Chapter 13 of Samuel Boyd of Catchpole Square: A Mystery is here in full — 129 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter XIII
Chapter 13 of Samuel Boyd of Catchpole Square: A Mystery is here in full — 129 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
DICK RELIEVES GRACIE'S FEELING BY ONE EXPRESSIVE WORD. "At last!" said Dick. "At last a ray of light! What's the time?" He looked at a clock in a baker's shop.
Chapter 13 of Samuel Boyd of Catchpole Square: A Mystery is here in full — 129 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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possessive form of “baker” — someone who bakes commercially
From this reading “He looked at a clock in a baker's shop.”
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading “He looked at a clock in a baker's shop.”
someone who is a detective
From this reading “DICK RELIEVES GRACIE'S FEELING BY ONE EXPRESSIVE WORD.”
characterized by expression
From this reading “DICK RELIEVES GRACIE'S FEELING BY ONE EXPRESSIVE WORD.”
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading “DICK RELIEVES GRACIE'S FEELING BY ONE EXPRESSIVE WORD.”
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading “"At last a ray of light!”
third-person singular of “relieve” — provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading “DICK RELIEVES GRACIE'S FEELING BY ONE EXPRESSIVE WORD.”
do one's shopping
From this reading “He looked at a clock in a baker's shop.”
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take into consideration for exemplifying purposes
In this reading “He looked at a clock in a baker's shop.”
In this reading “He looked at a clock in a baker's shop.”
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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 "At last a ray of light!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "At last!" said Dick.
possessive form of “baker” — someone who bakes commercially
From this reading He looked at a clock in a baker's shop.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading DICK RELIEVES GRACIE'S FEELING BY ONE EXPRESSIVE WORD.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading He looked at a clock in a baker's shop.
someone who is a detective
From this reading DICK RELIEVES GRACIE'S FEELING BY ONE EXPRESSIVE WORD.
characterized by expression
From this reading DICK RELIEVES GRACIE'S FEELING BY ONE EXPRESSIVE WORD.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading DICK RELIEVES GRACIE'S FEELING BY ONE EXPRESSIVE WORD.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DICK RELIEVES GRACIE'S FEELING BY ONE EXPRESSIVE WORD.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He looked at a clock in a baker's shop.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He looked at a clock in a baker's shop.
immediately past
From this reading "At last!" said Dick.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading "At last a ray of light!
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked at a clock in a baker's shop.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "At last a ray of light!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading DICK RELIEVES GRACIE'S FEELING BY ONE EXPRESSIVE WORD.
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading "At last a ray of light!
third-person singular of “relieve” — provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading DICK RELIEVES GRACIE'S FEELING BY ONE EXPRESSIVE WORD.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "At last!" said Dick.
do one's shopping
From this reading He looked at a clock in a baker's shop.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading What's the time?"
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading What's the time?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading What's the time?"
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading DICK RELIEVES GRACIE'S FEELING BY ONE EXPRESSIVE WORD.
Chapter 13 of Samuel Boyd of Catchpole Square: A Mystery by B. L. (Benjamin Leopold) Farjeon holds 129 sentences, grouped into 26 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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