Chapter 18 of Ashton-Kirk, Investigator is here in full — 131 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 18 of Ashton-Kirk, Investigator is here in full — 131 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
ASHTON-KIRK TELLS WHY It was about four in the afternoon, and young Pendleton sat in Ashton-Kirk's big chair, reading the newspapers and waiting. Finally he rang a bell and Stumph gravely appeared. "Are you sure that he said three?" asked Pendleton. "_About_ three, sir," replied the man. "Oh!
Chapter 18 of Ashton-Kirk, Investigator is here in full — 131 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading “ASHTON-KIRK TELLS WHY It was about four in the afternoon, and young Pendleton sat in Ashton-Kirk's big chair, reading the newspapers and waiting.”
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading “Finally he rang a bell and Stumph gravely appeared.”
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading “Finally he rang a bell and Stumph gravely appeared.”
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading “Finally he rang a bell and Stumph gravely appeared.”
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading “ASHTON-KIRK TELLS WHY It was about four in the afternoon, and young Pendleton sat in Ashton-Kirk's big chair, reading the newspapers and waiting.”
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading “Finally he rang a bell and Stumph gravely appeared.”
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading “ASHTON-KIRK TELLS WHY It was about four in the afternoon, and young Pendleton sat in Ashton-Kirk's big chair, reading the newspapers and waiting.”
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading “ASHTON-KIRK TELLS WHY It was about four in the afternoon, and young Pendleton sat in Ashton-Kirk's big chair, reading the newspapers and waiting.”
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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 Finally he rang a bell and Stumph gravely appeared.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading ASHTON-KIRK TELLS WHY It was about four in the afternoon, and young Pendleton sat in Ashton-Kirk's big chair, reading the newspapers and waiting.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading ASHTON-KIRK TELLS WHY It was about four in the afternoon, and young Pendleton sat in Ashton-Kirk's big chair, reading the newspapers and waiting.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ASHTON-KIRK TELLS WHY It was about four in the afternoon, and young Pendleton sat in Ashton-Kirk's big chair, reading the newspapers and waiting.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Finally he rang a bell and Stumph gravely appeared.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Are you sure that he said three?" asked Pendleton.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ASHTON-KIRK TELLS WHY It was about four in the afternoon, and young Pendleton sat in Ashton-Kirk's big chair, reading the newspapers and waiting.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ASHTON-KIRK TELLS WHY It was about four in the afternoon, and young Pendleton sat in Ashton-Kirk's big chair, reading the newspapers and waiting.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Are you sure that he said three?" asked Pendleton.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Finally he rang a bell and Stumph gravely appeared.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading ASHTON-KIRK TELLS WHY It was about four in the afternoon, and young Pendleton sat in Ashton-Kirk's big chair, reading the newspapers and waiting.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading ASHTON-KIRK TELLS WHY It was about four in the afternoon, and young Pendleton sat in Ashton-Kirk's big chair, reading the newspapers and waiting.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Finally he rang a bell and Stumph gravely appeared.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading ASHTON-KIRK TELLS WHY It was about four in the afternoon, and young Pendleton sat in Ashton-Kirk's big chair, reading the newspapers and waiting.
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading Finally he rang a bell and Stumph gravely appeared.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Finally he rang a bell and Stumph gravely appeared.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ASHTON-KIRK TELLS WHY It was about four in the afternoon, and young Pendleton sat in Ashton-Kirk's big chair, reading the newspapers and waiting.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ASHTON-KIRK TELLS WHY It was about four in the afternoon, and young Pendleton sat in Ashton-Kirk's big chair, reading the newspapers and waiting.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "_About_ three, sir," replied the man.
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading ASHTON-KIRK TELLS WHY It was about four in the afternoon, and young Pendleton sat in Ashton-Kirk's big chair, reading the newspapers and waiting.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ASHTON-KIRK TELLS WHY It was about four in the afternoon, and young Pendleton sat in Ashton-Kirk's big chair, reading the newspapers and waiting.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Finally he rang a bell and Stumph gravely appeared.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading ASHTON-KIRK TELLS WHY It was about four in the afternoon, and young Pendleton sat in Ashton-Kirk's big chair, reading the newspapers and waiting.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "_About_ three, sir," replied the man.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Are you sure that he said three?" asked Pendleton.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading ASHTON-KIRK TELLS WHY It was about four in the afternoon, and young Pendleton sat in Ashton-Kirk's big chair, reading the newspapers and waiting.
term of address for a man
From this reading "_About_ three, sir," replied the man.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Finally he rang a bell and Stumph gravely appeared.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Are you sure that he said three?" asked Pendleton.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading ASHTON-KIRK TELLS WHY It was about four in the afternoon, and young Pendleton sat in Ashton-Kirk's big chair, reading the newspapers and waiting.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Are you sure that he said three?" asked Pendleton.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ASHTON-KIRK TELLS WHY It was about four in the afternoon, and young Pendleton sat in Ashton-Kirk's big chair, reading the newspapers and waiting.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "Are you sure that he said three?" asked Pendleton.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading ASHTON-KIRK TELLS WHY It was about four in the afternoon, and young Pendleton sat in Ashton-Kirk's big chair, reading the newspapers and waiting.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ASHTON-KIRK TELLS WHY It was about four in the afternoon, and young Pendleton sat in Ashton-Kirk's big chair, reading the newspapers and waiting.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading ASHTON-KIRK TELLS WHY It was about four in the afternoon, and young Pendleton sat in Ashton-Kirk's big chair, reading the newspapers and waiting.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Are you sure that he said three?" asked Pendleton.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading ASHTON-KIRK TELLS WHY It was about four in the afternoon, and young Pendleton sat in Ashton-Kirk's big chair, reading the newspapers and waiting.
Chapter 18 of Ashton-Kirk, Investigator by John T. (John Thomas) McIntyre holds 131 sentences, grouped into 27 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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