAIRTHORN RELIED FOR THE DEFEAT OF THE CONSPIRACY AGAINST FAWLEY MANOR-HOUSE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE LETTER ON WHICH RICHARD FAIRTHORN RELIED FOR THE DEFEAT OF THE CONSPIRACY AGAINST FAWLEY MANOR-HOUSE.
the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading A PHYSICIAN ATTEMPTS TO MEDICINE TO A MIND DISEASED.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading A PHYSICIAN ATTEMPTS TO MEDICINE TO A MIND DISEASED.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A STRANGE COMMUNICATION, WHICH HURRIES THE READER ONTO THE NEXT CHAPTER.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LETTER ON WHICH RICHARD FAIRTHORN RELIED FOR THE DEFEAT OF THE CONSPIRACY AGAINST FAWLEY MANOR-HOUSE.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE LETTER ON WHICH RICHARD FAIRTHORN RELIED FOR THE DEFEAT OF THE CONSPIRACY AGAINST FAWLEY MANOR-HOUSE.
moving to a position on a surface
From this reading A STRANGE COMMUNICATION, WHICH HURRIES THE READER ONTO THE NEXT CHAPTER.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading A PHYSICIAN ATTEMPTS TO MEDICINE TO A MIND DISEASED.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading A STRANGE COMMUNICATION, WHICH HURRIES THE READER ONTO THE NEXT CHAPTER.
inflected form of “rely” — have faith or confidence in
From this reading THE LETTER ON WHICH RICHARD FAIRTHORN RELIED FOR THE DEFEAT OF THE CONSPIRACY AGAINST FAWLEY MANOR-HOUSE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE LETTER ON WHICH RICHARD FAIRTHORN RELIED FOR THE DEFEAT OF THE CONSPIRACY AGAINST FAWLEY MANOR-HOUSE.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading A STRANGE COMMUNICATION, WHICH HURRIES THE READER ONTO THE NEXT CHAPTER.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LETTER ON WHICH RICHARD FAIRTHORN RELIED FOR THE DEFEAT OF THE CONSPIRACY AGAINST FAWLEY MANOR-HOUSE.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading THE HOUSE OF VIPONT IS THREATENED.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A PHYSICIAN ATTEMPTS TO MEDICINE TO A MIND DISEASED.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE HOUSE OF VIPONT IS THREATENED.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE LETTER ON WHICH RICHARD FAIRTHORN RELIED FOR THE DEFEAT OF THE CONSPIRACY AGAINST FAWLEY MANOR-HOUSE.
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