Chapter 8 of Short Story Classics (American) Vol. 2 is here in full — 419 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter VIII
Chapter 8 of Short Story Classics (American) Vol. 2 is here in full — 419 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Well, I think you will like him when you know him." "I don't doubt it!" Crombie exclaimed with fervor, worshiping the very furniture that surrounded Blanche. "I hope we may become better acquainted." "Only I think, Mr. Crombie, he will owe you an apology now."
Chapter 8 of Short Story Classics (American) Vol. 2 is here in full — 419 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading “"I hope we may become better acquainted."”
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading “"Only I think, Mr. Crombie, he will owe you an apology now."”
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “Crombie exclaimed with fervor, worshiping the very furniture that surrounded Blanche.”
feelings of great warmth and intensity
From this reading “Crombie exclaimed with fervor, worshiping the very furniture that surrounded Blanche.”
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading “Crombie exclaimed with fervor, worshiping the very furniture that surrounded Blanche.”
be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading “"Only I think, Mr. Crombie, he will owe you an apology now."”
confined on all sides
From this reading “Crombie exclaimed with fervor, worshiping the very furniture that surrounded Blanche.”
-ing form of “worship” — love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading “Crombie exclaimed with fervor, worshiping the very furniture that surrounded Blanche.”
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.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading "I hope we may become better acquainted."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Only I think, Mr. Crombie, he will owe you an apology now."
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading "Only I think, Mr. Crombie, he will owe you an apology now."
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading "I hope we may become better acquainted."
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "I hope we may become better acquainted."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Crombie exclaimed with fervor, worshiping the very furniture that surrounded Blanche.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Crombie exclaimed with fervor, worshiping the very furniture that surrounded Blanche.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't doubt it!"
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "I don't doubt it!"
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading Crombie exclaimed with fervor, worshiping the very furniture that surrounded Blanche.
feelings of great warmth and intensity
From this reading Crombie exclaimed with fervor, worshiping the very furniture that surrounded Blanche.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading Crombie exclaimed with fervor, worshiping the very furniture that surrounded Blanche.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Only I think, Mr. Crombie, he will owe you an apology now."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Well, I think you will like him when you know him."
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "I hope we may become better acquainted."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Well, I think you will like him when you know him."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I don't doubt it!"
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Well, I think you will like him when you know him."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Well, I think you will like him when you know him."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "I hope we may become better acquainted."
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Only I think, Mr. Crombie, he will owe you an apology now."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Only I think, Mr. Crombie, he will owe you an apology now."
and nothing more
From this reading "Only I think, Mr. Crombie, he will owe you an apology now."
be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading "Only I think, Mr. Crombie, he will owe you an apology now."
confined on all sides
From this reading Crombie exclaimed with fervor, worshiping the very furniture that surrounded Blanche.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Crombie exclaimed with fervor, worshiping the very furniture that surrounded Blanche.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Crombie exclaimed with fervor, worshiping the very furniture that surrounded Blanche.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Well, I think you will like him when you know him."
precisely as stated
From this reading Crombie exclaimed with fervor, worshiping the very furniture that surrounded Blanche.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I hope we may become better acquainted."
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, I think you will like him when you know him."
at the time that
From this reading "Well, I think you will like him when you know him."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Well, I think you will like him when you know him."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Crombie exclaimed with fervor, worshiping the very furniture that surrounded Blanche.
-ing form of “worship” — love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading Crombie exclaimed with fervor, worshiping the very furniture that surrounded Blanche.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well, I think you will like him when you know him."
Chapter 8 of Short Story Classics (American) Vol. 2 by William [Editor] Patten holds 419 sentences, grouped into 84 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.
Chapter 8 holds 419 sentences of Short Story Classics (American) Vol. 2, unabridged, divided into 84 reading sections.
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