Chapter 4 of The House of the Arrow is here in full — 421 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter IV
Chapter 4 of The House of the Arrow is here in full — 421 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"These are all, I think," she said, handing the list to Hanaud. He put it in his pocket. "Thank you!" He was all contentment now. Although his questions followed without hesitation, one upon the other, it seemed to Jim that he was receiving just the answers which he expected.
Chapter 4 of The House of the Arrow is here in full — 421 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading “Although his questions followed without hesitation, one upon the other, it seemed to Jim that he was receiving just the answers which he expected.”
happiness with one's situation in life
From this reading “He was all contentment now.”
-ing form of “hand” — place into the hands or custody of
From this reading “"These are all, I think," she said, handing the list to Hanaud.”
indecision in speech or action
From this reading “Although his questions followed without hesitation, one upon the other, it seemed to Jim that he was receiving just the answers which he expected.”
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading “"These are all, I think," she said, handing the list to Hanaud.”
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading “He put it in his pocket.”
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading “Although his questions followed without hesitation, one upon the other, it seemed to Jim that he was receiving just the answers which he expected.”
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading “Although his questions followed without hesitation, one upon the other, it seemed to Jim that he was receiving just the answers which he expected.”
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In this reading “Although his questions followed without hesitation, one upon the other, it seemed to Jim that he was receiving just the answers which he expected.”
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(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 "These are all, I think," she said, handing the list to Hanaud.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although his questions followed without hesitation, one upon the other, it seemed to Jim that he was receiving just the answers which he expected.
plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Although his questions followed without hesitation, one upon the other, it seemed to Jim that he was receiving just the answers which he expected.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "These are all, I think," she said, handing the list to Hanaud.
happiness with one's situation in life
From this reading He was all contentment now.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Although his questions followed without hesitation, one upon the other, it seemed to Jim that he was receiving just the answers which he expected.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Although his questions followed without hesitation, one upon the other, it seemed to Jim that he was receiving just the answers which he expected.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "These are all, I think," she said, handing the list to Hanaud.
-ing form of “hand” — place into the hands or custody of
From this reading "These are all, I think," she said, handing the list to Hanaud.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He put it in his pocket.
indecision in speech or action
From this reading Although his questions followed without hesitation, one upon the other, it seemed to Jim that he was receiving just the answers which he expected.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He put it in his pocket.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "These are all, I think," she said, handing the list to Hanaud.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He put it in his pocket.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He put it in his pocket.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Although his questions followed without hesitation, one upon the other, it seemed to Jim that he was receiving just the answers which he expected.
and nothing more
From this reading Although his questions followed without hesitation, one upon the other, it seemed to Jim that he was receiving just the answers which he expected.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading "These are all, I think," she said, handing the list to Hanaud.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He was all contentment now.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Although his questions followed without hesitation, one upon the other, it seemed to Jim that he was receiving just the answers which he expected.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Although his questions followed without hesitation, one upon the other, it seemed to Jim that he was receiving just the answers which he expected.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading He put it in his pocket.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He put it in his pocket.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Although his questions followed without hesitation, one upon the other, it seemed to Jim that he was receiving just the answers which he expected.
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading Although his questions followed without hesitation, one upon the other, it seemed to Jim that he was receiving just the answers which he expected.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "These are all, I think," she said, handing the list to Hanaud.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Although his questions followed without hesitation, one upon the other, it seemed to Jim that he was receiving just the answers which he expected.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "These are all, I think," she said, handing the list to Hanaud.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "Thank you!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Although his questions followed without hesitation, one upon the other, it seemed to Jim that he was receiving just the answers which he expected.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "These are all, I think," she said, handing the list to Hanaud.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "These are all, I think," she said, handing the list to Hanaud.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "These are all, I think," she said, handing the list to Hanaud.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "These are all, I think," she said, handing the list to Hanaud.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Although his questions followed without hesitation, one upon the other, it seemed to Jim that he was receiving just the answers which he expected.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was all contentment now.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Although his questions followed without hesitation, one upon the other, it seemed to Jim that he was receiving just the answers which he expected.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Although his questions followed without hesitation, one upon the other, it seemed to Jim that he was receiving just the answers which he expected.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Thank you!"
Chapter 4 of The House of the Arrow by A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley) Mason holds 421 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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