Chapter 3 of Consequences is here in full — 411 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter III
Chapter 3 of Consequences is here in full — 411 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Sadie and Diana are much older than you," Alex told her crushingly. "In fact, they're older than I am. But the little one, Marie, is only twelve." "Where does the aunt live?" "How should I know?" said Alex.
Chapter 3 of Consequences is here in full — 411 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading “"Where does the aunt live?"”
English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)
From this reading “"Sadie and Diana are much older than you," Alex told her crushingly.”
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading “"In fact, they're older than I am.”
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading “"Where does the aunt live?"”
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “"Sadie and Diana are much older than you," Alex told her crushingly.”
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading “"Sadie and Diana are much older than you," Alex told her crushingly.”
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading “"Sadie and Diana are much older than you," Alex told her crushingly.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading “But the little one, Marie, is only twelve."”
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In this reading “"Sadie and Diana are much older than you," Alex told her crushingly.”
in reality or actuality
In this reading “"In fact, they're older than I am.”
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From this reading "Sadie and Diana are much older than you," Alex told her crushingly.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "In fact, they're older than I am.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Sadie and Diana are much older than you," Alex told her crushingly.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Sadie and Diana are much older than you," Alex told her crushingly.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading "Where does the aunt live?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the little one, Marie, is only twelve."
in a crushing manner
From this reading "Sadie and Diana are much older than you," Alex told her crushingly.
English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)
From this reading "Sadie and Diana are much older than you," Alex told her crushingly.
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Where does the aunt live?"
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading "In fact, they're older than I am.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Sadie and Diana are much older than you," Alex told her crushingly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How should I know?" said Alex.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "In fact, they're older than I am.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "In fact, they're older than I am.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the little one, Marie, is only twelve."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "How should I know?" said Alex.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But the little one, Marie, is only twelve."
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading "Where does the aunt live?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But the little one, Marie, is only twelve."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Sadie and Diana are much older than you," Alex told her crushingly.
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading "Sadie and Diana are much older than you," Alex told her crushingly.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But the little one, Marie, is only twelve."
and nothing more
From this reading But the little one, Marie, is only twelve."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Sadie and Diana are much older than you," Alex told her crushingly.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "How should I know?" said Alex.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "How should I know?" said Alex.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Sadie and Diana are much older than you," Alex told her crushingly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But the little one, Marie, is only twelve."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "In fact, they're older than I am.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "Sadie and Diana are much older than you," Alex told her crushingly.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading But the little one, Marie, is only twelve."
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where does the aunt live?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Sadie and Diana are much older than you," Alex told her crushingly.
Chapter 3 of Consequences by E. M. Delafield holds 411 sentences, grouped into 83 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.
Chapter 3 holds 411 sentences of Consequences, unabridged, divided into 83 reading sections.
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