Chapter 7 of 32 Caliber is here in full — 422 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter VII
Chapter 7 of 32 Caliber is here in full — 422 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"You're sure he was here all through dinner?" I asked. "Yes, suh! He must hab been, 'cause he ohdahd dinnah." "What time was he through dinner, do you know?"
Chapter 7 of 32 Caliber is here in full — 422 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/84 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “I asked.”
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading “He must hab been, 'cause he ohdahd dinnah."”
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading “"You're sure he was here all through dinner?"”
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “"You're sure he was here all through dinner?"”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “He must hab been, 'cause he ohdahd dinnah."”
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “"You're sure he was here all through dinner?"”
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading “"You're sure he was here all through dinner?"”
an affirmative
From this reading “"Yes, suh!”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "You're sure he was here all through dinner?"
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I asked.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He must hab been, 'cause he ohdahd dinnah."
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading He must hab been, 'cause he ohdahd dinnah."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He must hab been, 'cause he ohdahd dinnah."
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading "You're sure he was here all through dinner?"
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What time was he through dinner, do you know?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He must hab been, 'cause he ohdahd dinnah."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You're sure he was here all through dinner?"
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "You're sure he was here all through dinner?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I asked.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "What time was he through dinner, do you know?"
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He must hab been, 'cause he ohdahd dinnah."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He must hab been, 'cause he ohdahd dinnah."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, suh!
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "You're sure he was here all through dinner?"
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "You're sure he was here all through dinner?"
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "What time was he through dinner, do you know?"
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You're sure he was here all through dinner?"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What time was he through dinner, do you know?"
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, suh!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What time was he through dinner, do you know?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You're sure he was here all through dinner?"
Chapter 7 of 32 Caliber by Donald McGibeny holds 422 sentences, grouped into 85 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 7 holds 422 sentences of 32 Caliber, unabridged, divided into 85 reading sections.
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