Chapter 8 of Advisory Ben: A Story is here in full — 436 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 Advisory Ben: A Story is here in full — 436 sentences across 88 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
St. Peter looked more than surprised. "My editor," I said, "seemed confident that I should be admitted." "Who is your editor?" said St. Peter. "Do we know him here?" "I should doubt it," I replied.
Chapter 8 of Advisory Ben: A Story is here in full — 436 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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inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading “"My editor," I said, "seemed confident that I should be admitted."”
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading “"My editor," I said, "seemed confident that I should be admitted."”
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading “"I should doubt it," I replied.”
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading “"My editor," I said, "seemed confident that I should be admitted."”
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading “St. Peter looked more than surprised.”
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “"I should doubt it," I replied.”
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “"My editor," I said, "seemed confident that I should be admitted."”
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading “St. Peter looked more than surprised.”
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inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading "My editor," I said, "seemed confident that I should be admitted."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "My editor," I said, "seemed confident that I should be admitted."
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading "My editor," I said, "seemed confident that I should be admitted."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do we know him here?"
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "I should doubt it," I replied.
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading "My editor," I said, "seemed confident that I should be admitted."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Do we know him here?"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Do we know him here?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "My editor," I said, "seemed confident that I should be admitted."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Who is your editor?" said St. Peter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I should doubt it," I replied.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Do we know him here?"
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading St. Peter looked more than surprised.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading St. Peter looked more than surprised.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My editor," I said, "seemed confident that I should be admitted."
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading St. Peter looked more than surprised.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I should doubt it," I replied.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "My editor," I said, "seemed confident that I should be admitted."
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "My editor," I said, "seemed confident that I should be admitted."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "My editor," I said, "seemed confident that I should be admitted."
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From this reading St. Peter looked more than surprised.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading St. Peter looked more than surprised.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading St. Peter looked more than surprised.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "My editor," I said, "seemed confident that I should be admitted."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Do we know him here?"
which person or people
From this reading "Who is your editor?" said St. Peter.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Who is your editor?" said St. Peter.
Chapter 8 of Advisory Ben: A Story by E. V. (Edward Verrall) Lucas holds 436 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.
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