Chapter 23 of The Tickencote Treasure is here in full — 128 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XXIII
Chapter 23 of The Tickencote Treasure is here in full — 128 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
JOB SEAL RELATES HIS ADVENTURES WE admitted that we did not understand. “I’ve heard of this Black Bennett,” I said in surprise, “but who is he? Tell us.” “Who is he?” growled Seal, knitting his shaggy brows darkly. “Who is he?
Chapter 23 of The Tickencote Treasure is here in full — 128 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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United States aviator who (with Richard E. Byrd) piloted the first flight over the North Pole (1890-1928)
From this reading ““I’ve heard of this Black Bennett,” I said in surprise, “but who is he?”
plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading ““Who is he?” growled Seal, knitting his shaggy brows darkly.”
without light
From this reading ““Who is he?” growled Seal, knitting his shaggy brows darkly.”
past form of “growl” — to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds
From this reading ““Who is he?” growled Seal, knitting his shaggy brows darkly.”
needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops using straight eyeless needles or by machine
From this reading ““Who is he?” growled Seal, knitting his shaggy brows darkly.”
third-person singular of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading “JOB SEAL RELATES HIS ADVENTURES WE admitted that we did not understand.”
make tight; secure against leakage
From this reading “JOB SEAL RELATES HIS ADVENTURES WE admitted that we did not understand.”
used of hair; thick and poorly groomed
From this reading ““Who is he?” growled Seal, knitting his shaggy brows darkly.”
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In this reading ““Who is he?” growled Seal, knitting his shaggy brows darkly.”
In this reading ““I’ve heard of this Black Bennett,” I said in surprise, “but who is he?”
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inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading JOB SEAL RELATES HIS ADVENTURES WE admitted that we did not understand.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading JOB SEAL RELATES HIS ADVENTURES WE admitted that we did not understand.
United States aviator who (with Richard E. Byrd) piloted the first flight over the North Pole (1890-1928)
From this reading “I’ve heard of this Black Bennett,” I said in surprise, “but who is he?
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading “I’ve heard of this Black Bennett,” I said in surprise, “but who is he?
plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading “Who is he?” growled Seal, knitting his shaggy brows darkly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I’ve heard of this Black Bennett,” I said in surprise, “but who is he?
without light
From this reading “Who is he?” growled Seal, knitting his shaggy brows darkly.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading JOB SEAL RELATES HIS ADVENTURES WE admitted that we did not understand.
past form of “growl” — to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds
From this reading “Who is he?” growled Seal, knitting his shaggy brows darkly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I’ve heard of this Black Bennett,” I said in surprise, “but who is he?
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading “I’ve heard of this Black Bennett,” I said in surprise, “but who is he?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading JOB SEAL RELATES HIS ADVENTURES WE admitted that we did not understand.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I’ve heard of this Black Bennett,” I said in surprise, “but who is he?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I’ve heard of this Black Bennett,” I said in surprise, “but who is he?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I’ve heard of this Black Bennett,” I said in surprise, “but who is he?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I’ve heard of this Black Bennett,” I said in surprise, “but who is he?
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading JOB SEAL RELATES HIS ADVENTURES WE admitted that we did not understand.
needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops using straight eyeless needles or by machine
From this reading “Who is he?” growled Seal, knitting his shaggy brows darkly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading JOB SEAL RELATES HIS ADVENTURES WE admitted that we did not understand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I’ve heard of this Black Bennett,” I said in surprise, “but who is he?
third-person singular of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading JOB SEAL RELATES HIS ADVENTURES WE admitted that we did not understand.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I’ve heard of this Black Bennett,” I said in surprise, “but who is he?
make tight; secure against leakage
From this reading JOB SEAL RELATES HIS ADVENTURES WE admitted that we did not understand.
used of hair; thick and poorly groomed
From this reading “Who is he?” growled Seal, knitting his shaggy brows darkly.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading “I’ve heard of this Black Bennett,” I said in surprise, “but who is he?
express in words
From this reading Tell us.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading JOB SEAL RELATES HIS ADVENTURES WE admitted that we did not understand.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “I’ve heard of this Black Bennett,” I said in surprise, “but who is he?
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading JOB SEAL RELATES HIS ADVENTURES WE admitted that we did not understand.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Tell us.”
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading JOB SEAL RELATES HIS ADVENTURES WE admitted that we did not understand.
which person or people
From this reading “I’ve heard of this Black Bennett,” I said in surprise, “but who is he?
Chapter 23 of The Tickencote Treasure by William Le Queux holds 128 sentences, grouped into 26 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 23 holds 128 sentences of The Tickencote Treasure, unabridged, divided into 26 reading sections.
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