Chapter 2 of All for a Scrap of Paper is here in full — 251 sentences across 51 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter II
Chapter 2 of All for a Scrap of Paper is here in full — 251 sentences across 51 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Nancy," repeated Bob, "you know what is in my heart, don't you? Know I've loved you for years?" "You've never told me so," and there was a suggestion of a laugh in Nancy's voice. "Because I was afraid. How could I dare to--to tell you--when--when you never gave a sign, and when--you seemed to like others better?
Chapter 2 of All for a Scrap of Paper is here in full — 251 sentences across 51 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/50 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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move up and down repeatedly
From this reading “"Nancy," repeated Bob, "you know what is in my heart, don't you?”
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading “How could I dare to--to tell you--when--when you never gave a sign, and when--you seemed to like others better?”
the sound of laughing
From this reading “"You've never told me so," and there was a suggestion of a laugh in Nancy's voice.”
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading “"Nancy," repeated Bob, "you know what is in my heart, don't you?”
possessive form of “nancy” — a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading “"You've never told me so," and there was a suggestion of a laugh in Nancy's voice.”
recurring again and again
From this reading “"Nancy," repeated Bob, "you know what is in my heart, don't you?”
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading “How could I dare to--to tell you--when--when you never gave a sign, and when--you seemed to like others better?”
an idea that is suggested
From this reading “"You've never told me so," and there was a suggestion of a laugh in Nancy's voice.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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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 "You've never told me so," and there was a suggestion of a laugh in Nancy's voice.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading "Because I was afraid.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "You've never told me so," and there was a suggestion of a laugh in Nancy's voice.
for the reason that
From this reading "Because I was afraid.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading How could I dare to--to tell you--when--when you never gave a sign, and when--you seemed to like others better?
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading "Nancy," repeated Bob, "you know what is in my heart, don't you?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading How could I dare to--to tell you--when--when you never gave a sign, and when--you seemed to like others better?
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading How could I dare to--to tell you--when--when you never gave a sign, and when--you seemed to like others better?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Nancy," repeated Bob, "you know what is in my heart, don't you?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Know I've loved you for years?"
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading How could I dare to--to tell you--when--when you never gave a sign, and when--you seemed to like others better?
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading "Nancy," repeated Bob, "you know what is in my heart, don't you?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading How could I dare to--to tell you--when--when you never gave a sign, and when--you seemed to like others better?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Because I was afraid.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Know I've loved you for years?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Nancy," repeated Bob, "you know what is in my heart, don't you?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Nancy," repeated Bob, "you know what is in my heart, don't you?
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Nancy," repeated Bob, "you know what is in my heart, don't you?
the sound of laughing
From this reading "You've never told me so," and there was a suggestion of a laugh in Nancy's voice.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading How could I dare to--to tell you--when--when you never gave a sign, and when--you seemed to like others better?
held dear
From this reading Know I've loved you for years?"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You've never told me so," and there was a suggestion of a laugh in Nancy's voice.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Nancy," repeated Bob, "you know what is in my heart, don't you?
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading "Nancy," repeated Bob, "you know what is in my heart, don't you?
possessive form of “nancy” — a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading "You've never told me so," and there was a suggestion of a laugh in Nancy's voice.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "You've never told me so," and there was a suggestion of a laugh in Nancy's voice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "You've never told me so," and there was a suggestion of a laugh in Nancy's voice.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading How could I dare to--to tell you--when--when you never gave a sign, and when--you seemed to like others better?
recurring again and again
From this reading "Nancy," repeated Bob, "you know what is in my heart, don't you?
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading How could I dare to--to tell you--when--when you never gave a sign, and when--you seemed to like others better?
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading How could I dare to--to tell you--when--when you never gave a sign, and when--you seemed to like others better?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "You've never told me so," and there was a suggestion of a laugh in Nancy's voice.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading "You've never told me so," and there was a suggestion of a laugh in Nancy's voice.
express in words
From this reading How could I dare to--to tell you--when--when you never gave a sign, and when--you seemed to like others better?
in or at that place or location
From this reading "You've never told me so," and there was a suggestion of a laugh in Nancy's voice.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading How could I dare to--to tell you--when--when you never gave a sign, and when--you seemed to like others better?
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "You've never told me so," and there was a suggestion of a laugh in Nancy's voice.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "You've never told me so," and there was a suggestion of a laugh in Nancy's voice.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You've never told me so," and there was a suggestion of a laugh in Nancy's voice.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Nancy," repeated Bob, "you know what is in my heart, don't you?
at the time that
From this reading How could I dare to--to tell you--when--when you never gave a sign, and when--you seemed to like others better?
a late time of life
From this reading Know I've loved you for years?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Nancy," repeated Bob, "you know what is in my heart, don't you?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You've never told me so," and there was a suggestion of a laugh in Nancy's voice.
Chapter 2 of All for a Scrap of Paper by Joseph Hocking holds 251 sentences, grouped into 51 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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