Chapter II of Dr. Paull's Theory: A Romance, “An Initial Letter,” is here in full — 232 sentences across 47 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter II
Chapter II of Dr. Paull's Theory: A Romance, “An Initial Letter,” is here in full — 232 sentences across 47 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Sir Roderick decidedly improved on acquaintance. During the next two days his health promised to return. He declined the offer of a private ward. “I like to watch what goes on,” he said to Hugh. “Of course there is a good deal to see that is painful.
Chapter II of Dr. Paull's Theory: A Romance, “An Initial Letter,” is here in full — 232 sentences across 47 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading “Sir Roderick decidedly improved on acquaintance.”
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading “Sir Roderick decidedly improved on acquaintance.”
past form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading “He declined the offer of a private ward.”
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading “During the next two days his health promised to return.”
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading “Sir Roderick decidedly improved on acquaintance.”
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading “He declined the offer of a private ward.”
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading ““Of course there is a good deal to see that is painful.”
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading “He declined the offer of a private ward.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.
In this reading “During the next two days his health promised to return.”
as might be expected
In this reading ““Of course there is a good deal to see that is painful.”
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
In this reading ““I like to watch what goes on,” he said to Hugh.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He declined the offer of a private ward.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Sir Roderick decidedly improved on acquaintance.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “Of course there is a good deal to see that is painful.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading During the next two days his health promised to return.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading “Of course there is a good deal to see that is painful.
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading Sir Roderick decidedly improved on acquaintance.
past form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading He declined the offer of a private ward.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the next two days his health promised to return.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading “I like to watch what goes on,” he said to Hugh.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “Of course there is a good deal to see that is painful.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He declined the offer of a private ward.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading During the next two days his health promised to return.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading During the next two days his health promised to return.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I like to watch what goes on,” he said to Hugh.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I like to watch what goes on,” he said to Hugh.
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading Sir Roderick decidedly improved on acquaintance.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Of course there is a good deal to see that is painful.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “I like to watch what goes on,” he said to Hugh.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading During the next two days his health promised to return.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He declined the offer of a private ward.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading He declined the offer of a private ward.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Sir Roderick decidedly improved on acquaintance.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading “Of course there is a good deal to see that is painful.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading He declined the offer of a private ward.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading During the next two days his health promised to return.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading During the next two days his health promised to return.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sir Roderick decidedly improved on acquaintance.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I like to watch what goes on,” he said to Hugh.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Of course there is a good deal to see that is painful.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Roderick decidedly improved on acquaintance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Of course there is a good deal to see that is painful.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the next two days his health promised to return.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “Of course there is a good deal to see that is painful.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During the next two days his health promised to return.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading During the next two days his health promised to return.
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading He declined the offer of a private ward.
look attentively
From this reading “I like to watch what goes on,” he said to Hugh.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “I like to watch what goes on,” he said to Hugh.
Chapter 2 of Dr. Paull's Theory: A Romance by Alice M. (Alice Mangold) Diehl holds 232 sentences, grouped into 47 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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