Chapter 3 of A Romany of the Snows, vol. 2 is here in full — 426 sentences across 86 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter III
Chapter 3 of A Romany of the Snows, vol. 2 is here in full — 426 sentences across 86 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"What were the words?" In spite of himself the hunter felt awed. "I've heard mother sing them, or something most like them: "Why does the fire no longer burn? (I am so lonely.) Why does the tent-door swing outward?
Chapter 3 of A Romany of the Snows, vol. 2 is here in full — 426 sentences across 86 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence
From this reading “In spite of himself the hunter felt awed.”
To consume or be consumed by fire.
From this reading “"Why does the fire no longer burn?”
someone who hunts game
From this reading “In spite of himself the hunter felt awed.”
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading “(I am so lonely.) Why does the tent-door swing outward?”
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading “(I am so lonely.) Why does the tent-door swing outward?”
deliver by singing
From this reading “"I've heard mother sing them, or something most like them:”
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading “In spite of himself the hunter felt awed.”
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading “(I am so lonely.) Why does the tent-door swing outward?”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading (I am so lonely.) Why does the tent-door swing outward?
inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence
From this reading In spite of himself the hunter felt awed.
To consume or be consumed by fire.
From this reading "Why does the fire no longer burn?
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Why does the fire no longer burn?
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading In spite of himself the hunter felt awed.
start firing a weapon
From this reading "Why does the fire no longer burn?
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "I've heard mother sing them, or something most like them:
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading In spite of himself the hunter felt awed.
someone who hunts game
From this reading In spite of himself the hunter felt awed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading (I am so lonely.) Why does the tent-door swing outward?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I've heard mother sing them, or something most like them:
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In spite of himself the hunter felt awed.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I've heard mother sing them, or something most like them:
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading (I am so lonely.) Why does the tent-door swing outward?
for more time
From this reading "Why does the fire no longer burn?
used to form the superlative
From this reading "I've heard mother sing them, or something most like them:
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "I've heard mother sing them, or something most like them:
not any; not one
From this reading "Why does the fire no longer burn?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In spite of himself the hunter felt awed.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I've heard mother sing them, or something most like them:
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading (I am so lonely.) Why does the tent-door swing outward?
deliver by singing
From this reading "I've heard mother sing them, or something most like them:
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading (I am so lonely.) Why does the tent-door swing outward?
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "I've heard mother sing them, or something most like them:
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of himself the hunter felt awed.
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading (I am so lonely.) Why does the tent-door swing outward?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading (I am so lonely.) Why does the tent-door swing outward?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "What were the words?"
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "I've heard mother sing them, or something most like them:
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "What were the words?"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What were the words?"
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why does the fire no longer burn?
the words that are spoken
From this reading "What were the words?"
Chapter 3 of A Romany of the Snows, vol. 2 by Gilbert Parker holds 426 sentences, grouped into 86 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 3 holds 426 sentences of A Romany of the Snows, vol. 2, unabridged, divided into 86 reading sections.
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