Chapter 11 of Hal Kenyon Disappears is here in full — 105 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 11 of Hal Kenyon Disappears is here in full — 105 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
CONVINCING BAD. The next day was one of rejoicing among the Boy Scouts of Lakefarm. If there had been any doubt concerning the popularity of Hal Kenyon, that doubt surely was gone now. The fact that his parents were poor made no difference with any of his schoolmates. Indeed, Dr. Byrd would not have permitted any feeling against Hal on this account.
Chapter 11 of Hal Kenyon Disappears is here in full — 105 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/21 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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English organist and composer of church music; master of 16th century polyphony; was granted a monopoly in music printing with Thomas Tallis (1543-1623)
From this reading “Indeed, Dr. Byrd would not have permitted any feeling against Hal on this account.”
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading “If there had been any doubt concerning the popularity of Hal Kenyon, that doubt surely was gone now.”
causing one to believe the truth of something
From this reading “CONVINCING BAD.”
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading “Indeed, Dr. Byrd would not have permitted any feeling against Hal on this account.”
the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after
From this reading “If there had been any doubt concerning the popularity of Hal Kenyon, that doubt surely was gone now.”
a feeling of great happiness
From this reading “The next day was one of rejoicing among the Boy Scouts of Lakefarm.”
plural of “schoolmate” — an acquaintance that you go to school with
From this reading “The fact that his parents were poor made no difference with any of his schoolmates.”
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading “The next day was one of rejoicing among the Boy Scouts of Lakefarm.”
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In this reading “The next day was one of rejoicing among the Boy Scouts of Lakefarm.”
In this reading “If there had been any doubt concerning the popularity of Hal Kenyon, that doubt surely was gone now.”
In this reading “If there had been any doubt concerning the popularity of Hal Kenyon, that doubt surely was gone now.”
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a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Indeed, Dr. Byrd would not have permitted any feeling against Hal on this account.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Indeed, Dr. Byrd would not have permitted any feeling against Hal on this account.
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The next day was one of rejoicing among the Boy Scouts of Lakefarm.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If there had been any doubt concerning the popularity of Hal Kenyon, that doubt surely was gone now.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading CONVINCING BAD.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If there had been any doubt concerning the popularity of Hal Kenyon, that doubt surely was gone now.
a youthful male person
From this reading The next day was one of rejoicing among the Boy Scouts of Lakefarm.
English organist and composer of church music; master of 16th century polyphony; was granted a monopoly in music printing with Thomas Tallis (1543-1623)
From this reading Indeed, Dr. Byrd would not have permitted any feeling against Hal on this account.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading If there had been any doubt concerning the popularity of Hal Kenyon, that doubt surely was gone now.
causing one to believe the truth of something
From this reading CONVINCING BAD.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day was one of rejoicing among the Boy Scouts of Lakefarm.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading The fact that his parents were poor made no difference with any of his schoolmates.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading If there had been any doubt concerning the popularity of Hal Kenyon, that doubt surely was gone now.
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From this reading Indeed, Dr. Byrd would not have permitted any feeling against Hal on this account.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The fact that his parents were poor made no difference with any of his schoolmates.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Indeed, Dr. Byrd would not have permitted any feeling against Hal on this account.
destroyed or killed
From this reading If there had been any doubt concerning the popularity of Hal Kenyon, that doubt surely was gone now.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If there had been any doubt concerning the popularity of Hal Kenyon, that doubt surely was gone now.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If there had been any doubt concerning the popularity of Hal Kenyon, that doubt surely was gone now.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Indeed, Dr. Byrd would not have permitted any feeling against Hal on this account.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The fact that his parents were poor made no difference with any of his schoolmates.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If there had been any doubt concerning the popularity of Hal Kenyon, that doubt surely was gone now.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, Dr. Byrd would not have permitted any feeling against Hal on this account.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If there had been any doubt concerning the popularity of Hal Kenyon, that doubt surely was gone now.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next day was one of rejoicing among the Boy Scouts of Lakefarm.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The fact that his parents were poor made no difference with any of his schoolmates.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day was one of rejoicing among the Boy Scouts of Lakefarm.
not any; not one
From this reading The fact that his parents were poor made no difference with any of his schoolmates.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Indeed, Dr. Byrd would not have permitted any feeling against Hal on this account.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading If there had been any doubt concerning the popularity of Hal Kenyon, that doubt surely was gone now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next day was one of rejoicing among the Boy Scouts of Lakefarm.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Indeed, Dr. Byrd would not have permitted any feeling against Hal on this account.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The next day was one of rejoicing among the Boy Scouts of Lakefarm.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading The fact that his parents were poor made no difference with any of his schoolmates.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Indeed, Dr. Byrd would not have permitted any feeling against Hal on this account.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The fact that his parents were poor made no difference with any of his schoolmates.
the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after
From this reading If there had been any doubt concerning the popularity of Hal Kenyon, that doubt surely was gone now.
a feeling of great happiness
From this reading The next day was one of rejoicing among the Boy Scouts of Lakefarm.
plural of “schoolmate” — an acquaintance that you go to school with
From this reading The fact that his parents were poor made no difference with any of his schoolmates.
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading The next day was one of rejoicing among the Boy Scouts of Lakefarm.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading If there had been any doubt concerning the popularity of Hal Kenyon, that doubt surely was gone now.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If there had been any doubt concerning the popularity of Hal Kenyon, that doubt surely was gone now.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next day was one of rejoicing among the Boy Scouts of Lakefarm.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If there had been any doubt concerning the popularity of Hal Kenyon, that doubt surely was gone now.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Indeed, Dr. Byrd would not have permitted any feeling against Hal on this account.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next day was one of rejoicing among the Boy Scouts of Lakefarm.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The fact that his parents were poor made no difference with any of his schoolmates.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The fact that his parents were poor made no difference with any of his schoolmates.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Indeed, Dr. Byrd would not have permitted any feeling against Hal on this account.
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