Chapter 8 of The old Stanfield house is here in full — 410 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 8 of The old Stanfield house is here in full — 410 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"I think I could always say no if it was about anything right or wrong," said Tessy, thoughtfully. "Are you sure? Was there nothing wrong about this?" "Why, no. Was there?"
Chapter 8 of The old Stanfield house is here in full — 410 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading “"I think I could always say no if it was about anything right or wrong," said Tessy, thoughtfully.”
any thing at all
From this reading “"I think I could always say no if it was about anything right or wrong," said Tessy, thoughtfully.”
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “Was there nothing wrong about this?"”
precisely, exactly
From this reading “"I think I could always say no if it was about anything right or wrong," said Tessy, thoughtfully.”
express in words
From this reading “"I think I could always say no if it was about anything right or wrong," said Tessy, thoughtfully.”
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “"Are you sure?”
in a thoughtful manner
From this reading “"I think I could always say no if it was about anything right or wrong," said Tessy, thoughtfully.”
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading “"I think I could always say no if it was about anything right or wrong," said Tessy, thoughtfully.”
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I think I could always say no if it was about anything right or wrong," said Tessy, thoughtfully.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "I think I could always say no if it was about anything right or wrong," said Tessy, thoughtfully.
any thing at all
From this reading "I think I could always say no if it was about anything right or wrong," said Tessy, thoughtfully.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Are you sure?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "I think I could always say no if it was about anything right or wrong," said Tessy, thoughtfully.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think I could always say no if it was about anything right or wrong," said Tessy, thoughtfully.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I think I could always say no if it was about anything right or wrong," said Tessy, thoughtfully.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I think I could always say no if it was about anything right or wrong," said Tessy, thoughtfully.
not any; not one
From this reading "I think I could always say no if it was about anything right or wrong," said Tessy, thoughtfully.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Was there nothing wrong about this?"
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I think I could always say no if it was about anything right or wrong," said Tessy, thoughtfully.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "I think I could always say no if it was about anything right or wrong," said Tessy, thoughtfully.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I think I could always say no if it was about anything right or wrong," said Tessy, thoughtfully.
express in words
From this reading "I think I could always say no if it was about anything right or wrong," said Tessy, thoughtfully.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Are you sure?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I think I could always say no if it was about anything right or wrong," said Tessy, thoughtfully.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Was there nothing wrong about this?"
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think I could always say no if it was about anything right or wrong," said Tessy, thoughtfully.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Was there nothing wrong about this?"
in a thoughtful manner
From this reading "I think I could always say no if it was about anything right or wrong," said Tessy, thoughtfully.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I think I could always say no if it was about anything right or wrong," said Tessy, thoughtfully.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, no.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading "I think I could always say no if it was about anything right or wrong," said Tessy, thoughtfully.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Are you sure?
Chapter 8 of The old Stanfield house by Lucy Ellen Guernsey holds 410 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.
Chapter 8 holds 410 sentences of The old Stanfield house, unabridged, divided into 82 reading sections.
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