Chapter 3 of Edina: A Novel is here in full — 266 sentences across 54 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 3 of Edina: A Novel is here in full — 266 sentences across 54 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
ON THE BARE PLAIN. "In vain I look from height and tower, No wished-for form I see; In vain I seek the woodbine bower-- He comes no more to me." So sang Rosaline Bell in the beams of the morning sun. They came glinting between the hyacinths in the window, and fell on the cups and saucers. Rosaline stood at the kitchen-table, washing up the breakfast-things.
Chapter 3 of Edina: A Novel is here in full — 266 sentences across 54 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading “So sang Rosaline Bell in the beams of the morning sun.”
a framework that supports climbing plants
From this reading “"In vain I look from height and tower, No wished-for form I see; In vain I seek the woodbine bower-- He comes no more to me."”
plural of “cup” — a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading “They came glinting between the hyacinths in the window, and fell on the cups and saucers.”
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
From this reading “They came glinting between the hyacinths in the window, and fell on the cups and saucers.”
plural of “hyacinth” — a red transparent variety of zircon used as a gemstone
From this reading “They came glinting between the hyacinths in the window, and fell on the cups and saucers.”
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading “So sang Rosaline Bell in the beams of the morning sun.”
plural of “saucer” — something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate
From this reading “They came glinting between the hyacinths in the window, and fell on the cups and saucers.”
the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)
From this reading “Rosaline stood at the kitchen-table, washing up the breakfast-things.”
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 this reading “So sang Rosaline Bell in the beams of the morning sun.”
In this reading “They came glinting between the hyacinths in the window, and fell on the cups and saucers.”
In this reading “Rosaline stood at the kitchen-table, washing up the breakfast-things.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "In vain I look from height and tower, No wished-for form I see; In vain I seek the woodbine bower-- He comes no more to me."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Rosaline stood at the kitchen-table, washing up the breakfast-things.
completely unclothed
From this reading ON THE BARE PLAIN.
plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading So sang Rosaline Bell in the beams of the morning sun.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading So sang Rosaline Bell in the beams of the morning sun.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading They came glinting between the hyacinths in the window, and fell on the cups and saucers.
a framework that supports climbing plants
From this reading "In vain I look from height and tower, No wished-for form I see; In vain I seek the woodbine bower-- He comes no more to me."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rosaline stood at the kitchen-table, washing up the breakfast-things.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading They came glinting between the hyacinths in the window, and fell on the cups and saucers.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading "In vain I look from height and tower, No wished-for form I see; In vain I seek the woodbine bower-- He comes no more to me."
plural of “cup” — a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading They came glinting between the hyacinths in the window, and fell on the cups and saucers.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading They came glinting between the hyacinths in the window, and fell on the cups and saucers.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading "In vain I look from height and tower, No wished-for form I see; In vain I seek the woodbine bower-- He comes no more to me."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "In vain I look from height and tower, No wished-for form I see; In vain I seek the woodbine bower-- He comes no more to me."
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
From this reading They came glinting between the hyacinths in the window, and fell on the cups and saucers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "In vain I look from height and tower, No wished-for form I see; In vain I seek the woodbine bower-- He comes no more to me."
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading "In vain I look from height and tower, No wished-for form I see; In vain I seek the woodbine bower-- He comes no more to me."
plural of “hyacinth” — a red transparent variety of zircon used as a gemstone
From this reading They came glinting between the hyacinths in the window, and fell on the cups and saucers.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "In vain I look from height and tower, No wished-for form I see; In vain I seek the woodbine bower-- He comes no more to me."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "In vain I look from height and tower, No wished-for form I see; In vain I seek the woodbine bower-- He comes no more to me."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rosaline stood at the kitchen-table, washing up the breakfast-things.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "In vain I look from height and tower, No wished-for form I see; In vain I seek the woodbine bower-- He comes no more to me."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "In vain I look from height and tower, No wished-for form I see; In vain I seek the woodbine bower-- He comes no more to me."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "In vain I look from height and tower, No wished-for form I see; In vain I seek the woodbine bower-- He comes no more to me."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading So sang Rosaline Bell in the beams of the morning sun.
not any; not one
From this reading "In vain I look from height and tower, No wished-for form I see; In vain I seek the woodbine bower-- He comes no more to me."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So sang Rosaline Bell in the beams of the morning sun.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE BARE PLAIN.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading ON THE BARE PLAIN.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So sang Rosaline Bell in the beams of the morning sun.
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading So sang Rosaline Bell in the beams of the morning sun.
plural of “saucer” — something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate
From this reading They came glinting between the hyacinths in the window, and fell on the cups and saucers.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "In vain I look from height and tower, No wished-for form I see; In vain I seek the woodbine bower-- He comes no more to me."
try to get or reach
From this reading "In vain I look from height and tower, No wished-for form I see; In vain I seek the woodbine bower-- He comes no more to me."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So sang Rosaline Bell in the beams of the morning sun.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Rosaline stood at the kitchen-table, washing up the breakfast-things.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading So sang Rosaline Bell in the beams of the morning sun.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE BARE PLAIN.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They came glinting between the hyacinths in the window, and fell on the cups and saucers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "In vain I look from height and tower, No wished-for form I see; In vain I seek the woodbine bower-- He comes no more to me."
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading "In vain I look from height and tower, No wished-for form I see; In vain I seek the woodbine bower-- He comes no more to me."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Rosaline stood at the kitchen-table, washing up the breakfast-things.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading "In vain I look from height and tower, No wished-for form I see; In vain I seek the woodbine bower-- He comes no more to me."
the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)
From this reading Rosaline stood at the kitchen-table, washing up the breakfast-things.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading They came glinting between the hyacinths in the window, and fell on the cups and saucers.
greatly desired
From this reading "In vain I look from height and tower, No wished-for form I see; In vain I seek the woodbine bower-- He comes no more to me."
common North American vine with compound leaves and bluish-black berrylike fruit
From this reading "In vain I look from height and tower, No wished-for form I see; In vain I seek the woodbine bower-- He comes no more to me."
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