Chapter 8 of Miss Lulu Bett is here in full — 411 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter VIII
Chapter 8 of Miss Lulu Bett is here in full — 411 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
At this Bobby had no idea what to reply. He looked down miserably at the carpet. His whole manner was a mute testimony to his participation in the eternal query: How did I get into it? "Bobby," said Di, "are you going to let her lead you home?" This of course nettled him, but not in the manner on which Di had counted.
Chapter 8 of Miss Lulu Bett is here in full — 411 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/82 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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an informal term for a British policeman
From this reading “At this Bobby had no idea what to reply.”
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading “He looked down miserably at the carpet.”
in a miserable manner
From this reading “He looked down miserably at the carpet.”
expressed without speech
From this reading “His whole manner was a mute testimony to his participation in the eternal query: How did I get into it?”
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading “This of course nettled him, but not in the manner on which Di had counted.”
the act of sharing in the activities of a group
From this reading “His whole manner was a mute testimony to his participation in the eternal query: How did I get into it?”
an instance of questioning
From this reading “His whole manner was a mute testimony to his participation in the eternal query: How did I get into it?”
a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading “His whole manner was a mute testimony to his participation in the eternal query: How did I get into it?”
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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 His whole manner was a mute testimony to his participation in the eternal query: How did I get into it?
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Bobby," said Di, "are you going to let her lead you home?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At this Bobby had no idea what to reply.
an informal term for a British policeman
From this reading At this Bobby had no idea what to reply.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This of course nettled him, but not in the manner on which Di had counted.
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading He looked down miserably at the carpet.
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading This of course nettled him, but not in the manner on which Di had counted.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading This of course nettled him, but not in the manner on which Di had counted.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Bobby," said Di, "are you going to let her lead you home?"
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading His whole manner was a mute testimony to his participation in the eternal query: How did I get into it?
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He looked down miserably at the carpet.
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading His whole manner was a mute testimony to his participation in the eternal query: How did I get into it?
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading His whole manner was a mute testimony to his participation in the eternal query: How did I get into it?
the act of departing
From this reading "Bobby," said Di, "are you going to let her lead you home?"
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At this Bobby had no idea what to reply.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He looked down miserably at the carpet.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Bobby," said Di, "are you going to let her lead you home?"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This of course nettled him, but not in the manner on which Di had counted.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His whole manner was a mute testimony to his participation in the eternal query: How did I get into it?
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "Bobby," said Di, "are you going to let her lead you home?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His whole manner was a mute testimony to his participation in the eternal query: How did I get into it?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading His whole manner was a mute testimony to his participation in the eternal query: How did I get into it?
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading At this Bobby had no idea what to reply.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His whole manner was a mute testimony to his participation in the eternal query: How did I get into it?
moving to the inside of something
From this reading His whole manner was a mute testimony to his participation in the eternal query: How did I get into it?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His whole manner was a mute testimony to his participation in the eternal query: How did I get into it?
take somebody somewhere
From this reading "Bobby," said Di, "are you going to let her lead you home?"
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Bobby," said Di, "are you going to let her lead you home?"
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked down miserably at the carpet.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His whole manner was a mute testimony to his participation in the eternal query: How did I get into it?
in a miserable manner
From this reading He looked down miserably at the carpet.
expressed without speech
From this reading His whole manner was a mute testimony to his participation in the eternal query: How did I get into it?
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading This of course nettled him, but not in the manner on which Di had counted.
not any; not one
From this reading At this Bobby had no idea what to reply.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This of course nettled him, but not in the manner on which Di had counted.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This of course nettled him, but not in the manner on which Di had counted.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This of course nettled him, but not in the manner on which Di had counted.
the act of sharing in the activities of a group
From this reading His whole manner was a mute testimony to his participation in the eternal query: How did I get into it?
an instance of questioning
From this reading His whole manner was a mute testimony to his participation in the eternal query: How did I get into it?
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading At this Bobby had no idea what to reply.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Bobby," said Di, "are you going to let her lead you home?"
a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading His whole manner was a mute testimony to his participation in the eternal query: How did I get into it?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He looked down miserably at the carpet.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At this Bobby had no idea what to reply.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At this Bobby had no idea what to reply.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His whole manner was a mute testimony to his participation in the eternal query: How did I get into it?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading At this Bobby had no idea what to reply.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This of course nettled him, but not in the manner on which Di had counted.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading His whole manner was a mute testimony to his participation in the eternal query: How did I get into it?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Bobby," said Di, "are you going to let her lead you home?"
Chapter 8 of Miss Lulu Bett by Zona Gale holds 411 sentences, grouped into 83 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.
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