Chapter 36 of Beyond is here in full — 214 sentences across 43 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 36 of Beyond is here in full — 214 sentences across 43 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
“I was always a chapel man; but—I don’t know how it is—there’s something in a place like this that makes church seem more—more suitable; my wife always had a leaning that way. I never conceal my actions.” Gyp murmured: “It’s a question of atmosphere, isn’t it?” Mr. Wagge shook his head. “No; I don’t hold with incense—we’re not ’Igh Church.
Chapter 36 of Beyond is here in full — 214 sentences across 43 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading “I never conceal my actions.””
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading “Gyp murmured: “It’s a question of atmosphere, isn’t it?””
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading ““I was always a chapel man; but—I don’t know how it is—there’s something in a place like this that makes church seem more—more suitable; my wife always had a leaning that way.”
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading “I never conceal my actions.””
(sometimes offensive) an act of swindling or cheating
From this reading “Gyp murmured: “It’s a question of atmosphere, isn’t it?””
a substance that produces a fragrant odor when burned
From this reading ““No; I don’t hold with incense—we’re not ’Igh Church.”
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading ““I was always a chapel man; but—I don’t know how it is—there’s something in a place like this that makes church seem more—more suitable; my wife always had a leaning that way.”
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading ““I was always a chapel man; but—I don’t know how it is—there’s something in a place like this that makes church seem more—more suitable; my wife always had a leaning that way.”
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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 “I was always a chapel man; but—I don’t know how it is—there’s something in a place like this that makes church seem more—more suitable; my wife always had a leaning that way.
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading I never conceal my actions.”
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading “I was always a chapel man; but—I don’t know how it is—there’s something in a place like this that makes church seem more—more suitable; my wife always had a leaning that way.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading Gyp murmured: “It’s a question of atmosphere, isn’t it?”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I was always a chapel man; but—I don’t know how it is—there’s something in a place like this that makes church seem more—more suitable; my wife always had a leaning that way.
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading “I was always a chapel man; but—I don’t know how it is—there’s something in a place like this that makes church seem more—more suitable; my wife always had a leaning that way.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading “I was always a chapel man; but—I don’t know how it is—there’s something in a place like this that makes church seem more—more suitable; my wife always had a leaning that way.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading I never conceal my actions.”
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From this reading “I was always a chapel man; but—I don’t know how it is—there’s something in a place like this that makes church seem more—more suitable; my wife always had a leaning that way.
(sometimes offensive) an act of swindling or cheating
From this reading Gyp murmured: “It’s a question of atmosphere, isn’t it?”
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “I was always a chapel man; but—I don’t know how it is—there’s something in a place like this that makes church seem more—more suitable; my wife always had a leaning that way.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Mr. Wagge shook his head.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Wagge shook his head.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading “No; I don’t hold with incense—we’re not ’Igh Church.
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From this reading “I was always a chapel man; but—I don’t know how it is—there’s something in a place like this that makes church seem more—more suitable; my wife always had a leaning that way.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I was always a chapel man; but—I don’t know how it is—there’s something in a place like this that makes church seem more—more suitable; my wife always had a leaning that way.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “No; I don’t hold with incense—we’re not ’Igh Church.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I was always a chapel man; but—I don’t know how it is—there’s something in a place like this that makes church seem more—more suitable; my wife always had a leaning that way.
a substance that produces a fragrant odor when burned
From this reading “No; I don’t hold with incense—we’re not ’Igh Church.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I was always a chapel man; but—I don’t know how it is—there’s something in a place like this that makes church seem more—more suitable; my wife always had a leaning that way.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gyp murmured: “It’s a question of atmosphere, isn’t it?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I was always a chapel man; but—I don’t know how it is—there’s something in a place like this that makes church seem more—more suitable; my wife always had a leaning that way.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gyp murmured: “It’s a question of atmosphere, isn’t it?”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I was always a chapel man; but—I don’t know how it is—there’s something in a place like this that makes church seem more—more suitable; my wife always had a leaning that way.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading “I was always a chapel man; but—I don’t know how it is—there’s something in a place like this that makes church seem more—more suitable; my wife always had a leaning that way.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “I was always a chapel man; but—I don’t know how it is—there’s something in a place like this that makes church seem more—more suitable; my wife always had a leaning that way.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading “I was always a chapel man; but—I don’t know how it is—there’s something in a place like this that makes church seem more—more suitable; my wife always had a leaning that way.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “I was always a chapel man; but—I don’t know how it is—there’s something in a place like this that makes church seem more—more suitable; my wife always had a leaning that way.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “I was always a chapel man; but—I don’t know how it is—there’s something in a place like this that makes church seem more—more suitable; my wife always had a leaning that way.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Wagge shook his head.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading Gyp murmured: “It’s a question of atmosphere, isn’t it?”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I was always a chapel man; but—I don’t know how it is—there’s something in a place like this that makes church seem more—more suitable; my wife always had a leaning that way.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I never conceal my actions.”
not any; not one
From this reading “No; I don’t hold with incense—we’re not ’Igh Church.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “No; I don’t hold with incense—we’re not ’Igh Church.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Gyp murmured: “It’s a question of atmosphere, isn’t it?”
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading “I was always a chapel man; but—I don’t know how it is—there’s something in a place like this that makes church seem more—more suitable; my wife always had a leaning that way.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Gyp murmured: “It’s a question of atmosphere, isn’t it?”
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “I was always a chapel man; but—I don’t know how it is—there’s something in a place like this that makes church seem more—more suitable; my wife always had a leaning that way.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Mr. Wagge shook his head.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “I was always a chapel man; but—I don’t know how it is—there’s something in a place like this that makes church seem more—more suitable; my wife always had a leaning that way.
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading “I was always a chapel man; but—I don’t know how it is—there’s something in a place like this that makes church seem more—more suitable; my wife always had a leaning that way.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I was always a chapel man; but—I don’t know how it is—there’s something in a place like this that makes church seem more—more suitable; my wife always had a leaning that way.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I was always a chapel man; but—I don’t know how it is—there’s something in a place like this that makes church seem more—more suitable; my wife always had a leaning that way.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “I was always a chapel man; but—I don’t know how it is—there’s something in a place like this that makes church seem more—more suitable; my wife always had a leaning that way.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Wagge shook his head.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I was always a chapel man; but—I don’t know how it is—there’s something in a place like this that makes church seem more—more suitable; my wife always had a leaning that way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “I was always a chapel man; but—I don’t know how it is—there’s something in a place like this that makes church seem more—more suitable; my wife always had a leaning that way.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “No; I don’t hold with incense—we’re not ’Igh Church.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading “I was always a chapel man; but—I don’t know how it is—there’s something in a place like this that makes church seem more—more suitable; my wife always had a leaning that way.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “No; I don’t hold with incense—we’re not ’Igh Church.
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