Chapter 14 of Adrienne is here in full — 293 sentences across 59 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 14 of Adrienne is here in full — 293 sentences across 59 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE NOTARY'S DEFEAT "AUNT CECILY, did you know that Cousin Guy was married?" The Countess looked her astonishment as Adrienne put this question to her after dinner. "No; but I should never be surprised at anything he did," she said, recovering her equanimity very quickly. "He is very reserved and secretive. Who has been talking to you?"
Chapter 14 of Adrienne is here in full — 293 sentences across 59 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading “The Countess looked her astonishment as Adrienne put this question to her after dinner.”
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading “The Countess looked her astonishment as Adrienne put this question to her after dinner.”
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading “THE NOTARY'S DEFEAT "AUNT CECILY, did you know that Cousin Guy was married?"”
Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.
From this reading “"No; but I should never be surprised at anything he did," she said, recovering her equanimity very quickly.”
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading “THE NOTARY'S DEFEAT "AUNT CECILY, did you know that Cousin Guy was married?"”
returning to health after illness or debility
From this reading “"No; but I should never be surprised at anything he did," she said, recovering her equanimity very quickly.”
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading “"He is very reserved and secretive.”
inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information
From this reading “"He is very reserved and secretive.”
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In this reading “The Countess looked her astonishment as Adrienne put this question to her after dinner.”
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From this reading The Countess looked her astonishment as Adrienne put this question to her after dinner.
later than; following
From this reading The Countess looked her astonishment as Adrienne put this question to her after dinner.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "He is very reserved and secretive.
any thing at all
From this reading "No; but I should never be surprised at anything he did," she said, recovering her equanimity very quickly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Countess looked her astonishment as Adrienne put this question to her after dinner.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading The Countess looked her astonishment as Adrienne put this question to her after dinner.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "No; but I should never be surprised at anything he did," she said, recovering her equanimity very quickly.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading THE NOTARY'S DEFEAT "AUNT CECILY, did you know that Cousin Guy was married?"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "No; but I should never be surprised at anything he did," she said, recovering her equanimity very quickly.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Who has been talking to you?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "No; but I should never be surprised at anything he did," she said, recovering her equanimity very quickly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE NOTARY'S DEFEAT "AUNT CECILY, did you know that Cousin Guy was married?"
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading The Countess looked her astonishment as Adrienne put this question to her after dinner.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading THE NOTARY'S DEFEAT "AUNT CECILY, did you know that Cousin Guy was married?"
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading THE NOTARY'S DEFEAT "AUNT CECILY, did you know that Cousin Guy was married?"
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THE NOTARY'S DEFEAT "AUNT CECILY, did you know that Cousin Guy was married?"
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading The Countess looked her astonishment as Adrienne put this question to her after dinner.
Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.
From this reading "No; but I should never be surprised at anything he did," she said, recovering her equanimity very quickly.
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading THE NOTARY'S DEFEAT "AUNT CECILY, did you know that Cousin Guy was married?"
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Who has been talking to you?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "No; but I should never be surprised at anything he did," she said, recovering her equanimity very quickly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Countess looked her astonishment as Adrienne put this question to her after dinner.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "No; but I should never be surprised at anything he did," she said, recovering her equanimity very quickly.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He is very reserved and secretive.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading THE NOTARY'S DEFEAT "AUNT CECILY, did you know that Cousin Guy was married?"
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The Countess looked her astonishment as Adrienne put this question to her after dinner.
joined in matrimony
From this reading THE NOTARY'S DEFEAT "AUNT CECILY, did you know that Cousin Guy was married?"
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "No; but I should never be surprised at anything he did," she said, recovering her equanimity very quickly.
not any; not one
From this reading "No; but I should never be surprised at anything he did," she said, recovering her equanimity very quickly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE NOTARY'S DEFEAT "AUNT CECILY, did you know that Cousin Guy was married?"
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The Countess looked her astonishment as Adrienne put this question to her after dinner.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The Countess looked her astonishment as Adrienne put this question to her after dinner.
with speed
From this reading "No; but I should never be surprised at anything he did," she said, recovering her equanimity very quickly.
returning to health after illness or debility
From this reading "No; but I should never be surprised at anything he did," she said, recovering her equanimity very quickly.
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading "He is very reserved and secretive.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "No; but I should never be surprised at anything he did," she said, recovering her equanimity very quickly.
inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information
From this reading "He is very reserved and secretive.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "No; but I should never be surprised at anything he did," she said, recovering her equanimity very quickly.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "No; but I should never be surprised at anything he did," she said, recovering her equanimity very quickly.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading "No; but I should never be surprised at anything he did," she said, recovering her equanimity very quickly.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Who has been talking to you?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE NOTARY'S DEFEAT "AUNT CECILY, did you know that Cousin Guy was married?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NOTARY'S DEFEAT "AUNT CECILY, did you know that Cousin Guy was married?"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The Countess looked her astonishment as Adrienne put this question to her after dinner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Countess looked her astonishment as Adrienne put this question to her after dinner.
precisely as stated
From this reading "No; but I should never be surprised at anything he did," she said, recovering her equanimity very quickly.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE NOTARY'S DEFEAT "AUNT CECILY, did you know that Cousin Guy was married?"
which person or people
From this reading Who has been talking to you?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE NOTARY'S DEFEAT "AUNT CECILY, did you know that Cousin Guy was married?"
Chapter 14 of Adrienne by Amy Le Feuvre holds 293 sentences, grouped into 59 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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