Chapter 8 of Solaris Farm is here in full — 28 sentences across 6 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter VIII
Chapter 8 of Solaris Farm is here in full — 28 sentences across 6 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE PROBLEM VS. A GOOD MAN WHO IS AS RICH AS HE IS NOBLE. After supper Fern Fenwick and Fillmore Flagg returned to the tower room for the continuation of the story. She began by saying: "Let us return to my father's mining operations in Alaska. In 1892, Dewitt C. Dunbar assumed the active management of the Martina mine.
Chapter 8 of Solaris Farm is here in full — 28 sentences across 6 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a state in northwestern North America; the 49th state admitted to the union
From this reading “She began by saying: "Let us return to my father's mining operations in Alaska.”
the act of continuing an activity without interruption
From this reading “After supper Fern Fenwick and Fillmore Flagg returned to the tower room for the continuation of the story.”
any of numerous flowerless and seedless vascular plants having true roots from a rhizome and fronds that uncurl upward; reproduce by spores
From this reading “After supper Fern Fenwick and Fillmore Flagg returned to the tower room for the continuation of the story.”
elected vice president and became the 13th President of the United States when Zachary Taylor died in office (1800-1874)
From this reading “After supper Fern Fenwick and Fillmore Flagg returned to the tower room for the continuation of the story.”
the act of managing something
From this reading “In 1892, Dewitt C. Dunbar assumed the active management of the Martina mine.”
the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
From this reading “She began by saying: "Let us return to my father's mining operations in Alaska.”
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading “She began by saying: "Let us return to my father's mining operations in Alaska.”
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading “THE PROBLEM VS.”
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In this reading “After supper Fern Fenwick and Fillmore Flagg returned to the tower room for the continuation of the story.”
In this reading “She began by saying: "Let us return to my father's mining operations in Alaska.”
In this reading “A GOOD MAN WHO IS AS RICH AS HE IS NOBLE.”
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From this reading In 1892, Dewitt C. Dunbar assumed the active management of the Martina mine.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GOOD MAN WHO IS AS RICH AS HE IS NOBLE.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading In 1892, Dewitt C. Dunbar assumed the active management of the Martina mine.
later than; following
From this reading After supper Fern Fenwick and Fillmore Flagg returned to the tower room for the continuation of the story.
a state in northwestern North America; the 49th state admitted to the union
From this reading She began by saying: "Let us return to my father's mining operations in Alaska.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After supper Fern Fenwick and Fillmore Flagg returned to the tower room for the continuation of the story.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A GOOD MAN WHO IS AS RICH AS HE IS NOBLE.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading In 1892, Dewitt C. Dunbar assumed the active management of the Martina mine.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading She began by saying: "Let us return to my father's mining operations in Alaska.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She began by saying: "Let us return to my father's mining operations in Alaska.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading In 1892, Dewitt C. Dunbar assumed the active management of the Martina mine.
the act of continuing an activity without interruption
From this reading After supper Fern Fenwick and Fillmore Flagg returned to the tower room for the continuation of the story.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In 1892, Dewitt C. Dunbar assumed the active management of the Martina mine.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In 1892, Dewitt C. Dunbar assumed the active management of the Martina mine.
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading She began by saying: "Let us return to my father's mining operations in Alaska.
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From this reading After supper Fern Fenwick and Fillmore Flagg returned to the tower room for the continuation of the story.
any of numerous flowerless and seedless vascular plants having true roots from a rhizome and fronds that uncurl upward; reproduce by spores
From this reading After supper Fern Fenwick and Fillmore Flagg returned to the tower room for the continuation of the story.
elected vice president and became the 13th President of the United States when Zachary Taylor died in office (1800-1874)
From this reading After supper Fern Fenwick and Fillmore Flagg returned to the tower room for the continuation of the story.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After supper Fern Fenwick and Fillmore Flagg returned to the tower room for the continuation of the story.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After supper Fern Fenwick and Fillmore Flagg returned to the tower room for the continuation of the story.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A GOOD MAN WHO IS AS RICH AS HE IS NOBLE.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A GOOD MAN WHO IS AS RICH AS HE IS NOBLE.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She began by saying: "Let us return to my father's mining operations in Alaska.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A GOOD MAN WHO IS AS RICH AS HE IS NOBLE.
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading She began by saying: "Let us return to my father's mining operations in Alaska.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A GOOD MAN WHO IS AS RICH AS HE IS NOBLE.
the act of managing something
From this reading In 1892, Dewitt C. Dunbar assumed the active management of the Martina mine.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In 1892, Dewitt C. Dunbar assumed the active management of the Martina mine.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In 1892, Dewitt C. Dunbar assumed the active management of the Martina mine.
the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
From this reading She began by saying: "Let us return to my father's mining operations in Alaska.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading She began by saying: "Let us return to my father's mining operations in Alaska.
impressive in appearance
From this reading A GOOD MAN WHO IS AS RICH AS HE IS NOBLE.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After supper Fern Fenwick and Fillmore Flagg returned to the tower room for the continuation of the story.
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading She began by saying: "Let us return to my father's mining operations in Alaska.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading THE PROBLEM VS.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading She began by saying: "Let us return to my father's mining operations in Alaska.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading After supper Fern Fenwick and Fillmore Flagg returned to the tower room for the continuation of the story.
possessing material wealth
From this reading A GOOD MAN WHO IS AS RICH AS HE IS NOBLE.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading After supper Fern Fenwick and Fillmore Flagg returned to the tower room for the continuation of the story.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading She began by saying: "Let us return to my father's mining operations in Alaska.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She began by saying: "Let us return to my father's mining operations in Alaska.
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 After supper Fern Fenwick and Fillmore Flagg returned to the tower room for the continuation of the story.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading After supper Fern Fenwick and Fillmore Flagg returned to the tower room for the continuation of the story.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PROBLEM VS.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After supper Fern Fenwick and Fillmore Flagg returned to the tower room for the continuation of the story.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading After supper Fern Fenwick and Fillmore Flagg returned to the tower room for the continuation of the story.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She began by saying: "Let us return to my father's mining operations in Alaska.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PROBLEM VS.
which person or people
From this reading A GOOD MAN WHO IS AS RICH AS HE IS NOBLE.
Chapter 8 of Solaris Farm by Milan C. (Milan Chappel) Edson holds 28 sentences, grouped into 6 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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