Chapter 4 of With Kitchener in the Soudan is here in full — 275 sentences across 55 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 4 of With Kitchener in the Soudan is here in full — 275 sentences across 55 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Soon after ten, next morning, Gregory took up his place near the entrance to Lord Cromer's house. It was just eleven when Mr. Murray came down. "Come in with me," he said. "Lord Cromer will see you. He acknowledged at once, when I told him your story, that you had a strong claim for employment.
Chapter 4 of With Kitchener in the Soudan is here in full — 275 sentences across 55 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading “He acknowledged at once, when I told him your story, that you had a strong claim for employment.”
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading “He acknowledged at once, when I told him your story, that you had a strong claim for employment.”
being one more than ten
From this reading “It was just eleven when Mr. Murray came down.”
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading “He acknowledged at once, when I told him your story, that you had a strong claim for employment.”
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading “Soon after ten, next morning, Gregory took up his place near the entrance to Lord Cromer's house.”
(Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)
From this reading “Soon after ten, next morning, Gregory took up his place near the entrance to Lord Cromer's house.”
British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)
From this reading “It was just eleven when Mr. Murray came down.”
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading “He acknowledged at once, when I told him your story, that you had a strong claim for employment.”
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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 He acknowledged at once, when I told him your story, that you had a strong claim for employment.
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading He acknowledged at once, when I told him your story, that you had a strong claim for employment.
later than; following
From this reading Soon after ten, next morning, Gregory took up his place near the entrance to Lord Cromer's house.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He acknowledged at once, when I told him your story, that you had a strong claim for employment.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was just eleven when Mr. Murray came down.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading He acknowledged at once, when I told him your story, that you had a strong claim for employment.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Come in with me," he said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Lord Cromer will see you.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Soon after ten, next morning, Gregory took up his place near the entrance to Lord Cromer's house.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It was just eleven when Mr. Murray came down.
being one more than ten
From this reading It was just eleven when Mr. Murray came down.
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading He acknowledged at once, when I told him your story, that you had a strong claim for employment.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Soon after ten, next morning, Gregory took up his place near the entrance to Lord Cromer's house.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He acknowledged at once, when I told him your story, that you had a strong claim for employment.
(Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)
From this reading Soon after ten, next morning, Gregory took up his place near the entrance to Lord Cromer's house.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He acknowledged at once, when I told him your story, that you had a strong claim for employment.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Come in with me," he said.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He acknowledged at once, when I told him your story, that you had a strong claim for employment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Soon after ten, next morning, Gregory took up his place near the entrance to Lord Cromer's house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Soon after ten, next morning, Gregory took up his place near the entrance to Lord Cromer's house.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He acknowledged at once, when I told him your story, that you had a strong claim for employment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Come in with me," he said.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was just eleven when Mr. Murray came down.
and nothing more
From this reading It was just eleven when Mr. Murray came down.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Soon after ten, next morning, Gregory took up his place near the entrance to Lord Cromer's house.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Come in with me," he said.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Soon after ten, next morning, Gregory took up his place near the entrance to Lord Cromer's house.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It was just eleven when Mr. Murray came down.
British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)
From this reading It was just eleven when Mr. Murray came down.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Soon after ten, next morning, Gregory took up his place near the entrance to Lord Cromer's house.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Soon after ten, next morning, Gregory took up his place near the entrance to Lord Cromer's house.
on one occasion
From this reading He acknowledged at once, when I told him your story, that you had a strong claim for employment.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Soon after ten, next morning, Gregory took up his place near the entrance to Lord Cromer's house.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Come in with me," he said.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Lord Cromer will see you.
in the near future
From this reading Soon after ten, next morning, Gregory took up his place near the entrance to Lord Cromer's house.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading He acknowledged at once, when I told him your story, that you had a strong claim for employment.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading He acknowledged at once, when I told him your story, that you had a strong claim for employment.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Soon after ten, next morning, Gregory took up his place near the entrance to Lord Cromer's house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He acknowledged at once, when I told him your story, that you had a strong claim for employment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Soon after ten, next morning, Gregory took up his place near the entrance to Lord Cromer's house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Soon after ten, next morning, Gregory took up his place near the entrance to Lord Cromer's house.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He acknowledged at once, when I told him your story, that you had a strong claim for employment.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Soon after ten, next morning, Gregory took up his place near the entrance to Lord Cromer's house.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Soon after ten, next morning, Gregory took up his place near the entrance to Lord Cromer's house.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was just eleven when Mr. Murray came down.
at the time that
From this reading It was just eleven when Mr. Murray came down.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Lord Cromer will see you.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Come in with me," he said.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Lord Cromer will see you.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He acknowledged at once, when I told him your story, that you had a strong claim for employment.
Chapter 4 of With Kitchener in the Soudan by G. A. (George Alfred) Henty holds 275 sentences, grouped into 55 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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