Chapter 8 of Mark Tidd, Editor is here in full — 248 sentences across 50 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter VIII
Chapter 8 of Mark Tidd, Editor is here in full — 248 sentences across 50 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
“What’s in the box?” says I to Mark Tidd next morning, when we had started out toward what he was still calling Castle Wigglesworth. “Did you f-f-fetch a lunch?” says he. “No,” says I. “Didn’t think you would,” says he, “so I f-fetched enough for two.” I looked at the box.
Chapter 8 of Mark Tidd, Editor is here in full — 248 sentences across 50 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading ““What’s in the box?” says I to Mark Tidd next morning, when we had started out toward what he was still calling Castle Wigglesworth.”
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading ““What’s in the box?” says I to Mark Tidd next morning, when we had started out toward what he was still calling Castle Wigglesworth.”
a large and stately mansion
From this reading ““What’s in the box?” says I to Mark Tidd next morning, when we had started out toward what he was still calling Castle Wigglesworth.”
take the midday meal
From this reading ““Did you f-f-fetch a lunch?” says he.”
attach a tag or label to
From this reading ““What’s in the box?” says I to Mark Tidd next morning, when we had started out toward what he was still calling Castle Wigglesworth.”
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading ““What’s in the box?” says I to Mark Tidd next morning, when we had started out toward what he was still calling Castle Wigglesworth.”
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading ““What’s in the box?” says I to Mark Tidd next morning, when we had started out toward what he was still calling Castle Wigglesworth.”
in the direction of
From this reading ““What’s in the box?” says I to Mark Tidd next morning, when we had started out toward what he was still calling Castle Wigglesworth.”
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In this reading ““What’s in the box?” says I to Mark Tidd next morning, when we had started out toward what he was still calling Castle Wigglesworth.”
take into consideration for exemplifying purposes
In this reading “I looked at the box.”
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
In this reading ““What’s in the box?” says I to Mark Tidd next morning, when we had started out toward what he was still calling Castle Wigglesworth.”
In this reading ““Didn’t think you would,” says he, “so I f-fetched enough for two.””
In this reading ““What’s in the box?” says I to Mark Tidd next morning, when we had started out toward what he was still calling Castle Wigglesworth.”
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 “Did you f-f-fetch a lunch?” says he.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I looked at the box.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading “What’s in the box?” says I to Mark Tidd next morning, when we had started out toward what he was still calling Castle Wigglesworth.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading “What’s in the box?” says I to Mark Tidd next morning, when we had started out toward what he was still calling Castle Wigglesworth.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading “What’s in the box?” says I to Mark Tidd next morning, when we had started out toward what he was still calling Castle Wigglesworth.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “Did you f-f-fetch a lunch?” says he.
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From this reading “Didn’t think you would,” says he, “so I f-fetched enough for two.”
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading “Didn’t think you would,” says he, “so I f-fetched enough for two.”
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From this reading “Did you f-f-fetch a lunch?” says he.
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From this reading “Didn’t think you would,” says he, “so I f-fetched enough for two.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Didn’t think you would,” says he, “so I f-fetched enough for two.”
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “What’s in the box?” says I to Mark Tidd next morning, when we had started out toward what he was still calling Castle Wigglesworth.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “What’s in the box?” says I to Mark Tidd next morning, when we had started out toward what he was still calling Castle Wigglesworth.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “What’s in the box?” says I to Mark Tidd next morning, when we had started out toward what he was still calling Castle Wigglesworth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “What’s in the box?” says I to Mark Tidd next morning, when we had started out toward what he was still calling Castle Wigglesworth.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I looked at the box.
take the midday meal
From this reading “Did you f-f-fetch a lunch?” says he.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading “What’s in the box?” says I to Mark Tidd next morning, when we had started out toward what he was still calling Castle Wigglesworth.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “What’s in the box?” says I to Mark Tidd next morning, when we had started out toward what he was still calling Castle Wigglesworth.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading “What’s in the box?” says I to Mark Tidd next morning, when we had started out toward what he was still calling Castle Wigglesworth.
not any; not one
From this reading “No,” says I.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “What’s in the box?” says I to Mark Tidd next morning, when we had started out toward what he was still calling Castle Wigglesworth.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading “What’s in the box?” says I to Mark Tidd next morning, when we had started out toward what he was still calling Castle Wigglesworth.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Didn’t think you would,” says he, “so I f-fetched enough for two.”
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “What’s in the box?” says I to Mark Tidd next morning, when we had started out toward what he was still calling Castle Wigglesworth.
not in physical motion
From this reading “What’s in the box?” says I to Mark Tidd next morning, when we had started out toward what he was still calling Castle Wigglesworth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “What’s in the box?” says I to Mark Tidd next morning, when we had started out toward what he was still calling Castle Wigglesworth.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Didn’t think you would,” says he, “so I f-fetched enough for two.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “What’s in the box?” says I to Mark Tidd next morning, when we had started out toward what he was still calling Castle Wigglesworth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “What’s in the box?” says I to Mark Tidd next morning, when we had started out toward what he was still calling Castle Wigglesworth.
in the direction of
From this reading “What’s in the box?” says I to Mark Tidd next morning, when we had started out toward what he was still calling Castle Wigglesworth.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “Didn’t think you would,” says he, “so I f-fetched enough for two.”
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “What’s in the box?” says I to Mark Tidd next morning, when we had started out toward what he was still calling Castle Wigglesworth.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “What’s in the box?” says I to Mark Tidd next morning, when we had started out toward what he was still calling Castle Wigglesworth.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What’s in the box?” says I to Mark Tidd next morning, when we had started out toward what he was still calling Castle Wigglesworth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “What’s in the box?” says I to Mark Tidd next morning, when we had started out toward what he was still calling Castle Wigglesworth.
at the time that
From this reading “What’s in the box?” says I to Mark Tidd next morning, when we had started out toward what he was still calling Castle Wigglesworth.
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From this reading “What’s in the box?” says I to Mark Tidd next morning, when we had started out toward what he was still calling Castle Wigglesworth.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “Didn’t think you would,” says he, “so I f-fetched enough for two.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Did you f-f-fetch a lunch?” says he.
Chapter 8 of Mark Tidd, Editor by Clarence Budington Kelland holds 248 sentences, grouped into 50 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 248 sentences of Mark Tidd, Editor, unabridged, divided into 50 reading sections.
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