Chapter 9 of Adela Cathcart, Volume 3 is here in full — 103 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter IX
Chapter 9 of Adela Cathcart, Volume 3 is here in full — 103 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
GENERALSHIP. The next day Harry called again. "Master 'aint countermanded the order, Doctor. He 'aint at home--not a bit of it. He 'aint been out of the house since that night."
Chapter 9 of Adela Cathcart, Volume 3 is here in full — 103 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading “He 'aint at home--not a bit of it.”
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading “"Master 'aint countermanded the order, Doctor.”
the leadership ability of a military general
From this reading “GENERALSHIP.”
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading “The next day Harry called again.”
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading “"Master 'aint countermanded the order, Doctor.”
immediately following in time or order
From this reading “The next day Harry called again.”
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading “"Master 'aint countermanded the order, Doctor.”
from a time in the past until now
From this reading “He 'aint been out of the house since that night."”
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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 He 'aint at home--not a bit of it.
anew
From this reading The next day Harry called again.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Master 'aint countermanded the order, Doctor.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He 'aint at home--not a bit of it.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He 'aint been out of the house since that night."
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading He 'aint at home--not a bit of it.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The next day Harry called again.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Master 'aint countermanded the order, Doctor.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day Harry called again.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "Master 'aint countermanded the order, Doctor.
the leadership ability of a military general
From this reading GENERALSHIP.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading The next day Harry called again.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He 'aint at home--not a bit of it.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He 'aint at home--not a bit of it.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He 'aint been out of the house since that night."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He 'aint at home--not a bit of it.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "Master 'aint countermanded the order, Doctor.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day Harry called again.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He 'aint been out of the house since that night."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He 'aint at home--not a bit of it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He 'aint at home--not a bit of it.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "Master 'aint countermanded the order, Doctor.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He 'aint been out of the house since that night."
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He 'aint been out of the house since that night."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He 'aint been out of the house since that night."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next day Harry called again.
Chapter 9 of Adela Cathcart, Volume 3 by George MacDonald holds 103 sentences, grouped into 21 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 9 holds 103 sentences of Adela Cathcart, Volume 3, unabridged, divided into 21 reading sections.
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