Chapter 7 of The Pines of Lory is here in full — 403 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter VII
Chapter 7 of The Pines of Lory is here in full — 403 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Look!" Upon that table rested a pile of cans, boxes, and sundry packages. For a short moment both regarded in silence this almost incredible display. Then Pats took up the letter. On the envelope was no address--no name nor writing whatsoever.
Chapter 7 of The Pines of Lory is here in full — 403 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
plural of “can” — airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc.
From this reading “Upon that table rested a pile of cans, boxes, and sundry packages.”
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading “For a short moment both regarded in silence this almost incredible display.”
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading “On the envelope was no address--no name nor writing whatsoever.”
beyond belief or understanding
From this reading “For a short moment both regarded in silence this almost incredible display.”
plural of “package” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading “Upon that table rested a pile of cans, boxes, and sundry packages.”
plural of “pat” — the sound made by a gentle blow
From this reading “Then Pats took up the letter.”
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading “Upon that table rested a pile of cans, boxes, and sundry packages.”
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “On the envelope was no address--no name nor writing whatsoever.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.
In this reading “For a short moment both regarded in silence this almost incredible display.”
pursue or resume
In this reading “Then Pats took up the letter.”
In this reading “For a short moment both regarded in silence this almost incredible display.”
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.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Upon that table rested a pile of cans, boxes, and sundry packages.
speak to
From this reading On the envelope was no address--no name nor writing whatsoever.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading For a short moment both regarded in silence this almost incredible display.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Upon that table rested a pile of cans, boxes, and sundry packages.
the two together, not just one
From this reading For a short moment both regarded in silence this almost incredible display.
plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Upon that table rested a pile of cans, boxes, and sundry packages.
plural of “can” — airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc.
From this reading Upon that table rested a pile of cans, boxes, and sundry packages.
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading For a short moment both regarded in silence this almost incredible display.
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading On the envelope was no address--no name nor writing whatsoever.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a short moment both regarded in silence this almost incredible display.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For a short moment both regarded in silence this almost incredible display.
beyond belief or understanding
From this reading For a short moment both regarded in silence this almost incredible display.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Then Pats took up the letter.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Look!"
a particular point in time
From this reading For a short moment both regarded in silence this almost incredible display.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading On the envelope was no address--no name nor writing whatsoever.
not any; not one
From this reading On the envelope was no address--no name nor writing whatsoever.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading On the envelope was no address--no name nor writing whatsoever.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Upon that table rested a pile of cans, boxes, and sundry packages.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the envelope was no address--no name nor writing whatsoever.
plural of “package” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading Upon that table rested a pile of cans, boxes, and sundry packages.
plural of “pat” — the sound made by a gentle blow
From this reading Then Pats took up the letter.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading Upon that table rested a pile of cans, boxes, and sundry packages.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading For a short moment both regarded in silence this almost incredible display.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Upon that table rested a pile of cans, boxes, and sundry packages.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading For a short moment both regarded in silence this almost incredible display.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading For a short moment both regarded in silence this almost incredible display.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading Upon that table rested a pile of cans, boxes, and sundry packages.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Upon that table rested a pile of cans, boxes, and sundry packages.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Upon that table rested a pile of cans, boxes, and sundry packages.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Then Pats took up the letter.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then Pats took up the letter.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For a short moment both regarded in silence this almost incredible display.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Then Pats took up the letter.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Then Pats took up the letter.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon that table rested a pile of cans, boxes, and sundry packages.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the envelope was no address--no name nor writing whatsoever.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading On the envelope was no address--no name nor writing whatsoever.
the act of creating written works
From this reading On the envelope was no address--no name nor writing whatsoever.
Chapter 7 of The Pines of Lory by John Ames Mitchell holds 403 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 7 holds 403 sentences of The Pines of Lory, unabridged, divided into 81 reading sections.
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