Chapter 2 of At the Sign of the Silver Flagon is here in full — 11 sentences across 3 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter II
Chapter 2 of At the Sign of the Silver Flagon is here in full — 11 sentences across 3 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
I. STRANGE PREPARATIONS FOR THE DINNER. II. ARRIVAL OF BUT ONE AT A DINNER FOR THIRTEEN. III. ARRIVAL OF UNEXPECTED GUESTS.
Chapter 2 of At the Sign of the Silver Flagon is here in full — 11 sentences across 3 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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accomplishment of an objective
From this reading “ARRIVAL OF BUT ONE AT A DINNER FOR THIRTEEN.”
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading “I. STRANGE PREPARATIONS FOR THE DINNER.”
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading “ARRIVAL OF UNEXPECTED GUESTS.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “ARRIVAL OF BUT ONE AT A DINNER FOR THIRTEEN.”
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading “I. STRANGE PREPARATIONS FOR THE DINNER.”
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading “I. STRANGE PREPARATIONS FOR THE DINNER.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one
From this reading “ARRIVAL OF BUT ONE AT A DINNER FOR THIRTEEN.”
not expected or anticipated
From this reading “ARRIVAL OF UNEXPECTED GUESTS.”
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In this reading “ARRIVAL OF UNEXPECTED GUESTS.”
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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 ARRIVAL OF BUT ONE AT A DINNER FOR THIRTEEN.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading ARRIVAL OF BUT ONE AT A DINNER FOR THIRTEEN.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ARRIVAL OF BUT ONE AT A DINNER FOR THIRTEEN.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading ARRIVAL OF BUT ONE AT A DINNER FOR THIRTEEN.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading I. STRANGE PREPARATIONS FOR THE DINNER.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I. STRANGE PREPARATIONS FOR THE DINNER.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading ARRIVAL OF UNEXPECTED GUESTS.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I. STRANGE PREPARATIONS FOR THE DINNER.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading II.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading III.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ARRIVAL OF BUT ONE AT A DINNER FOR THIRTEEN.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ARRIVAL OF BUT ONE AT A DINNER FOR THIRTEEN.
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading I. STRANGE PREPARATIONS FOR THE DINNER.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading I. STRANGE PREPARATIONS FOR THE DINNER.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I. STRANGE PREPARATIONS FOR THE DINNER.
the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one
From this reading ARRIVAL OF BUT ONE AT A DINNER FOR THIRTEEN.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading ARRIVAL OF UNEXPECTED GUESTS.
Chapter 2 of At the Sign of the Silver Flagon by B. L. (Benjamin Leopold) Farjeon holds 11 sentences, grouped into 3 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 2 holds 11 sentences of At the Sign of the Silver Flagon, unabridged, divided into 3 reading sections.
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