Chapter 34 of A Spirit in Prison is here in full — 358 sentences across 72 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 34 of A Spirit in Prison is here in full — 358 sentences across 72 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Hermione was outside in the street, hearing the cries of ambulant sellers, the calls of women and children, the tinkling bells and the rumble of the trams, and the voice of Fabiano Lari speaking--was it to her? “Signora, did you see him?” “Yes.” “He is glad to be out of prison. He is gay, but he looks wicked.”
Chapter 34 of A Spirit in Prison is here in full — 358 sentences across 72 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/71 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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.
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading “Hermione was outside in the street, hearing the cries of ambulant sellers, the calls of women and children, the tinkling bells and the rumble of the trams, and the voice of Fabiano Lari speaking--was it to her?”
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading “Hermione was outside in the street, hearing the cries of ambulant sellers, the calls of women and children, the tinkling bells and the rumble of the trams, and the voice of Fabiano Lari speaking--was it to her?”
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading “Hermione was outside in the street, hearing the cries of ambulant sellers, the calls of women and children, the tinkling bells and the rumble of the trams, and the voice of Fabiano Lari speaking--was it to her?”
make a low noise
From this reading “Hermione was outside in the street, hearing the cries of ambulant sellers, the calls of women and children, the tinkling bells and the rumble of the trams, and the voice of Fabiano Lari speaking--was it to her?”
English comic actor (1925-1980)
From this reading “Hermione was outside in the street, hearing the cries of ambulant sellers, the calls of women and children, the tinkling bells and the rumble of the trams, and the voice of Fabiano Lari speaking--was it to her?”
like the short high ringing sound of a small bell
From this reading “Hermione was outside in the street, hearing the cries of ambulant sellers, the calls of women and children, the tinkling bells and the rumble of the trams, and the voice of Fabiano Lari speaking--was it to her?”
plural of “tram” — a conveyance that transports passengers or freight in carriers suspended from cables and supported by a series of towers
From this reading “Hermione was outside in the street, hearing the cries of ambulant sellers, the calls of women and children, the tinkling bells and the rumble of the trams, and the voice of Fabiano Lari speaking--was it to her?”
morally bad in principle or practice
From this reading “He is gay, but he looks wicked.””
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.
able to walk about
From this reading Hermione was outside in the street, hearing the cries of ambulant sellers, the calls of women and children, the tinkling bells and the rumble of the trams, and the voice of Fabiano Lari speaking--was it to her?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hermione was outside in the street, hearing the cries of ambulant sellers, the calls of women and children, the tinkling bells and the rumble of the trams, and the voice of Fabiano Lari speaking--was it to her?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “He is glad to be out of prison.
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Hermione was outside in the street, hearing the cries of ambulant sellers, the calls of women and children, the tinkling bells and the rumble of the trams, and the voice of Fabiano Lari speaking--was it to her?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He is gay, but he looks wicked.”
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading Hermione was outside in the street, hearing the cries of ambulant sellers, the calls of women and children, the tinkling bells and the rumble of the trams, and the voice of Fabiano Lari speaking--was it to her?
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Hermione was outside in the street, hearing the cries of ambulant sellers, the calls of women and children, the tinkling bells and the rumble of the trams, and the voice of Fabiano Lari speaking--was it to her?
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Hermione was outside in the street, hearing the cries of ambulant sellers, the calls of women and children, the tinkling bells and the rumble of the trams, and the voice of Fabiano Lari speaking--was it to her?
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “Signora, did you see him?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hermione was outside in the street, hearing the cries of ambulant sellers, the calls of women and children, the tinkling bells and the rumble of the trams, and the voice of Fabiano Lari speaking--was it to her?
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading He is gay, but he looks wicked.”
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading “He is glad to be out of prison.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “He is glad to be out of prison.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Hermione was outside in the street, hearing the cries of ambulant sellers, the calls of women and children, the tinkling bells and the rumble of the trams, and the voice of Fabiano Lari speaking--was it to her?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Hermione was outside in the street, hearing the cries of ambulant sellers, the calls of women and children, the tinkling bells and the rumble of the trams, and the voice of Fabiano Lari speaking--was it to her?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hermione was outside in the street, hearing the cries of ambulant sellers, the calls of women and children, the tinkling bells and the rumble of the trams, and the voice of Fabiano Lari speaking--was it to her?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Signora, did you see him?”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hermione was outside in the street, hearing the cries of ambulant sellers, the calls of women and children, the tinkling bells and the rumble of the trams, and the voice of Fabiano Lari speaking--was it to her?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “He is glad to be out of prison.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Hermione was outside in the street, hearing the cries of ambulant sellers, the calls of women and children, the tinkling bells and the rumble of the trams, and the voice of Fabiano Lari speaking--was it to her?
the basic unit of money in Georgia
From this reading Hermione was outside in the street, hearing the cries of ambulant sellers, the calls of women and children, the tinkling bells and the rumble of the trams, and the voice of Fabiano Lari speaking--was it to her?
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading He is gay, but he looks wicked.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hermione was outside in the street, hearing the cries of ambulant sellers, the calls of women and children, the tinkling bells and the rumble of the trams, and the voice of Fabiano Lari speaking--was it to her?
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “He is glad to be out of prison.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Hermione was outside in the street, hearing the cries of ambulant sellers, the calls of women and children, the tinkling bells and the rumble of the trams, and the voice of Fabiano Lari speaking--was it to her?
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading “He is glad to be out of prison.
make a low noise
From this reading Hermione was outside in the street, hearing the cries of ambulant sellers, the calls of women and children, the tinkling bells and the rumble of the trams, and the voice of Fabiano Lari speaking--was it to her?
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Signora, did you see him?”
English comic actor (1925-1980)
From this reading Hermione was outside in the street, hearing the cries of ambulant sellers, the calls of women and children, the tinkling bells and the rumble of the trams, and the voice of Fabiano Lari speaking--was it to her?
an Italian title of address equivalent to Mrs. when used before a name
From this reading “Signora, did you see him?”
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading Hermione was outside in the street, hearing the cries of ambulant sellers, the calls of women and children, the tinkling bells and the rumble of the trams, and the voice of Fabiano Lari speaking--was it to her?
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Hermione was outside in the street, hearing the cries of ambulant sellers, the calls of women and children, the tinkling bells and the rumble of the trams, and the voice of Fabiano Lari speaking--was it to her?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hermione was outside in the street, hearing the cries of ambulant sellers, the calls of women and children, the tinkling bells and the rumble of the trams, and the voice of Fabiano Lari speaking--was it to her?
like the short high ringing sound of a small bell
From this reading Hermione was outside in the street, hearing the cries of ambulant sellers, the calls of women and children, the tinkling bells and the rumble of the trams, and the voice of Fabiano Lari speaking--was it to her?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hermione was outside in the street, hearing the cries of ambulant sellers, the calls of women and children, the tinkling bells and the rumble of the trams, and the voice of Fabiano Lari speaking--was it to her?
plural of “tram” — a conveyance that transports passengers or freight in carriers suspended from cables and supported by a series of towers
From this reading Hermione was outside in the street, hearing the cries of ambulant sellers, the calls of women and children, the tinkling bells and the rumble of the trams, and the voice of Fabiano Lari speaking--was it to her?
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Hermione was outside in the street, hearing the cries of ambulant sellers, the calls of women and children, the tinkling bells and the rumble of the trams, and the voice of Fabiano Lari speaking--was it to her?
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hermione was outside in the street, hearing the cries of ambulant sellers, the calls of women and children, the tinkling bells and the rumble of the trams, and the voice of Fabiano Lari speaking--was it to her?
morally bad in principle or practice
From this reading He is gay, but he looks wicked.”
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Hermione was outside in the street, hearing the cries of ambulant sellers, the calls of women and children, the tinkling bells and the rumble of the trams, and the voice of Fabiano Lari speaking--was it to her?
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Signora, did you see him?”
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