Chapter 16 of A new graft on the family tree is here in full — 139 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 16 of A new graft on the family tree is here in full — 139 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE REASON OF THINGS. JOHN came over to her, speaking abruptly, recognizing the presence of the pastor only by a nod:— "They want to know whether you dance." The minister flushed over the question, as though it had been personal; but Louise laughed. "Can't you tell them, John?" "How should I know?" given in his gruffest tones.
Chapter 16 of A new graft on the family tree is here in full — 139 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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quickly and without warning
From this reading “JOHN came over to her, speaking abruptly, recognizing the presence of the pastor only by a nod:— "They want to know whether you dance."”
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading “JOHN came over to her, speaking abruptly, recognizing the presence of the pastor only by a nod:— "They want to know whether you dance."”
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading “The minister flushed over the question, as though it had been personal; but Louise laughed.”
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading “The minister flushed over the question, as though it had been personal; but Louise laughed.”
express or signify by nodding
From this reading “JOHN came over to her, speaking abruptly, recognizing the presence of the pastor only by a nod:— "They want to know whether you dance."”
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading “JOHN came over to her, speaking abruptly, recognizing the presence of the pastor only by a nod:— "They want to know whether you dance."”
-ing form of “recognize” — accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading “JOHN came over to her, speaking abruptly, recognizing the presence of the pastor only by a nod:— "They want to know whether you dance."”
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading “"How should I know?" given in his gruffest tones.”
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communicate the intended meaning or impression
In this reading “JOHN came over to her, speaking abruptly, recognizing the presence of the pastor only by a nod:— "They want to know whether you dance."”
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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 JOHN came over to her, speaking abruptly, recognizing the presence of the pastor only by a nod:— "They want to know whether you dance."
quickly and without warning
From this reading JOHN came over to her, speaking abruptly, recognizing the presence of the pastor only by a nod:— "They want to know whether you dance."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The minister flushed over the question, as though it had been personal; but Louise laughed.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The minister flushed over the question, as though it had been personal; but Louise laughed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The minister flushed over the question, as though it had been personal; but Louise laughed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading JOHN came over to her, speaking abruptly, recognizing the presence of the pastor only by a nod:— "They want to know whether you dance."
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading JOHN came over to her, speaking abruptly, recognizing the presence of the pastor only by a nod:— "They want to know whether you dance."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Can't you tell them, John?"
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading JOHN came over to her, speaking abruptly, recognizing the presence of the pastor only by a nod:— "They want to know whether you dance."
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading The minister flushed over the question, as though it had been personal; but Louise laughed.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading "How should I know?" given in his gruffest tones.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How should I know?" given in his gruffest tones.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The minister flushed over the question, as though it had been personal; but Louise laughed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading JOHN came over to her, speaking abruptly, recognizing the presence of the pastor only by a nod:— "They want to know whether you dance."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "How should I know?" given in his gruffest tones.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How should I know?" given in his gruffest tones.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "How should I know?" given in his gruffest tones.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "How should I know?" given in his gruffest tones.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The minister flushed over the question, as though it had been personal; but Louise laughed.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading JOHN came over to her, speaking abruptly, recognizing the presence of the pastor only by a nod:— "They want to know whether you dance."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading JOHN came over to her, speaking abruptly, recognizing the presence of the pastor only by a nod:— "They want to know whether you dance."
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading The minister flushed over the question, as though it had been personal; but Louise laughed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The minister flushed over the question, as though it had been personal; but Louise laughed.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading The minister flushed over the question, as though it had been personal; but Louise laughed.
express or signify by nodding
From this reading JOHN came over to her, speaking abruptly, recognizing the presence of the pastor only by a nod:— "They want to know whether you dance."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE REASON OF THINGS.
and nothing more
From this reading JOHN came over to her, speaking abruptly, recognizing the presence of the pastor only by a nod:— "They want to know whether you dance."
above and across; more than
From this reading JOHN came over to her, speaking abruptly, recognizing the presence of the pastor only by a nod:— "They want to know whether you dance."
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading JOHN came over to her, speaking abruptly, recognizing the presence of the pastor only by a nod:— "They want to know whether you dance."
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading The minister flushed over the question, as though it had been personal; but Louise laughed.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading JOHN came over to her, speaking abruptly, recognizing the presence of the pastor only by a nod:— "They want to know whether you dance."
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The minister flushed over the question, as though it had been personal; but Louise laughed.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading THE REASON OF THINGS.
-ing form of “recognize” — accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading JOHN came over to her, speaking abruptly, recognizing the presence of the pastor only by a nod:— "They want to know whether you dance."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "How should I know?" given in his gruffest tones.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading JOHN came over to her, speaking abruptly, recognizing the presence of the pastor only by a nod:— "They want to know whether you dance."
express in words
From this reading "Can't you tell them, John?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE REASON OF THINGS.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Can't you tell them, John?"
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading JOHN came over to her, speaking abruptly, recognizing the presence of the pastor only by a nod:— "They want to know whether you dance."
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading THE REASON OF THINGS.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The minister flushed over the question, as though it had been personal; but Louise laughed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JOHN came over to her, speaking abruptly, recognizing the presence of the pastor only by a nod:— "They want to know whether you dance."
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "How should I know?" given in his gruffest tones.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading JOHN came over to her, speaking abruptly, recognizing the presence of the pastor only by a nod:— "They want to know whether you dance."
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading JOHN came over to her, speaking abruptly, recognizing the presence of the pastor only by a nod:— "They want to know whether you dance."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading JOHN came over to her, speaking abruptly, recognizing the presence of the pastor only by a nod:— "They want to know whether you dance."
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