Chapter 33 of Adrift in New York is here in full — 101 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 33 of Adrift in New York is here in full — 101 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
An Important Discovery. "Curtis Waring!" ejaculated Dodger, his face showing intense surprise. "Is that the name of your husband?" "Yes. Is it possible that you know him?" asked the woman, struck by Dodger's tone.
Chapter 33 of Adrift in New York is here in full — 101 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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English botanical writer and publisher (1746-1799)
From this reading “"Curtis Waring!" ejaculated Dodger, his face showing intense surprise.”
the act of discovering something
From this reading “An Important Discovery.”
a shifty deceptive person
From this reading “"Curtis Waring!" ejaculated Dodger, his face showing intense surprise.”
possessive form of “dodger” — a shifty deceptive person
From this reading “Is it possible that you know him?" asked the woman, struck by Dodger's tone.”
of great significance or value
From this reading “An Important Discovery.”
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading “"Curtis Waring!" ejaculated Dodger, his face showing intense surprise.”
the display of a motion picture
From this reading “"Curtis Waring!" ejaculated Dodger, his face showing intense surprise.”
-ing form of “ware” — spend extravagantly
From this reading “"Curtis Waring!" ejaculated Dodger, his face showing intense surprise.”
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An Important Discovery.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Is it possible that you know him?" asked the woman, struck by Dodger's tone.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Is it possible that you know him?" asked the woman, struck by Dodger's tone.
English botanical writer and publisher (1746-1799)
From this reading "Curtis Waring!" ejaculated Dodger, his face showing intense surprise.
the act of discovering something
From this reading An Important Discovery.
a shifty deceptive person
From this reading "Curtis Waring!" ejaculated Dodger, his face showing intense surprise.
possessive form of “dodger” — a shifty deceptive person
From this reading Is it possible that you know him?" asked the woman, struck by Dodger's tone.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Curtis Waring!" ejaculated Dodger, his face showing intense surprise.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "Curtis Waring!" ejaculated Dodger, his face showing intense surprise.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Is it possible that you know him?" asked the woman, struck by Dodger's tone.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Curtis Waring!" ejaculated Dodger, his face showing intense surprise.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading "Is that the name of your husband?"
of great significance or value
From this reading An Important Discovery.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading "Curtis Waring!" ejaculated Dodger, his face showing intense surprise.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is that the name of your husband?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Is it possible that you know him?" asked the woman, struck by Dodger's tone.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Is it possible that you know him?" asked the woman, struck by Dodger's tone.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Is that the name of your husband?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Is that the name of your husband?"
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Is it possible that you know him?" asked the woman, struck by Dodger's tone.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading "Curtis Waring!" ejaculated Dodger, his face showing intense surprise.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Is it possible that you know him?" asked the woman, struck by Dodger's tone.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading "Curtis Waring!" ejaculated Dodger, his face showing intense surprise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Is that the name of your husband?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Is that the name of your husband?"
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Is it possible that you know him?" asked the woman, struck by Dodger's tone.
-ing form of “ware” — spend extravagantly
From this reading "Curtis Waring!" ejaculated Dodger, his face showing intense surprise.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Is it possible that you know him?" asked the woman, struck by Dodger's tone.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Is it possible that you know him?" asked the woman, struck by Dodger's tone.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Is that the name of your husband?"
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