Chapter 9 of Court Netherleigh: A Novel is here in full — 297 sentences across 60 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 9 of Court Netherleigh: A Novel is here in full — 297 sentences across 60 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
JOSEPH HORN'S TESTIMONY. "Some one is waiting to see you, sir," said one of Mr. Grubb's servants to him, as he entered the house on his return from church. "Who is it?" "Mr. Dalrymple's man, sir. He has been waiting nearly an hour."
Chapter 9 of Court Netherleigh: A Novel is here in full — 297 sentences across 60 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading “"Some one is waiting to see you, sir," said one of Mr. Grubb's servants to him, as he entered the house on his return from church.”
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading “"Some one is waiting to see you, sir," said one of Mr. Grubb's servants to him, as he entered the house on his return from church.”
possessive form of “horn” — a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading “JOSEPH HORN'S TESTIMONY.”
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading “JOSEPH HORN'S TESTIMONY.”
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading “He has been waiting nearly an hour."”
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading “"Some one is waiting to see you, sir," said one of Mr. Grubb's servants to him, as he entered the house on his return from church.”
a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading “JOSEPH HORN'S TESTIMONY.”
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading “"Some one is waiting to see you, sir," said one of Mr. Grubb's servants to him, as he entered the house on his return from church.”
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In this reading “"Some one is waiting to see you, sir," said one of Mr. Grubb's servants to him, as he entered the house on his return from church.”
In this reading “"Some one is waiting to see you, sir," said one of Mr. Grubb's servants to him, as he entered the house on his return from church.”
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He has been waiting nearly an hour."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Some one is waiting to see you, sir," said one of Mr. Grubb's servants to him, as he entered the house on his return from church.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He has been waiting nearly an hour."
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading "Some one is waiting to see you, sir," said one of Mr. Grubb's servants to him, as he entered the house on his return from church.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mr. Dalrymple's man, sir.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading "Some one is waiting to see you, sir," said one of Mr. Grubb's servants to him, as he entered the house on his return from church.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Some one is waiting to see you, sir," said one of Mr. Grubb's servants to him, as he entered the house on his return from church.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Some one is waiting to see you, sir," said one of Mr. Grubb's servants to him, as he entered the house on his return from church.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has been waiting nearly an hour."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Some one is waiting to see you, sir," said one of Mr. Grubb's servants to him, as he entered the house on his return from church.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Some one is waiting to see you, sir," said one of Mr. Grubb's servants to him, as he entered the house on his return from church.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Some one is waiting to see you, sir," said one of Mr. Grubb's servants to him, as he entered the house on his return from church.
possessive form of “horn” — a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading JOSEPH HORN'S TESTIMONY.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading He has been waiting nearly an hour."
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "Some one is waiting to see you, sir," said one of Mr. Grubb's servants to him, as he entered the house on his return from church.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Some one is waiting to see you, sir," said one of Mr. Grubb's servants to him, as he entered the house on his return from church.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Who is it?"
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading JOSEPH HORN'S TESTIMONY.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Mr. Dalrymple's man, sir.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Some one is waiting to see you, sir," said one of Mr. Grubb's servants to him, as he entered the house on his return from church.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He has been waiting nearly an hour."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Some one is waiting to see you, sir," said one of Mr. Grubb's servants to him, as he entered the house on his return from church.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Some one is waiting to see you, sir," said one of Mr. Grubb's servants to him, as he entered the house on his return from church.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Some one is waiting to see you, sir," said one of Mr. Grubb's servants to him, as he entered the house on his return from church.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "Some one is waiting to see you, sir," said one of Mr. Grubb's servants to him, as he entered the house on his return from church.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Some one is waiting to see you, sir," said one of Mr. Grubb's servants to him, as he entered the house on his return from church.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Some one is waiting to see you, sir," said one of Mr. Grubb's servants to him, as he entered the house on his return from church.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading "Some one is waiting to see you, sir," said one of Mr. Grubb's servants to him, as he entered the house on his return from church.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Some one is waiting to see you, sir," said one of Mr. Grubb's servants to him, as he entered the house on his return from church.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Some one is waiting to see you, sir," said one of Mr. Grubb's servants to him, as he entered the house on his return from church.
a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading JOSEPH HORN'S TESTIMONY.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Some one is waiting to see you, sir," said one of Mr. Grubb's servants to him, as he entered the house on his return from church.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Some one is waiting to see you, sir," said one of Mr. Grubb's servants to him, as he entered the house on his return from church.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading "Some one is waiting to see you, sir," said one of Mr. Grubb's servants to him, as he entered the house on his return from church.
which person or people
From this reading "Who is it?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Some one is waiting to see you, sir," said one of Mr. Grubb's servants to him, as he entered the house on his return from church.
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