Chapter 13 of Seek and Find is here in full — 141 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XIII
Chapter 13 of Seek and Find is here in full — 141 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
IN WHICH ERNEST LEAVES PARKVILLE, AND TAKES THE TRAIN FOR THE EASTWARD. "WHAT kept you so long?" asked Bob, when I was seated. "I was sure something had gone wrong with you." "I don't know whether it has gone right or wrong. I went into the library, and opened the safe again.
Chapter 13 of Seek and Find is here in full — 141 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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move up and down repeatedly
From this reading “"WHAT kept you so long?" asked Bob, when I was seated.”
moving toward the east
From this reading “IN WHICH ERNEST LEAVES PARKVILLE, AND TAKES THE TRAIN FOR THE EASTWARD.”
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading “IN WHICH ERNEST LEAVES PARKVILLE, AND TAKES THE TRAIN FOR THE EASTWARD.”
a room where books are kept
From this reading “I went into the library, and opened the safe again.”
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading “I went into the library, and opened the safe again.”
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading “"WHAT kept you so long?" asked Bob, when I was seated.”
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading “IN WHICH ERNEST LEAVES PARKVILLE, AND TAKES THE TRAIN FOR THE EASTWARD.”
create by training and teaching
From this reading “IN WHICH ERNEST LEAVES PARKVILLE, AND TAKES THE TRAIN FOR THE EASTWARD.”
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anew
From this reading I went into the library, and opened the safe again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST LEAVES PARKVILLE, AND TAKES THE TRAIN FOR THE EASTWARD.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "WHAT kept you so long?" asked Bob, when I was seated.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading "WHAT kept you so long?" asked Bob, when I was seated.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't know whether it has gone right or wrong.
moving toward the east
From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST LEAVES PARKVILLE, AND TAKES THE TRAIN FOR THE EASTWARD.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST LEAVES PARKVILLE, AND TAKES THE TRAIN FOR THE EASTWARD.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST LEAVES PARKVILLE, AND TAKES THE TRAIN FOR THE EASTWARD.
destroyed or killed
From this reading "I was sure something had gone wrong with you."
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I was sure something had gone wrong with you."
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I don't know whether it has gone right or wrong.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "WHAT kept you so long?" asked Bob, when I was seated.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST LEAVES PARKVILLE, AND TAKES THE TRAIN FOR THE EASTWARD.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I went into the library, and opened the safe again.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I don't know whether it has gone right or wrong.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading "WHAT kept you so long?" asked Bob, when I was seated.
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 whether it has gone right or wrong.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST LEAVES PARKVILLE, AND TAKES THE TRAIN FOR THE EASTWARD.
a room where books are kept
From this reading I went into the library, and opened the safe again.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "WHAT kept you so long?" asked Bob, when I was seated.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading I went into the library, and opened the safe again.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I don't know whether it has gone right or wrong.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST LEAVES PARKVILLE, AND TAKES THE TRAIN FOR THE EASTWARD.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "I don't know whether it has gone right or wrong.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading I went into the library, and opened the safe again.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading "WHAT kept you so long?" asked Bob, when I was seated.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "WHAT kept you so long?" asked Bob, when I was seated.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "I was sure something had gone wrong with you."
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I was sure something had gone wrong with you."
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST LEAVES PARKVILLE, AND TAKES THE TRAIN FOR THE EASTWARD.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST LEAVES PARKVILLE, AND TAKES THE TRAIN FOR THE EASTWARD.
create by training and teaching
From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST LEAVES PARKVILLE, AND TAKES THE TRAIN FOR THE EASTWARD.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "WHAT kept you so long?" asked Bob, when I was seated.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I went into the library, and opened the safe again.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "WHAT kept you so long?" asked Bob, when I was seated.
at the time that
From this reading "WHAT kept you so long?" asked Bob, when I was seated.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading "I don't know whether it has gone right or wrong.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST LEAVES PARKVILLE, AND TAKES THE TRAIN FOR THE EASTWARD.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I was sure something had gone wrong with you."
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading "I was sure something had gone wrong with you."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "WHAT kept you so long?" asked Bob, when I was seated.
Chapter 13 of Seek and Find by Oliver Optic holds 141 sentences, grouped into 29 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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