Chapter 8 of Conscience — Complete is here in full — 149 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 8 of Conscience — Complete is here in full — 149 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Although Saniel did not build any false hopes on Caffie's reply, he went to see him the next afternoon at the same hour. As before, he waited some time after ringing the bell. At last he heard a slow step within. "Who is there?" Caffie asked.
Chapter 8 of Conscience — Complete is here in full — 149 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading “As before, he waited some time after ringing the bell.”
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading “Although Saniel did not build any false hopes on Caffie's reply, he went to see him the next afternoon at the same hour.”
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading “Although Saniel did not build any false hopes on Caffie's reply, he went to see him the next afternoon at the same hour.”
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “Although Saniel did not build any false hopes on Caffie's reply, he went to see him the next afternoon at the same hour.”
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading “Although Saniel did not build any false hopes on Caffie's reply, he went to see him the next afternoon at the same hour.”
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading “As before, he waited some time after ringing the bell.”
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading “At last he heard a slow step within.”
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading “As before, he waited some time after ringing the bell.”
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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 At last he heard a slow step within.
later than; following
From this reading As before, he waited some time after ringing the bell.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Although Saniel did not build any false hopes on Caffie's reply, he went to see him the next afternoon at the same hour.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although Saniel did not build any false hopes on Caffie's reply, he went to see him the next afternoon at the same hour.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Although Saniel did not build any false hopes on Caffie's reply, he went to see him the next afternoon at the same hour.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As before, he waited some time after ringing the bell.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Caffie asked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Although Saniel did not build any false hopes on Caffie's reply, he went to see him the next afternoon at the same hour.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As before, he waited some time after ringing the bell.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading As before, he waited some time after ringing the bell.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading Although Saniel did not build any false hopes on Caffie's reply, he went to see him the next afternoon at the same hour.
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From this reading Caffie asked.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Although Saniel did not build any false hopes on Caffie's reply, he went to see him the next afternoon at the same hour.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Although Saniel did not build any false hopes on Caffie's reply, he went to see him the next afternoon at the same hour.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading Although Saniel did not build any false hopes on Caffie's reply, he went to see him the next afternoon at the same hour.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although Saniel did not build any false hopes on Caffie's reply, he went to see him the next afternoon at the same hour.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading At last he heard a slow step within.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Although Saniel did not build any false hopes on Caffie's reply, he went to see him the next afternoon at the same hour.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Although Saniel did not build any false hopes on Caffie's reply, he went to see him the next afternoon at the same hour.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Although Saniel did not build any false hopes on Caffie's reply, he went to see him the next afternoon at the same hour.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Who is there?"
immediately past
From this reading At last he heard a slow step within.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Although Saniel did not build any false hopes on Caffie's reply, he went to see him the next afternoon at the same hour.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Although Saniel did not build any false hopes on Caffie's reply, he went to see him the next afternoon at the same hour.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Although Saniel did not build any false hopes on Caffie's reply, he went to see him the next afternoon at the same hour.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Although Saniel did not build any false hopes on Caffie's reply, he went to see him the next afternoon at the same hour.
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading As before, he waited some time after ringing the bell.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Although Saniel did not build any false hopes on Caffie's reply, he went to see him the next afternoon at the same hour.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Although Saniel did not build any false hopes on Caffie's reply, he went to see him the next afternoon at the same hour.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Although Saniel did not build any false hopes on Caffie's reply, he went to see him the next afternoon at the same hour.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading At last he heard a slow step within.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading As before, he waited some time after ringing the bell.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading At last he heard a slow step within.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Although Saniel did not build any false hopes on Caffie's reply, he went to see him the next afternoon at the same hour.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Who is there?"
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As before, he waited some time after ringing the bell.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although Saniel did not build any false hopes on Caffie's reply, he went to see him the next afternoon at the same hour.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading As before, he waited some time after ringing the bell.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Although Saniel did not build any false hopes on Caffie's reply, he went to see him the next afternoon at the same hour.
which person or people
From this reading "Who is there?"
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading At last he heard a slow step within.
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