Chapter 24 of The Chestermarke Instinct is here in full — 132 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XXIV
Chapter 24 of The Chestermarke Instinct is here in full — 132 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
MRS. CARSWELL? Starmidge looked at his companion as if in doubt about Easleby's exact meaning. "According to what the theatre chap said just now," he remarked, "Markham is very rarely to be found in Conduit Street." "Exactly," agreed Easleby.
Chapter 24 of The Chestermarke Instinct is here in full — 132 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading “"According to what the theatre chap said just now," he remarked, "Markham is very rarely to be found in Conduit Street."”
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading “"Exactly," agreed Easleby.”
a boy or man
From this reading “"According to what the theatre chap said just now," he remarked, "Markham is very rarely to be found in Conduit Street."”
a passage (a pipe or tunnel) through which water or electric wires can pass
From this reading “"According to what the theatre chap said just now," he remarked, "Markham is very rarely to be found in Conduit Street."”
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading “Starmidge looked at his companion as if in doubt about Easleby's exact meaning.”
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading “Starmidge looked at his companion as if in doubt about Easleby's exact meaning.”
not often
From this reading “"According to what the theatre chap said just now," he remarked, "Markham is very rarely to be found in Conduit Street."”
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading “"According to what the theatre chap said just now," he remarked, "Markham is very rarely to be found in Conduit Street."”
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Starmidge looked at his companion as if in doubt about Easleby's exact meaning.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading "According to what the theatre chap said just now," he remarked, "Markham is very rarely to be found in Conduit Street."
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading "Exactly," agreed Easleby.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Starmidge looked at his companion as if in doubt about Easleby's exact meaning.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Starmidge looked at his companion as if in doubt about Easleby's exact meaning.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "According to what the theatre chap said just now," he remarked, "Markham is very rarely to be found in Conduit Street."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CARSWELL?
a boy or man
From this reading "According to what the theatre chap said just now," he remarked, "Markham is very rarely to be found in Conduit Street."
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Starmidge looked at his companion as if in doubt about Easleby's exact meaning.
a passage (a pipe or tunnel) through which water or electric wires can pass
From this reading "According to what the theatre chap said just now," he remarked, "Markham is very rarely to be found in Conduit Street."
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Starmidge looked at his companion as if in doubt about Easleby's exact meaning.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Exactly," agreed Easleby.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Starmidge looked at his companion as if in doubt about Easleby's exact meaning.
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading Starmidge looked at his companion as if in doubt about Easleby's exact meaning.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading "Exactly," agreed Easleby.
set up or found
From this reading "According to what the theatre chap said just now," he remarked, "Markham is very rarely to be found in Conduit Street."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "According to what the theatre chap said just now," he remarked, "Markham is very rarely to be found in Conduit Street."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Starmidge looked at his companion as if in doubt about Easleby's exact meaning.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Starmidge looked at his companion as if in doubt about Easleby's exact meaning.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Starmidge looked at his companion as if in doubt about Easleby's exact meaning.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "According to what the theatre chap said just now," he remarked, "Markham is very rarely to be found in Conduit Street."
and nothing more
From this reading "According to what the theatre chap said just now," he remarked, "Markham is very rarely to be found in Conduit Street."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Starmidge looked at his companion as if in doubt about Easleby's exact meaning.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "According to what the theatre chap said just now," he remarked, "Markham is very rarely to be found in Conduit Street."
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading Starmidge looked at his companion as if in doubt about Easleby's exact meaning.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "According to what the theatre chap said just now," he remarked, "Markham is very rarely to be found in Conduit Street."
not often
From this reading "According to what the theatre chap said just now," he remarked, "Markham is very rarely to be found in Conduit Street."
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "According to what the theatre chap said just now," he remarked, "Markham is very rarely to be found in Conduit Street."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "According to what the theatre chap said just now," he remarked, "Markham is very rarely to be found in Conduit Street."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Starmidge looked at his companion as if in doubt about Easleby's exact meaning.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading "According to what the theatre chap said just now," he remarked, "Markham is very rarely to be found in Conduit Street."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "According to what the theatre chap said just now," he remarked, "Markham is very rarely to be found in Conduit Street."
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading "According to what the theatre chap said just now," he remarked, "Markham is very rarely to be found in Conduit Street."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "According to what the theatre chap said just now," he remarked, "Markham is very rarely to be found in Conduit Street."
precisely as stated
From this reading "According to what the theatre chap said just now," he remarked, "Markham is very rarely to be found in Conduit Street."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "According to what the theatre chap said just now," he remarked, "Markham is very rarely to be found in Conduit Street."
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