Chapter 18 of Till the Clock Stops is here in full — 206 sentences across 42 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XVIII
Chapter 18 of Till the Clock Stops is here in full — 206 sentences across 42 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"So that's my story up to date," said Alan, and took out his pipe. "And a very pretty story it is," returned Teddy, "if only there didn't need to be a sequel, old man. Of course, you can't possibly let the matter drop. I wouldn't myself." The two friends were seated in the study of Grey House.
Chapter 18 of Till the Clock Stops is here in full — 206 sentences across 42 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the specified day of the month
From this reading “"So that's my story up to date," said Alan, and took out his pipe.”
let fall to the ground
From this reading “Of course, you can't possibly let the matter drop.”
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading “The two friends were seated in the study of Grey House.”
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading “"So that's my story up to date," said Alan, and took out his pipe.”
by chance
From this reading “Of course, you can't possibly let the matter drop.”
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading “The two friends were seated in the study of Grey House.”
something that follows something else
From this reading “"And a very pretty story it is," returned Teddy, "if only there didn't need to be a sequel, old man.”
plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading “"And a very pretty story it is," returned Teddy, "if only there didn't need to be a sequel, old man.”
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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 "And a very pretty story it is," returned Teddy, "if only there didn't need to be a sequel, old man.
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From this reading "So that's my story up to date," said Alan, and took out his pipe.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "So that's my story up to date," said Alan, and took out his pipe.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "And a very pretty story it is," returned Teddy, "if only there didn't need to be a sequel, old man.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of course, you can't possibly let the matter drop.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, you can't possibly let the matter drop.
the specified day of the month
From this reading "So that's my story up to date," said Alan, and took out his pipe.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And a very pretty story it is," returned Teddy, "if only there didn't need to be a sequel, old man.
let fall to the ground
From this reading Of course, you can't possibly let the matter drop.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The two friends were seated in the study of Grey House.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading The two friends were seated in the study of Grey House.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "So that's my story up to date," said Alan, and took out his pipe.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The two friends were seated in the study of Grey House.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I wouldn't myself."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "And a very pretty story it is," returned Teddy, "if only there didn't need to be a sequel, old man.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The two friends were seated in the study of Grey House.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "And a very pretty story it is," returned Teddy, "if only there didn't need to be a sequel, old man.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "And a very pretty story it is," returned Teddy, "if only there didn't need to be a sequel, old man.
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Of course, you can't possibly let the matter drop.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "And a very pretty story it is," returned Teddy, "if only there didn't need to be a sequel, old man.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Of course, you can't possibly let the matter drop.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "So that's my story up to date," said Alan, and took out his pipe.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I wouldn't myself."
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "And a very pretty story it is," returned Teddy, "if only there didn't need to be a sequel, old man.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course, you can't possibly let the matter drop.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "And a very pretty story it is," returned Teddy, "if only there didn't need to be a sequel, old man.
and nothing more
From this reading "And a very pretty story it is," returned Teddy, "if only there didn't need to be a sequel, old man.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "So that's my story up to date," said Alan, and took out his pipe.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading "So that's my story up to date," said Alan, and took out his pipe.
by chance
From this reading Of course, you can't possibly let the matter drop.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "And a very pretty story it is," returned Teddy, "if only there didn't need to be a sequel, old man.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "And a very pretty story it is," returned Teddy, "if only there didn't need to be a sequel, old man.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "So that's my story up to date," said Alan, and took out his pipe.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading The two friends were seated in the study of Grey House.
something that follows something else
From this reading "And a very pretty story it is," returned Teddy, "if only there didn't need to be a sequel, old man.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So that's my story up to date," said Alan, and took out his pipe.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading "So that's my story up to date," said Alan, and took out his pipe.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading The two friends were seated in the study of Grey House.
plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading "And a very pretty story it is," returned Teddy, "if only there didn't need to be a sequel, old man.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "So that's my story up to date," said Alan, and took out his pipe.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Of course, you can't possibly let the matter drop.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "And a very pretty story it is," returned Teddy, "if only there didn't need to be a sequel, old man.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "So that's my story up to date," said Alan, and took out his pipe.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "So that's my story up to date," said Alan, and took out his pipe.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two friends were seated in the study of Grey House.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "So that's my story up to date," said Alan, and took out his pipe.
precisely as stated
From this reading "And a very pretty story it is," returned Teddy, "if only there didn't need to be a sequel, old man.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The two friends were seated in the study of Grey House.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I wouldn't myself."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Of course, you can't possibly let the matter drop.
Chapter 18 of Till the Clock Stops by J. J. (John Joy) Bell holds 206 sentences, grouped into 42 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 18 holds 206 sentences of Till the Clock Stops, unabridged, divided into 42 reading sections.
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