Chapter 8 of The Telegraph Boy is here in full — 109 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 8 of The Telegraph Boy is here in full — 109 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
AN INVITATION TO DINNER. "Mr. Bowen must be a rich man," thought Frank, as he paused on the steps of a fine brown-stone mansion, corresponding to the number on his card. He rang the bell, and asked, "Is Mr. Bowen at home?" "Yes, but he is in his chamber. I don't think he will see you."
Chapter 8 of The Telegraph Boy is here in full — 109 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading “He rang the bell, and asked, "Is Mr. Bowen at home?"”
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading “"Mr. Bowen must be a rich man," thought Frank, as he paused on the steps of a fine brown-stone mansion, corresponding to the number on his card.”
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading “"Yes, but he is in his chamber.”
accompanying
From this reading “"Mr. Bowen must be a rich man," thought Frank, as he paused on the steps of a fine brown-stone mansion, corresponding to the number on his card.”
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading “"Mr. Bowen must be a rich man," thought Frank, as he paused on the steps of a fine brown-stone mansion, corresponding to the number on his card.”
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading “AN INVITATION TO DINNER.”
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading “"Mr. Bowen must be a rich man," thought Frank, as he paused on the steps of a fine brown-stone mansion, corresponding to the number on his card.”
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading “He rang the bell, and asked, "Is Mr. Bowen at home?"”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Mr. Bowen must be a rich man," thought Frank, as he paused on the steps of a fine brown-stone mansion, corresponding to the number on his card.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN INVITATION TO DINNER.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He rang the bell, and asked, "Is Mr. Bowen at home?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Mr. Bowen must be a rich man," thought Frank, as he paused on the steps of a fine brown-stone mansion, corresponding to the number on his card.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He rang the bell, and asked, "Is Mr. Bowen at home?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He rang the bell, and asked, "Is Mr. Bowen at home?"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Mr. Bowen must be a rich man," thought Frank, as he paused on the steps of a fine brown-stone mansion, corresponding to the number on his card.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading He rang the bell, and asked, "Is Mr. Bowen at home?"
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From this reading "Mr. Bowen must be a rich man," thought Frank, as he paused on the steps of a fine brown-stone mansion, corresponding to the number on his card.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mr. Bowen must be a rich man," thought Frank, as he paused on the steps of a fine brown-stone mansion, corresponding to the number on his card.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Yes, but he is in his chamber.
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading "Mr. Bowen must be a rich man," thought Frank, as he paused on the steps of a fine brown-stone mansion, corresponding to the number on his card.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading "Yes, but he is in his chamber.
accompanying
From this reading "Mr. Bowen must be a rich man," thought Frank, as he paused on the steps of a fine brown-stone mansion, corresponding to the number on his card.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading AN INVITATION TO DINNER.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I don't think he will see you."
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading "Mr. Bowen must be a rich man," thought Frank, as he paused on the steps of a fine brown-stone mansion, corresponding to the number on his card.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading "Mr. Bowen must be a rich man," thought Frank, as he paused on the steps of a fine brown-stone mansion, corresponding to the number on his card.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Mr. Bowen must be a rich man," thought Frank, as he paused on the steps of a fine brown-stone mansion, corresponding to the number on his card.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Mr. Bowen must be a rich man," thought Frank, as he paused on the steps of a fine brown-stone mansion, corresponding to the number on his card.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He rang the bell, and asked, "Is Mr. Bowen at home?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I don't think he will see you."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Yes, but he is in his chamber.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading AN INVITATION TO DINNER.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He rang the bell, and asked, "Is Mr. Bowen at home?"
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Mr. Bowen must be a rich man," thought Frank, as he paused on the steps of a fine brown-stone mansion, corresponding to the number on his card.
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading "Mr. Bowen must be a rich man," thought Frank, as he paused on the steps of a fine brown-stone mansion, corresponding to the number on his card.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Mr. Bowen must be a rich man," thought Frank, as he paused on the steps of a fine brown-stone mansion, corresponding to the number on his card.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Mr. Bowen must be a rich man," thought Frank, as he paused on the steps of a fine brown-stone mansion, corresponding to the number on his card.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading "Mr. Bowen must be a rich man," thought Frank, as he paused on the steps of a fine brown-stone mansion, corresponding to the number on his card.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Mr. Bowen must be a rich man," thought Frank, as he paused on the steps of a fine brown-stone mansion, corresponding to the number on his card.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Mr. Bowen must be a rich man," thought Frank, as he paused on the steps of a fine brown-stone mansion, corresponding to the number on his card.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading "Mr. Bowen must be a rich man," thought Frank, as he paused on the steps of a fine brown-stone mansion, corresponding to the number on his card.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading He rang the bell, and asked, "Is Mr. Bowen at home?"
possessing material wealth
From this reading "Mr. Bowen must be a rich man," thought Frank, as he paused on the steps of a fine brown-stone mansion, corresponding to the number on his card.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I don't think he will see you."
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading "Mr. Bowen must be a rich man," thought Frank, as he paused on the steps of a fine brown-stone mansion, corresponding to the number on his card.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Mr. Bowen must be a rich man," thought Frank, as he paused on the steps of a fine brown-stone mansion, corresponding to the number on his card.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I don't think he will see you."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Mr. Bowen must be a rich man," thought Frank, as he paused on the steps of a fine brown-stone mansion, corresponding to the number on his card.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN INVITATION TO DINNER.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I don't think he will see you."
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, but he is in his chamber.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I don't think he will see you."
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