Chapter 8 of Jewel Weed is here in full — 272 sentences across 55 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter VIII
Chapter 8 of Jewel Weed is here in full — 272 sentences across 55 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE FALLS According to his promise, Dick presented himself at Ellery's office on the next afternoon. He wore a brisk and moving air. "Miss Quincy is not here to-day," Norris said without looking up. "I know it," Dick answered promptly. "Are you through yet?"
Chapter 8 of Jewel Weed is here in full — 272 sentences across 55 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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quick and energetic
From this reading “He wore a brisk and moving air.”
someone who is a detective
From this reading “THE FALLS According to his promise, Dick presented himself at Ellery's office on the next afternoon.”
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading “THE FALLS According to his promise, Dick presented himself at Ellery's office on the next afternoon.”
in motion
From this reading “He wore a brisk and moving air.”
United States writer (1870-1902)
From this reading “"Miss Quincy is not here to-day," Norris said without looking up.”
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading “THE FALLS According to his promise, Dick presented himself at Ellery's office on the next afternoon.”
with little or no delay
From this reading “"I know it," Dick answered promptly.”
American patriot who presented the colonists' grievances to the English king (1744-1775)
From this reading “"Miss Quincy is not here to-day," Norris said without looking up.”
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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 He wore a brisk and moving air.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading THE FALLS According to his promise, Dick presented himself at Ellery's office on the next afternoon.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading THE FALLS According to his promise, Dick presented himself at Ellery's office on the next afternoon.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading He wore a brisk and moving air.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He wore a brisk and moving air.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "I know it," Dick answered promptly.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Are you through yet?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE FALLS According to his promise, Dick presented himself at Ellery's office on the next afternoon.
quick and energetic
From this reading He wore a brisk and moving air.
someone who is a detective
From this reading THE FALLS According to his promise, Dick presented himself at Ellery's office on the next afternoon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE FALLS According to his promise, Dick presented himself at Ellery's office on the next afternoon.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading THE FALLS According to his promise, Dick presented himself at Ellery's office on the next afternoon.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He wore a brisk and moving air.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Miss Quincy is not here to-day," Norris said without looking up.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE FALLS According to his promise, Dick presented himself at Ellery's office on the next afternoon.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE FALLS According to his promise, Dick presented himself at Ellery's office on the next afternoon.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I know it," Dick answered promptly.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Miss Quincy is not here to-day," Norris said without looking up.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I know it," Dick answered promptly.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I know it," Dick answered promptly.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "Miss Quincy is not here to-day," Norris said without looking up.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Miss Quincy is not here to-day," Norris said without looking up.
in motion
From this reading He wore a brisk and moving air.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE FALLS According to his promise, Dick presented himself at Ellery's office on the next afternoon.
United States writer (1870-1902)
From this reading "Miss Quincy is not here to-day," Norris said without looking up.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Miss Quincy is not here to-day," Norris said without looking up.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading THE FALLS According to his promise, Dick presented himself at Ellery's office on the next afternoon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE FALLS According to his promise, Dick presented himself at Ellery's office on the next afternoon.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading THE FALLS According to his promise, Dick presented himself at Ellery's office on the next afternoon.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading THE FALLS According to his promise, Dick presented himself at Ellery's office on the next afternoon.
with little or no delay
From this reading "I know it," Dick answered promptly.
American patriot who presented the colonists' grievances to the English king (1744-1775)
From this reading "Miss Quincy is not here to-day," Norris said without looking up.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Miss Quincy is not here to-day," Norris said without looking up.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FALLS According to his promise, Dick presented himself at Ellery's office on the next afternoon.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "Are you through yet?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE FALLS According to his promise, Dick presented himself at Ellery's office on the next afternoon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Miss Quincy is not here to-day," Norris said without looking up.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Miss Quincy is not here to-day," Norris said without looking up.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "Miss Quincy is not here to-day," Norris said without looking up.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading He wore a brisk and moving air.
but in spite of that
From this reading "Are you through yet?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Are you through yet?"
Chapter 8 of Jewel Weed by Alice Ames Winter holds 272 sentences, grouped into 55 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 272 sentences of Jewel Weed, unabridged, divided into 55 reading sections.
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