Chapter 19 of Barbara Rebell is here in full — 207 sentences across 42 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 19 of Barbara Rebell is here in full — 207 sentences across 42 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Nay, but the maddest gambler throws his heart." GEORGE MEREDITH. "L'orgueil, remède souverain, qui n'est pas à l'usage des âmes tendres." STENDHAL. The pretty Breton legend setting forth that, during the night, angels take sanctuary from evil spirits in the neighbourhood of sleeping maidens, often came to Mrs. Kemp's mind when she said good-night to Lucy.
Chapter 19 of Barbara Rebell is here in full — 207 sentences across 42 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a native or inhabitant of Brittany (especially one who speaks the Breton language)
From this reading “The pretty Breton legend setting forth that, during the night, angels take sanctuary from evil spirits in the neighbourhood of sleeping maidens, often came to Mrs. Kemp's mind when she said good-night to Lucy.”
a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events
From this reading “"Nay, but the maddest gambler throws his heart."”
plural of “maiden” — an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading “The pretty Breton legend setting forth that, during the night, angels take sanctuary from evil spirits in the neighbourhood of sleeping maidens, often came to Mrs. Kemp's mind when she said good-night to Lucy.”
United States civil rights leader whose college registration caused riots in traditionally segregated Mississippi (born in 1933)
From this reading “GEORGE MEREDITH.”
(ballet) a step in dancing (especially in classical ballet)
From this reading “"L'orgueil, remède souverain, qui n'est pas à l'usage des âmes tendres."”
A place of safety, refuge, or holy retreat within the academy.
From this reading “The pretty Breton legend setting forth that, during the night, angels take sanctuary from evil spirits in the neighbourhood of sleeping maidens, often came to Mrs. Kemp's mind when she said good-night to Lucy.”
French writer whose novels were the first to feature psychological analysis of the character (1783-1842)
From this reading “STENDHAL.”
plural of “throw” — the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
From this reading “"Nay, but the maddest gambler throws his heart."”
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In this reading “The pretty Breton legend setting forth that, during the night, angels take sanctuary from evil spirits in the neighbourhood of sleeping maidens, often came to Mrs. Kemp's mind when she said good-night to Lucy.”
In this reading “The pretty Breton legend setting forth that, during the night, angels take sanctuary from evil spirits in the neighbourhood of sleeping maidens, often came to Mrs. Kemp's mind when she said good-night to Lucy.”
In this reading “The pretty Breton legend setting forth that, during the night, angels take sanctuary from evil spirits in the neighbourhood of sleeping maidens, often came to Mrs. Kemp's mind when she said good-night to Lucy.”
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plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading The pretty Breton legend setting forth that, during the night, angels take sanctuary from evil spirits in the neighbourhood of sleeping maidens, often came to Mrs. Kemp's mind when she said good-night to Lucy.
a native or inhabitant of Brittany (especially one who speaks the Breton language)
From this reading The pretty Breton legend setting forth that, during the night, angels take sanctuary from evil spirits in the neighbourhood of sleeping maidens, often came to Mrs. Kemp's mind when she said good-night to Lucy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Nay, but the maddest gambler throws his heart."
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The pretty Breton legend setting forth that, during the night, angels take sanctuary from evil spirits in the neighbourhood of sleeping maidens, often came to Mrs. Kemp's mind when she said good-night to Lucy.
a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry
From this reading "L'orgueil, remède souverain, qui n'est pas à l'usage des âmes tendres."
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The pretty Breton legend setting forth that, during the night, angels take sanctuary from evil spirits in the neighbourhood of sleeping maidens, often came to Mrs. Kemp's mind when she said good-night to Lucy.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading The pretty Breton legend setting forth that, during the night, angels take sanctuary from evil spirits in the neighbourhood of sleeping maidens, often came to Mrs. Kemp's mind when she said good-night to Lucy.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The pretty Breton legend setting forth that, during the night, angels take sanctuary from evil spirits in the neighbourhood of sleeping maidens, often came to Mrs. Kemp's mind when she said good-night to Lucy.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The pretty Breton legend setting forth that, during the night, angels take sanctuary from evil spirits in the neighbourhood of sleeping maidens, often came to Mrs. Kemp's mind when she said good-night to Lucy.
a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events
From this reading "Nay, but the maddest gambler throws his heart."
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading GEORGE MEREDITH.
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From this reading The pretty Breton legend setting forth that, during the night, angels take sanctuary from evil spirits in the neighbourhood of sleeping maidens, often came to Mrs. Kemp's mind when she said good-night to Lucy.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading "Nay, but the maddest gambler throws his heart."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Nay, but the maddest gambler throws his heart."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The pretty Breton legend setting forth that, during the night, angels take sanctuary from evil spirits in the neighbourhood of sleeping maidens, often came to Mrs. Kemp's mind when she said good-night to Lucy.
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From this reading The pretty Breton legend setting forth that, during the night, angels take sanctuary from evil spirits in the neighbourhood of sleeping maidens, often came to Mrs. Kemp's mind when she said good-night to Lucy.
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From this reading "L'orgueil, remède souverain, qui n'est pas à l'usage des âmes tendres."
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From this reading "L'orgueil, remède souverain, qui n'est pas à l'usage des âmes tendres."
a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading The pretty Breton legend setting forth that, during the night, angels take sanctuary from evil spirits in the neighbourhood of sleeping maidens, often came to Mrs. Kemp's mind when she said good-night to Lucy.
incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974
From this reading The pretty Breton legend setting forth that, during the night, angels take sanctuary from evil spirits in the neighbourhood of sleeping maidens, often came to Mrs. Kemp's mind when she said good-night to Lucy.
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From this reading "Nay, but the maddest gambler throws his heart."
plural of “maiden” — an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading The pretty Breton legend setting forth that, during the night, angels take sanctuary from evil spirits in the neighbourhood of sleeping maidens, often came to Mrs. Kemp's mind when she said good-night to Lucy.
United States civil rights leader whose college registration caused riots in traditionally segregated Mississippi (born in 1933)
From this reading GEORGE MEREDITH.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The pretty Breton legend setting forth that, during the night, angels take sanctuary from evil spirits in the neighbourhood of sleeping maidens, often came to Mrs. Kemp's mind when she said good-night to Lucy.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The pretty Breton legend setting forth that, during the night, angels take sanctuary from evil spirits in the neighbourhood of sleeping maidens, often came to Mrs. Kemp's mind when she said good-night to Lucy.
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From this reading "L'orgueil, remède souverain, qui n'est pas à l'usage des âmes tendres."
an old word for “no”
From this reading "Nay, but the maddest gambler throws his heart."
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading The pretty Breton legend setting forth that, during the night, angels take sanctuary from evil spirits in the neighbourhood of sleeping maidens, often came to Mrs. Kemp's mind when she said good-night to Lucy.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The pretty Breton legend setting forth that, during the night, angels take sanctuary from evil spirits in the neighbourhood of sleeping maidens, often came to Mrs. Kemp's mind when she said good-night to Lucy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The pretty Breton legend setting forth that, during the night, angels take sanctuary from evil spirits in the neighbourhood of sleeping maidens, often came to Mrs. Kemp's mind when she said good-night to Lucy.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The pretty Breton legend setting forth that, during the night, angels take sanctuary from evil spirits in the neighbourhood of sleeping maidens, often came to Mrs. Kemp's mind when she said good-night to Lucy.
(ballet) a step in dancing (especially in classical ballet)
From this reading "L'orgueil, remède souverain, qui n'est pas à l'usage des âmes tendres."
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading The pretty Breton legend setting forth that, during the night, angels take sanctuary from evil spirits in the neighbourhood of sleeping maidens, often came to Mrs. Kemp's mind when she said good-night to Lucy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "L'orgueil, remède souverain, qui n'est pas à l'usage des âmes tendres."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "L'orgueil, remède souverain, qui n'est pas à l'usage des âmes tendres."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The pretty Breton legend setting forth that, during the night, angels take sanctuary from evil spirits in the neighbourhood of sleeping maidens, often came to Mrs. Kemp's mind when she said good-night to Lucy.
A place of safety, refuge, or holy retreat within the academy.
From this reading The pretty Breton legend setting forth that, during the night, angels take sanctuary from evil spirits in the neighbourhood of sleeping maidens, often came to Mrs. Kemp's mind when she said good-night to Lucy.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading The pretty Breton legend setting forth that, during the night, angels take sanctuary from evil spirits in the neighbourhood of sleeping maidens, often came to Mrs. Kemp's mind when she said good-night to Lucy.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The pretty Breton legend setting forth that, during the night, angels take sanctuary from evil spirits in the neighbourhood of sleeping maidens, often came to Mrs. Kemp's mind when she said good-night to Lucy.
the state of being asleep
From this reading The pretty Breton legend setting forth that, during the night, angels take sanctuary from evil spirits in the neighbourhood of sleeping maidens, often came to Mrs. Kemp's mind when she said good-night to Lucy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "L'orgueil, remède souverain, qui n'est pas à l'usage des âmes tendres."
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading The pretty Breton legend setting forth that, during the night, angels take sanctuary from evil spirits in the neighbourhood of sleeping maidens, often came to Mrs. Kemp's mind when she said good-night to Lucy.
French writer whose novels were the first to feature psychological analysis of the character (1783-1842)
From this reading STENDHAL.
carry out
From this reading The pretty Breton legend setting forth that, during the night, angels take sanctuary from evil spirits in the neighbourhood of sleeping maidens, often came to Mrs. Kemp's mind when she said good-night to Lucy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "L'orgueil, remède souverain, qui n'est pas à l'usage des âmes tendres."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The pretty Breton legend setting forth that, during the night, angels take sanctuary from evil spirits in the neighbourhood of sleeping maidens, often came to Mrs. Kemp's mind when she said good-night to Lucy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Nay, but the maddest gambler throws his heart."
plural of “throw” — the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
From this reading "Nay, but the maddest gambler throws his heart."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The pretty Breton legend setting forth that, during the night, angels take sanctuary from evil spirits in the neighbourhood of sleeping maidens, often came to Mrs. Kemp's mind when she said good-night to Lucy.
at the time that
From this reading The pretty Breton legend setting forth that, during the night, angels take sanctuary from evil spirits in the neighbourhood of sleeping maidens, often came to Mrs. Kemp's mind when she said good-night to Lucy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "L'orgueil, remède souverain, qui n'est pas à l'usage des âmes tendres."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "L'orgueil, remède souverain, qui n'est pas à l'usage des âmes tendres."
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