Chapter 17 of At Last: A Novel is here in full — 163 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 17 of At Last: A Novel is here in full — 163 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
“OLD Mrs. Tazewell has departed this life at last!” said Winston Aylett, entering his own parlor one bleak November evening on his return from the village post-office. “I met Al. Branch on the road just now. For a wonder he was sober--in honor of the occasion, I suppose. He and Gus.
Chapter 17 of At Last: A Novel is here in full — 163 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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offering little or no hope
From this reading ““OLD Mrs. Tazewell has departed this life at last!” said Winston Aylett, entering his own parlor one bleak November evening on his return from the village post-office.”
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading “Branch on the road just now.”
well in the past; former
From this reading ““OLD Mrs. Tazewell has departed this life at last!” said Winston Aylett, entering his own parlor one bleak November evening on his return from the village post-office.”
a movement into or inward
From this reading ““OLD Mrs. Tazewell has departed this life at last!” said Winston Aylett, entering his own parlor one bleak November evening on his return from the village post-office.”
plural of “gu” — the largest and southernmost island in the Marianas which is administered as a territory of the United States; it was ceded by Spain to the United States in 1898
From this reading “He and Gus.”
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading ““OLD Mrs. Tazewell has departed this life at last!” said Winston Aylett, entering his own parlor one bleak November evening on his return from the village post-office.”
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading ““OLD Mrs. Tazewell has departed this life at last!” said Winston Aylett, entering his own parlor one bleak November evening on his return from the village post-office.”
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading “For a wonder he was sober--in honor of the occasion, I suppose.”
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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 For a wonder he was sober--in honor of the occasion, I suppose.
a silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite
From this reading “I met Al.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He and Gus.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “OLD Mrs. Tazewell has departed this life at last!” said Winston Aylett, entering his own parlor one bleak November evening on his return from the village post-office.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “OLD Mrs. Tazewell has departed this life at last!” said Winston Aylett, entering his own parlor one bleak November evening on his return from the village post-office.
offering little or no hope
From this reading “OLD Mrs. Tazewell has departed this life at last!” said Winston Aylett, entering his own parlor one bleak November evening on his return from the village post-office.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading Branch on the road just now.
well in the past; former
From this reading “OLD Mrs. Tazewell has departed this life at last!” said Winston Aylett, entering his own parlor one bleak November evening on his return from the village post-office.
a movement into or inward
From this reading “OLD Mrs. Tazewell has departed this life at last!” said Winston Aylett, entering his own parlor one bleak November evening on his return from the village post-office.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading “OLD Mrs. Tazewell has departed this life at last!” said Winston Aylett, entering his own parlor one bleak November evening on his return from the village post-office.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a wonder he was sober--in honor of the occasion, I suppose.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “OLD Mrs. Tazewell has departed this life at last!” said Winston Aylett, entering his own parlor one bleak November evening on his return from the village post-office.
plural of “gu” — the largest and southernmost island in the Marianas which is administered as a territory of the United States; it was ceded by Spain to the United States in 1898
From this reading He and Gus.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “OLD Mrs. Tazewell has departed this life at last!” said Winston Aylett, entering his own parlor one bleak November evening on his return from the village post-office.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For a wonder he was sober--in honor of the occasion, I suppose.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “OLD Mrs. Tazewell has departed this life at last!” said Winston Aylett, entering his own parlor one bleak November evening on his return from the village post-office.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading For a wonder he was sober--in honor of the occasion, I suppose.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I met Al.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For a wonder he was sober--in honor of the occasion, I suppose.
and nothing more
From this reading Branch on the road just now.
immediately past
From this reading “OLD Mrs. Tazewell has departed this life at last!” said Winston Aylett, entering his own parlor one bleak November evening on his return from the village post-office.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading “OLD Mrs. Tazewell has departed this life at last!” said Winston Aylett, entering his own parlor one bleak November evening on his return from the village post-office.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading “I met Al.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “OLD Mrs. Tazewell has departed this life at last!” said Winston Aylett, entering his own parlor one bleak November evening on his return from the village post-office.
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading “OLD Mrs. Tazewell has departed this life at last!” said Winston Aylett, entering his own parlor one bleak November evening on his return from the village post-office.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Branch on the road just now.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading For a wonder he was sober--in honor of the occasion, I suppose.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For a wonder he was sober--in honor of the occasion, I suppose.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “OLD Mrs. Tazewell has departed this life at last!” said Winston Aylett, entering his own parlor one bleak November evening on his return from the village post-office.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “OLD Mrs. Tazewell has departed this life at last!” said Winston Aylett, entering his own parlor one bleak November evening on his return from the village post-office.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “OLD Mrs. Tazewell has departed this life at last!” said Winston Aylett, entering his own parlor one bleak November evening on his return from the village post-office.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading “OLD Mrs. Tazewell has departed this life at last!” said Winston Aylett, entering his own parlor one bleak November evening on his return from the village post-office.
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading “OLD Mrs. Tazewell has departed this life at last!” said Winston Aylett, entering his own parlor one bleak November evening on his return from the village post-office.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “OLD Mrs. Tazewell has departed this life at last!” said Winston Aylett, entering his own parlor one bleak November evening on his return from the village post-office.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading “OLD Mrs. Tazewell has departed this life at last!” said Winston Aylett, entering his own parlor one bleak November evening on his return from the village post-office.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Branch on the road just now.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “OLD Mrs. Tazewell has departed this life at last!” said Winston Aylett, entering his own parlor one bleak November evening on his return from the village post-office.
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading For a wonder he was sober--in honor of the occasion, I suppose.
express a supposition
From this reading For a wonder he was sober--in honor of the occasion, I suppose.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “OLD Mrs. Tazewell has departed this life at last!” said Winston Aylett, entering his own parlor one bleak November evening on his return from the village post-office.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “OLD Mrs. Tazewell has departed this life at last!” said Winston Aylett, entering his own parlor one bleak November evening on his return from the village post-office.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “OLD Mrs. Tazewell has departed this life at last!” said Winston Aylett, entering his own parlor one bleak November evening on his return from the village post-office.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading “OLD Mrs. Tazewell has departed this life at last!” said Winston Aylett, entering his own parlor one bleak November evening on his return from the village post-office.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For a wonder he was sober--in honor of the occasion, I suppose.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “OLD Mrs. Tazewell has departed this life at last!” said Winston Aylett, entering his own parlor one bleak November evening on his return from the village post-office.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading For a wonder he was sober--in honor of the occasion, I suppose.
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