Chapter 32 of David Lockwin—The People's Idol is here in full — 217 sentences across 44 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 32 of David Lockwin—The People's Idol is here in full — 217 sentences across 44 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
AT 3 IN THE MORNING "Where is Chalmers?" asks Corkey. "Mr. Chalmers is not in," answers the clerk. "I want to see him," says Corkey, authoritatively. "He is not in," retorts the clerk with spirit. "Has he sold out?"
Chapter 32 of David Lockwin—The People's Idol is here in full — 217 sentences across 44 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading “"Mr. Chalmers is not in," answers the clerk.”
third-person singular of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “AT 3 IN THE MORNING "Where is Chalmers?" asks Corkey.”
in an authoritative and magisterial manner
From this reading “"I want to see him," says Corkey, authoritatively.”
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading “"Mr. Chalmers is not in," answers the clerk.”
plural of “retort” — a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
From this reading “"He is not in," retorts the clerk with spirit.”
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading “"I want to see him," says Corkey, authoritatively.”
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading “"Has he sold out?"”
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading “"He is not in," retorts the clerk with spirit.”
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From this reading AT 3 IN THE MORNING "Where is Chalmers?" asks Corkey.
plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "Mr. Chalmers is not in," answers the clerk.
third-person singular of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading AT 3 IN THE MORNING "Where is Chalmers?" asks Corkey.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT 3 IN THE MORNING "Where is Chalmers?" asks Corkey.
in an authoritative and magisterial manner
From this reading "I want to see him," says Corkey, authoritatively.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AT 3 IN THE MORNING "Where is Chalmers?" asks Corkey.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading "Mr. Chalmers is not in," answers the clerk.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AT 3 IN THE MORNING "Where is Chalmers?" asks Corkey.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Has he sold out?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He is not in," retorts the clerk with spirit.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I want to see him," says Corkey, authoritatively.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I want to see him," says Corkey, authoritatively.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AT 3 IN THE MORNING "Where is Chalmers?" asks Corkey.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AT 3 IN THE MORNING "Where is Chalmers?" asks Corkey.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading AT 3 IN THE MORNING "Where is Chalmers?" asks Corkey.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Mr. Chalmers is not in," answers the clerk.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Mr. Chalmers is not in," answers the clerk.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Has he sold out?"
plural of “retort” — a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
From this reading "He is not in," retorts the clerk with spirit.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "I want to see him," says Corkey, authoritatively.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I want to see him," says Corkey, authoritatively.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading "Has he sold out?"
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading "He is not in," retorts the clerk with spirit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT 3 IN THE MORNING "Where is Chalmers?" asks Corkey.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I want to see him," says Corkey, authoritatively.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "I want to see him," says Corkey, authoritatively.
in or at the place that
From this reading AT 3 IN THE MORNING "Where is Chalmers?" asks Corkey.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "He is not in," retorts the clerk with spirit.
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