Chapter 8 of Second Plays is here in full — 398 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter VIII
Chapter 8 of Second Plays is here in full — 398 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
MR. HUBBARD (to RED RIDING HOOD). I don't know if you're interested in wolves at all, Miss Hood. I heard a very good story about one the other day. (He begins to tell it, but she has hurried away before he can remember whether it was Thursday or Friday.)
Chapter 8 of Second Plays is here in full — 398 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading “(He begins to tell it, but she has hurried away before he can remember whether it was Thursday or Friday.)”
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading “(He begins to tell it, but she has hurried away before he can remember whether it was Thursday or Friday.)”
an aggressive and violent young criminal
From this reading “HUBBARD (to RED RIDING HOOD).”
a United States writer of science fiction and founder of Scientology (1911-1986)
From this reading “HUBBARD (to RED RIDING HOOD).”
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading “(He begins to tell it, but she has hurried away before he can remember whether it was Thursday or Friday.)”
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading “HUBBARD (to RED RIDING HOOD).”
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading “(He begins to tell it, but she has hurried away before he can remember whether it was Thursday or Friday.)”
plural of “wolf” — any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading “I don't know if you're interested in wolves at all, Miss Hood.”
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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 I heard a very good story about one the other day.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I heard a very good story about one the other day.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I don't know if you're interested in wolves at all, Miss Hood.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I don't know if you're interested in wolves at all, Miss Hood.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading (He begins to tell it, but she has hurried away before he can remember whether it was Thursday or Friday.)
earlier than; in front of
From this reading (He begins to tell it, but she has hurried away before he can remember whether it was Thursday or Friday.)
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading (He begins to tell it, but she has hurried away before he can remember whether it was Thursday or Friday.)
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading (He begins to tell it, but she has hurried away before he can remember whether it was Thursday or Friday.)
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading (He begins to tell it, but she has hurried away before he can remember whether it was Thursday or Friday.)
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I heard a very good story about one the other day.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I don't know if you're interested in wolves at all, Miss Hood.
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading (He begins to tell it, but she has hurried away before he can remember whether it was Thursday or Friday.)
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I heard a very good story about one the other day.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading (He begins to tell it, but she has hurried away before he can remember whether it was Thursday or Friday.)
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading (He begins to tell it, but she has hurried away before he can remember whether it was Thursday or Friday.)
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I heard a very good story about one the other day.
an aggressive and violent young criminal
From this reading HUBBARD (to RED RIDING HOOD).
a United States writer of science fiction and founder of Scientology (1911-1986)
From this reading HUBBARD (to RED RIDING HOOD).
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading (He begins to tell it, but she has hurried away before he can remember whether it was Thursday or Friday.)
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I don't know if you're interested in wolves at all, Miss Hood.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I don't know if you're interested in wolves at all, Miss Hood.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I don't know if you're interested in wolves at all, Miss Hood.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading I don't know if you're interested in wolves at all, Miss Hood.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading (He begins to tell it, but she has hurried away before he can remember whether it was Thursday or Friday.)
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I don't know if you're interested in wolves at all, Miss Hood.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading I don't know if you're interested in wolves at all, Miss Hood.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I heard a very good story about one the other day.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading (He begins to tell it, but she has hurried away before he can remember whether it was Thursday or Friday.)
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I heard a very good story about one the other day.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading HUBBARD (to RED RIDING HOOD).
To recall to mind.
From this reading (He begins to tell it, but she has hurried away before he can remember whether it was Thursday or Friday.)
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading HUBBARD (to RED RIDING HOOD).
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading (He begins to tell it, but she has hurried away before he can remember whether it was Thursday or Friday.)
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 I heard a very good story about one the other day.
express in words
From this reading (He begins to tell it, but she has hurried away before he can remember whether it was Thursday or Friday.)
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I heard a very good story about one the other day.
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading (He begins to tell it, but she has hurried away before he can remember whether it was Thursday or Friday.)
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HUBBARD (to RED RIDING HOOD).
precisely as stated
From this reading I heard a very good story about one the other day.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading (He begins to tell it, but she has hurried away before he can remember whether it was Thursday or Friday.)
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading (He begins to tell it, but she has hurried away before he can remember whether it was Thursday or Friday.)
plural of “wolf” — any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading I don't know if you're interested in wolves at all, Miss Hood.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I don't know if you're interested in wolves at all, Miss Hood.
Chapter 8 of Second Plays by A. A. (Alan Alexander) Milne holds 398 sentences, grouped into 80 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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