Chapter 2 of Burgo's Romance is here in full — 134 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 2 of Burgo's Romance is here in full — 134 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
CAPTAIN CUSDEN'S REPORT. In the _Times_ newspaper of the following morning Burgo read a confirmation of his uncle's marriage. "There's a suspiciously Italian flavour about the bride's baptismal name," he muttered to himself; "but who was the late Colonel Innes, I wonder?" In the course of the afternoon he knocked at Mrs. Mordaunt's door. "Not at home, sir."
Chapter 2 of Burgo's Romance is here in full — 134 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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of or relating to baptism
From this reading “"There's a suspiciously Italian flavour about the bride's baptismal name," he muttered to himself; "but who was the late Colonel Innes, I wonder?"”
possessive form of “bride” — a woman who has recently been married
From this reading “"There's a suspiciously Italian flavour about the bride's baptismal name," he muttered to himself; "but who was the late Colonel Innes, I wonder?"”
additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
From this reading “In the _Times_ newspaper of the following morning Burgo read a confirmation of his uncle's marriage.”
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading “"There's a suspiciously Italian flavour about the bride's baptismal name," he muttered to himself; "but who was the late Colonel Innes, I wonder?"”
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading “In the course of the afternoon he knocked at Mrs. Mordaunt's door.”
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading “In the _Times_ newspaper of the following morning Burgo read a confirmation of his uncle's marriage.”
with suspicion
From this reading “"There's a suspiciously Italian flavour about the bride's baptismal name," he muttered to himself; "but who was the late Colonel Innes, I wonder?"”
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading “In the _Times_ newspaper of the following morning Burgo read a confirmation of his uncle's marriage.”
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In this reading “In the _Times_ newspaper of the following morning Burgo read a confirmation of his uncle's marriage.”
In this reading “In the course of the afternoon he knocked at Mrs. Mordaunt's door.”
a reception held in your own home
In this reading “"Not at home, sir."”
In this reading “In the course of the afternoon he knocked at Mrs. Mordaunt's door.”
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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 In the _Times_ newspaper of the following morning Burgo read a confirmation of his uncle's marriage.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "There's a suspiciously Italian flavour about the bride's baptismal name," he muttered to himself; "but who was the late Colonel Innes, I wonder?"
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading In the course of the afternoon he knocked at Mrs. Mordaunt's door.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the course of the afternoon he knocked at Mrs. Mordaunt's door.
of or relating to baptism
From this reading "There's a suspiciously Italian flavour about the bride's baptismal name," he muttered to himself; "but who was the late Colonel Innes, I wonder?"
possessive form of “bride” — a woman who has recently been married
From this reading "There's a suspiciously Italian flavour about the bride's baptismal name," he muttered to himself; "but who was the late Colonel Innes, I wonder?"
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From this reading In the _Times_ newspaper of the following morning Burgo read a confirmation of his uncle's marriage.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "There's a suspiciously Italian flavour about the bride's baptismal name," he muttered to himself; "but who was the late Colonel Innes, I wonder?"
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading CAPTAIN CUSDEN'S REPORT.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading "There's a suspiciously Italian flavour about the bride's baptismal name," he muttered to himself; "but who was the late Colonel Innes, I wonder?"
additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
From this reading In the _Times_ newspaper of the following morning Burgo read a confirmation of his uncle's marriage.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading In the course of the afternoon he knocked at Mrs. Mordaunt's door.
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From this reading CAPTAIN CUSDEN'S REPORT.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading In the course of the afternoon he knocked at Mrs. Mordaunt's door.
the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
From this reading "There's a suspiciously Italian flavour about the bride's baptismal name," he muttered to himself; "but who was the late Colonel Innes, I wonder?"
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading In the _Times_ newspaper of the following morning Burgo read a confirmation of his uncle's marriage.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "There's a suspiciously Italian flavour about the bride's baptismal name," he muttered to himself; "but who was the late Colonel Innes, I wonder?"
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "There's a suspiciously Italian flavour about the bride's baptismal name," he muttered to himself; "but who was the late Colonel Innes, I wonder?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the _Times_ newspaper of the following morning Burgo read a confirmation of his uncle's marriage.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "Not at home, sir."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "There's a suspiciously Italian flavour about the bride's baptismal name," he muttered to himself; "but who was the late Colonel Innes, I wonder?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the _Times_ newspaper of the following morning Burgo read a confirmation of his uncle's marriage.
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From this reading "There's a suspiciously Italian flavour about the bride's baptismal name," he muttered to himself; "but who was the late Colonel Innes, I wonder?"
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading "There's a suspiciously Italian flavour about the bride's baptismal name," he muttered to himself; "but who was the late Colonel Innes, I wonder?"
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading In the course of the afternoon he knocked at Mrs. Mordaunt's door.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading "There's a suspiciously Italian flavour about the bride's baptismal name," he muttered to himself; "but who was the late Colonel Innes, I wonder?"
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading In the _Times_ newspaper of the following morning Burgo read a confirmation of his uncle's marriage.
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From this reading In the course of the afternoon he knocked at Mrs. Mordaunt's door.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading In the _Times_ newspaper of the following morning Burgo read a confirmation of his uncle's marriage.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading In the course of the afternoon he knocked at Mrs. Mordaunt's door.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading "There's a suspiciously Italian flavour about the bride's baptismal name," he muttered to himself; "but who was the late Colonel Innes, I wonder?"
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "There's a suspiciously Italian flavour about the bride's baptismal name," he muttered to himself; "but who was the late Colonel Innes, I wonder?"
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading In the _Times_ newspaper of the following morning Burgo read a confirmation of his uncle's marriage.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not at home, sir."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the _Times_ newspaper of the following morning Burgo read a confirmation of his uncle's marriage.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading In the _Times_ newspaper of the following morning Burgo read a confirmation of his uncle's marriage.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading CAPTAIN CUSDEN'S REPORT.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Not at home, sir."
with suspicion
From this reading "There's a suspiciously Italian flavour about the bride's baptismal name," he muttered to himself; "but who was the late Colonel Innes, I wonder?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the _Times_ newspaper of the following morning Burgo read a confirmation of his uncle's marriage.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "There's a suspiciously Italian flavour about the bride's baptismal name," he muttered to himself; "but who was the late Colonel Innes, I wonder?"
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading In the _Times_ newspaper of the following morning Burgo read a confirmation of his uncle's marriage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "There's a suspiciously Italian flavour about the bride's baptismal name," he muttered to himself; "but who was the late Colonel Innes, I wonder?"
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading In the _Times_ newspaper of the following morning Burgo read a confirmation of his uncle's marriage.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "There's a suspiciously Italian flavour about the bride's baptismal name," he muttered to himself; "but who was the late Colonel Innes, I wonder?"
which person or people
From this reading "There's a suspiciously Italian flavour about the bride's baptismal name," he muttered to himself; "but who was the late Colonel Innes, I wonder?"
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "There's a suspiciously Italian flavour about the bride's baptismal name," he muttered to himself; "but who was the late Colonel Innes, I wonder?"
Chapter 2 of Burgo's Romance by T. W. (Thomas Wilkinson) Speight holds 134 sentences, grouped into 27 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.
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