Chapter 4 of The Torch and Other Tales is here in full — 438 sentences across 88 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 4 of The Torch and Other Tales is here in full — 438 sentences across 88 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"I'll ax you to step in the house," he said. "I've heard something." "I hope it's interesting news," I answered. "Come in by all means, Gregory. Always welcome.
Chapter 4 of The Torch and Other Tales is here in full — 438 sentences across 88 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/87 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “"I hope it's interesting news," I answered.”
(Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)
From this reading “"Come in by all means, Gregory.”
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “"I hope it's interesting news," I answered.”
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading “"I hope it's interesting news," I answered.”
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading “"Come in by all means, Gregory.”
information about recent and important events
From this reading “"I hope it's interesting news," I answered.”
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading “"I'll ax you to step in the house," he said.”
accept gladly
From this reading “Always welcome.”
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.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "Come in by all means, Gregory.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Always welcome.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "I hope it's interesting news," I answered.
an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle
From this reading "I'll ax you to step in the house," he said.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Come in by all means, Gregory.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Come in by all means, Gregory.
(Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)
From this reading "Come in by all means, Gregory.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I'll ax you to step in the house," he said.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "I've heard something."
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "I hope it's interesting news," I answered.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "I'll ax you to step in the house," he said.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I hope it's interesting news," I answered.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'll ax you to step in the house," he said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I've heard something."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I'll ax you to step in the house," he said.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading "I hope it's interesting news," I answered.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I hope it's interesting news," I answered.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading "Come in by all means, Gregory.
information about recent and important events
From this reading "I hope it's interesting news," I answered.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I'll ax you to step in the house," he said.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "I've heard something."
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading "I'll ax you to step in the house," he said.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I'll ax you to step in the house," he said.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I'll ax you to step in the house," he said.
accept gladly
From this reading Always welcome.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I'll ax you to step in the house," he said.
Chapter 4 of The Torch and Other Tales by Eden Phillpotts holds 438 sentences, grouped into 88 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 4 holds 438 sentences of The Torch and Other Tales, unabridged, divided into 88 reading sections.
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