Chapter 8 of The Lion's Mouse 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 VIII
Chapter 8 of The Lion's Mouse is here in full — 421 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Wait till I tell you something I've thought of, then you can decide," Clo cut in. "I believe that horrible creature, Peterson, may be the thief, not O'Reilly. How he could have got into the flat, and out again, I can't see. But he probably specializes in stunts like that! He has the face--and the fingers--for it.
Chapter 8 of The Lion's Mouse is here in full — 421 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading “"I believe that horrible creature, Peterson, may be the thief, not O'Reilly.”
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading “"Wait till I tell you something I've thought of, then you can decide," Clo cut in.”
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading “He has the face--and the fingers--for it.”
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading “How he could have got into the flat, and out again, I can't see.”
provoking horror
From this reading “"I believe that horrible creature, Peterson, may be the thief, not O'Reilly.”
third-person singular of “specialize” — become more focused on an area of activity or field of study
From this reading “But he probably specializes in stunts like that!”
plural of “stunt” — a difficult or unusual or dangerous feat; usually done to gain attention
From this reading “But he probably specializes in stunts like that!”
a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading “"I believe that horrible creature, Peterson, may be the thief, not O'Reilly.”
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anew
From this reading How he could have got into the flat, and out again, I can't see.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading How he could have got into the flat, and out again, I can't see.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I believe that horrible creature, Peterson, may be the thief, not O'Reilly.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "I believe that horrible creature, Peterson, may be the thief, not O'Reilly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he probably specializes in stunts like that!
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Wait till I tell you something I've thought of, then you can decide," Clo cut in.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading How he could have got into the flat, and out again, I can't see.
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From this reading "Wait till I tell you something I've thought of, then you can decide," Clo cut in.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading How he could have got into the flat, and out again, I can't see.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading "I believe that horrible creature, Peterson, may be the thief, not O'Reilly.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading "Wait till I tell you something I've thought of, then you can decide," Clo cut in.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading "Wait till I tell you something I've thought of, then you can decide," Clo cut in.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He has the face--and the fingers--for it.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading He has the face--and the fingers--for it.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading How he could have got into the flat, and out again, I can't see.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He has the face--and the fingers--for it.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading How he could have got into the flat, and out again, I can't see.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has the face--and the fingers--for it.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading How he could have got into the flat, and out again, I can't see.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading How he could have got into the flat, and out again, I can't see.
provoking horror
From this reading "I believe that horrible creature, Peterson, may be the thief, not O'Reilly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading How he could have got into the flat, and out again, I can't see.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Wait till I tell you something I've thought of, then you can decide," Clo cut in.
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From this reading "Wait till I tell you something I've thought of, then you can decide," Clo cut in.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Wait till I tell you something I've thought of, then you can decide," Clo cut in.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading How he could have got into the flat, and out again, I can't see.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He has the face--and the fingers--for it.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading But he probably specializes in stunts like that!
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "I believe that horrible creature, Peterson, may be the thief, not O'Reilly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I believe that horrible creature, Peterson, may be the thief, not O'Reilly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I believe that horrible creature, Peterson, may be the thief, not O'Reilly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Wait till I tell you something I've thought of, then you can decide," Clo cut in.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading How he could have got into the flat, and out again, I can't see.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I believe that horrible creature, Peterson, may be the thief, not O'Reilly.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading But he probably specializes in stunts like that!
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading How he could have got into the flat, and out again, I can't see.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "Wait till I tell you something I've thought of, then you can decide," Clo cut in.
third-person singular of “specialize” — become more focused on an area of activity or field of study
From this reading But he probably specializes in stunts like that!
plural of “stunt” — a difficult or unusual or dangerous feat; usually done to gain attention
From this reading But he probably specializes in stunts like that!
express in words
From this reading "Wait till I tell you something I've thought of, then you can decide," Clo cut in.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I believe that horrible creature, Peterson, may be the thief, not O'Reilly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I believe that horrible creature, Peterson, may be the thief, not O'Reilly.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Wait till I tell you something I've thought of, then you can decide," Clo cut in.
a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading "I believe that horrible creature, Peterson, may be the thief, not O'Reilly.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Wait till I tell you something I've thought of, then you can decide," Clo cut in.
up to a particular time
From this reading "Wait till I tell you something I've thought of, then you can decide," Clo cut in.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading "Wait till I tell you something I've thought of, then you can decide," Clo cut in.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Wait till I tell you something I've thought of, then you can decide," Clo cut in.
Chapter 8 of The Lion's Mouse by C. N. (Charles Norris) Williamson 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.
Chapter 8 holds 421 sentences of The Lion's Mouse, unabridged, divided into 85 reading sections.
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