Chapter 2 of The Mystery is here in full — 406 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter II
Chapter 2 of The Mystery is here in full — 406 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"So the captain didn't take kindly to your go-look-see?" questioned Ives of Edwards. "As good as told me I'd missed the point of the thing," said the ensign, flushing. "Perhaps he can make more of it himself. At any rate, he's going to try. Here he is now."
Chapter 2 of The Mystery is here in full — 406 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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American theologian whose sermons and writings stimulated a period of renewed interest in religion in America (1703-1758)
From this reading “"So the captain didn't take kindly to your go-look-see?" questioned Ives of Edwards.”
a person who holds a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant junior grade
From this reading “"As good as told me I'd missed the point of the thing," said the ensign, flushing.”
-ing form of “flush” — turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading “"As good as told me I'd missed the point of the thing," said the ensign, flushing.”
United States composer noted for his innovative use of polytonality (1874-1954)
From this reading “"So the captain didn't take kindly to your go-look-see?" questioned Ives of Edwards.”
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading “"So the captain didn't take kindly to your go-look-see?" questioned Ives of Edwards.”
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading “"As good as told me I'd missed the point of the thing," said the ensign, flushing.”
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading “"So the captain didn't take kindly to your go-look-see?" questioned Ives of Edwards.”
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading “At any rate, he's going to try.”
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.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading At any rate, he's going to try.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "As good as told me I'd missed the point of the thing," said the ensign, flushing.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At any rate, he's going to try.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Perhaps he can make more of it himself.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "So the captain didn't take kindly to your go-look-see?" questioned Ives of Edwards.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "So the captain didn't take kindly to your go-look-see?" questioned Ives of Edwards.
American theologian whose sermons and writings stimulated a period of renewed interest in religion in America (1703-1758)
From this reading "So the captain didn't take kindly to your go-look-see?" questioned Ives of Edwards.
a person who holds a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant junior grade
From this reading "As good as told me I'd missed the point of the thing," said the ensign, flushing.
-ing form of “flush” — turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading "As good as told me I'd missed the point of the thing," said the ensign, flushing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "So the captain didn't take kindly to your go-look-see?" questioned Ives of Edwards.
the act of departing
From this reading At any rate, he's going to try.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "As good as told me I'd missed the point of the thing," said the ensign, flushing.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Perhaps he can make more of it himself.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At any rate, he's going to try.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here he is now."
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "Perhaps he can make more of it himself.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "As good as told me I'd missed the point of the thing," said the ensign, flushing.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here he is now."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Perhaps he can make more of it himself.
United States composer noted for his innovative use of polytonality (1874-1954)
From this reading "So the captain didn't take kindly to your go-look-see?" questioned Ives of Edwards.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading "So the captain didn't take kindly to your go-look-see?" questioned Ives of Edwards.
engage in
From this reading "Perhaps he can make more of it himself.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "As good as told me I'd missed the point of the thing," said the ensign, flushing.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading "As good as told me I'd missed the point of the thing," said the ensign, flushing.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Perhaps he can make more of it himself.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Here he is now."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "So the captain didn't take kindly to your go-look-see?" questioned Ives of Edwards.
by chance
From this reading "Perhaps he can make more of it himself.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading "As good as told me I'd missed the point of the thing," said the ensign, flushing.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "So the captain didn't take kindly to your go-look-see?" questioned Ives of Edwards.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading At any rate, he's going to try.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "As good as told me I'd missed the point of the thing," said the ensign, flushing.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So the captain didn't take kindly to your go-look-see?" questioned Ives of Edwards.
carry out
From this reading "So the captain didn't take kindly to your go-look-see?" questioned Ives of Edwards.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "So the captain didn't take kindly to your go-look-see?" questioned Ives of Edwards.
a special situation
From this reading "As good as told me I'd missed the point of the thing," said the ensign, flushing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "So the captain didn't take kindly to your go-look-see?" questioned Ives of Edwards.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "As good as told me I'd missed the point of the thing," said the ensign, flushing.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading At any rate, he's going to try.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "So the captain didn't take kindly to your go-look-see?" questioned Ives of Edwards.
Chapter 2 of The Mystery by Stewart Edward White holds 406 sentences, grouped into 82 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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