Chapter 30 of Mark Mason's Victory is here in full — 64 sentences across 13 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 30 of Mark Mason's Victory is here in full — 64 sentences across 13 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE MINING STOCK IS SOLD. "But I understood that you were poor," said Mr. Rockwell, surprised at Mark's statement. "That we are so is because Mr. Talbot as executor has concealed from my mother the existence of the stock as a part of grandfather's estate." "How long since you grandfather died?" "Nearly two years."
Chapter 30 of Mark Mason's Victory is here in full — 64 sentences across 13 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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From this reading “"That we are so is because Mr. Talbot as executor has concealed from my mother the existence of the stock as a part of grandfather's estate."”
a person appointed by a testator to carry out the terms of the will
From this reading “"That we are so is because Mr. Talbot as executor has concealed from my mother the existence of the stock as a part of grandfather's estate."”
possessive form of “grandfather” — the father of your father or mother
From this reading “"That we are so is because Mr. Talbot as executor has concealed from my mother the existence of the stock as a part of grandfather's estate."”
possessive form of “mark” — a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading “"But I understood that you were poor," said Mr. Rockwell, surprised at Mark's statement.”
the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
From this reading “THE MINING STOCK IS SOLD.”
United States illustrator whose works present a sentimental idealized view of everyday life (1894-1978)
From this reading “"But I understood that you were poor," said Mr. Rockwell, surprised at Mark's statement.”
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading “"But I understood that you were poor," said Mr. Rockwell, surprised at Mark's statement.”
English inventor and pioneer in photography who published the first book illustrated with photographs (1800-1877)
From this reading “"That we are so is because Mr. Talbot as executor has concealed from my mother the existence of the stock as a part of grandfather's estate."”
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In this reading “"Nearly two years."”
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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 "That we are so is because Mr. Talbot as executor has concealed from my mother the existence of the stock as a part of grandfather's estate."
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "That we are so is because Mr. Talbot as executor has concealed from my mother the existence of the stock as a part of grandfather's estate."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "That we are so is because Mr. Talbot as executor has concealed from my mother the existence of the stock as a part of grandfather's estate."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "But I understood that you were poor," said Mr. Rockwell, surprised at Mark's statement.
for the reason that
From this reading "That we are so is because Mr. Talbot as executor has concealed from my mother the existence of the stock as a part of grandfather's estate."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But I understood that you were poor," said Mr. Rockwell, surprised at Mark's statement.
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From this reading "That we are so is because Mr. Talbot as executor has concealed from my mother the existence of the stock as a part of grandfather's estate."
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading "How long since you grandfather died?"
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading "That we are so is because Mr. Talbot as executor has concealed from my mother the existence of the stock as a part of grandfather's estate."
a person appointed by a testator to carry out the terms of the will
From this reading "That we are so is because Mr. Talbot as executor has concealed from my mother the existence of the stock as a part of grandfather's estate."
the state or fact of existing
From this reading "That we are so is because Mr. Talbot as executor has concealed from my mother the existence of the stock as a part of grandfather's estate."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "That we are so is because Mr. Talbot as executor has concealed from my mother the existence of the stock as a part of grandfather's estate."
the father of your father or mother
From this reading "How long since you grandfather died?"
possessive form of “grandfather” — the father of your father or mother
From this reading "That we are so is because Mr. Talbot as executor has concealed from my mother the existence of the stock as a part of grandfather's estate."
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That we are so is because Mr. Talbot as executor has concealed from my mother the existence of the stock as a part of grandfather's estate."
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From this reading "How long since you grandfather died?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "But I understood that you were poor," said Mr. Rockwell, surprised at Mark's statement.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MINING STOCK IS SOLD.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "How long since you grandfather died?"
possessive form of “mark” — a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading "But I understood that you were poor," said Mr. Rockwell, surprised at Mark's statement.
the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
From this reading THE MINING STOCK IS SOLD.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "That we are so is because Mr. Talbot as executor has concealed from my mother the existence of the stock as a part of grandfather's estate."
a form of address for a man
From this reading "But I understood that you were poor," said Mr. Rockwell, surprised at Mark's statement.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "That we are so is because Mr. Talbot as executor has concealed from my mother the existence of the stock as a part of grandfather's estate."
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "Nearly two years."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "That we are so is because Mr. Talbot as executor has concealed from my mother the existence of the stock as a part of grandfather's estate."
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "That we are so is because Mr. Talbot as executor has concealed from my mother the existence of the stock as a part of grandfather's estate."
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "But I understood that you were poor," said Mr. Rockwell, surprised at Mark's statement.
United States illustrator whose works present a sentimental idealized view of everyday life (1894-1978)
From this reading "But I understood that you were poor," said Mr. Rockwell, surprised at Mark's statement.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "But I understood that you were poor," said Mr. Rockwell, surprised at Mark's statement.
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "How long since you grandfather died?"
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "That we are so is because Mr. Talbot as executor has concealed from my mother the existence of the stock as a part of grandfather's estate."
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading THE MINING STOCK IS SOLD.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading "But I understood that you were poor," said Mr. Rockwell, surprised at Mark's statement.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading THE MINING STOCK IS SOLD.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading "But I understood that you were poor," said Mr. Rockwell, surprised at Mark's statement.
English inventor and pioneer in photography who published the first book illustrated with photographs (1800-1877)
From this reading "That we are so is because Mr. Talbot as executor has concealed from my mother the existence of the stock as a part of grandfather's estate."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "But I understood that you were poor," said Mr. Rockwell, surprised at Mark's statement.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MINING STOCK IS SOLD.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Nearly two years."
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading "But I understood that you were poor," said Mr. Rockwell, surprised at Mark's statement.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "That we are so is because Mr. Talbot as executor has concealed from my mother the existence of the stock as a part of grandfather's estate."
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "But I understood that you were poor," said Mr. Rockwell, surprised at Mark's statement.
a late time of life
From this reading "Nearly two years."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "But I understood that you were poor," said Mr. Rockwell, surprised at Mark's statement.
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