Chapter 17 of Mountain: A Novel is here in full — 407 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 17 of Mountain: A Novel is here in full — 407 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Of course I'll see that you have Peter. What day are you leaving?" "Sad'day. De train goes at two erclock." "I'll see that he gets there in plenty of time."
Chapter 17 of Mountain: A Novel is here in full — 407 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/81 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “"Of course I'll see that you have Peter.”
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “What day are you leaving?"”
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading “"I'll see that he gets there in plenty of time."”
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading “De train goes at two erclock."”
the act of departing
From this reading “What day are you leaving?"”
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading “"Of course I'll see that you have Peter.”
a full supply
From this reading “"I'll see that he gets there in plenty of time."”
create by training and teaching
From this reading “De train goes at two erclock."”
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as might be expected
In this reading “"Of course I'll see that you have Peter.”
In this reading “"I'll see that he gets there in plenty of time."”
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the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading What day are you leaving?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading De train goes at two erclock."
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Of course I'll see that you have Peter.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading What day are you leaving?"
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading De train goes at two erclock."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading De train goes at two erclock."
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading "I'll see that he gets there in plenty of time."
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading De train goes at two erclock."
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Of course I'll see that you have Peter.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I'll see that he gets there in plenty of time."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Of course I'll see that you have Peter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I'll see that he gets there in plenty of time."
the act of departing
From this reading What day are you leaving?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Of course I'll see that you have Peter.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading "Of course I'll see that you have Peter.
a full supply
From this reading "I'll see that he gets there in plenty of time."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Sad'day.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Of course I'll see that you have Peter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Of course I'll see that you have Peter.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "I'll see that he gets there in plenty of time."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "I'll see that he gets there in plenty of time."
create by training and teaching
From this reading De train goes at two erclock."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading De train goes at two erclock."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What day are you leaving?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Of course I'll see that you have Peter.
Chapter 17 of Mountain: A Novel by Clement Wood holds 407 sentences, grouped into 82 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 17 holds 407 sentences of Mountain: A Novel, unabridged, divided into 82 reading sections.
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