Chapter 7 of Advisory Ben: A Story is here in full — 432 sentences across 87 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter VII
Chapter 7 of Advisory Ben: A Story is here in full — 432 sentences across 87 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"I don't know why you should say so," said Alicia, hurt. "I don't see why she should rejoice in your presence, anyway," Ben replied. "It can't be much fun for dead wives, out of it for ever, watching their husbands preparing for a second marriage." "That's just it," said Alicia, with a groan. "What do you mean?"
Chapter 7 of Advisory Ben: A Story is here in full — 432 sentences across 87 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/86 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading “"I don't see why she should rejoice in your presence, anyway," Ben replied.”
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading “"I don't see why she should rejoice in your presence, anyway," Ben replied.”
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading “"It can't be much fun for dead wives, out of it for ever, watching their husbands preparing for a second marriage."”
an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
From this reading “"That's just it," said Alicia, with a groan.”
plural of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading “"It can't be much fun for dead wives, out of it for ever, watching their husbands preparing for a second marriage."”
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading “"It can't be much fun for dead wives, out of it for ever, watching their husbands preparing for a second marriage."”
feel happiness or joy
From this reading “"I don't see why she should rejoice in your presence, anyway," Ben replied.”
plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading “"It can't be much fun for dead wives, out of it for ever, watching their husbands preparing for a second marriage."”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
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In this reading “"It can't be much fun for dead wives, out of it for ever, watching their husbands preparing for a second marriage."”
prepare mentally or emotionally for something unpleasant
In this reading “"It can't be much fun for dead wives, out of it for ever, watching their husbands preparing for a second marriage."”
In this reading “"I don't see why she should rejoice in your presence, anyway," Ben replied.”
In this reading “"I don't know why you should say so," said Alicia, hurt.”
In this reading “"It can't be much fun for dead wives, out of it for ever, watching their husbands preparing for a second marriage."”
In this reading “"I don't see why she should rejoice in your presence, anyway," Ben replied.”
In this reading “"It can't be much fun for dead wives, out of it for ever, watching their husbands preparing for a second marriage."”
In this reading “"That's just it," said Alicia, with a groan.”
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.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "It can't be much fun for dead wives, out of it for ever, watching their husbands preparing for a second marriage."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't know why you should say so," said Alicia, hurt.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading "I don't see why she should rejoice in your presence, anyway," Ben replied.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "It can't be much fun for dead wives, out of it for ever, watching their husbands preparing for a second marriage."
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading "I don't see why she should rejoice in your presence, anyway," Ben replied.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It can't be much fun for dead wives, out of it for ever, watching their husbands preparing for a second marriage."
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading "It can't be much fun for dead wives, out of it for ever, watching their husbands preparing for a second marriage."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What do you mean?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't know why you should say so," said Alicia, hurt.
at any time
From this reading "It can't be much fun for dead wives, out of it for ever, watching their husbands preparing for a second marriage."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "It can't be much fun for dead wives, out of it for ever, watching their husbands preparing for a second marriage."
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading "It can't be much fun for dead wives, out of it for ever, watching their husbands preparing for a second marriage."
an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
From this reading "That's just it," said Alicia, with a groan.
be the source of pain
From this reading "I don't know why you should say so," said Alicia, hurt.
plural of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading "It can't be much fun for dead wives, out of it for ever, watching their husbands preparing for a second marriage."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't know why you should say so," said Alicia, hurt.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I don't see why she should rejoice in your presence, anyway," Ben replied.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It can't be much fun for dead wives, out of it for ever, watching their husbands preparing for a second marriage."
and nothing more
From this reading "That's just it," said Alicia, with a groan.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I don't know why you should say so," said Alicia, hurt.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading "It can't be much fun for dead wives, out of it for ever, watching their husbands preparing for a second marriage."
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "What do you mean?"
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "It can't be much fun for dead wives, out of it for ever, watching their husbands preparing for a second marriage."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "It can't be much fun for dead wives, out of it for ever, watching their husbands preparing for a second marriage."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "It can't be much fun for dead wives, out of it for ever, watching their husbands preparing for a second marriage."
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading "It can't be much fun for dead wives, out of it for ever, watching their husbands preparing for a second marriage."
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading "I don't see why she should rejoice in your presence, anyway," Ben replied.
feel happiness or joy
From this reading "I don't see why she should rejoice in your presence, anyway," Ben replied.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I don't see why she should rejoice in your presence, anyway," Ben replied.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I don't know why you should say so," said Alicia, hurt.
express in words
From this reading "I don't know why you should say so," said Alicia, hurt.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading "It can't be much fun for dead wives, out of it for ever, watching their husbands preparing for a second marriage."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I don't see why she should rejoice in your presence, anyway," Ben replied.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I don't see why she should rejoice in your presence, anyway," Ben replied.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I don't know why you should say so," said Alicia, hurt.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I don't know why you should say so," said Alicia, hurt.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That's just it," said Alicia, with a groan.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "It can't be much fun for dead wives, out of it for ever, watching their husbands preparing for a second marriage."
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading "It can't be much fun for dead wives, out of it for ever, watching their husbands preparing for a second marriage."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What do you mean?"
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "I don't know why you should say so," said Alicia, hurt.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "That's just it," said Alicia, with a groan.
plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading "It can't be much fun for dead wives, out of it for ever, watching their husbands preparing for a second marriage."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I don't know why you should say so," said Alicia, hurt.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I don't see why she should rejoice in your presence, anyway," Ben replied.
Chapter 7 of Advisory Ben: A Story by E. V. (Edward Verrall) Lucas holds 432 sentences, grouped into 87 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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