Chapter 6 of Bella Donna: A Novel is here in full — 420 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 6 of Bella Donna: A Novel is here in full — 420 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"If I tell you, you will be more so. I should be foolish to lead you to your weapons." "You want no leading to yours." It was, perhaps, almost an impertinence; but he felt she would not think it so, and in this he accurately appraised her taste, or lack of taste. Delicacy, reverence, were not really what she wanted of any man.
Chapter 6 of Bella Donna: A Novel is here in full — 420 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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with few mistakes
From this reading “It was, perhaps, almost an impertinence; but he felt she would not think it so, and in this he accurately appraised her taste, or lack of taste.”
past form of “appraise” — evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
From this reading “It was, perhaps, almost an impertinence; but he felt she would not think it so, and in this he accurately appraised her taste, or lack of taste.”
the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
From this reading “Delicacy, reverence, were not really what she wanted of any man.”
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading “I should be foolish to lead you to your weapons."”
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading “It was, perhaps, almost an impertinence; but he felt she would not think it so, and in this he accurately appraised her taste, or lack of taste.”
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading “"You want no leading to yours."”
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
From this reading “Delicacy, reverence, were not really what she wanted of any man.”
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading “I should be foolish to lead you to your weapons."”
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with few mistakes
From this reading It was, perhaps, almost an impertinence; but he felt she would not think it so, and in this he accurately appraised her taste, or lack of taste.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was, perhaps, almost an impertinence; but he felt she would not think it so, and in this he accurately appraised her taste, or lack of taste.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was, perhaps, almost an impertinence; but he felt she would not think it so, and in this he accurately appraised her taste, or lack of taste.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was, perhaps, almost an impertinence; but he felt she would not think it so, and in this he accurately appraised her taste, or lack of taste.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Delicacy, reverence, were not really what she wanted of any man.
past form of “appraise” — evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
From this reading It was, perhaps, almost an impertinence; but he felt she would not think it so, and in this he accurately appraised her taste, or lack of taste.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "If I tell you, you will be more so.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was, perhaps, almost an impertinence; but he felt she would not think it so, and in this he accurately appraised her taste, or lack of taste.
the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
From this reading Delicacy, reverence, were not really what she wanted of any man.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading It was, perhaps, almost an impertinence; but he felt she would not think it so, and in this he accurately appraised her taste, or lack of taste.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading I should be foolish to lead you to your weapons."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was, perhaps, almost an impertinence; but he felt she would not think it so, and in this he accurately appraised her taste, or lack of taste.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was, perhaps, almost an impertinence; but he felt she would not think it so, and in this he accurately appraised her taste, or lack of taste.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "If I tell you, you will be more so.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If I tell you, you will be more so.
an impudent statement
From this reading It was, perhaps, almost an impertinence; but he felt she would not think it so, and in this he accurately appraised her taste, or lack of taste.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was, perhaps, almost an impertinence; but he felt she would not think it so, and in this he accurately appraised her taste, or lack of taste.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was, perhaps, almost an impertinence; but he felt she would not think it so, and in this he accurately appraised her taste, or lack of taste.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading It was, perhaps, almost an impertinence; but he felt she would not think it so, and in this he accurately appraised her taste, or lack of taste.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading I should be foolish to lead you to your weapons."
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading "You want no leading to yours."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Delicacy, reverence, were not really what she wanted of any man.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "If I tell you, you will be more so.
not any; not one
From this reading "You want no leading to yours."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was, perhaps, almost an impertinence; but he felt she would not think it so, and in this he accurately appraised her taste, or lack of taste.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was, perhaps, almost an impertinence; but he felt she would not think it so, and in this he accurately appraised her taste, or lack of taste.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was, perhaps, almost an impertinence; but he felt she would not think it so, and in this he accurately appraised her taste, or lack of taste.
by chance
From this reading It was, perhaps, almost an impertinence; but he felt she would not think it so, and in this he accurately appraised her taste, or lack of taste.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Delicacy, reverence, were not really what she wanted of any man.
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
From this reading Delicacy, reverence, were not really what she wanted of any man.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was, perhaps, almost an impertinence; but he felt she would not think it so, and in this he accurately appraised her taste, or lack of taste.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I should be foolish to lead you to your weapons."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "If I tell you, you will be more so.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading It was, perhaps, almost an impertinence; but he felt she would not think it so, and in this he accurately appraised her taste, or lack of taste.
express in words
From this reading "If I tell you, you will be more so.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading It was, perhaps, almost an impertinence; but he felt she would not think it so, and in this he accurately appraised her taste, or lack of taste.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was, perhaps, almost an impertinence; but he felt she would not think it so, and in this he accurately appraised her taste, or lack of taste.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I should be foolish to lead you to your weapons."
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "You want no leading to yours."
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Delicacy, reverence, were not really what she wanted of any man.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was, perhaps, almost an impertinence; but he felt she would not think it so, and in this he accurately appraised her taste, or lack of taste.
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading I should be foolish to lead you to your weapons."
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Delicacy, reverence, were not really what she wanted of any man.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Delicacy, reverence, were not really what she wanted of any man.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "If I tell you, you will be more so.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was, perhaps, almost an impertinence; but he felt she would not think it so, and in this he accurately appraised her taste, or lack of taste.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "If I tell you, you will be more so.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I should be foolish to lead you to your weapons."
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading "You want no leading to yours."
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