Chapter 8 of Clayhanger is here in full — 423 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter VIII
Chapter 8 of Clayhanger is here in full — 423 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"I'm afraid we haven't, miss," said Stifford. This was an understatement. He knew beyond fear that "The Light of Asia" was not in stock. "Oh!" murmured Janet. "I think you said `The Light of Asia'?"
Chapter 8 of Clayhanger is here in full — 423 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading “"I'm afraid we haven't, miss," said Stifford.”
the largest continent with 60% of the earth's population; it is joined to Europe on the west to form Eurasia; it is the site of some of the world's earliest civilizations
From this reading “He knew beyond fear that "The Light of Asia" was not in stock.”
on the far side of; further than
From this reading “He knew beyond fear that "The Light of Asia" was not in stock.”
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading “He knew beyond fear that "The Light of Asia" was not in stock.”
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading “He knew beyond fear that "The Light of Asia" was not in stock.”
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading “"Oh!" murmured Janet.”
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading “He knew beyond fear that "The Light of Asia" was not in stock.”
a statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said
From this reading “This was an understatement.”
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filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading "I'm afraid we haven't, miss," said Stifford.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This was an understatement.
the largest continent with 60% of the earth's population; it is joined to Europe on the west to form Eurasia; it is the site of some of the world's earliest civilizations
From this reading He knew beyond fear that "The Light of Asia" was not in stock.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading He knew beyond fear that "The Light of Asia" was not in stock.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading He knew beyond fear that "The Light of Asia" was not in stock.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'm afraid we haven't, miss," said Stifford.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew beyond fear that "The Light of Asia" was not in stock.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think you said `The Light of Asia'?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'm afraid we haven't, miss," said Stifford.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He knew beyond fear that "The Light of Asia" was not in stock.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Oh!" murmured Janet.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew beyond fear that "The Light of Asia" was not in stock.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading He knew beyond fear that "The Light of Asia" was not in stock.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "I'm afraid we haven't, miss," said Stifford.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading "Oh!" murmured Janet.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He knew beyond fear that "The Light of Asia" was not in stock.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He knew beyond fear that "The Light of Asia" was not in stock.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh!" murmured Janet.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I'm afraid we haven't, miss," said Stifford.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'm afraid we haven't, miss," said Stifford.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading He knew beyond fear that "The Light of Asia" was not in stock.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He knew beyond fear that "The Light of Asia" was not in stock.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He knew beyond fear that "The Light of Asia" was not in stock.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think you said `The Light of Asia'?"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was an understatement.
a statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said
From this reading This was an understatement.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was an understatement.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I'm afraid we haven't, miss," said Stifford.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I think you said `The Light of Asia'?"
Chapter 8 of Clayhanger by Arnold Bennett holds 423 sentences, grouped into 85 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 8 holds 423 sentences of Clayhanger, unabridged, divided into 85 reading sections.
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