Chapter 28 of Adventure is here in full — 171 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XXVIII
Chapter 28 of Adventure is here in full — 171 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
When Sheldon emerged from among the trees he found Joan waiting at the compound gate, and he could not fail to see that she was visibly gladdened at the sight of him. "I can't tell you how glad I am to see you," was her greeting. "What's become of Tudor? That last flutter of the automatic wasn't nice to listen to. Was it you or Tudor?"
Chapter 28 of Adventure is here in full — 171 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/34 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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operating with minimal human intervention; independent of external control
From this reading “That last flutter of the automatic wasn't nice to listen to.”
a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
From this reading “When Sheldon emerged from among the trees he found Joan waiting at the compound gate, and he could not fail to see that she was visibly gladdened at the sight of him.”
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading “When Sheldon emerged from among the trees he found Joan waiting at the compound gate, and he could not fail to see that she was visibly gladdened at the sight of him.”
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading “When Sheldon emerged from among the trees he found Joan waiting at the compound gate, and he could not fail to see that she was visibly gladdened at the sight of him.”
move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading “That last flutter of the automatic wasn't nice to listen to.”
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading “"I can't tell you how glad I am to see you," was her greeting.”
an English dynasty descended from Henry Tudor; Tudor monarchs ruled from Henry VII to Elizabeth I (from 1485 to 1603)
From this reading “"What's become of Tudor?”
in a visible manner
From this reading “When Sheldon emerged from among the trees he found Joan waiting at the compound gate, and he could not fail to see that she was visibly gladdened at the sight of him.”
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the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I can't tell you how glad I am to see you," was her greeting.
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading When Sheldon emerged from among the trees he found Joan waiting at the compound gate, and he could not fail to see that she was visibly gladdened at the sight of him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Sheldon emerged from among the trees he found Joan waiting at the compound gate, and he could not fail to see that she was visibly gladdened at the sight of him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Sheldon emerged from among the trees he found Joan waiting at the compound gate, and he could not fail to see that she was visibly gladdened at the sight of him.
operating with minimal human intervention; independent of external control
From this reading That last flutter of the automatic wasn't nice to listen to.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading "What's become of Tudor?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I can't tell you how glad I am to see you," was her greeting.
a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
From this reading When Sheldon emerged from among the trees he found Joan waiting at the compound gate, and he could not fail to see that she was visibly gladdened at the sight of him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When Sheldon emerged from among the trees he found Joan waiting at the compound gate, and he could not fail to see that she was visibly gladdened at the sight of him.
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading When Sheldon emerged from among the trees he found Joan waiting at the compound gate, and he could not fail to see that she was visibly gladdened at the sight of him.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading When Sheldon emerged from among the trees he found Joan waiting at the compound gate, and he could not fail to see that she was visibly gladdened at the sight of him.
move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading That last flutter of the automatic wasn't nice to listen to.
set up or found
From this reading When Sheldon emerged from among the trees he found Joan waiting at the compound gate, and he could not fail to see that she was visibly gladdened at the sight of him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When Sheldon emerged from among the trees he found Joan waiting at the compound gate, and he could not fail to see that she was visibly gladdened at the sight of him.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading When Sheldon emerged from among the trees he found Joan waiting at the compound gate, and he could not fail to see that she was visibly gladdened at the sight of him.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "I can't tell you how glad I am to see you," was her greeting.
made joyful
From this reading When Sheldon emerged from among the trees he found Joan waiting at the compound gate, and he could not fail to see that she was visibly gladdened at the sight of him.
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading "I can't tell you how glad I am to see you," was her greeting.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Sheldon emerged from among the trees he found Joan waiting at the compound gate, and he could not fail to see that she was visibly gladdened at the sight of him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I can't tell you how glad I am to see you," was her greeting.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When Sheldon emerged from among the trees he found Joan waiting at the compound gate, and he could not fail to see that she was visibly gladdened at the sight of him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I can't tell you how glad I am to see you," was her greeting.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I can't tell you how glad I am to see you," was her greeting.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Was it you or Tudor?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Sheldon emerged from among the trees he found Joan waiting at the compound gate, and he could not fail to see that she was visibly gladdened at the sight of him.
immediately past
From this reading That last flutter of the automatic wasn't nice to listen to.
hear with intention
From this reading That last flutter of the automatic wasn't nice to listen to.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading That last flutter of the automatic wasn't nice to listen to.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When Sheldon emerged from among the trees he found Joan waiting at the compound gate, and he could not fail to see that she was visibly gladdened at the sight of him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Sheldon emerged from among the trees he found Joan waiting at the compound gate, and he could not fail to see that she was visibly gladdened at the sight of him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Was it you or Tudor?"
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading When Sheldon emerged from among the trees he found Joan waiting at the compound gate, and he could not fail to see that she was visibly gladdened at the sight of him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Sheldon emerged from among the trees he found Joan waiting at the compound gate, and he could not fail to see that she was visibly gladdened at the sight of him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Sheldon emerged from among the trees he found Joan waiting at the compound gate, and he could not fail to see that she was visibly gladdened at the sight of him.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading When Sheldon emerged from among the trees he found Joan waiting at the compound gate, and he could not fail to see that she was visibly gladdened at the sight of him.
express in words
From this reading "I can't tell you how glad I am to see you," was her greeting.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Sheldon emerged from among the trees he found Joan waiting at the compound gate, and he could not fail to see that she was visibly gladdened at the sight of him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Sheldon emerged from among the trees he found Joan waiting at the compound gate, and he could not fail to see that she was visibly gladdened at the sight of him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Sheldon emerged from among the trees he found Joan waiting at the compound gate, and he could not fail to see that she was visibly gladdened at the sight of him.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading When Sheldon emerged from among the trees he found Joan waiting at the compound gate, and he could not fail to see that she was visibly gladdened at the sight of him.
an English dynasty descended from Henry Tudor; Tudor monarchs ruled from Henry VII to Elizabeth I (from 1485 to 1603)
From this reading "What's become of Tudor?
in a visible manner
From this reading When Sheldon emerged from among the trees he found Joan waiting at the compound gate, and he could not fail to see that she was visibly gladdened at the sight of him.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading When Sheldon emerged from among the trees he found Joan waiting at the compound gate, and he could not fail to see that she was visibly gladdened at the sight of him.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Sheldon emerged from among the trees he found Joan waiting at the compound gate, and he could not fail to see that she was visibly gladdened at the sight of him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That last flutter of the automatic wasn't nice to listen to.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What's become of Tudor?
at the time that
From this reading When Sheldon emerged from among the trees he found Joan waiting at the compound gate, and he could not fail to see that she was visibly gladdened at the sight of him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I can't tell you how glad I am to see you," was her greeting.
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