Chapter 11 of Ashes (Cenere): A Sardinian Story is here in full — 407 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 11 of Ashes (Cenere): A Sardinian Story is here in full — 407 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Yes, yes!" he answered hotly. "Ah God! At last! Oh!" he went on, breathing hard and pressing her hand to his breast. "I am not able even to speak.
Chapter 11 of Ashes (Cenere): A Sardinian Story is here in full — 407 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/81 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading “"I am not able even to speak.”
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading “Oh!" he went on, breathing hard and pressing her hand to his breast.”
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading “Oh!" he went on, breathing hard and pressing her hand to his breast.”
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 “"Ah God!”
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading “Oh!" he went on, breathing hard and pressing her hand to his breast.”
in a heated manner
From this reading “"Yes, yes!" he answered hotly.”
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading “Oh!" he went on, breathing hard and pressing her hand to his breast.”
express in speech
From this reading “"I am not able even to speak.”
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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continue a certain state, condition, or activity
In this reading “Oh!" he went on, breathing hard and pressing her hand to his breast.”
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.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading "I am not able even to speak.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ah God!
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am not able even to speak.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Oh!" he went on, breathing hard and pressing her hand to his breast.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Yes, yes!" he answered hotly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last!
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading Oh!" he went on, breathing hard and pressing her hand to his breast.
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading Oh!" he went on, breathing hard and pressing her hand to his breast.
divisible by two
From this reading "I am not able even to speak.
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 "Ah God!
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Oh!" he went on, breathing hard and pressing her hand to his breast.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Oh!" he went on, breathing hard and pressing her hand to his breast.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Yes, yes!" he answered hotly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Oh!" he went on, breathing hard and pressing her hand to his breast.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Oh!" he went on, breathing hard and pressing her hand to his breast.
in a heated manner
From this reading "Yes, yes!" he answered hotly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am not able even to speak.
immediately past
From this reading At last!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I am not able even to speak.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Oh!" he went on, breathing hard and pressing her hand to his breast.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Oh!" he went on, breathing hard and pressing her hand to his breast.
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading Oh!" he went on, breathing hard and pressing her hand to his breast.
express in speech
From this reading "I am not able even to speak.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Oh!" he went on, breathing hard and pressing her hand to his breast.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Oh!" he went on, breathing hard and pressing her hand to his breast.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, yes!" he answered hotly.
Chapter 11 of Ashes (Cenere): A Sardinian Story by Grazia Deledda holds 407 sentences, grouped into 82 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 11 holds 407 sentences of Ashes (Cenere): A Sardinian Story, unabridged, divided into 82 reading sections.
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