Chapter 20 of Zula is here in full — 38 sentences across 8 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 20 of Zula is here in full — 38 sentences across 8 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
MR. LE MOYNE OF PARIS. Guy found Scott in his office, and he fancied that he looked a little careworn, but he dared not question him in regard to his trouble, lest Scott should think him presumptuous. He really pitied him, but Scott gave him no opportunity to make a suggestion. In fact, he seemed bent on leading him to other subjects.
Chapter 20 of Zula is here in full — 38 sentences across 8 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading “Guy found Scott in his office, and he fancied that he looked a little careworn, but he dared not question him in regard to his trouble, lest Scott should think him presumptuous.”
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading “Guy found Scott in his office, and he fancied that he looked a little careworn, but he dared not question him in regard to his trouble, lest Scott should think him presumptuous.”
in order that something should not happen
From this reading “Guy found Scott in his office, and he fancied that he looked a little careworn, but he dared not question him in regard to his trouble, lest Scott should think him presumptuous.”
inflected form of “pity” — share the suffering of
From this reading “He really pitied him, but Scott gave him no opportunity to make a suggestion.”
excessively forward
From this reading “Guy found Scott in his office, and he fancied that he looked a little careworn, but he dared not question him in regard to his trouble, lest Scott should think him presumptuous.”
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading “Guy found Scott in his office, and he fancied that he looked a little careworn, but he dared not question him in regard to his trouble, lest Scott should think him presumptuous.”
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading “In fact, he seemed bent on leading him to other subjects.”
an idea that is suggested
From this reading “He really pitied him, but Scott gave him no opportunity to make a suggestion.”
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in reality or actuality
In this reading “In fact, he seemed bent on leading him to other subjects.”
In this reading “He really pitied him, but Scott gave him no opportunity to make a suggestion.”
In this reading “In fact, he seemed bent on leading him to other subjects.”
In this reading “Guy found Scott in his office, and he fancied that he looked a little careworn, but he dared not question him in regard to his trouble, lest Scott should think him presumptuous.”
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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 Guy found Scott in his office, and he fancied that he looked a little careworn, but he dared not question him in regard to his trouble, lest Scott should think him presumptuous.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Guy found Scott in his office, and he fancied that he looked a little careworn, but he dared not question him in regard to his trouble, lest Scott should think him presumptuous.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading In fact, he seemed bent on leading him to other subjects.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Guy found Scott in his office, and he fancied that he looked a little careworn, but he dared not question him in regard to his trouble, lest Scott should think him presumptuous.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Guy found Scott in his office, and he fancied that he looked a little careworn, but he dared not question him in regard to his trouble, lest Scott should think him presumptuous.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Guy found Scott in his office, and he fancied that he looked a little careworn, but he dared not question him in regard to his trouble, lest Scott should think him presumptuous.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, he seemed bent on leading him to other subjects.
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading Guy found Scott in his office, and he fancied that he looked a little careworn, but he dared not question him in regard to his trouble, lest Scott should think him presumptuous.
set up or found
From this reading Guy found Scott in his office, and he fancied that he looked a little careworn, but he dared not question him in regard to his trouble, lest Scott should think him presumptuous.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He really pitied him, but Scott gave him no opportunity to make a suggestion.
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading Guy found Scott in his office, and he fancied that he looked a little careworn, but he dared not question him in regard to his trouble, lest Scott should think him presumptuous.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Guy found Scott in his office, and he fancied that he looked a little careworn, but he dared not question him in regard to his trouble, lest Scott should think him presumptuous.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Guy found Scott in his office, and he fancied that he looked a little careworn, but he dared not question him in regard to his trouble, lest Scott should think him presumptuous.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Guy found Scott in his office, and he fancied that he looked a little careworn, but he dared not question him in regard to his trouble, lest Scott should think him presumptuous.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Guy found Scott in his office, and he fancied that he looked a little careworn, but he dared not question him in regard to his trouble, lest Scott should think him presumptuous.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading LE MOYNE OF PARIS.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading In fact, he seemed bent on leading him to other subjects.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading Guy found Scott in his office, and he fancied that he looked a little careworn, but he dared not question him in regard to his trouble, lest Scott should think him presumptuous.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Guy found Scott in his office, and he fancied that he looked a little careworn, but he dared not question him in regard to his trouble, lest Scott should think him presumptuous.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Guy found Scott in his office, and he fancied that he looked a little careworn, but he dared not question him in regard to his trouble, lest Scott should think him presumptuous.
engage in
From this reading He really pitied him, but Scott gave him no opportunity to make a suggestion.
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From this reading LE MOYNE OF PARIS.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
not any; not one
From this reading He really pitied him, but Scott gave him no opportunity to make a suggestion.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Guy found Scott in his office, and he fancied that he looked a little careworn, but he dared not question him in regard to his trouble, lest Scott should think him presumptuous.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LE MOYNE OF PARIS.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Guy found Scott in his office, and he fancied that he looked a little careworn, but he dared not question him in regard to his trouble, lest Scott should think him presumptuous.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In fact, he seemed bent on leading him to other subjects.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He really pitied him, but Scott gave him no opportunity to make a suggestion.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In fact, he seemed bent on leading him to other subjects.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading LE MOYNE OF PARIS.
inflected form of “pity” — share the suffering of
From this reading He really pitied him, but Scott gave him no opportunity to make a suggestion.
excessively forward
From this reading Guy found Scott in his office, and he fancied that he looked a little careworn, but he dared not question him in regard to his trouble, lest Scott should think him presumptuous.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Guy found Scott in his office, and he fancied that he looked a little careworn, but he dared not question him in regard to his trouble, lest Scott should think him presumptuous.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading He really pitied him, but Scott gave him no opportunity to make a suggestion.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Guy found Scott in his office, and he fancied that he looked a little careworn, but he dared not question him in regard to his trouble, lest Scott should think him presumptuous.
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading Guy found Scott in his office, and he fancied that he looked a little careworn, but he dared not question him in regard to his trouble, lest Scott should think him presumptuous.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In fact, he seemed bent on leading him to other subjects.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Guy found Scott in his office, and he fancied that he looked a little careworn, but he dared not question him in regard to his trouble, lest Scott should think him presumptuous.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading In fact, he seemed bent on leading him to other subjects.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading He really pitied him, but Scott gave him no opportunity to make a suggestion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Guy found Scott in his office, and he fancied that he looked a little careworn, but he dared not question him in regard to his trouble, lest Scott should think him presumptuous.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Guy found Scott in his office, and he fancied that he looked a little careworn, but he dared not question him in regard to his trouble, lest Scott should think him presumptuous.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Guy found Scott in his office, and he fancied that he looked a little careworn, but he dared not question him in regard to his trouble, lest Scott should think him presumptuous.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Guy found Scott in his office, and he fancied that he looked a little careworn, but he dared not question him in regard to his trouble, lest Scott should think him presumptuous.
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