Chapter 7 of The Re-Creation of Brian Kent is here in full — 140 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter VII
Chapter 7 of The Re-Creation of Brian Kent is here in full — 140 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
OFFICERS OF THE LAW. As Auntie Sue was closing the door of her guest's room carefully behind her, Judy came from the kitchen in great excitement, and the knocking at the front door of the house was repeated. “Hit's the Sheriff, ma'm,” whispered Judy. “I was just a-comin' ter tell you. I seed 'em from the kitchen-winder.
Chapter 7 of The Re-Creation of Brian Kent is here in full — 140 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading “As Auntie Sue was closing the door of her guest's room carefully behind her, Judy came from the kitchen in great excitement, and the knocking at the front door of the house was repeated.”
the act of closing something
From this reading “As Auntie Sue was closing the door of her guest's room carefully behind her, Judy came from the kitchen in great excitement, and the knocking at the front door of the house was repeated.”
possessive form of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading “As Auntie Sue was closing the door of her guest's room carefully behind her, Judy came from the kitchen in great excitement, and the knocking at the front door of the house was repeated.”
the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
From this reading “As Auntie Sue was closing the door of her guest's room carefully behind her, Judy came from the kitchen in great excitement, and the knocking at the front door of the house was repeated.”
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading “OFFICERS OF THE LAW.”
a small hard fruit
From this reading “I seed 'em from the kitchen-winder.”
the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading ““Hit's the Sheriff, ma'm,” whispered Judy.”
institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against
From this reading “As Auntie Sue was closing the door of her guest's room carefully behind her, Judy came from the kitchen in great excitement, and the knocking at the front door of the house was repeated.”
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From this reading “I was just a-comin' ter tell you.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As Auntie Sue was closing the door of her guest's room carefully behind her, Judy came from the kitchen in great excitement, and the knocking at the front door of the house was repeated.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Auntie Sue was closing the door of her guest's room carefully behind her, Judy came from the kitchen in great excitement, and the knocking at the front door of the house was repeated.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As Auntie Sue was closing the door of her guest's room carefully behind her, Judy came from the kitchen in great excitement, and the knocking at the front door of the house was repeated.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading As Auntie Sue was closing the door of her guest's room carefully behind her, Judy came from the kitchen in great excitement, and the knocking at the front door of the house was repeated.
at or toward the back of something
From this reading As Auntie Sue was closing the door of her guest's room carefully behind her, Judy came from the kitchen in great excitement, and the knocking at the front door of the house was repeated.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As Auntie Sue was closing the door of her guest's room carefully behind her, Judy came from the kitchen in great excitement, and the knocking at the front door of the house was repeated.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading As Auntie Sue was closing the door of her guest's room carefully behind her, Judy came from the kitchen in great excitement, and the knocking at the front door of the house was repeated.
the act of closing something
From this reading As Auntie Sue was closing the door of her guest's room carefully behind her, Judy came from the kitchen in great excitement, and the knocking at the front door of the house was repeated.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading As Auntie Sue was closing the door of her guest's room carefully behind her, Judy came from the kitchen in great excitement, and the knocking at the front door of the house was repeated.
a quad with a square body
From this reading I seed 'em from the kitchen-winder.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading As Auntie Sue was closing the door of her guest's room carefully behind her, Judy came from the kitchen in great excitement, and the knocking at the front door of the house was repeated.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As Auntie Sue was closing the door of her guest's room carefully behind her, Judy came from the kitchen in great excitement, and the knocking at the front door of the house was repeated.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading As Auntie Sue was closing the door of her guest's room carefully behind her, Judy came from the kitchen in great excitement, and the knocking at the front door of the house was repeated.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading As Auntie Sue was closing the door of her guest's room carefully behind her, Judy came from the kitchen in great excitement, and the knocking at the front door of the house was repeated.
possessive form of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading As Auntie Sue was closing the door of her guest's room carefully behind her, Judy came from the kitchen in great excitement, and the knocking at the front door of the house was repeated.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As Auntie Sue was closing the door of her guest's room carefully behind her, Judy came from the kitchen in great excitement, and the knocking at the front door of the house was repeated.
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From this reading “Hit's the Sheriff, ma'm,” whispered Judy.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading As Auntie Sue was closing the door of her guest's room carefully behind her, Judy came from the kitchen in great excitement, and the knocking at the front door of the house was repeated.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I was just a-comin' ter tell you.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As Auntie Sue was closing the door of her guest's room carefully behind her, Judy came from the kitchen in great excitement, and the knocking at the front door of the house was repeated.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As Auntie Sue was closing the door of her guest's room carefully behind her, Judy came from the kitchen in great excitement, and the knocking at the front door of the house was repeated.
and nothing more
From this reading “I was just a-comin' ter tell you.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading As Auntie Sue was closing the door of her guest's room carefully behind her, Judy came from the kitchen in great excitement, and the knocking at the front door of the house was repeated.
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From this reading I seed 'em from the kitchen-winder.
the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
From this reading As Auntie Sue was closing the door of her guest's room carefully behind her, Judy came from the kitchen in great excitement, and the knocking at the front door of the house was repeated.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading OFFICERS OF THE LAW.
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From this reading “Hit's the Sheriff, ma'm,” whispered Judy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OFFICERS OF THE LAW.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading OFFICERS OF THE LAW.
recurring again and again
From this reading As Auntie Sue was closing the door of her guest's room carefully behind her, Judy came from the kitchen in great excitement, and the knocking at the front door of the house was repeated.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading As Auntie Sue was closing the door of her guest's room carefully behind her, Judy came from the kitchen in great excitement, and the knocking at the front door of the house was repeated.
a small hard fruit
From this reading I seed 'em from the kitchen-winder.
the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading “Hit's the Sheriff, ma'm,” whispered Judy.
institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against
From this reading As Auntie Sue was closing the door of her guest's room carefully behind her, Judy came from the kitchen in great excitement, and the knocking at the front door of the house was repeated.
express in words
From this reading “I was just a-comin' ter tell you.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I was just a-comin' ter tell you.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OFFICERS OF THE LAW.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As Auntie Sue was closing the door of her guest's room carefully behind her, Judy came from the kitchen in great excitement, and the knocking at the front door of the house was repeated.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading “Hit's the Sheriff, ma'm,” whispered Judy.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I was just a-comin' ter tell you.
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