Chapter 13 of Only an Irish Boy is here in full — 122 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XIII
Chapter 13 of Only an Irish Boy is here in full — 122 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
MR. STONE IS CALLED TO ACCOUNT At home Godfrey gave a highly colored narrative of the outrageous manner in which he had been abused, for so he chose to represent it. He gave this account to his mother, for his father was not at home. Indeed, he was absent for a day or two in a distant city. Mrs. Preston was indignant.
Chapter 13 of Only an Irish Boy is here in full — 122 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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not being in a specified place
From this reading “Indeed, he was absent for a day or two in a distant city.”
used improperly or excessively especially drugs
From this reading “STONE IS CALLED TO ACCOUNT At home Godfrey gave a highly colored narrative of the outrageous manner in which he had been abused, for so he chose to represent it.”
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading “STONE IS CALLED TO ACCOUNT At home Godfrey gave a highly colored narrative of the outrageous manner in which he had been abused, for so he chose to represent it.”
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading “STONE IS CALLED TO ACCOUNT At home Godfrey gave a highly colored narrative of the outrageous manner in which he had been abused, for so he chose to represent it.”
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading “Mrs. Preston was indignant.”
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading “STONE IS CALLED TO ACCOUNT At home Godfrey gave a highly colored narrative of the outrageous manner in which he had been abused, for so he chose to represent it.”
grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
From this reading “STONE IS CALLED TO ACCOUNT At home Godfrey gave a highly colored narrative of the outrageous manner in which he had been abused, for so he chose to represent it.”
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading “STONE IS CALLED TO ACCOUNT At home Godfrey gave a highly colored narrative of the outrageous manner in which he had been abused, for so he chose to represent 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 STONE IS CALLED TO ACCOUNT At home Godfrey gave a highly colored narrative of the outrageous manner in which he had been abused, for so he chose to represent it.
not being in a specified place
From this reading Indeed, he was absent for a day or two in a distant city.
used improperly or excessively especially drugs
From this reading STONE IS CALLED TO ACCOUNT At home Godfrey gave a highly colored narrative of the outrageous manner in which he had been abused, for so he chose to represent it.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading STONE IS CALLED TO ACCOUNT At home Godfrey gave a highly colored narrative of the outrageous manner in which he had been abused, for so he chose to represent it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading STONE IS CALLED TO ACCOUNT At home Godfrey gave a highly colored narrative of the outrageous manner in which he had been abused, for so he chose to represent it.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading STONE IS CALLED TO ACCOUNT At home Godfrey gave a highly colored narrative of the outrageous manner in which he had been abused, for so he chose to represent it.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading STONE IS CALLED TO ACCOUNT At home Godfrey gave a highly colored narrative of the outrageous manner in which he had been abused, for so he chose to represent it.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading STONE IS CALLED TO ACCOUNT At home Godfrey gave a highly colored narrative of the outrageous manner in which he had been abused, for so he chose to represent it.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Indeed, he was absent for a day or two in a distant city.
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading STONE IS CALLED TO ACCOUNT At home Godfrey gave a highly colored narrative of the outrageous manner in which he had been abused, for so he chose to represent it.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Indeed, he was absent for a day or two in a distant city.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Indeed, he was absent for a day or two in a distant city.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He gave this account to his mother, for his father was not at home.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading STONE IS CALLED TO ACCOUNT At home Godfrey gave a highly colored narrative of the outrageous manner in which he had been abused, for so he chose to represent it.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading STONE IS CALLED TO ACCOUNT At home Godfrey gave a highly colored narrative of the outrageous manner in which he had been abused, for so he chose to represent it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading STONE IS CALLED TO ACCOUNT At home Godfrey gave a highly colored narrative of the outrageous manner in which he had been abused, for so he chose to represent it.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading STONE IS CALLED TO ACCOUNT At home Godfrey gave a highly colored narrative of the outrageous manner in which he had been abused, for so he chose to represent it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading STONE IS CALLED TO ACCOUNT At home Godfrey gave a highly colored narrative of the outrageous manner in which he had been abused, for so he chose to represent it.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading STONE IS CALLED TO ACCOUNT At home Godfrey gave a highly colored narrative of the outrageous manner in which he had been abused, for so he chose to represent it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He gave this account to his mother, for his father was not at home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading STONE IS CALLED TO ACCOUNT At home Godfrey gave a highly colored narrative of the outrageous manner in which he had been abused, for so he chose to represent it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading STONE IS CALLED TO ACCOUNT At home Godfrey gave a highly colored narrative of the outrageous manner in which he had been abused, for so he chose to represent it.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, he was absent for a day or two in a distant city.
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading Mrs. Preston was indignant.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading STONE IS CALLED TO ACCOUNT At home Godfrey gave a highly colored narrative of the outrageous manner in which he had been abused, for so he chose to represent it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading STONE IS CALLED TO ACCOUNT At home Godfrey gave a highly colored narrative of the outrageous manner in which he had been abused, for so he chose to represent it.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading STONE IS CALLED TO ACCOUNT At home Godfrey gave a highly colored narrative of the outrageous manner in which he had been abused, for so he chose to represent it.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading He gave this account to his mother, for his father was not at home.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Preston was indignant.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading STONE IS CALLED TO ACCOUNT At home Godfrey gave a highly colored narrative of the outrageous manner in which he had been abused, for so he chose to represent it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He gave this account to his mother, for his father was not at home.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading STONE IS CALLED TO ACCOUNT At home Godfrey gave a highly colored narrative of the outrageous manner in which he had been abused, for so he chose to represent it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Indeed, he was absent for a day or two in a distant city.
grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
From this reading STONE IS CALLED TO ACCOUNT At home Godfrey gave a highly colored narrative of the outrageous manner in which he had been abused, for so he chose to represent it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Preston was indignant.
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading STONE IS CALLED TO ACCOUNT At home Godfrey gave a highly colored narrative of the outrageous manner in which he had been abused, for so he chose to represent it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading STONE IS CALLED TO ACCOUNT At home Godfrey gave a highly colored narrative of the outrageous manner in which he had been abused, for so he chose to represent it.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading STONE IS CALLED TO ACCOUNT At home Godfrey gave a highly colored narrative of the outrageous manner in which he had been abused, for so he chose to represent it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STONE IS CALLED TO ACCOUNT At home Godfrey gave a highly colored narrative of the outrageous manner in which he had been abused, for so he chose to represent it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He gave this account to his mother, for his father was not at home.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading STONE IS CALLED TO ACCOUNT At home Godfrey gave a highly colored narrative of the outrageous manner in which he had been abused, for so he chose to represent it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Indeed, he was absent for a day or two in a distant city.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He gave this account to his mother, for his father was not at home.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading STONE IS CALLED TO ACCOUNT At home Godfrey gave a highly colored narrative of the outrageous manner in which he had been abused, for so he chose to represent it.
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