Chapter 7 of An English Squire is here in full — 404 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter VII
Chapter 7 of An English Squire is here in full — 404 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Thanks. I can't thank you. God knows how I love her." "Not one more word," said Alvar, steadily. "Now you must rest."
Chapter 7 of An English Squire is here in full — 404 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading “God knows how I love her."”
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading “God knows how I love her."”
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading “God knows how I love her."”
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading “"Now you must rest."”
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading “"Not one more word," said Alvar, steadily.”
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading “I can't thank you.”
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading “"Thanks.”
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading “"Not one more word," said Alvar, steadily.”
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From this reading "Not one more word," said Alvar, steadily.
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From this reading I can't thank you.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading God knows how I love her."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading God knows how I love her."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading God knows how I love her."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I can't thank you.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading God knows how I love her."
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading God knows how I love her."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Not one more word," said Alvar, steadily.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Now you must rest."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not one more word," said Alvar, steadily.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now you must rest."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Not one more word," said Alvar, steadily.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading "Now you must rest."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Not one more word," said Alvar, steadily.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading "Not one more word," said Alvar, steadily.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading I can't thank you.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading "Thanks.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading "Not one more word," said Alvar, steadily.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I can't thank you.
Chapter 7 of An English Squire by Christabel R. (Christabel Rose) Coleridge holds 404 sentences, grouped into 81 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 7 holds 404 sentences of An English Squire, unabridged, divided into 81 reading sections.
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