Chapter 8 of Aaron Rodd, Diviner is here in full — 439 sentences across 88 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 8 of Aaron Rodd, Diviner is here in full — 439 sentences across 88 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Both men shook their heads. "He is always about here," Cresswell remarked, "generally in the bar." "He is an American actor," Brinnen continued. "His name on the programmes is Jack Lovejoy. His real name is Karl Festonheim, and he was born in Cologne.
Chapter 8 of Aaron Rodd, Diviner is here in full — 439 sentences across 88 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/87 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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a theatrical performer
From this reading “"He is an American actor," Brinnen continued.”
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading “"He is an American actor," Brinnen continued.”
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading “"He is always about here," Cresswell remarked, "generally in the bar."”
brought into existence
From this reading “His real name is Karl Festonheim, and he was born in Cologne.”
a commercial center and river port in western Germany on the Rhine River; flourished during the 15th century as a member of the Hanseatic League
From this reading “His real name is Karl Festonheim, and he was born in Cologne.”
usually; as a rule
From this reading “"He is always about here," Cresswell remarked, "generally in the bar."”
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading “Both men shook their heads.”
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “"He is always about here," Cresswell remarked, "generally in the bar."”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "He is always about here," Cresswell remarked, "generally in the bar."
a theatrical performer
From this reading "He is an American actor," Brinnen continued.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "He is always about here," Cresswell remarked, "generally in the bar."
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading "He is an American actor," Brinnen continued.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "He is an American actor," Brinnen continued.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His real name is Karl Festonheim, and he was born in Cologne.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading "He is always about here," Cresswell remarked, "generally in the bar."
brought into existence
From this reading His real name is Karl Festonheim, and he was born in Cologne.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both men shook their heads.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He is an American actor," Brinnen continued.
a commercial center and river port in western Germany on the Rhine River; flourished during the 15th century as a member of the Hanseatic League
From this reading His real name is Karl Festonheim, and he was born in Cologne.
without stop or interruption
From this reading "He is an American actor," Brinnen continued.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He is always about here," Cresswell remarked, "generally in the bar."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His real name is Karl Festonheim, and he was born in Cologne.
usually; as a rule
From this reading "He is always about here," Cresswell remarked, "generally in the bar."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He is always about here," Cresswell remarked, "generally in the bar."
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Both men shook their heads.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "He is always about here," Cresswell remarked, "generally in the bar."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "His name on the programmes is Jack Lovejoy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "He is always about here," Cresswell remarked, "generally in the bar."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He is always about here," Cresswell remarked, "generally in the bar."
a small worthless amount
From this reading "His name on the programmes is Jack Lovejoy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His real name is Karl Festonheim, and he was born in Cologne.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "His name on the programmes is Jack Lovejoy.
the force of workers available
From this reading Both men shook their heads.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "His name on the programmes is Jack Lovejoy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "His name on the programmes is Jack Lovejoy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "His name on the programmes is Jack Lovejoy.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading His real name is Karl Festonheim, and he was born in Cologne.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "He is always about here," Cresswell remarked, "generally in the bar."
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Both men shook their heads.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "He is always about here," Cresswell remarked, "generally in the bar."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Both men shook their heads.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His real name is Karl Festonheim, and he was born in Cologne.
Chapter 8 of Aaron Rodd, Diviner by E. Phillips (Edward Phillips) Oppenheim holds 439 sentences, grouped into 88 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 8 holds 439 sentences of Aaron Rodd, Diviner, unabridged, divided into 88 reading sections.
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