Chapter 4 of Richard Carvel — Volume 05 is here in full — 257 sentences across 52 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter IV
Chapter 4 of Richard Carvel — Volume 05 is here in full — 257 sentences across 52 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A CONSPIRACY "Banks, where is the captain?" I asked, as I entered the parlour the next morning. "Gone, sir, since seven o'clock," was the reply. "Gone!" I exclaimed; "gone where?"
Chapter 4 of Richard Carvel — Volume 05 is here in full — 257 sentences across 52 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading “A CONSPIRACY "Banks, where is the captain?"”
a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act
From this reading “A CONSPIRACY "Banks, where is the captain?"”
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading “I asked, as I entered the parlour the next morning.”
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “I exclaimed; "gone where?"”
according to the clock
From this reading “"Gone, sir, since seven o'clock," was the reply.”
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading “I asked, as I entered the parlour the next morning.”
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading “"Gone, sir, since seven o'clock," was the reply.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading “"Gone, sir, since seven o'clock," was the reply.”
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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 A CONSPIRACY "Banks, where is the captain?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I asked, as I entered the parlour the next morning.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I asked, as I entered the parlour the next morning.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading A CONSPIRACY "Banks, where is the captain?"
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading A CONSPIRACY "Banks, where is the captain?"
a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act
From this reading A CONSPIRACY "Banks, where is the captain?"
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading I asked, as I entered the parlour the next morning.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading I exclaimed; "gone where?"
destroyed or killed
From this reading "Gone, sir, since seven o'clock," was the reply.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I asked, as I entered the parlour the next morning.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A CONSPIRACY "Banks, where is the captain?"
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading I asked, as I entered the parlour the next morning.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading I asked, as I entered the parlour the next morning.
according to the clock
From this reading "Gone, sir, since seven o'clock," was the reply.
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading I asked, as I entered the parlour the next morning.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "Gone, sir, since seven o'clock," was the reply.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading "Gone, sir, since seven o'clock," was the reply.
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "Gone, sir, since seven o'clock," was the reply.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Gone, sir, since seven o'clock," was the reply.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CONSPIRACY "Banks, where is the captain?"
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Gone, sir, since seven o'clock," was the reply.
in or at the place that
From this reading A CONSPIRACY "Banks, where is the captain?"
Chapter 4 of Richard Carvel — Volume 05 by Winston Churchill holds 257 sentences, grouped into 52 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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