Chapter 11 of Araminta is here in full — 188 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 11 of Araminta is here in full — 188 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy. Jim gave back a step before the picture that was presented. “My aunt!” said he. “The frock is a sweet,” said Miss Perry. “Isn’t it?
Chapter 11 of Araminta is here in full — 188 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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An overhead roof or structure, such as the high vaulted ceiling of an ancient library.
From this reading “MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.”
freedom to act or judge on one's own
From this reading “MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.”
a long, loose outer garment
From this reading “MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.”
any of various plants of the genus Syringa having large panicles of usually fragrant flowers
From this reading “MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.”
according to the clock
United States philosopher (1876-1957)
From this reading “MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.”
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading “Jim gave back a step before the picture that was presented.”
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading “MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.”
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.
Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.
In this reading “MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.”
In this reading “MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.”
In this reading “MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.”
In this reading “MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.”
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 Jim gave back a step before the picture that was presented.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading “My aunt!” said he.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Jim gave back a step before the picture that was presented.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Jim gave back a step before the picture that was presented.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.
An overhead roof or structure, such as the high vaulted ceiling of an ancient library.
From this reading MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.
freedom to act or judge on one's own
From this reading MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.
a long, loose outer garment
From this reading MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Jim gave back a step before the picture that was presented.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Isn’t it?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Isn’t it?
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.
any of various plants of the genus Syringa having large panicles of usually fragrant flowers
From this reading MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “My aunt!” said he.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.
according to the clock
From this reading MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.
United States philosopher (1876-1957)
From this reading MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Jim gave back a step before the picture that was presented.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Jim gave back a step before the picture that was presented.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “My aunt!” said he.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Jim gave back a step before the picture that was presented.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading “The frock is a sweet,” said Miss Perry.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Jim gave back a step before the picture that was presented.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.
at the time that
From this reading MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.
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