Chapter 11 of Rodman the Keeper: Southern Sketches is here in full — 420 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XI
Chapter 11 of Rodman the Keeper: Southern Sketches is here in full — 420 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Nothing of much consequence--as yet," replied the other, unable to resist adding the adverb. "You must let me in," said Vickery, shaking the door. "I never could abide a secret. Come, Bro; I won't tell. Let me in, or I shall climb up at night and break in," he added gayly.
Chapter 11 of Rodman the Keeper: Southern Sketches is here in full — 420 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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dwell
From this reading “"I never could abide a secret.”
-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading “"Nothing of much consequence--as yet," replied the other, unable to resist adding the adverb.”
the word class that qualifies verbs or clauses
From this reading “"Nothing of much consequence--as yet," replied the other, unable to resist adding the adverb.”
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading “Let me in, or I shall climb up at night and break in," he added gayly.”
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading “"Nothing of much consequence--as yet," replied the other, unable to resist adding the adverb.”
elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading “"Nothing of much consequence--as yet," replied the other, unable to resist adding the adverb.”
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading “"You must let me in," said Vickery, shaking the door.”
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading “"Nothing of much consequence--as yet," replied the other, unable to resist adding the adverb.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
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go upward with gradual or continuous progress
In this reading “Let me in, or I shall climb up at night and break in," he added gayly.”
In this reading “Let me in, or I shall climb up at night and break in," he added gayly.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I never could abide a secret.
dwell
From this reading "I never could abide a secret.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Let me in, or I shall climb up at night and break in," he added gayly.
-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "Nothing of much consequence--as yet," replied the other, unable to resist adding the adverb.
the word class that qualifies verbs or clauses
From this reading "Nothing of much consequence--as yet," replied the other, unable to resist adding the adverb.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Let me in, or I shall climb up at night and break in," he added gayly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Nothing of much consequence--as yet," replied the other, unable to resist adding the adverb.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Let me in, or I shall climb up at night and break in," he added gayly.
terminate
From this reading Let me in, or I shall climb up at night and break in," he added gayly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Come, Bro; I won't tell.
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading Let me in, or I shall climb up at night and break in," he added gayly.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Come, Bro; I won't tell.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading "Nothing of much consequence--as yet," replied the other, unable to resist adding the adverb.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "I never could abide a secret.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "You must let me in," said Vickery, shaking the door.
in a joyous manner
From this reading Let me in, or I shall climb up at night and break in," he added gayly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Let me in, or I shall climb up at night and break in," he added gayly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I never could abide a secret.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "You must let me in," said Vickery, shaking the door.
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "You must let me in," said Vickery, shaking the door.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You must let me in," said Vickery, shaking the door.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Nothing of much consequence--as yet," replied the other, unable to resist adding the adverb.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "You must let me in," said Vickery, shaking the door.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "I never could abide a secret.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Let me in, or I shall climb up at night and break in," he added gayly.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "Nothing of much consequence--as yet," replied the other, unable to resist adding the adverb.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Nothing of much consequence--as yet," replied the other, unable to resist adding the adverb.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Let me in, or I shall climb up at night and break in," he added gayly.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Nothing of much consequence--as yet," replied the other, unable to resist adding the adverb.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Nothing of much consequence--as yet," replied the other, unable to resist adding the adverb.
elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading "Nothing of much consequence--as yet," replied the other, unable to resist adding the adverb.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You must let me in," said Vickery, shaking the door.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading "I never could abide a secret.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading "You must let me in," said Vickery, shaking the door.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Let me in, or I shall climb up at night and break in," he added gayly.
express in words
From this reading Come, Bro; I won't tell.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Nothing of much consequence--as yet," replied the other, unable to resist adding the adverb.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Nothing of much consequence--as yet," replied the other, unable to resist adding the adverb.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading "Nothing of much consequence--as yet," replied the other, unable to resist adding the adverb.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Let me in, or I shall climb up at night and break in," he added gayly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You must let me in," said Vickery, shaking the door.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Come, Bro; I won't tell.
but in spite of that
From this reading "Nothing of much consequence--as yet," replied the other, unable to resist adding the adverb.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You must let me in," said Vickery, shaking the door.
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