Chapter 2 of Tom Slade on a Transport is here in full — 114 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter II
Chapter 2 of Tom Slade on a Transport is here in full — 114 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
HE DOES A GOOD TURN AND MAKES A DISCOVERY "What became of the Schmitts?" Tom asked. "It's aisy ter see ye've ben away from here," said Pete. "I've only been back five days," Tom explained. "Wal, if ye'd been here two weeks ago, ye'd know more'n ye know now about it.
Chapter 2 of Tom Slade on a Transport is here in full — 114 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/22 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
in the past
From this reading “"Wal, if ye'd been here two weeks ago, ye'd know more'n ye know now about it.”
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading “"It's aisy ter see ye've ben away from here," said Pete.”
the act of discovering something
From this reading “HE DOES A GOOD TURN AND MAKES A DISCOVERY "What became of the Schmitts?"”
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading “"I've only been back five days," Tom explained.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading “"I've only been back five days," Tom explained.”
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading “HE DOES A GOOD TURN AND MAKES A DISCOVERY "What became of the Schmitts?"”
male cat
From this reading “Tom asked.”
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading “"Wal, if ye'd been here two weeks ago, ye'd know more'n ye know now about it.”
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 HE DOES A GOOD TURN AND MAKES A DISCOVERY "What became of the Schmitts?"
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Wal, if ye'd been here two weeks ago, ye'd know more'n ye know now about it.
in the past
From this reading "Wal, if ye'd been here two weeks ago, ye'd know more'n ye know now about it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It's aisy ter see ye've ben away from here," said Pete.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HE DOES A GOOD TURN AND MAKES A DISCOVERY "What became of the Schmitts?"
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Tom asked.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "It's aisy ter see ye've ben away from here," said Pete.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "I've only been back five days," Tom explained.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading HE DOES A GOOD TURN AND MAKES A DISCOVERY "What became of the Schmitts?"
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I've only been back five days," Tom explained.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading "It's aisy ter see ye've ben away from here," said Pete.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "I've only been back five days," Tom explained.
the act of discovering something
From this reading HE DOES A GOOD TURN AND MAKES A DISCOVERY "What became of the Schmitts?"
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HE DOES A GOOD TURN AND MAKES A DISCOVERY "What became of the Schmitts?"
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "I've only been back five days," Tom explained.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading "I've only been back five days," Tom explained.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "It's aisy ter see ye've ben away from here," said Pete.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading HE DOES A GOOD TURN AND MAKES A DISCOVERY "What became of the Schmitts?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HE DOES A GOOD TURN AND MAKES A DISCOVERY "What became of the Schmitts?"
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "It's aisy ter see ye've ben away from here," said Pete.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I've only been back five days," Tom explained.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Wal, if ye'd been here two weeks ago, ye'd know more'n ye know now about it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Wal, if ye'd been here two weeks ago, ye'd know more'n ye know now about it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It's aisy ter see ye've ben away from here," said Pete.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Wal, if ye'd been here two weeks ago, ye'd know more'n ye know now about it.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading HE DOES A GOOD TURN AND MAKES A DISCOVERY "What became of the Schmitts?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Wal, if ye'd been here two weeks ago, ye'd know more'n ye know now about it.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Wal, if ye'd been here two weeks ago, ye'd know more'n ye know now about it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HE DOES A GOOD TURN AND MAKES A DISCOVERY "What became of the Schmitts?"
and nothing more
From this reading "I've only been back five days," Tom explained.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It's aisy ter see ye've ben away from here," said Pete.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It's aisy ter see ye've ben away from here," said Pete.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HE DOES A GOOD TURN AND MAKES A DISCOVERY "What became of the Schmitts?"
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "It's aisy ter see ye've ben away from here," said Pete.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It's aisy ter see ye've ben away from here," said Pete.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HE DOES A GOOD TURN AND MAKES A DISCOVERY "What became of the Schmitts?"
male cat
From this reading Tom asked.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading HE DOES A GOOD TURN AND MAKES A DISCOVERY "What became of the Schmitts?"
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Wal, if ye'd been here two weeks ago, ye'd know more'n ye know now about it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Wal, if ye'd been here two weeks ago, ye'd know more'n ye know now about it.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading "Wal, if ye'd been here two weeks ago, ye'd know more'n ye know now about it.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading HE DOES A GOOD TURN AND MAKES A DISCOVERY "What became of the Schmitts?"
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading "Wal, if ye'd been here two weeks ago, ye'd know more'n ye know now about it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Wal, if ye'd been here two weeks ago, ye'd know more'n ye know now about it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It's aisy ter see ye've ben away from here," said Pete.
Chapter 2 of Tom Slade on a Transport by Percy Keese Fitzhugh holds 114 sentences, grouped into 23 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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