Chapter 8 of Lizzy Glenn is here in full — 134 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 8 of Lizzy Glenn is here in full — 134 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
LIZZY GLENN FINDS IN MRS. GASTON AN OLD FRIEND. "I DON'T think I've seen any thing of Lizzy Glenn for a week," remarked Berlaps to his man Michael one day during the latter part of December. "Has she any thing out?" "Yes.
Chapter 8 of Lizzy Glenn is here in full — 134 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading “"I DON'T think I've seen any thing of Lizzy Glenn for a week," remarked Berlaps to his man Michael one day during the latter part of December.”
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading “"I DON'T think I've seen any thing of Lizzy Glenn for a week," remarked Berlaps to his man Michael one day during the latter part of December.”
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading “LIZZY GLENN FINDS IN MRS.”
made the first orbital rocket-powered flight by a United States astronaut in 1962; later in United States Senate (1921-)
From this reading “LIZZY GLENN FINDS IN MRS.”
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading “"I DON'T think I've seen any thing of Lizzy Glenn for a week," remarked Berlaps to his man Michael one day during the latter part of December.”
(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading “"I DON'T think I've seen any thing of Lizzy Glenn for a week," remarked Berlaps to his man Michael one day during the latter part of December.”
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “"I DON'T think I've seen any thing of Lizzy Glenn for a week," remarked Berlaps to his man Michael one day during the latter part of December.”
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading “"I DON'T think I've seen any thing of Lizzy Glenn for a week," remarked Berlaps to his man Michael one day during the latter part of December.”
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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 "I DON'T think I've seen any thing of Lizzy Glenn for a week," remarked Berlaps to his man Michael one day during the latter part of December.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading GASTON AN OLD FRIEND.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I DON'T think I've seen any thing of Lizzy Glenn for a week," remarked Berlaps to his man Michael one day during the latter part of December.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I DON'T think I've seen any thing of Lizzy Glenn for a week," remarked Berlaps to his man Michael one day during the latter part of December.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "I DON'T think I've seen any thing of Lizzy Glenn for a week," remarked Berlaps to his man Michael one day during the latter part of December.
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading "I DON'T think I've seen any thing of Lizzy Glenn for a week," remarked Berlaps to his man Michael one day during the latter part of December.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I DON'T think I've seen any thing of Lizzy Glenn for a week," remarked Berlaps to his man Michael one day during the latter part of December.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading "I DON'T think I've seen any thing of Lizzy Glenn for a week," remarked Berlaps to his man Michael one day during the latter part of December.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading LIZZY GLENN FINDS IN MRS.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I DON'T think I've seen any thing of Lizzy Glenn for a week," remarked Berlaps to his man Michael one day during the latter part of December.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading GASTON AN OLD FRIEND.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GASTON AN OLD FRIEND.
made the first orbital rocket-powered flight by a United States astronaut in 1962; later in United States Senate (1921-)
From this reading LIZZY GLENN FINDS IN MRS.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Has she any thing out?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I DON'T think I've seen any thing of Lizzy Glenn for a week," remarked Berlaps to his man Michael one day during the latter part of December.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I DON'T think I've seen any thing of Lizzy Glenn for a week," remarked Berlaps to his man Michael one day during the latter part of December.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I DON'T think I've seen any thing of Lizzy Glenn for a week," remarked Berlaps to his man Michael one day during the latter part of December.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LIZZY GLENN FINDS IN MRS.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading "I DON'T think I've seen any thing of Lizzy Glenn for a week," remarked Berlaps to his man Michael one day during the latter part of December.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LIZZY GLENN FINDS IN MRS.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "I DON'T think I've seen any thing of Lizzy Glenn for a week," remarked Berlaps to his man Michael one day during the latter part of December.
(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading "I DON'T think I've seen any thing of Lizzy Glenn for a week," remarked Berlaps to his man Michael one day during the latter part of December.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading LIZZY GLENN FINDS IN MRS.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I DON'T think I've seen any thing of Lizzy Glenn for a week," remarked Berlaps to his man Michael one day during the latter part of December.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading GASTON AN OLD FRIEND.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I DON'T think I've seen any thing of Lizzy Glenn for a week," remarked Berlaps to his man Michael one day during the latter part of December.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Has she any thing out?"
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "I DON'T think I've seen any thing of Lizzy Glenn for a week," remarked Berlaps to his man Michael one day during the latter part of December.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "I DON'T think I've seen any thing of Lizzy Glenn for a week," remarked Berlaps to his man Michael one day during the latter part of December.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I DON'T think I've seen any thing of Lizzy Glenn for a week," remarked Berlaps to his man Michael one day during the latter part of December.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Has she any thing out?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I DON'T think I've seen any thing of Lizzy Glenn for a week," remarked Berlaps to his man Michael one day during the latter part of December.
a special situation
From this reading "I DON'T think I've seen any thing of Lizzy Glenn for a week," remarked Berlaps to his man Michael one day during the latter part of December.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I DON'T think I've seen any thing of Lizzy Glenn for a week," remarked Berlaps to his man Michael one day during the latter part of December.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I DON'T think I've seen any thing of Lizzy Glenn for a week," remarked Berlaps to his man Michael one day during the latter part of December.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading "I DON'T think I've seen any thing of Lizzy Glenn for a week," remarked Berlaps to his man Michael one day during the latter part of December.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes.
Chapter 8 of Lizzy Glenn by T. S. (Timothy Shay) Arthur holds 134 sentences, grouped into 27 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, 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.
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