Chapter 22 of Some Do Not...: A Novel is here in full — 425 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 22 of Some Do Not...: A Novel is here in full — 425 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Tietjens left the letter on the cloth, from there he could read the large handwriting on the blue-grey paper: "Mrs. Christopher Tietjens presents her compliments to Lord Port Scatho and the Honourable Court of Benchers of the Inn.
Chapter 22 of Some Do Not...: A Novel is here in full — 425 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century)
From this reading “"Mrs. Christopher Tietjens presents her compliments to Lord Port Scatho and the Honourable Court of Benchers of the Inn.”
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading “Tietjens left the letter on the cloth, from there he could read the large handwriting on the blue-grey paper:”
(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
From this reading “"Mrs. Christopher Tietjens presents her compliments to Lord Port Scatho and the Honourable Court of Benchers of the Inn.”
something written by hand
From this reading “Tietjens left the letter on the cloth, from there he could read the large handwriting on the blue-grey paper:”
worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect
From this reading “"Mrs. Christopher Tietjens presents her compliments to Lord Port Scatho and the Honourable Court of Benchers of the Inn.”
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading “"Mrs. Christopher Tietjens presents her compliments to Lord Port Scatho and the Honourable Court of Benchers of the Inn.”
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading “"Mrs. Christopher Tietjens presents her compliments to Lord Port Scatho and the Honourable Court of Benchers of the Inn.”
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading “"Mrs. Christopher Tietjens presents her compliments to Lord Port Scatho and the Honourable Court of Benchers of the Inn.”
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Mrs. Christopher Tietjens presents her compliments to Lord Port Scatho and the Honourable Court of Benchers of the Inn.
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From this reading "Mrs. Christopher Tietjens presents her compliments to Lord Port Scatho and the Honourable Court of Benchers of the Inn.
of grey tinged with blue
From this reading Tietjens left the letter on the cloth, from there he could read the large handwriting on the blue-grey paper:
Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century)
From this reading "Mrs. Christopher Tietjens presents her compliments to Lord Port Scatho and the Honourable Court of Benchers of the Inn.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading Tietjens left the letter on the cloth, from there he could read the large handwriting on the blue-grey paper:
(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
From this reading "Mrs. Christopher Tietjens presents her compliments to Lord Port Scatho and the Honourable Court of Benchers of the Inn.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Tietjens left the letter on the cloth, from there he could read the large handwriting on the blue-grey paper:
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading "Mrs. Christopher Tietjens presents her compliments to Lord Port Scatho and the Honourable Court of Benchers of the Inn.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Tietjens left the letter on the cloth, from there he could read the large handwriting on the blue-grey paper:
something written by hand
From this reading Tietjens left the letter on the cloth, from there he could read the large handwriting on the blue-grey paper:
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tietjens left the letter on the cloth, from there he could read the large handwriting on the blue-grey paper:
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Mrs. Christopher Tietjens presents her compliments to Lord Port Scatho and the Honourable Court of Benchers of the Inn.
worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect
From this reading "Mrs. Christopher Tietjens presents her compliments to Lord Port Scatho and the Honourable Court of Benchers of the Inn.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading "Mrs. Christopher Tietjens presents her compliments to Lord Port Scatho and the Honourable Court of Benchers of the Inn.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Tietjens left the letter on the cloth, from there he could read the large handwriting on the blue-grey paper:
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Tietjens left the letter on the cloth, from there he could read the large handwriting on the blue-grey paper:
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Tietjens left the letter on the cloth, from there he could read the large handwriting on the blue-grey paper:
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading "Mrs. Christopher Tietjens presents her compliments to Lord Port Scatho and the Honourable Court of Benchers of the Inn.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Mrs. Christopher Tietjens presents her compliments to Lord Port Scatho and the Honourable Court of Benchers of the Inn.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Mrs. Christopher Tietjens presents her compliments to Lord Port Scatho and the Honourable Court of Benchers of the Inn.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Tietjens left the letter on the cloth, from there he could read the large handwriting on the blue-grey paper:
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Tietjens left the letter on the cloth, from there he could read the large handwriting on the blue-grey paper:
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading "Mrs. Christopher Tietjens presents her compliments to Lord Port Scatho and the Honourable Court of Benchers of the Inn.
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading "Mrs. Christopher Tietjens presents her compliments to Lord Port Scatho and the Honourable Court of Benchers of the Inn.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Tietjens left the letter on the cloth, from there he could read the large handwriting on the blue-grey paper:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mrs. Christopher Tietjens presents her compliments to Lord Port Scatho and the Honourable Court of Benchers of the Inn.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Tietjens left the letter on the cloth, from there he could read the large handwriting on the blue-grey paper:
in or at that place or location
From this reading Tietjens left the letter on the cloth, from there he could read the large handwriting on the blue-grey paper:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tietjens left the letter on the cloth, from there he could read the large handwriting on the blue-grey paper:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Mrs. Christopher Tietjens presents her compliments to Lord Port Scatho and the Honourable Court of Benchers of the Inn.
Chapter 22 of Some Do Not...: A Novel by Ford Madox Ford holds 425 sentences, grouped into 85 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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