Chapter 25 of Sir Christopher is here in full — 329 sentences across 66 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 25 of Sir Christopher is here in full — 329 sentences across 66 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE CALVERT MOTTO "Put me down! Put me down!" screamed Cecil. "I put thee down? I'll see thee roasted first!" "I hate thee!"
Chapter 25 of Sir Christopher is here in full — 329 sentences across 66 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/65 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “THE CALVERT MOTTO "Put me down!”
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “I'll see thee roasted first!"”
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading “"I hate thee!"”
a favorite saying of a sect or political group
From this reading “THE CALVERT MOTTO "Put me down!”
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “THE CALVERT MOTTO "Put me down!”
(meat) cooked by dry heat in an oven
From this reading “I'll see thee roasted first!"”
past form of “scream” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Put me down!" screamed Cecil.”
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading “"I put thee down?”
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From this reading THE CALVERT MOTTO "Put me down!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Put me down!" screamed Cecil.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE CALVERT MOTTO "Put me down!
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I'll see thee roasted first!"
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading "I hate thee!"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I put thee down?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I'll see thee roasted first!"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE CALVERT MOTTO "Put me down!
a favorite saying of a sect or political group
From this reading THE CALVERT MOTTO "Put me down!
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE CALVERT MOTTO "Put me down!
(meat) cooked by dry heat in an oven
From this reading I'll see thee roasted first!"
past form of “scream” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Put me down!" screamed Cecil.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I'll see thee roasted first!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CALVERT MOTTO "Put me down!
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading "I put thee down?
Chapter 25 of Sir Christopher by Maud Wilder Goodwin holds 329 sentences, grouped into 66 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 25 holds 329 sentences of Sir Christopher, unabridged, divided into 66 reading sections.
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