Chapter 9 of The Fourth "R" is here in full — 401 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter IX
Chapter 9 of The Fourth "R" is here in full — 401 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Oh? Is something wrong?" "Not that we know of," replied Manison. "We're simply after some information. I apologize for calling at eight o'clock in the evening, but I wanted to catch you all under one roof.
Chapter 9 of The Fourth "R" is here in full — 401 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing
From this reading “I apologize for calling at eight o'clock in the evening, but I wanted to catch you all under one roof.”
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading “I apologize for calling at eight o'clock in the evening, but I wanted to catch you all under one roof.”
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading “I apologize for calling at eight o'clock in the evening, but I wanted to catch you all under one roof.”
being one more than seven
From this reading “I apologize for calling at eight o'clock in the evening, but I wanted to catch you all under one roof.”
a message received and understood
From this reading “"We're simply after some information.”
according to the clock
From this reading “I apologize for calling at eight o'clock in the evening, but I wanted to catch you all under one roof.”
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading “I apologize for calling at eight o'clock in the evening, but I wanted to catch you all under one roof.”
and nothing more
From this reading “"We're simply after some information.”
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later than; following
From this reading "We're simply after some information.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I apologize for calling at eight o'clock in the evening, but I wanted to catch you all under one roof.
acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing
From this reading I apologize for calling at eight o'clock in the evening, but I wanted to catch you all under one roof.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I apologize for calling at eight o'clock in the evening, but I wanted to catch you all under one roof.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I apologize for calling at eight o'clock in the evening, but I wanted to catch you all under one roof.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading I apologize for calling at eight o'clock in the evening, but I wanted to catch you all under one roof.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading I apologize for calling at eight o'clock in the evening, but I wanted to catch you all under one roof.
being one more than seven
From this reading I apologize for calling at eight o'clock in the evening, but I wanted to catch you all under one roof.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading I apologize for calling at eight o'clock in the evening, but I wanted to catch you all under one roof.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I apologize for calling at eight o'clock in the evening, but I wanted to catch you all under one roof.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I apologize for calling at eight o'clock in the evening, but I wanted to catch you all under one roof.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I apologize for calling at eight o'clock in the evening, but I wanted to catch you all under one roof.
a message received and understood
From this reading "We're simply after some information.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Is something wrong?"
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Not that we know of," replied Manison.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Not that we know of," replied Manison.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not that we know of," replied Manison.
according to the clock
From this reading I apologize for calling at eight o'clock in the evening, but I wanted to catch you all under one roof.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Not that we know of," replied Manison.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh?
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I apologize for calling at eight o'clock in the evening, but I wanted to catch you all under one roof.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Not that we know of," replied Manison.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading I apologize for calling at eight o'clock in the evening, but I wanted to catch you all under one roof.
and nothing more
From this reading "We're simply after some information.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "We're simply after some information.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Is something wrong?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Not that we know of," replied Manison.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I apologize for calling at eight o'clock in the evening, but I wanted to catch you all under one roof.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I apologize for calling at eight o'clock in the evening, but I wanted to catch you all under one roof.
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading I apologize for calling at eight o'clock in the evening, but I wanted to catch you all under one roof.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading I apologize for calling at eight o'clock in the evening, but I wanted to catch you all under one roof.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Not that we know of," replied Manison.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We're simply after some information.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading Is something wrong?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I apologize for calling at eight o'clock in the evening, but I wanted to catch you all under one roof.
Chapter 9 of The Fourth "R" by George O. (George Oliver) Smith holds 401 sentences, grouped into 81 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.
Chapter 9 holds 401 sentences of The Fourth "R", unabridged, divided into 81 reading sections.
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