Chapter 35 of Shifting For Himself is here in full — 130 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XXXV
Chapter 35 of Shifting For Himself is here in full — 130 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
GILBERT’S TRIUMPH. Shortly after the office opened on the following day, Simon Moore and John were disagreeably surprised by the entrance of Gilbert. He had found his witness, Tom, the boot-black, and requested him to remain outside, within call. “What do you want here?” demanded the book-keeper, frowning. “Has Mr. Sands returned?” asked our hero.
Chapter 35 of Shifting For Himself is here in full — 130 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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showing displeasure or anger
From this reading ““What do you want here?” demanded the book-keeper, frowning.”
a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns
From this reading “GILBERT’S TRIUMPH.”
possessive form of “gilbert” — a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns
United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)
From this reading “Shortly after the office opened on the following day, Simon Moore and John were disagreeably surprised by the entrance of Gilbert.”
asked for
From this reading “He had found his witness, Tom, the boot-black, and requested him to remain outside, within call.”
the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean
From this reading ““Has Mr. Sands returned?” asked our hero.”
for a short time
From this reading “Shortly after the office opened on the following day, Simon Moore and John were disagreeably surprised by the entrance of Gilbert.”
one of the twelve Apostles (first century)
From this reading “Shortly after the office opened on the following day, Simon Moore and John were disagreeably surprised by the entrance of Gilbert.”
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In this reading “Shortly after the office opened on the following day, Simon Moore and John were disagreeably surprised by the entrance of Gilbert.”
In this reading “He had found his witness, Tom, the boot-black, and requested him to remain outside, within call.”
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later than; following
From this reading Shortly after the office opened on the following day, Simon Moore and John were disagreeably surprised by the entrance of Gilbert.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Shortly after the office opened on the following day, Simon Moore and John were disagreeably surprised by the entrance of Gilbert.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Has Mr. Sands returned?” asked our hero.
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From this reading “What do you want here?” demanded the book-keeper, frowning.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had found his witness, Tom, the boot-black, and requested him to remain outside, within call.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Shortly after the office opened on the following day, Simon Moore and John were disagreeably surprised by the entrance of Gilbert.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He had found his witness, Tom, the boot-black, and requested him to remain outside, within call.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Shortly after the office opened on the following day, Simon Moore and John were disagreeably surprised by the entrance of Gilbert.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading “What do you want here?” demanded the book-keeper, frowning.
in a disagreeable manner
From this reading Shortly after the office opened on the following day, Simon Moore and John were disagreeably surprised by the entrance of Gilbert.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “What do you want here?” demanded the book-keeper, frowning.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Shortly after the office opened on the following day, Simon Moore and John were disagreeably surprised by the entrance of Gilbert.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Shortly after the office opened on the following day, Simon Moore and John were disagreeably surprised by the entrance of Gilbert.
set up or found
From this reading He had found his witness, Tom, the boot-black, and requested him to remain outside, within call.
showing displeasure or anger
From this reading “What do you want here?” demanded the book-keeper, frowning.
a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns
From this reading Shortly after the office opened on the following day, Simon Moore and John were disagreeably surprised by the entrance of Gilbert.
possessive form of “gilbert” — a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns
From this reading GILBERT’S TRIUMPH.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had found his witness, Tom, the boot-black, and requested him to remain outside, within call.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Has Mr. Sands returned?” asked our hero.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had found his witness, Tom, the boot-black, and requested him to remain outside, within call.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “What do you want here?” demanded the book-keeper, frowning.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading “Has Mr. Sands returned?” asked our hero.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had found his witness, Tom, the boot-black, and requested him to remain outside, within call.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had found his witness, Tom, the boot-black, and requested him to remain outside, within call.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Shortly after the office opened on the following day, Simon Moore and John were disagreeably surprised by the entrance of Gilbert.
United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)
From this reading Shortly after the office opened on the following day, Simon Moore and John were disagreeably surprised by the entrance of Gilbert.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Has Mr. Sands returned?” asked our hero.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Shortly after the office opened on the following day, Simon Moore and John were disagreeably surprised by the entrance of Gilbert.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Shortly after the office opened on the following day, Simon Moore and John were disagreeably surprised by the entrance of Gilbert.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Shortly after the office opened on the following day, Simon Moore and John were disagreeably surprised by the entrance of Gilbert.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Shortly after the office opened on the following day, Simon Moore and John were disagreeably surprised by the entrance of Gilbert.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “Has Mr. Sands returned?” asked our hero.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading He had found his witness, Tom, the boot-black, and requested him to remain outside, within call.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He had found his witness, Tom, the boot-black, and requested him to remain outside, within call.
asked for
From this reading He had found his witness, Tom, the boot-black, and requested him to remain outside, within call.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading “Has Mr. Sands returned?” asked our hero.
the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean
From this reading “Has Mr. Sands returned?” asked our hero.
for a short time
From this reading Shortly after the office opened on the following day, Simon Moore and John were disagreeably surprised by the entrance of Gilbert.
one of the twelve Apostles (first century)
From this reading Shortly after the office opened on the following day, Simon Moore and John were disagreeably surprised by the entrance of Gilbert.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Shortly after the office opened on the following day, Simon Moore and John were disagreeably surprised by the entrance of Gilbert.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Shortly after the office opened on the following day, Simon Moore and John were disagreeably surprised by the entrance of Gilbert.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had found his witness, Tom, the boot-black, and requested him to remain outside, within call.
male cat
From this reading He had found his witness, Tom, the boot-black, and requested him to remain outside, within call.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading GILBERT’S TRIUMPH.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “What do you want here?” demanded the book-keeper, frowning.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Shortly after the office opened on the following day, Simon Moore and John were disagreeably surprised by the entrance of Gilbert.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What do you want here?” demanded the book-keeper, frowning.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading He had found his witness, Tom, the boot-black, and requested him to remain outside, within call.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading He had found his witness, Tom, the boot-black, and requested him to remain outside, within call.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “What do you want here?” demanded the book-keeper, frowning.
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