Chapter 23 of "A Modern Hercules," the Tale of a Sculptress is here in full — 87 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 23 of "A Modern Hercules," the Tale of a Sculptress is here in full — 87 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
OUIDA’S WELCOME VISITORS. Mr. Connors, while awaiting Doane’s departure from the house of Ouida, happened, accidentally, to brush into Olivia Winters. “My friend, the politician,” she said, shaking hands. “I am glad to see you.” “I echo the sentiment,” he said.
Chapter 23 of "A Modern Hercules," the Tale of a Sculptress is here in full — 87 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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without advance planning
From this reading “Mr. Connors, while awaiting Doane’s departure from the house of Ouida, happened, accidentally, to brush into Olivia Winters.”
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading “Mr. Connors, while awaiting Doane’s departure from the house of Ouida, happened, accidentally, to brush into Olivia Winters.”
rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
From this reading “Mr. Connors, while awaiting Doane’s departure from the house of Ouida, happened, accidentally, to brush into Olivia Winters.”
outstanding United States tennis player (born in 1952)
From this reading “Mr. Connors, while awaiting Doane’s departure from the house of Ouida, happened, accidentally, to brush into Olivia Winters.”
to say again or imitate
From this reading ““I echo the sentiment,” he said.”
a leader engaged in civil administration
From this reading ““My friend, the politician,” she said, shaking hands.”
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading ““I echo the sentiment,” he said.”
plural of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading “Mr. Connors, while awaiting Doane’s departure from the house of Ouida, happened, accidentally, to brush into Olivia Winters.”
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In this reading ““My friend, the politician,” she said, shaking hands.”
In this reading “OUIDA’S WELCOME VISITORS.”
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without advance planning
From this reading Mr. Connors, while awaiting Doane’s departure from the house of Ouida, happened, accidentally, to brush into Olivia Winters.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am glad to see you.”
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Mr. Connors, while awaiting Doane’s departure from the house of Ouida, happened, accidentally, to brush into Olivia Winters.
rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
From this reading Mr. Connors, while awaiting Doane’s departure from the house of Ouida, happened, accidentally, to brush into Olivia Winters.
outstanding United States tennis player (born in 1952)
From this reading Mr. Connors, while awaiting Doane’s departure from the house of Ouida, happened, accidentally, to brush into Olivia Winters.
the act of departing
From this reading Mr. Connors, while awaiting Doane’s departure from the house of Ouida, happened, accidentally, to brush into Olivia Winters.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Connors, while awaiting Doane’s departure from the house of Ouida, happened, accidentally, to brush into Olivia Winters.
to say again or imitate
From this reading “I echo the sentiment,” he said.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “My friend, the politician,” she said, shaking hands.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mr. Connors, while awaiting Doane’s departure from the house of Ouida, happened, accidentally, to brush into Olivia Winters.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading “I am glad to see you.”
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading “My friend, the politician,” she said, shaking hands.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Mr. Connors, while awaiting Doane’s departure from the house of Ouida, happened, accidentally, to brush into Olivia Winters.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I echo the sentiment,” he said.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Mr. Connors, while awaiting Doane’s departure from the house of Ouida, happened, accidentally, to brush into Olivia Winters.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I am glad to see you.”
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Mr. Connors, while awaiting Doane’s departure from the house of Ouida, happened, accidentally, to brush into Olivia Winters.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Connors, while awaiting Doane’s departure from the house of Ouida, happened, accidentally, to brush into Olivia Winters.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “My friend, the politician,” she said, shaking hands.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Connors, while awaiting Doane’s departure from the house of Ouida, happened, accidentally, to brush into Olivia Winters.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Connors, while awaiting Doane’s departure from the house of Ouida, happened, accidentally, to brush into Olivia Winters.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Connors, while awaiting Doane’s departure from the house of Ouida, happened, accidentally, to brush into Olivia Winters.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading OUIDA’S WELCOME VISITORS.
a leader engaged in civil administration
From this reading “My friend, the politician,” she said, shaking hands.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “My friend, the politician,” she said, shaking hands.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “I am glad to see you.”
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading “I echo the sentiment,” he said.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading “My friend, the politician,” she said, shaking hands.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “My friend, the politician,” she said, shaking hands.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Connors, while awaiting Doane’s departure from the house of Ouida, happened, accidentally, to brush into Olivia Winters.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Connors, while awaiting Doane’s departure from the house of Ouida, happened, accidentally, to brush into Olivia Winters.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading OUIDA’S WELCOME VISITORS.
accept gladly
From this reading OUIDA’S WELCOME VISITORS.
during the time that
From this reading Mr. Connors, while awaiting Doane’s departure from the house of Ouida, happened, accidentally, to brush into Olivia Winters.
plural of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Mr. Connors, while awaiting Doane’s departure from the house of Ouida, happened, accidentally, to brush into Olivia Winters.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I am glad to see you.”
Chapter 23 of "A Modern Hercules," the Tale of a Sculptress by Melvin G. Winstock holds 87 sentences, grouped into 18 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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