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The Film of Fear

Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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"Nothing, replied Mrs. Morton. changed to: "Nothing," replied Mrs. Morton.
"This is where Mr. Moore receives his callers: changed to: "This is where Mr. Moore receives his callers.
...at the Grand to-night, It will be your last changed to: ...at the Grand to-night, it will be your last.
"Last night I knew it would be needed to-day." changed to: "Last night.
I knew it would be needed to-day."
...when the moment arrived, I gave it to the actor who took it to Miss Morton:" changed to: ...when the moment arrived, I gave it to the actor who took it to Miss Morton."
...Duvall asked Ruth, after they had had started away from the studio. changed to: ...Duvall asked Ruth, after they had started away from the studio.
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The Film of Fear

Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

Chapter 22 of The Film of Fear is here in full — 7 sentences across 2 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/1 · 7 reading units · Lines 1–7

Line 1
"Nothing, replied Mrs. Morton. changed to: "Nothing," replied Mrs. Morton.
/ˈnʌθɪŋ rɪˈplaɪd ˈmɪsɪz ˈmɔːrtən tʃeɪndʒd tuː ˈnʌθɪŋ rɪˈplaɪd ˈmɪsɪz ˈmɔːrtən/
Line 2
"This is where Mr. Moore receives his callers: changed to: "This is where Mr. Moore receives his callers.
/ðɪs ɪz wer ˈmɪstər mʊr rəˈsiːvz hɪz ˈkɔːlərz tʃeɪndʒd tuː ðɪs ɪz wer ˈmɪstər mʊr rəˈsiːvz hɪz ˈkɔːlərz/
Line 3
...at the Grand to-night, It will be your last changed to: ...at the Grand to-night, it will be your last.
Line 4
"Last night I knew it would be needed to-day." changed to: "Last night.
Line 5
I knew it would be needed to-day."
Line 6
...when the moment arrived, I gave it to the actor who took it to Miss Morton:" changed to: ...when the moment arrived, I gave it to the actor who took it to Miss Morton."
/wen ðə ˈmoʊmənt ərˈaɪvd aɪ ɡeɪv ɪt tuː ðə ˈæktər huː tʊk ɪt tuː mɪs ˈmɔːrtən tʃeɪndʒd tuː wen ðə ˈmoʊmənt ərˈaɪvd aɪ ɡeɪv ɪt tuː ðə ˈæktər huː tʊk ɪt tuː mɪs ˈmɔːrtən/
Line 7
...Duvall asked Ruth, after they had had started away from the studio. changed to: ...Duvall asked Ruth, after they had started away from the studio.

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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actor noun US /ˈæktər/

a theatrical performer

From this reading “...when the moment arrived, I gave it to the actor who took it to Miss Morton:" changed to: ...when the moment arrived, I gave it to the actor who took it to Miss Morton."”

callers noun US /ˈkɔːlərz/

plural of “caller” — a social or business visitor

From this reading “"This is where Mr. Moore receives his callers: changed to: "This is where Mr. Moore receives his callers.”

Moore noun US /mʊr/

United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)

From this reading “"This is where Mr. Moore receives his callers: changed to: "This is where Mr. Moore receives his callers.”

Morton noun US /ˈmɔːrtən/

United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)

From this reading “"Nothing, replied Mrs. Morton. changed to: "Nothing," replied Mrs. Morton.”

needed adjective US /ˈniːdəd/

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading “"Last night I knew it would be needed to-day." changed to: "Last night.”

receives verb US /rəˈsiːvz/

third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of

From this reading “"This is where Mr. Moore receives his callers: changed to: "This is where Mr. Moore receives his callers.”

Ruth noun US /ruːθ/

United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading “...Duvall asked Ruth, after they had had started away from the studio. changed to: ...Duvall asked Ruth, after they had started away from the studio.”

studio noun US /ˈstuːdioʊ/

workplace for the teaching or practice of an art

From this reading “...Duvall asked Ruth, after they had had started away from the studio. changed to: ...Duvall asked Ruth, after they had started away from the studio.”

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actornounUS /ˈæktər/

a theatrical performer

From this reading ...when the moment arrived, I gave it to the actor who took it to Miss Morton:" changed to: ...when the moment arrived, I gave it to the actor who took it to Miss Morton."

afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading ...Duvall asked Ruth, after they had had started away from the studio. changed to: ...Duvall asked Ruth, after they had started away from the studio.

arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading ...when the moment arrived, I gave it to the actor who took it to Miss Morton:" changed to: ...when the moment arrived, I gave it to the actor who took it to Miss Morton."

askedverbUS /æskt/

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading ...Duvall asked Ruth, after they had had started away from the studio. changed to: ...Duvall asked Ruth, after they had started away from the studio.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading ...at the Grand to-night, It will be your last changed to: ...at the Grand to-night, it will be your last.

awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading ...Duvall asked Ruth, after they had had started away from the studio. changed to: ...Duvall asked Ruth, after they had started away from the studio.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading ...at the Grand to-night, It will be your last changed to: ...at the Grand to-night, it will be your last.

callersnounUS /ˈkɔːlərz/

plural of “caller” — a social or business visitor

From this reading "This is where Mr. Moore receives his callers: changed to: "This is where Mr. Moore receives his callers.

changedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪndʒd/

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading "Nothing, replied Mrs. Morton. changed to: "Nothing," replied Mrs. Morton.

Duvall

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading ...Duvall asked Ruth, after they had had started away from the studio. changed to: ...Duvall asked Ruth, after they had started away from the studio.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading ...Duvall asked Ruth, after they had had started away from the studio. changed to: ...Duvall asked Ruth, after they had started away from the studio.

gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading ...when the moment arrived, I gave it to the actor who took it to Miss Morton:" changed to: ...when the moment arrived, I gave it to the actor who took it to Miss Morton."

GrandadjectiveUS /ɡrænd/

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading ...at the Grand to-night, It will be your last changed to: ...at the Grand to-night, it will be your last.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading ...Duvall asked Ruth, after they had had started away from the studio. changed to: ...Duvall asked Ruth, after they had started away from the studio.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading "This is where Mr. Moore receives his callers: changed to: "This is where Mr. Moore receives his callers.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Last night I knew it would be needed to-day." changed to: "Last night.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "This is where Mr. Moore receives his callers: changed to: "This is where Mr. Moore receives his callers.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading ...at the Grand to-night, It will be your last changed to: ...at the Grand to-night, it will be your last.

knewverbUS /nuː/

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "Last night I knew it would be needed to-day." changed to: "Last night.

lastadjectiveUS /læst/

immediately past

From this reading ...at the Grand to-night, It will be your last changed to: ...at the Grand to-night, it will be your last.

MissverbUS /mɪs/

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading ...when the moment arrived, I gave it to the actor who took it to Miss Morton:" changed to: ...when the moment arrived, I gave it to the actor who took it to Miss Morton."

momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/

a particular point in time

From this reading ...when the moment arrived, I gave it to the actor who took it to Miss Morton:" changed to: ...when the moment arrived, I gave it to the actor who took it to Miss Morton."

MoorenounUS /mʊr/

United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)

From this reading "This is where Mr. Moore receives his callers: changed to: "This is where Mr. Moore receives his callers.

MortonnounUS /ˈmɔːrtən/

United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)

From this reading "Nothing, replied Mrs. Morton. changed to: "Nothing," replied Mrs. Morton.

MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading "This is where Mr. Moore receives his callers: changed to: "This is where Mr. Moore receives his callers.

MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading "Nothing, replied Mrs. Morton. changed to: "Nothing," replied Mrs. Morton.

neededadjectiveUS /ˈniːdəd/

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading "Last night I knew it would be needed to-day." changed to: "Last night.

nightnounUS /naɪt/

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading "Last night I knew it would be needed to-day." changed to: "Last night.

NothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/

not one thing; not anything

From this reading "Nothing, replied Mrs. Morton. changed to: "Nothing," replied Mrs. Morton.

receivesverbUS /rəˈsiːvz/

third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of

From this reading "This is where Mr. Moore receives his callers: changed to: "This is where Mr. Moore receives his callers.

repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "Nothing, replied Mrs. Morton. changed to: "Nothing," replied Mrs. Morton.

RuthnounUS /ruːθ/

United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading ...Duvall asked Ruth, after they had had started away from the studio. changed to: ...Duvall asked Ruth, after they had started away from the studio.

startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading ...Duvall asked Ruth, after they had had started away from the studio. changed to: ...Duvall asked Ruth, after they had started away from the studio.

studionounUS /ˈstuːdioʊ/

workplace for the teaching or practice of an art

From this reading ...Duvall asked Ruth, after they had had started away from the studio. changed to: ...Duvall asked Ruth, after they had started away from the studio.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading ...at the Grand to-night, It will be your last changed to: ...at the Grand to-night, it will be your last.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading ...Duvall asked Ruth, after they had had started away from the studio. changed to: ...Duvall asked Ruth, after they had started away from the studio.

ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "This is where Mr. Moore receives his callers: changed to: "This is where Mr. Moore receives his callers.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading "Nothing, replied Mrs. Morton. changed to: "Nothing," replied Mrs. Morton.

to-day

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Last night I knew it would be needed to-day." changed to: "Last night.

to-night

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading ...at the Grand to-night, It will be your last changed to: ...at the Grand to-night, it will be your last.

tookverbUS /tʊk/

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading ...when the moment arrived, I gave it to the actor who took it to Miss Morton:" changed to: ...when the moment arrived, I gave it to the actor who took it to Miss Morton."

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading ...when the moment arrived, I gave it to the actor who took it to Miss Morton:" changed to: ...when the moment arrived, I gave it to the actor who took it to Miss Morton."

whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading "This is where Mr. Moore receives his callers: changed to: "This is where Mr. Moore receives his callers.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading ...when the moment arrived, I gave it to the actor who took it to Miss Morton:" changed to: ...when the moment arrived, I gave it to the actor who took it to Miss Morton."

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading ...at the Grand to-night, It will be your last changed to: ...at the Grand to-night, it will be your last.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading "Last night I knew it would be needed to-day." changed to: "Last night.

yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading ...at the Grand to-night, It will be your last changed to: ...at the Grand to-night, it will be your last.

Chapter 22 of The Film of Fear by Frederic Arnold Kummer holds 7 sentences, grouped into 2 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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Morton
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