Chapter 15 of Bluebell A Novel is here in full — 102 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 15 of Bluebell A Novel is here in full — 102 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
DETECTED. His passion is not, he declares, the mere fever Of a rapturous moment. It knows no control; It will burn in his breast thro' existence for ever, Immutably fixed in the deeps of the soul. --The Wanderer. "Why did you shoot on so quick, Major?" said Vavasour, in an injured tone, after the dumb scene before referred to.
Chapter 15 of Bluebell A Novel is here in full — 102 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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To consume or be consumed by fire.
From this reading “It knows no control; It will burn in his breast thro' existence for ever, Immutably fixed in the deeps of the soul.”
third-person singular of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading “His passion is not, he declares, the mere fever Of a rapturous moment.”
perceived or discerned
From this reading “DETECTED.”
slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
From this reading “"Why did you shoot on so quick, Major?" said Vavasour, in an injured tone, after the dumb scene before referred to.”
harmed
From this reading “"Why did you shoot on so quick, Major?" said Vavasour, in an injured tone, after the dumb scene before referred to.”
feeling great rapture or delight
From this reading “His passion is not, he declares, the mere fever Of a rapturous moment.”
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading “"Why did you shoot on so quick, Major?" said Vavasour, in an injured tone, after the dumb scene before referred to.”
someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading “--The Wanderer.”
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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 His passion is not, he declares, the mere fever Of a rapturous moment.
later than; following
From this reading "Why did you shoot on so quick, Major?" said Vavasour, in an injured tone, after the dumb scene before referred to.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Why did you shoot on so quick, Major?" said Vavasour, in an injured tone, after the dumb scene before referred to.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Why did you shoot on so quick, Major?" said Vavasour, in an injured tone, after the dumb scene before referred to.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading It knows no control; It will burn in his breast thro' existence for ever, Immutably fixed in the deeps of the soul.
To consume or be consumed by fire.
From this reading It knows no control; It will burn in his breast thro' existence for ever, Immutably fixed in the deeps of the soul.
power to direct or determine
From this reading It knows no control; It will burn in his breast thro' existence for ever, Immutably fixed in the deeps of the soul.
third-person singular of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading His passion is not, he declares, the mere fever Of a rapturous moment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It knows no control; It will burn in his breast thro' existence for ever, Immutably fixed in the deeps of the soul.
perceived or discerned
From this reading DETECTED.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Why did you shoot on so quick, Major?" said Vavasour, in an injured tone, after the dumb scene before referred to.
slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
From this reading "Why did you shoot on so quick, Major?" said Vavasour, in an injured tone, after the dumb scene before referred to.
at any time
From this reading It knows no control; It will burn in his breast thro' existence for ever, Immutably fixed in the deeps of the soul.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading It knows no control; It will burn in his breast thro' existence for ever, Immutably fixed in the deeps of the soul.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading His passion is not, he declares, the mere fever Of a rapturous moment.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading It knows no control; It will burn in his breast thro' existence for ever, Immutably fixed in the deeps of the soul.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It knows no control; It will burn in his breast thro' existence for ever, Immutably fixed in the deeps of the soul.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His passion is not, he declares, the mere fever Of a rapturous moment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His passion is not, he declares, the mere fever Of a rapturous moment.
in an unalterable and unchangeable manner
From this reading It knows no control; It will burn in his breast thro' existence for ever, Immutably fixed in the deeps of the soul.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It knows no control; It will burn in his breast thro' existence for ever, Immutably fixed in the deeps of the soul.
harmed
From this reading "Why did you shoot on so quick, Major?" said Vavasour, in an injured tone, after the dumb scene before referred to.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His passion is not, he declares, the mere fever Of a rapturous moment.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It knows no control; It will burn in his breast thro' existence for ever, Immutably fixed in the deeps of the soul.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading It knows no control; It will burn in his breast thro' existence for ever, Immutably fixed in the deeps of the soul.
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading "Why did you shoot on so quick, Major?" said Vavasour, in an injured tone, after the dumb scene before referred to.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading His passion is not, he declares, the mere fever Of a rapturous moment.
a particular point in time
From this reading His passion is not, he declares, the mere fever Of a rapturous moment.
not any; not one
From this reading It knows no control; It will burn in his breast thro' existence for ever, Immutably fixed in the deeps of the soul.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His passion is not, he declares, the mere fever Of a rapturous moment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His passion is not, he declares, the mere fever Of a rapturous moment.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Why did you shoot on so quick, Major?" said Vavasour, in an injured tone, after the dumb scene before referred to.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading His passion is not, he declares, the mere fever Of a rapturous moment.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading "Why did you shoot on so quick, Major?" said Vavasour, in an injured tone, after the dumb scene before referred to.
feeling great rapture or delight
From this reading His passion is not, he declares, the mere fever Of a rapturous moment.
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading "Why did you shoot on so quick, Major?" said Vavasour, in an injured tone, after the dumb scene before referred to.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Why did you shoot on so quick, Major?" said Vavasour, in an injured tone, after the dumb scene before referred to.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading "Why did you shoot on so quick, Major?" said Vavasour, in an injured tone, after the dumb scene before referred to.
hit with a missile from a weapon
From this reading "Why did you shoot on so quick, Major?" said Vavasour, in an injured tone, after the dumb scene before referred to.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Why did you shoot on so quick, Major?" said Vavasour, in an injured tone, after the dumb scene before referred to.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading It knows no control; It will burn in his breast thro' existence for ever, Immutably fixed in the deeps of the soul.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His passion is not, he declares, the mere fever Of a rapturous moment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It knows no control; It will burn in his breast thro' existence for ever, Immutably fixed in the deeps of the soul.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Why did you shoot on so quick, Major?" said Vavasour, in an injured tone, after the dumb scene before referred to.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "Why did you shoot on so quick, Major?" said Vavasour, in an injured tone, after the dumb scene before referred to.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Why did you shoot on so quick, Major?" said Vavasour, in an injured tone, after the dumb scene before referred to.
someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading --The Wanderer.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why did you shoot on so quick, Major?" said Vavasour, in an injured tone, after the dumb scene before referred to.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It knows no control; It will burn in his breast thro' existence for ever, Immutably fixed in the deeps of the soul.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Why did you shoot on so quick, Major?" said Vavasour, in an injured tone, after the dumb scene before referred to.
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