Chapter 7 of The Fortune of the Landrays is here in full — 397 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter VII
Chapter 7 of The Fortune of the Landrays is here in full — 397 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
“See here, Benny, do you think you could take care of some papers for me to-morrow?” The child nodded interestedly. “What are they?” he asked. Stephen took the packet from the pocket of his flannel hunting shirt. “I am going to give you these papers to take care of for me, Benny,” he said.
Chapter 7 of The Fortune of the Landrays is here in full — 397 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
East Indian annual erect herb; source of sesame seed or benniseed and sesame oil
From this reading ““See here, Benny, do you think you could take care of some papers for me to-morrow?””
a soft light woolen fabric; used for clothing
From this reading “Stephen took the packet from the pocket of his flannel hunting shirt.”
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading “Stephen took the packet from the pocket of his flannel hunting shirt.”
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading “The child nodded interestedly.”
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading “Stephen took the packet from the pocket of his flannel hunting shirt.”
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading ““See here, Benny, do you think you could take care of some papers for me to-morrow?””
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading “Stephen took the packet from the pocket of his flannel hunting shirt.”
English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading “Stephen took the packet from the pocket of his flannel hunting shirt.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.
In this reading “Stephen took the packet from the pocket of his flannel hunting shirt.”
be careful, prudent, or watchful
In this reading ““See here, Benny, do you think you could take care of some papers for me to-morrow?””
In this reading ““See here, Benny, do you think you could take care of some papers for me to-morrow?””
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am going to give you these papers to take care of for me, Benny,” he said.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “What are they?” he asked.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “What are they?” he asked.
East Indian annual erect herb; source of sesame seed or benniseed and sesame oil
From this reading “See here, Benny, do you think you could take care of some papers for me to-morrow?”
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading “See here, Benny, do you think you could take care of some papers for me to-morrow?”
a young person of either sex
From this reading The child nodded interestedly.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “See here, Benny, do you think you could take care of some papers for me to-morrow?”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “See here, Benny, do you think you could take care of some papers for me to-morrow?”
a soft light woolen fabric; used for clothing
From this reading Stephen took the packet from the pocket of his flannel hunting shirt.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “See here, Benny, do you think you could take care of some papers for me to-morrow?”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Stephen took the packet from the pocket of his flannel hunting shirt.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “I am going to give you these papers to take care of for me, Benny,” he said.
the act of departing
From this reading “I am going to give you these papers to take care of for me, Benny,” he said.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “What are they?” he asked.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “See here, Benny, do you think you could take care of some papers for me to-morrow?”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Stephen took the packet from the pocket of his flannel hunting shirt.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading Stephen took the packet from the pocket of his flannel hunting shirt.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I am going to give you these papers to take care of for me, Benny,” he said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The child nodded interestedly.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “See here, Benny, do you think you could take care of some papers for me to-morrow?”
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading The child nodded interestedly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “See here, Benny, do you think you could take care of some papers for me to-morrow?”
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading Stephen took the packet from the pocket of his flannel hunting shirt.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading “See here, Benny, do you think you could take care of some papers for me to-morrow?”
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Stephen took the packet from the pocket of his flannel hunting shirt.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I am going to give you these papers to take care of for me, Benny,” he said.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “See here, Benny, do you think you could take care of some papers for me to-morrow?”
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading Stephen took the packet from the pocket of his flannel hunting shirt.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “See here, Benny, do you think you could take care of some papers for me to-morrow?”
English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading Stephen took the packet from the pocket of his flannel hunting shirt.
carry out
From this reading “See here, Benny, do you think you could take care of some papers for me to-morrow?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The child nodded interestedly.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “I am going to give you these papers to take care of for me, Benny,” he said.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “What are they?” he asked.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “See here, Benny, do you think you could take care of some papers for me to-morrow?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I am going to give you these papers to take care of for me, Benny,” he said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “See here, Benny, do you think you could take care of some papers for me to-morrow?”
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Stephen took the packet from the pocket of his flannel hunting shirt.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What are they?” he asked.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “See here, Benny, do you think you could take care of some papers for me to-morrow?”
Chapter 7 of The Fortune of the Landrays by Vaughan Kester holds 397 sentences, grouped into 80 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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