Chapter 12 of 30-day wonder is here in full — 411 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XII
Chapter 12 of 30-day wonder is here in full — 411 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"My influence, I think," Spookie said. "You're sure full of questions for a reporter without a notebook." "How did you get here? You didn't answer that one." "I was anxious about Joy, naturally.
Chapter 12 of 30-day wonder is here in full — 411 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/82 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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react verbally
From this reading “You didn't answer that one."”
eagerly desirous
From this reading “"I was anxious about Joy, naturally.”
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading “"My influence, I think," Spookie said.”
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading “"I was anxious about Joy, naturally.”
as might be expected
From this reading “"I was anxious about Joy, naturally.”
a book with blank pages for recording notes or memoranda
From this reading “"You're sure full of questions for a reporter without a notebook."”
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading “"You're sure full of questions for a reporter without a notebook."”
a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading “"You're sure full of questions for a reporter without a notebook."”
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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 "You're sure full of questions for a reporter without a notebook."
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I was anxious about Joy, naturally.
react verbally
From this reading You didn't answer that one."
eagerly desirous
From this reading "I was anxious about Joy, naturally.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "How did you get here?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You didn't answer that one."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "You're sure full of questions for a reporter without a notebook."
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading "You're sure full of questions for a reporter without a notebook."
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "How did you get here?
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "How did you get here?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How did you get here?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "My influence, I think," Spookie said.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading "My influence, I think," Spookie said.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading "I was anxious about Joy, naturally.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My influence, I think," Spookie said.
as might be expected
From this reading "I was anxious about Joy, naturally.
a book with blank pages for recording notes or memoranda
From this reading "You're sure full of questions for a reporter without a notebook."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "You're sure full of questions for a reporter without a notebook."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading You didn't answer that one."
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading "You're sure full of questions for a reporter without a notebook."
a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading "You're sure full of questions for a reporter without a notebook."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "My influence, I think," Spookie said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "My influence, I think," Spookie said.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "You're sure full of questions for a reporter without a notebook."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You didn't answer that one."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "My influence, I think," Spookie said.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I was anxious about Joy, naturally.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "You're sure full of questions for a reporter without a notebook."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "How did you get here?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You're sure full of questions for a reporter without a notebook."
Chapter 12 of 30-day wonder by Richard Wilson holds 411 sentences, grouped into 83 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 12 holds 411 sentences of 30-day wonder, unabridged, divided into 83 reading sections.
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