Chapter 14 of Little Lost Sister is here in full — 142 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XIV
Chapter 14 of Little Lost Sister is here in full — 142 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE READER MEETS ANOTHER OLD ACQUAINTANCE The sight of the blue envelope had transfixed Grogan. He stood staring at it like a man in the presence of a ghost. "The blue envelope, again," he cried. "A harpoon for you, John." John Boland made no reply.
Chapter 14 of Little Lost Sister is here in full — 142 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading “THE READER MEETS ANOTHER OLD ACQUAINTANCE The sight of the blue envelope had transfixed Grogan.”
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading “THE READER MEETS ANOTHER OLD ACQUAINTANCE The sight of the blue envelope had transfixed Grogan.”
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading “He stood staring at it like a man in the presence of a ghost.”
a spear with a shaft and barbed point for throwing; used for catching large fish or whales; a strong line is attached to it
From this reading “"A harpoon for you, John."”
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading “THE READER MEETS ANOTHER OLD ACQUAINTANCE The sight of the blue envelope had transfixed Grogan.”
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading “THE READER MEETS ANOTHER OLD ACQUAINTANCE The sight of the blue envelope had transfixed Grogan.”
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading “He stood staring at it like a man in the presence of a ghost.”
having your attention fixated as though by a spell
From this reading “THE READER MEETS ANOTHER OLD ACQUAINTANCE The sight of the blue envelope had transfixed Grogan.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He stood staring at it like a man in the presence of a ghost.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading THE READER MEETS ANOTHER OLD ACQUAINTANCE The sight of the blue envelope had transfixed Grogan.
anew
From this reading "The blue envelope, again," he cried.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading THE READER MEETS ANOTHER OLD ACQUAINTANCE The sight of the blue envelope had transfixed Grogan.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He stood staring at it like a man in the presence of a ghost.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading THE READER MEETS ANOTHER OLD ACQUAINTANCE The sight of the blue envelope had transfixed Grogan.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading John Boland made no reply.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "The blue envelope, again," he cried.
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading THE READER MEETS ANOTHER OLD ACQUAINTANCE The sight of the blue envelope had transfixed Grogan.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "A harpoon for you, John."
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading He stood staring at it like a man in the presence of a ghost.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE READER MEETS ANOTHER OLD ACQUAINTANCE The sight of the blue envelope had transfixed Grogan.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE READER MEETS ANOTHER OLD ACQUAINTANCE The sight of the blue envelope had transfixed Grogan.
a spear with a shaft and barbed point for throwing; used for catching large fish or whales; a strong line is attached to it
From this reading "A harpoon for you, John."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He stood staring at it like a man in the presence of a ghost.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He stood staring at it like a man in the presence of a ghost.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He stood staring at it like a man in the presence of a ghost.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading "A harpoon for you, John."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He stood staring at it like a man in the presence of a ghost.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading John Boland made no reply.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He stood staring at it like a man in the presence of a ghost.
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading THE READER MEETS ANOTHER OLD ACQUAINTANCE The sight of the blue envelope had transfixed Grogan.
not any; not one
From this reading John Boland made no reply.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE READER MEETS ANOTHER OLD ACQUAINTANCE The sight of the blue envelope had transfixed Grogan.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE READER MEETS ANOTHER OLD ACQUAINTANCE The sight of the blue envelope had transfixed Grogan.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading He stood staring at it like a man in the presence of a ghost.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading THE READER MEETS ANOTHER OLD ACQUAINTANCE The sight of the blue envelope had transfixed Grogan.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading John Boland made no reply.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading THE READER MEETS ANOTHER OLD ACQUAINTANCE The sight of the blue envelope had transfixed Grogan.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading He stood staring at it like a man in the presence of a ghost.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He stood staring at it like a man in the presence of a ghost.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE READER MEETS ANOTHER OLD ACQUAINTANCE The sight of the blue envelope had transfixed Grogan.
having your attention fixated as though by a spell
From this reading THE READER MEETS ANOTHER OLD ACQUAINTANCE The sight of the blue envelope had transfixed Grogan.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "A harpoon for you, John."
Chapter 14 of Little Lost Sister by Virginia Brooks holds 142 sentences, grouped into 29 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 14 holds 142 sentences of Little Lost Sister, unabridged, divided into 29 reading sections.
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