Chapter 31 of Earle Wayne's nobility is here in full — 115 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 31 of Earle Wayne's nobility is here in full — 115 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
It was two o’clock in the afternoon when at length Paul Tressalia knocked upon Editha’s parlor door. It was opened by the chambermaid, of whom he inquired for Miss Dalton. “She is gone, sir,” was the unexpected reply. “Gone! Where?” he exclaimed, infinitely surprised.
Chapter 31 of Earle Wayne's nobility is here in full — 115 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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English chemist and physicist who formulated atomic theory and the law of partial pressures; gave the first description of red-green color blindness (1766-1844)
From this reading “It was opened by the chambermaid, of whom he inquired for Miss Dalton.”
without bounds
From this reading “Where?” he exclaimed, infinitely surprised.”
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading “It was opened by the chambermaid, of whom he inquired for Miss Dalton.”
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading “It was two o’clock in the afternoon when at length Paul Tressalia knocked upon Editha’s parlor door.”
according to the clock
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading “It was two o’clock in the afternoon when at length Paul Tressalia knocked upon Editha’s parlor door.”
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading “It was two o’clock in the afternoon when at length Paul Tressalia knocked upon Editha’s parlor door.”
not expected or anticipated
From this reading ““She is gone, sir,” was the unexpected reply.”
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.
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in a lengthy or prolix manner
In this reading “It was two o’clock in the afternoon when at length Paul Tressalia knocked upon Editha’s parlor door.”
In this reading “It was two o’clock in the afternoon when at length Paul Tressalia knocked upon Editha’s parlor door.”
In this reading “It was two o’clock in the afternoon when at length Paul Tressalia knocked upon Editha’s parlor door.”
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the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It was two o’clock in the afternoon when at length Paul Tressalia knocked upon Editha’s parlor door.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was two o’clock in the afternoon when at length Paul Tressalia knocked upon Editha’s parlor door.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was opened by the chambermaid, of whom he inquired for Miss Dalton.
a maid who is employed to clean and care for bedrooms (now primarily in hotels)
From this reading It was opened by the chambermaid, of whom he inquired for Miss Dalton.
English chemist and physicist who formulated atomic theory and the law of partial pressures; gave the first description of red-green color blindness (1766-1844)
From this reading It was opened by the chambermaid, of whom he inquired for Miss Dalton.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading It was two o’clock in the afternoon when at length Paul Tressalia knocked upon Editha’s parlor door.
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From this reading It was two o’clock in the afternoon when at length Paul Tressalia knocked upon Editha’s parlor door.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading Where?” he exclaimed, infinitely surprised.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was opened by the chambermaid, of whom he inquired for Miss Dalton.
destroyed or killed
From this reading “She is gone, sir,” was the unexpected reply.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was opened by the chambermaid, of whom he inquired for Miss Dalton.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was two o’clock in the afternoon when at length Paul Tressalia knocked upon Editha’s parlor door.
without bounds
From this reading Where?” he exclaimed, infinitely surprised.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading It was opened by the chambermaid, of whom he inquired for Miss Dalton.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “She is gone, sir,” was the unexpected reply.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was two o’clock in the afternoon when at length Paul Tressalia knocked upon Editha’s parlor door.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading It was two o’clock in the afternoon when at length Paul Tressalia knocked upon Editha’s parlor door.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading It was two o’clock in the afternoon when at length Paul Tressalia knocked upon Editha’s parlor door.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading It was opened by the chambermaid, of whom he inquired for Miss Dalton.
according to the clock
From this reading It was two o’clock in the afternoon when at length Paul Tressalia knocked upon Editha’s parlor door.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was opened by the chambermaid, of whom he inquired for Miss Dalton.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading It was opened by the chambermaid, of whom he inquired for Miss Dalton.
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading It was two o’clock in the afternoon when at length Paul Tressalia knocked upon Editha’s parlor door.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading It was two o’clock in the afternoon when at length Paul Tressalia knocked upon Editha’s parlor door.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading “She is gone, sir,” was the unexpected reply.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “She is gone, sir,” was the unexpected reply.
term of address for a man
From this reading “She is gone, sir,” was the unexpected reply.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Where?” he exclaimed, infinitely surprised.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was two o’clock in the afternoon when at length Paul Tressalia knocked upon Editha’s parlor door.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was two o’clock in the afternoon when at length Paul Tressalia knocked upon Editha’s parlor door.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was two o’clock in the afternoon when at length Paul Tressalia knocked upon Editha’s parlor door.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading “She is gone, sir,” was the unexpected reply.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was two o’clock in the afternoon when at length Paul Tressalia knocked upon Editha’s parlor door.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was two o’clock in the afternoon when at length Paul Tressalia knocked upon Editha’s parlor door.
at the time that
From this reading It was two o’clock in the afternoon when at length Paul Tressalia knocked upon Editha’s parlor door.
in or at the place that
From this reading Where?” he exclaimed, infinitely surprised.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was opened by the chambermaid, of whom he inquired for Miss Dalton.
Chapter 31 of Earle Wayne's nobility by Georgie, Mrs. Sheldon holds 115 sentences, grouped into 23 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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