Chapter 3 of Never-Fail Blake is here in full — 442 sentences across 89 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter III
Chapter 3 of Never-Fail Blake is here in full — 442 sentences across 89 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Loony studied the balls for a second or two. Wolf was a "dip" with an international record. "Last time I saw Wolf he was out at 'Frisco, workin' the Beaches," was Loony's reply. Blake ventured an inquiry or two about other worthies of the underworld. The players went on with their game, placid, self-immured, matter-of-fact.
Chapter 3 of Never-Fail Blake is here in full — 442 sentences across 89 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “beach” — an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading “"Last time I saw Wolf he was out at 'Frisco, workin' the Beaches," was Loony's reply.”
immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate
From this reading “Wolf was a "dip" with an international record.”
concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations
From this reading “Wolf was a "dip" with an international record.”
someone deranged and possibly dangerous
From this reading “Loony studied the balls for a second or two.”
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading “The players went on with their game, placid, self-immured, matter-of-fact.”
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading “The players went on with their game, placid, self-immured, matter-of-fact.”
the criminal class
From this reading “Blake ventured an inquiry or two about other worthies of the underworld.”
plural of “worthy” — an important, honorable person (word is often used humorously)
From this reading “Blake ventured an inquiry or two about other worthies of the underworld.”
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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 Loony studied the balls for a second or two.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Blake ventured an inquiry or two about other worthies of the underworld.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Wolf was a "dip" with an international record.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Last time I saw Wolf he was out at 'Frisco, workin' the Beaches," was Loony's reply.
plural of “ball” — round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Loony studied the balls for a second or two.
plural of “beach” — an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading "Last time I saw Wolf he was out at 'Frisco, workin' the Beaches," was Loony's reply.
visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading Blake ventured an inquiry or two about other worthies of the underworld.
immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate
From this reading Wolf was a "dip" with an international record.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Loony studied the balls for a second or two.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Last time I saw Wolf he was out at 'Frisco, workin' the Beaches," was Loony's reply.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading The players went on with their game, placid, self-immured, matter-of-fact.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Last time I saw Wolf he was out at 'Frisco, workin' the Beaches," was Loony's reply.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Last time I saw Wolf he was out at 'Frisco, workin' the Beaches," was Loony's reply.
a search for knowledge
From this reading Blake ventured an inquiry or two about other worthies of the underworld.
concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations
From this reading Wolf was a "dip" with an international record.
immediately past
From this reading "Last time I saw Wolf he was out at 'Frisco, workin' the Beaches," was Loony's reply.
someone deranged and possibly dangerous
From this reading Loony studied the balls for a second or two.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Last time I saw Wolf he was out at 'Frisco, workin' the Beaches," was Loony's reply.
not fanciful or imaginative
From this reading The players went on with their game, placid, self-immured, matter-of-fact.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Blake ventured an inquiry or two about other worthies of the underworld.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The players went on with their game, placid, self-immured, matter-of-fact.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Loony studied the balls for a second or two.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Blake ventured an inquiry or two about other worthies of the underworld.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Last time I saw Wolf he was out at 'Frisco, workin' the Beaches," was Loony's reply.
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading The players went on with their game, placid, self-immured, matter-of-fact.
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading The players went on with their game, placid, self-immured, matter-of-fact.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading Wolf was a "dip" with an international record.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "Last time I saw Wolf he was out at 'Frisco, workin' the Beaches," was Loony's reply.
cut with a saw
From this reading "Last time I saw Wolf he was out at 'Frisco, workin' the Beaches," was Loony's reply.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Loony studied the balls for a second or two.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The players went on with their game, placid, self-immured, matter-of-fact.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading Loony studied the balls for a second or two.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Loony studied the balls for a second or two.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The players went on with their game, placid, self-immured, matter-of-fact.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Last time I saw Wolf he was out at 'Frisco, workin' the Beaches," was Loony's reply.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Loony studied the balls for a second or two.
the criminal class
From this reading Blake ventured an inquiry or two about other worthies of the underworld.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading Blake ventured an inquiry or two about other worthies of the underworld.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Wolf was a "dip" with an international record.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The players went on with their game, placid, self-immured, matter-of-fact.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Wolf was a "dip" with an international record.
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading Wolf was a "dip" with an international record.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Last time I saw Wolf he was out at 'Frisco, workin' the Beaches," was Loony's reply.
plural of “worthy” — an important, honorable person (word is often used humorously)
From this reading Blake ventured an inquiry or two about other worthies of the underworld.
Chapter 3 of Never-Fail Blake by Arthur Stringer holds 442 sentences, grouped into 89 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 3 holds 442 sentences of Never-Fail Blake, unabridged, divided into 89 reading sections.
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