Chapter XXI
Chapter 21 of Some Do Not...: A Novel is here in full — 380 sentences across 76 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Sylvia said: "If . . if your second brother is killed.
Some Do Not...: A Novel
Chapter XXI
Chapter 21 of Some Do Not...: A Novel is here in full — 380 sentences across 76 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Sylvia
said:
"If .
. if
your
second
brother
is
killed.
LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
Editorial verification pending
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Some Do Not...: A Novel
Chapter XXI
Chapter 21 of Some Do Not...: A Novel is here in full — 380 sentences across 76 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/76 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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Sylvia
said:
"If .
Line 2
Line 3
. if
your
second
brother
is
killed.
/ɪf jɔːr ˈsekənd ˈbrʌðər ɪz kɪld/
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Line 5
Learner Dictionary
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a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading “. if your second brother is killed.”
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading “. if your second brother is killed.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Sylvia said: "If .”
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading “. if your second brother is killed.”
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a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading . if your second brother is killed.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Sylvia said: "If .
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading . if your second brother is killed.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading . if your second brother is killed.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Sylvia said: "If .
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading . if your second brother is killed.
Sylvia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sylvia said: "If .
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading . if your second brother is killed.
Chapter 21 of Some Do Not...: A Novel by Ford Madox Ford holds 380 sentences, grouped into 76 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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