Chapter 7 of If Winter Don't A.B.C.D.E.F. Notsomuchinson is here in full — 238 sentences across 48 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter VII
Chapter 7 of If Winter Don't A.B.C.D.E.F. Notsomuchinson is here in full — 238 sentences across 48 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
On his arrival at the office next morning Luke was somewhat surprised to receive a visit in his office from Mr. Arthur Dobson. Apparently Mr. Dobson had something on his mind. He wandered about nervously saying incoherent things about the weather. "Anything doing?" asked Luke. "Nothing much.
Chapter 7 of If Winter Don't A.B.C.D.E.F. Notsomuchinson is here in full — 238 sentences across 48 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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accomplishment of an objective
From this reading “On his arrival at the office next morning Luke was somewhat surprised to receive a visit in his office from Mr. Arthur Dobson.”
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading “On his arrival at the office next morning Luke was somewhat surprised to receive a visit in his office from Mr. Arthur Dobson.”
large brown aquatic larva of the dobsonfly; used as fishing bait
From this reading “On his arrival at the office next morning Luke was somewhat surprised to receive a visit in his office from Mr. Arthur Dobson.”
without logical or meaningful connection
From this reading “He wandered about nervously saying incoherent things about the weather.”
(New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel
From this reading “On his arrival at the office next morning Luke was somewhat surprised to receive a visit in his office from Mr. Arthur Dobson.”
in an anxiously nervous manner
From this reading “He wandered about nervously saying incoherent things about the weather.”
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading “He wandered about nervously saying incoherent things about the weather.”
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading “He wandered about nervously saying incoherent things about the weather.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On his arrival at the office next morning Luke was somewhat surprised to receive a visit in his office from Mr. Arthur Dobson.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He wandered about nervously saying incoherent things about the weather.
any thing at all
From this reading "Anything doing?" asked Luke.
from appearances alone
From this reading Apparently Mr. Dobson had something on his mind.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading On his arrival at the office next morning Luke was somewhat surprised to receive a visit in his office from Mr. Arthur Dobson.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading On his arrival at the office next morning Luke was somewhat surprised to receive a visit in his office from Mr. Arthur Dobson.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Anything doing?" asked Luke.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On his arrival at the office next morning Luke was somewhat surprised to receive a visit in his office from Mr. Arthur Dobson.
large brown aquatic larva of the dobsonfly; used as fishing bait
From this reading On his arrival at the office next morning Luke was somewhat surprised to receive a visit in his office from Mr. Arthur Dobson.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading "Anything doing?" asked Luke.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On his arrival at the office next morning Luke was somewhat surprised to receive a visit in his office from Mr. Arthur Dobson.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Apparently Mr. Dobson had something on his mind.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He wandered about nervously saying incoherent things about the weather.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On his arrival at the office next morning Luke was somewhat surprised to receive a visit in his office from Mr. Arthur Dobson.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On his arrival at the office next morning Luke was somewhat surprised to receive a visit in his office from Mr. Arthur Dobson.
without logical or meaningful connection
From this reading He wandered about nervously saying incoherent things about the weather.
(New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel
From this reading On his arrival at the office next morning Luke was somewhat surprised to receive a visit in his office from Mr. Arthur Dobson.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Apparently Mr. Dobson had something on his mind.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On his arrival at the office next morning Luke was somewhat surprised to receive a visit in his office from Mr. Arthur Dobson.
a form of address for a man
From this reading On his arrival at the office next morning Luke was somewhat surprised to receive a visit in his office from Mr. Arthur Dobson.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Nothing much.
in an anxiously nervous manner
From this reading He wandered about nervously saying incoherent things about the weather.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading On his arrival at the office next morning Luke was somewhat surprised to receive a visit in his office from Mr. Arthur Dobson.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "Nothing much.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading On his arrival at the office next morning Luke was somewhat surprised to receive a visit in his office from Mr. Arthur Dobson.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On his arrival at the office next morning Luke was somewhat surprised to receive a visit in his office from Mr. Arthur Dobson.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading On his arrival at the office next morning Luke was somewhat surprised to receive a visit in his office from Mr. Arthur Dobson.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading He wandered about nervously saying incoherent things about the weather.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Apparently Mr. Dobson had something on his mind.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading On his arrival at the office next morning Luke was somewhat surprised to receive a visit in his office from Mr. Arthur Dobson.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading On his arrival at the office next morning Luke was somewhat surprised to receive a visit in his office from Mr. Arthur Dobson.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On his arrival at the office next morning Luke was somewhat surprised to receive a visit in his office from Mr. Arthur Dobson.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He wandered about nervously saying incoherent things about the weather.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On his arrival at the office next morning Luke was somewhat surprised to receive a visit in his office from Mr. Arthur Dobson.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading On his arrival at the office next morning Luke was somewhat surprised to receive a visit in his office from Mr. Arthur Dobson.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading He wandered about nervously saying incoherent things about the weather.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On his arrival at the office next morning Luke was somewhat surprised to receive a visit in his office from Mr. Arthur Dobson.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading He wandered about nervously saying incoherent things about the weather.
Chapter 7 of If Winter Don't A.B.C.D.E.F. Notsomuchinson by Barry Pain holds 238 sentences, grouped into 48 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 7 holds 238 sentences of If Winter Don't A.B.C.D.E.F. Notsomuchinson, unabridged, divided into 48 reading sections.
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