Chapter 8 of Tom of the Raiders is here in full — 409 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 8 of Tom of the Raiders is here in full — 409 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Y' don't say so!" exclaimed the man, stopping his search. "Yep," answered Tom, "but find the shirt for me. After a few minutes the station agent...." "Morrison," interjected the woman. "Yes, I believe his name was Morrison, come to think of it," replied Tom.
Chapter 8 of Tom of the Raiders is here in full — 409 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading “After a few minutes the station agent...."”
past form of “interject” — to insert between other elements
From this reading “"Morrison," interjected the woman.”
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading “After a few minutes the station agent...."”
United States rock singer (1943-1971)
From this reading “"Morrison," interjected the woman.”
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading “"Y' don't say so!" exclaimed the man, stopping his search.”
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading “"Yep," answered Tom, "but find the shirt for me.”
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading “After a few minutes the station agent...."”
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading “"Y' don't say so!" exclaimed the man, stopping his search.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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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 After a few minutes the station agent...."
later than; following
From this reading After a few minutes the station agent...."
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading After a few minutes the station agent...."
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Yep," answered Tom, "but find the shirt for me.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "Yes, I believe his name was Morrison, come to think of it," replied Tom.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Yep," answered Tom, "but find the shirt for me.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Yes, I believe his name was Morrison, come to think of it," replied Tom.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Y' don't say so!" exclaimed the man, stopping his search.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Y' don't say so!" exclaimed the man, stopping his search.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading After a few minutes the station agent...."
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "Yep," answered Tom, "but find the shirt for me.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Yep," answered Tom, "but find the shirt for me.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Y' don't say so!" exclaimed the man, stopping his search.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Yes, I believe his name was Morrison, come to think of it," replied Tom.
past form of “interject” — to insert between other elements
From this reading "Morrison," interjected the woman.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Yes, I believe his name was Morrison, come to think of it," replied Tom.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Y' don't say so!" exclaimed the man, stopping his search.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Yep," answered Tom, "but find the shirt for me.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading After a few minutes the station agent...."
United States rock singer (1943-1971)
From this reading "Morrison," interjected the woman.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Yes, I believe his name was Morrison, come to think of it," replied Tom.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Yes, I believe his name was Morrison, come to think of it," replied Tom.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Yes, I believe his name was Morrison, come to think of it," replied Tom.
express in words
From this reading "Y' don't say so!" exclaimed the man, stopping his search.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading "Y' don't say so!" exclaimed the man, stopping his search.
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading "Yep," answered Tom, "but find the shirt for me.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Y' don't say so!" exclaimed the man, stopping his search.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading After a few minutes the station agent...."
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading "Y' don't say so!" exclaimed the man, stopping his search.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Y' don't say so!" exclaimed the man, stopping his search.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Yes, I believe his name was Morrison, come to think of it," replied Tom.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Yes, I believe his name was Morrison, come to think of it," replied Tom.
male cat
From this reading "Yep," answered Tom, "but find the shirt for me.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Yes, I believe his name was Morrison, come to think of it," replied Tom.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "Morrison," interjected the woman.
a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys
From this reading "Y' don't say so!" exclaimed the man, stopping his search.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yep," answered Tom, "but find the shirt for me.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, I believe his name was Morrison, come to think of it," replied Tom.
Chapter 8 of Tom of the Raiders by Austin Bishop holds 409 sentences, grouped into 82 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.
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