Chapter 12 of Clarissa Harlowe is here in full — 31 sentences across 7 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter XII
Chapter 12 of Clarissa Harlowe is here in full — 31 sentences across 7 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
makes her a visit. Farther insults from her sister. Her aunt's fruitless pleas in Solmes's favour. THE HISTORY OF CLARISSA HARLOWE MISS ANNA HOWE, TO MISS CLARISSA HARLOWE JAN 10. I am extremely concerned, my dearest friend, for the disturbances that have happened in your family.
Chapter 12 of Clarissa Harlowe is here in full — 31 sentences across 7 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading “THE HISTORY OF CLARISSA HARLOWE MISS ANNA HOWE, TO MISS CLARISSA HARLOWE JAN 10.”
possessive form of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading “Her aunt's fruitless pleas in Solmes's favour.”
plural of “disturbance” — activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading “I am extremely concerned, my dearest friend, for the disturbances that have happened in your family.”
unproductive of success
From this reading “Her aunt's fruitless pleas in Solmes's favour.”
United States editor (1920-1993)
From this reading “THE HISTORY OF CLARISSA HARLOWE MISS ANNA HOWE, TO MISS CLARISSA HARLOWE JAN 10.”
plural of “insult” — a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading “Farther insults from her sister.”
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading “THE HISTORY OF CLARISSA HARLOWE MISS ANNA HOWE, TO MISS CLARISSA HARLOWE JAN 10.”
plural of “plea” — a humble request for help from someone in authority
From this reading “Her aunt's fruitless pleas in Solmes's favour.”
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From this reading THE HISTORY OF CLARISSA HARLOWE MISS ANNA HOWE, TO MISS CLARISSA HARLOWE JAN 10.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading makes her a visit.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am extremely concerned, my dearest friend, for the disturbances that have happened in your family.
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading THE HISTORY OF CLARISSA HARLOWE MISS ANNA HOWE, TO MISS CLARISSA HARLOWE JAN 10.
possessive form of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Her aunt's fruitless pleas in Solmes's favour.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE HISTORY OF CLARISSA HARLOWE MISS ANNA HOWE, TO MISS CLARISSA HARLOWE JAN 10.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading I am extremely concerned, my dearest friend, for the disturbances that have happened in your family.
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading I am extremely concerned, my dearest friend, for the disturbances that have happened in your family.
plural of “disturbance” — activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading I am extremely concerned, my dearest friend, for the disturbances that have happened in your family.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading I am extremely concerned, my dearest friend, for the disturbances that have happened in your family.
a social unit living together
From this reading I am extremely concerned, my dearest friend, for the disturbances that have happened in your family.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading Farther insults from her sister.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading Her aunt's fruitless pleas in Solmes's favour.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I am extremely concerned, my dearest friend, for the disturbances that have happened in your family.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I am extremely concerned, my dearest friend, for the disturbances that have happened in your family.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Farther insults from her sister.
unproductive of success
From this reading Her aunt's fruitless pleas in Solmes's favour.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading I am extremely concerned, my dearest friend, for the disturbances that have happened in your family.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE HISTORY OF CLARISSA HARLOWE MISS ANNA HOWE, TO MISS CLARISSA HARLOWE JAN 10.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I am extremely concerned, my dearest friend, for the disturbances that have happened in your family.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading makes her a visit.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading THE HISTORY OF CLARISSA HARLOWE MISS ANNA HOWE, TO MISS CLARISSA HARLOWE JAN 10.
United States editor (1920-1993)
From this reading THE HISTORY OF CLARISSA HARLOWE MISS ANNA HOWE, TO MISS CLARISSA HARLOWE JAN 10.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am extremely concerned, my dearest friend, for the disturbances that have happened in your family.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her aunt's fruitless pleas in Solmes's favour.
plural of “insult” — a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading Farther insults from her sister.
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading THE HISTORY OF CLARISSA HARLOWE MISS ANNA HOWE, TO MISS CLARISSA HARLOWE JAN 10.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading makes her a visit.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading THE HISTORY OF CLARISSA HARLOWE MISS ANNA HOWE, TO MISS CLARISSA HARLOWE JAN 10.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I am extremely concerned, my dearest friend, for the disturbances that have happened in your family.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HISTORY OF CLARISSA HARLOWE MISS ANNA HOWE, TO MISS CLARISSA HARLOWE JAN 10.
plural of “plea” — a humble request for help from someone in authority
From this reading Her aunt's fruitless pleas in Solmes's favour.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Farther insults from her sister.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her aunt's fruitless pleas in Solmes's favour.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I am extremely concerned, my dearest friend, for the disturbances that have happened in your family.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HISTORY OF CLARISSA HARLOWE MISS ANNA HOWE, TO MISS CLARISSA HARLOWE JAN 10.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE HISTORY OF CLARISSA HARLOWE MISS ANNA HOWE, TO MISS CLARISSA HARLOWE JAN 10.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading makes her a visit.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I am extremely concerned, my dearest friend, for the disturbances that have happened in your family.
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