Chapter 23 of Averil is here in full — 166 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 23 of Averil is here in full — 166 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"GOOD-BYE, AVE!" Frank had a whole budget of news that evening. He had seen Mr. Townley, who was recovering fast, and had made him handsome apologies on Rodney's part. "They say there is good in every one," observed Frank, sententiously, looking round a little patronizingly on his listeners. "There is often a touch of good in what seems most evil.
Chapter 23 of Averil is here in full — 166 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “apology” — an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading “He had seen Mr. Townley, who was recovering fast, and had made him handsome apologies on Rodney's part.”
a sum of money allocated for a particular purpose
From this reading “Frank had a whole budget of news that evening.”
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading “"There is often a touch of good in what seems most evil.”
a farewell remark
From this reading “"GOOD-BYE, AVE!"”
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading “He had seen Mr. Townley, who was recovering fast, and had made him handsome apologies on Rodney's part.”
plural of “listener” — someone who listens attentively
From this reading “"They say there is good in every one," observed Frank, sententiously, looking round a little patronizingly on his listeners.”
returning to health after illness or debility
From this reading “He had seen Mr. Townley, who was recovering fast, and had made him handsome apologies on Rodney's part.”
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading “"There is often a touch of good in what seems most evil.”
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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In this reading “"They say there is good in every one," observed Frank, sententiously, looking round a little patronizingly on his listeners.”
In this reading “"There is often a touch of good in what seems most evil.”
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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 Frank had a whole budget of news that evening.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had seen Mr. Townley, who was recovering fast, and had made him handsome apologies on Rodney's part.
plural of “apology” — an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading He had seen Mr. Townley, who was recovering fast, and had made him handsome apologies on Rodney's part.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "GOOD-BYE, AVE!"
a sum of money allocated for a particular purpose
From this reading Frank had a whole budget of news that evening.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Frank had a whole budget of news that evening.
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "They say there is good in every one," observed Frank, sententiously, looking round a little patronizingly on his listeners.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading "There is often a touch of good in what seems most evil.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading He had seen Mr. Townley, who was recovering fast, and had made him handsome apologies on Rodney's part.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank had a whole budget of news that evening.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "They say there is good in every one," observed Frank, sententiously, looking round a little patronizingly on his listeners.
a farewell remark
From this reading "GOOD-BYE, AVE!"
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Frank had a whole budget of news that evening.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading He had seen Mr. Townley, who was recovering fast, and had made him handsome apologies on Rodney's part.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had seen Mr. Townley, who was recovering fast, and had made him handsome apologies on Rodney's part.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had seen Mr. Townley, who was recovering fast, and had made him handsome apologies on Rodney's part.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "They say there is good in every one," observed Frank, sententiously, looking round a little patronizingly on his listeners.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "They say there is good in every one," observed Frank, sententiously, looking round a little patronizingly on his listeners.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "They say there is good in every one," observed Frank, sententiously, looking round a little patronizingly on his listeners.
plural of “listener” — someone who listens attentively
From this reading "They say there is good in every one," observed Frank, sententiously, looking round a little patronizingly on his listeners.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "They say there is good in every one," observed Frank, sententiously, looking round a little patronizingly on his listeners.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "They say there is good in every one," observed Frank, sententiously, looking round a little patronizingly on his listeners.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He had seen Mr. Townley, who was recovering fast, and had made him handsome apologies on Rodney's part.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "There is often a touch of good in what seems most evil.
a form of address for a man
From this reading He had seen Mr. Townley, who was recovering fast, and had made him handsome apologies on Rodney's part.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Frank had a whole budget of news that evening.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "They say there is good in every one," observed Frank, sententiously, looking round a little patronizingly on his listeners.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Frank had a whole budget of news that evening.
many times at short intervals
From this reading "There is often a touch of good in what seems most evil.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had seen Mr. Townley, who was recovering fast, and had made him handsome apologies on Rodney's part.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "They say there is good in every one," observed Frank, sententiously, looking round a little patronizingly on his listeners.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He had seen Mr. Townley, who was recovering fast, and had made him handsome apologies on Rodney's part.
with condescension; in a patronizing manner
From this reading "They say there is good in every one," observed Frank, sententiously, looking round a little patronizingly on his listeners.
returning to health after illness or debility
From this reading He had seen Mr. Townley, who was recovering fast, and had made him handsome apologies on Rodney's part.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had seen Mr. Townley, who was recovering fast, and had made him handsome apologies on Rodney's part.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading "They say there is good in every one," observed Frank, sententiously, looking round a little patronizingly on his listeners.
express in words
From this reading "They say there is good in every one," observed Frank, sententiously, looking round a little patronizingly on his listeners.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "There is often a touch of good in what seems most evil.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had seen Mr. Townley, who was recovering fast, and had made him handsome apologies on Rodney's part.
in a pithy sententious manner
From this reading "They say there is good in every one," observed Frank, sententiously, looking round a little patronizingly on his listeners.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Frank had a whole budget of news that evening.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "They say there is good in every one," observed Frank, sententiously, looking round a little patronizingly on his listeners.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They say there is good in every one," observed Frank, sententiously, looking round a little patronizingly on his listeners.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading "There is often a touch of good in what seems most evil.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had seen Mr. Townley, who was recovering fast, and had made him handsome apologies on Rodney's part.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had seen Mr. Townley, who was recovering fast, and had made him handsome apologies on Rodney's part.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "There is often a touch of good in what seems most evil.
which person or people
From this reading He had seen Mr. Townley, who was recovering fast, and had made him handsome apologies on Rodney's part.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Frank had a whole budget of news that evening.
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