Chapter 11 of A Prince of Sinners is here in full — 224 sentences across 45 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 11 of A Prince of Sinners is here in full — 224 sentences across 45 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
MR. BULLSOM GIVES A DINNER-PARTY "God bless my soul!" Mr. Bullsom exclaimed. "Listen to this." Mrs. Bullsom, in a resplendent new dress, looking shinier and fatter than ever, was prepared to listen to anything which might relieve the tension of the moment.
Chapter 11 of A Prince of Sinners is here in full — 224 sentences across 45 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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give a benediction to
From this reading “BULLSOM GIVES A DINNER-PARTY "God bless my soul!"”
comparative of “fat” — having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading “Mrs. Bullsom, in a resplendent new dress, looking shinier and fatter than ever, was prepared to listen to anything which might relieve the tension of the moment.”
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading “BULLSOM GIVES A DINNER-PARTY "God bless my soul!"”
hear with intention
From this reading “"Listen to this."”
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading “Mrs. Bullsom, in a resplendent new dress, looking shinier and fatter than ever, was prepared to listen to anything which might relieve the tension of the moment.”
provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading “Mrs. Bullsom, in a resplendent new dress, looking shinier and fatter than ever, was prepared to listen to anything which might relieve the tension of the moment.”
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading “Mrs. Bullsom, in a resplendent new dress, looking shinier and fatter than ever, was prepared to listen to anything which might relieve the tension of the moment.”
(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
From this reading “Mrs. Bullsom, in a resplendent new dress, looking shinier and fatter than ever, was prepared to listen to anything which might relieve the tension of the moment.”
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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 BULLSOM GIVES A DINNER-PARTY "God bless my soul!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Bullsom, in a resplendent new dress, looking shinier and fatter than ever, was prepared to listen to anything which might relieve the tension of the moment.
any thing at all
From this reading Mrs. Bullsom, in a resplendent new dress, looking shinier and fatter than ever, was prepared to listen to anything which might relieve the tension of the moment.
give a benediction to
From this reading BULLSOM GIVES A DINNER-PARTY "God bless my soul!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BULLSOM GIVES A DINNER-PARTY "God bless my soul!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BULLSOM GIVES A DINNER-PARTY "God bless my soul!"
put on clothes
From this reading Mrs. Bullsom, in a resplendent new dress, looking shinier and fatter than ever, was prepared to listen to anything which might relieve the tension of the moment.
at any time
From this reading Mrs. Bullsom, in a resplendent new dress, looking shinier and fatter than ever, was prepared to listen to anything which might relieve the tension of the moment.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading Mr. Bullsom exclaimed.
comparative of “fat” — having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading Mrs. Bullsom, in a resplendent new dress, looking shinier and fatter than ever, was prepared to listen to anything which might relieve the tension of the moment.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading BULLSOM GIVES A DINNER-PARTY "God bless my soul!"
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading BULLSOM GIVES A DINNER-PARTY "God bless my soul!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Bullsom, in a resplendent new dress, looking shinier and fatter than ever, was prepared to listen to anything which might relieve the tension of the moment.
hear with intention
From this reading "Listen to this."
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Mrs. Bullsom, in a resplendent new dress, looking shinier and fatter than ever, was prepared to listen to anything which might relieve the tension of the moment.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Mrs. Bullsom, in a resplendent new dress, looking shinier and fatter than ever, was prepared to listen to anything which might relieve the tension of the moment.
a particular point in time
From this reading Mrs. Bullsom, in a resplendent new dress, looking shinier and fatter than ever, was prepared to listen to anything which might relieve the tension of the moment.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Bullsom, in a resplendent new dress, looking shinier and fatter than ever, was prepared to listen to anything which might relieve the tension of the moment.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading BULLSOM GIVES A DINNER-PARTY "God bless my soul!"
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Mrs. Bullsom, in a resplendent new dress, looking shinier and fatter than ever, was prepared to listen to anything which might relieve the tension of the moment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Bullsom, in a resplendent new dress, looking shinier and fatter than ever, was prepared to listen to anything which might relieve the tension of the moment.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Mrs. Bullsom, in a resplendent new dress, looking shinier and fatter than ever, was prepared to listen to anything which might relieve the tension of the moment.
provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading Mrs. Bullsom, in a resplendent new dress, looking shinier and fatter than ever, was prepared to listen to anything which might relieve the tension of the moment.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading Mrs. Bullsom, in a resplendent new dress, looking shinier and fatter than ever, was prepared to listen to anything which might relieve the tension of the moment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Bullsom, in a resplendent new dress, looking shinier and fatter than ever, was prepared to listen to anything which might relieve the tension of the moment.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading BULLSOM GIVES A DINNER-PARTY "God bless my soul!"
(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
From this reading Mrs. Bullsom, in a resplendent new dress, looking shinier and fatter than ever, was prepared to listen to anything which might relieve the tension of the moment.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Mrs. Bullsom, in a resplendent new dress, looking shinier and fatter than ever, was prepared to listen to anything which might relieve the tension of the moment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Bullsom, in a resplendent new dress, looking shinier and fatter than ever, was prepared to listen to anything which might relieve the tension of the moment.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Listen to this."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Listen to this."
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Bullsom, in a resplendent new dress, looking shinier and fatter than ever, was prepared to listen to anything which might relieve the tension of the moment.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Bullsom, in a resplendent new dress, looking shinier and fatter than ever, was prepared to listen to anything which might relieve the tension of the moment.
Chapter 11 of A Prince of Sinners by E. Phillips (Edward Phillips) Oppenheim holds 224 sentences, grouped into 45 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 11 holds 224 sentences of A Prince of Sinners, unabridged, divided into 45 reading sections.
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