Chapter 38 of Cord and Creese is here in full — 331 sentences across 67 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XXXVIII
Chapter 38 of Cord and Creese is here in full — 331 sentences across 67 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
MRS. COMPTON’S SECRET. On the night after the arrival of John, Brandon had left Denton. He did not return till the following day. On arriving at the inn he saw an unusual spectacle--the old man on the balcony, the crowd of villagers around, the universal excitement.
Chapter 38 of Cord and Creese is here in full — 331 sentences across 67 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading “On arriving at the inn he saw an unusual spectacle--the old man on the balcony, the crowd of villagers around, the universal excitement.”
an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium
From this reading “On arriving at the inn he saw an unusual spectacle--the old man on the balcony, the crowd of villagers around, the universal excitement.”
possessive form of “compton” — United States physicist noted for research on x-rays and gamma rays and nuclear energy
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading “On arriving at the inn he saw an unusual spectacle--the old man on the balcony, the crowd of villagers around, the universal excitement.”
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading “On arriving at the inn he saw an unusual spectacle--the old man on the balcony, the crowd of villagers around, the universal excitement.”
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading “On arriving at the inn he saw an unusual spectacle--the old man on the balcony, the crowd of villagers around, the universal excitement.”
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading “On arriving at the inn he saw an unusual spectacle--the old man on the balcony, the crowd of villagers around, the universal excitement.”
plural of “villager” — one who has lived in a village most of their life
From this reading “On arriving at the inn he saw an unusual spectacle--the old man on the balcony, the crowd of villagers around, the universal excitement.”
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later than; following
From this reading On the night after the arrival of John, Brandon had left Denton.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On arriving at the inn he saw an unusual spectacle--the old man on the balcony, the crowd of villagers around, the universal excitement.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading On arriving at the inn he saw an unusual spectacle--the old man on the balcony, the crowd of villagers around, the universal excitement.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading On the night after the arrival of John, Brandon had left Denton.
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading On arriving at the inn he saw an unusual spectacle--the old man on the balcony, the crowd of villagers around, the universal excitement.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On arriving at the inn he saw an unusual spectacle--the old man on the balcony, the crowd of villagers around, the universal excitement.
an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium
From this reading On arriving at the inn he saw an unusual spectacle--the old man on the balcony, the crowd of villagers around, the universal excitement.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the night after the arrival of John, Brandon had left Denton.
possessive form of “compton” — United States physicist noted for research on x-rays and gamma rays and nuclear energy
From this reading COMPTON’S SECRET.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading On arriving at the inn he saw an unusual spectacle--the old man on the balcony, the crowd of villagers around, the universal excitement.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He did not return till the following day.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the night after the arrival of John, Brandon had left Denton.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not return till the following day.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading On arriving at the inn he saw an unusual spectacle--the old man on the balcony, the crowd of villagers around, the universal excitement.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading He did not return till the following day.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On the night after the arrival of John, Brandon had left Denton.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not return till the following day.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading On arriving at the inn he saw an unusual spectacle--the old man on the balcony, the crowd of villagers around, the universal excitement.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading On the night after the arrival of John, Brandon had left Denton.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading On the night after the arrival of John, Brandon had left Denton.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading On arriving at the inn he saw an unusual spectacle--the old man on the balcony, the crowd of villagers around, the universal excitement.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading On the night after the arrival of John, Brandon had left Denton.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not return till the following day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the night after the arrival of John, Brandon had left Denton.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading On arriving at the inn he saw an unusual spectacle--the old man on the balcony, the crowd of villagers around, the universal excitement.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the night after the arrival of John, Brandon had left Denton.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He did not return till the following day.
cut with a saw
From this reading On arriving at the inn he saw an unusual spectacle--the old man on the balcony, the crowd of villagers around, the universal excitement.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading COMPTON’S SECRET.
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading On arriving at the inn he saw an unusual spectacle--the old man on the balcony, the crowd of villagers around, the universal excitement.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the night after the arrival of John, Brandon had left Denton.
up to a particular time
From this reading He did not return till the following day.
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading On arriving at the inn he saw an unusual spectacle--the old man on the balcony, the crowd of villagers around, the universal excitement.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading On arriving at the inn he saw an unusual spectacle--the old man on the balcony, the crowd of villagers around, the universal excitement.
plural of “villager” — one who has lived in a village most of their life
From this reading On arriving at the inn he saw an unusual spectacle--the old man on the balcony, the crowd of villagers around, the universal excitement.
Chapter 38 of Cord and Creese by James De Mille holds 331 sentences, grouped into 67 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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