Chapter 8 of Adela Cathcart, Volume 3 is here in full — 117 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter VIII
Chapter 8 of Adela Cathcart, Volume 3 is here in full — 117 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
WHAT NEXT? Harry called early, and was informed that the colonel was not at home. "Something's the matter, Mr. Armstrong," said Beeves. "Master's not at home to you to-day, he says, nor any other day till he countermands the order--that was the word, sir. I'm sure I am very sorry, sir."
Chapter 8 of Adela Cathcart, Volume 3 is here in full — 117 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/23 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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United States astronaut; the first man to set foot on the Moon (July 20, 1969) (1930-)
From this reading “"Something's the matter, Mr. Armstrong," said Beeves.”
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading “Harry called early, and was informed that the colonel was not at home.”
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading “Harry called early, and was informed that the colonel was not at home.”
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading “Harry called early, and was informed that the colonel was not at home.”
having much knowledge or education
From this reading “Harry called early, and was informed that the colonel was not at home.”
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading “"Master's not at home to you to-day, he says, nor any other day till he countermands the order--that was the word, sir.”
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading “"Master's not at home to you to-day, he says, nor any other day till he countermands the order--that was the word, sir.”
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading “I'm sure I am very sorry, sir."”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I'm sure I am very sorry, sir."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Harry called early, and was informed that the colonel was not at home.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Master's not at home to you to-day, he says, nor any other day till he countermands the order--that was the word, sir.
United States astronaut; the first man to set foot on the Moon (July 20, 1969) (1930-)
From this reading "Something's the matter, Mr. Armstrong," said Beeves.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Harry called early, and was informed that the colonel was not at home.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Something's the matter, Mr. Armstrong," said Beeves.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Harry called early, and was informed that the colonel was not at home.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Harry called early, and was informed that the colonel was not at home.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Master's not at home to you to-day, he says, nor any other day till he countermands the order--that was the word, sir.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "Master's not at home to you to-day, he says, nor any other day till he countermands the order--that was the word, sir.
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Harry called early, and was informed that the colonel was not at home.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Harry called early, and was informed that the colonel was not at home.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Master's not at home to you to-day, he says, nor any other day till he countermands the order--that was the word, sir.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Harry called early, and was informed that the colonel was not at home.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I'm sure I am very sorry, sir."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I'm sure I am very sorry, sir."
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Harry called early, and was informed that the colonel was not at home.
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "Master's not at home to you to-day, he says, nor any other day till he countermands the order--that was the word, sir.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "Something's the matter, Mr. Armstrong," said Beeves.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Something's the matter, Mr. Armstrong," said Beeves.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading WHAT NEXT?
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading "Master's not at home to you to-day, he says, nor any other day till he countermands the order--that was the word, sir.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Harry called early, and was informed that the colonel was not at home.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "Master's not at home to you to-day, he says, nor any other day till he countermands the order--that was the word, sir.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Master's not at home to you to-day, he says, nor any other day till he countermands the order--that was the word, sir.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Something's the matter, Mr. Armstrong," said Beeves.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "Master's not at home to you to-day, he says, nor any other day till he countermands the order--that was the word, sir.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Master's not at home to you to-day, he says, nor any other day till he countermands the order--that was the word, sir.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Something's the matter, Mr. Armstrong," said Beeves.
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading I'm sure I am very sorry, sir."
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I'm sure I am very sorry, sir."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Harry called early, and was informed that the colonel was not at home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Harry called early, and was informed that the colonel was not at home.
up to a particular time
From this reading "Master's not at home to you to-day, he says, nor any other day till he countermands the order--that was the word, sir.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Master's not at home to you to-day, he says, nor any other day till he countermands the order--that was the word, sir.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Master's not at home to you to-day, he says, nor any other day till he countermands the order--that was the word, sir.
precisely as stated
From this reading I'm sure I am very sorry, sir."
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Harry called early, and was informed that the colonel was not at home.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT NEXT?
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading "Master's not at home to you to-day, he says, nor any other day till he countermands the order--that was the word, sir.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Master's not at home to you to-day, he says, nor any other day till he countermands the order--that was the word, sir.
Chapter 8 of Adela Cathcart, Volume 3 by George MacDonald holds 117 sentences, grouped into 24 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 117 sentences of Adela Cathcart, Volume 3, unabridged, divided into 24 reading sections.
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