Chapter 21 of Edith Lyle is here in full — 137 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 21 of Edith Lyle is here in full — 137 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
MRS. ROGERS SPEAKS HER MIND. “Hallo, Bob, are you going anywhere in particular?” was Godfrey’s salutation to Robert Macpherson, when the next afternoon he met him at a point in the grounds where two paths diverged. “Just to town for a walk. Are you going anywhere in particular?” was the reply, to which Godfrey responded:
Chapter 21 of Edith Lyle is here in full — 137 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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at or in or to any place
From this reading ““Hallo, Bob, are you going anywhere in particular?” was Godfrey’s salutation to Robert Macpherson, when the next afternoon he met him at a point in the grounds where two paths diverged.”
past form of “diverge” — move or draw apart
From this reading ““Hallo, Bob, are you going anywhere in particular?” was Godfrey’s salutation to Robert Macpherson, when the next afternoon he met him at a point in the grounds where two paths diverged.”
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading ““Hallo, Bob, are you going anywhere in particular?” was Godfrey’s salutation to Robert Macpherson, when the next afternoon he met him at a point in the grounds where two paths diverged.”
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading ““Hallo, Bob, are you going anywhere in particular?” was Godfrey’s salutation to Robert Macpherson, when the next afternoon he met him at a point in the grounds where two paths diverged.”
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading “Are you going anywhere in particular?” was the reply, to which Godfrey responded:”
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading ““Hallo, Bob, are you going anywhere in particular?” was Godfrey’s salutation to Robert Macpherson, when the next afternoon he met him at a point in the grounds where two paths diverged.”
United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)
From this reading “ROGERS SPEAKS HER MIND.”
third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech
From this reading “ROGERS SPEAKS HER MIND.”
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In this reading ““Hallo, Bob, are you going anywhere in particular?” was Godfrey’s salutation to Robert Macpherson, when the next afternoon he met him at a point in the grounds where two paths diverged.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Hallo, Bob, are you going anywhere in particular?” was Godfrey’s salutation to Robert Macpherson, when the next afternoon he met him at a point in the grounds where two paths diverged.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading “Hallo, Bob, are you going anywhere in particular?” was Godfrey’s salutation to Robert Macpherson, when the next afternoon he met him at a point in the grounds where two paths diverged.
at or in or to any place
From this reading “Hallo, Bob, are you going anywhere in particular?” was Godfrey’s salutation to Robert Macpherson, when the next afternoon he met him at a point in the grounds where two paths diverged.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Hallo, Bob, are you going anywhere in particular?” was Godfrey’s salutation to Robert Macpherson, when the next afternoon he met him at a point in the grounds where two paths diverged.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Hallo, Bob, are you going anywhere in particular?” was Godfrey’s salutation to Robert Macpherson, when the next afternoon he met him at a point in the grounds where two paths diverged.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading “Hallo, Bob, are you going anywhere in particular?” was Godfrey’s salutation to Robert Macpherson, when the next afternoon he met him at a point in the grounds where two paths diverged.
past form of “diverge” — move or draw apart
From this reading “Hallo, Bob, are you going anywhere in particular?” was Godfrey’s salutation to Robert Macpherson, when the next afternoon he met him at a point in the grounds where two paths diverged.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Just to town for a walk.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Are you going anywhere in particular?” was the reply, to which Godfrey responded:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Hallo, Bob, are you going anywhere in particular?” was Godfrey’s salutation to Robert Macpherson, when the next afternoon he met him at a point in the grounds where two paths diverged.
the act of departing
From this reading “Hallo, Bob, are you going anywhere in particular?” was Godfrey’s salutation to Robert Macpherson, when the next afternoon he met him at a point in the grounds where two paths diverged.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading “Hallo, Bob, are you going anywhere in particular?” was Godfrey’s salutation to Robert Macpherson, when the next afternoon he met him at a point in the grounds where two paths diverged.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Hallo, Bob, are you going anywhere in particular?” was Godfrey’s salutation to Robert Macpherson, when the next afternoon he met him at a point in the grounds where two paths diverged.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Hallo, Bob, are you going anywhere in particular?” was Godfrey’s salutation to Robert Macpherson, when the next afternoon he met him at a point in the grounds where two paths diverged.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ROGERS SPEAKS HER MIND.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Hallo, Bob, are you going anywhere in particular?” was Godfrey’s salutation to Robert Macpherson, when the next afternoon he met him at a point in the grounds where two paths diverged.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Hallo, Bob, are you going anywhere in particular?” was Godfrey’s salutation to Robert Macpherson, when the next afternoon he met him at a point in the grounds where two paths diverged.
and nothing more
From this reading “Just to town for a walk.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Hallo, Bob, are you going anywhere in particular?” was Godfrey’s salutation to Robert Macpherson, when the next afternoon he met him at a point in the grounds where two paths diverged.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading “Hallo, Bob, are you going anywhere in particular?” was Godfrey’s salutation to Robert Macpherson, when the next afternoon he met him at a point in the grounds where two paths diverged.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading ROGERS SPEAKS HER MIND.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading “Hallo, Bob, are you going anywhere in particular?” was Godfrey’s salutation to Robert Macpherson, when the next afternoon he met him at a point in the grounds where two paths diverged.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading “Hallo, Bob, are you going anywhere in particular?” was Godfrey’s salutation to Robert Macpherson, when the next afternoon he met him at a point in the grounds where two paths diverged.
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading “Hallo, Bob, are you going anywhere in particular?” was Godfrey’s salutation to Robert Macpherson, when the next afternoon he met him at a point in the grounds where two paths diverged.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading “Hallo, Bob, are you going anywhere in particular?” was Godfrey’s salutation to Robert Macpherson, when the next afternoon he met him at a point in the grounds where two paths diverged.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Are you going anywhere in particular?” was the reply, to which Godfrey responded:
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading Are you going anywhere in particular?” was the reply, to which Godfrey responded:
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading “Hallo, Bob, are you going anywhere in particular?” was Godfrey’s salutation to Robert Macpherson, when the next afternoon he met him at a point in the grounds where two paths diverged.
United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)
From this reading ROGERS SPEAKS HER MIND.
an act of honor or courteous recognition
From this reading “Hallo, Bob, are you going anywhere in particular?” was Godfrey’s salutation to Robert Macpherson, when the next afternoon he met him at a point in the grounds where two paths diverged.
third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech
From this reading ROGERS SPEAKS HER MIND.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Hallo, Bob, are you going anywhere in particular?” was Godfrey’s salutation to Robert Macpherson, when the next afternoon he met him at a point in the grounds where two paths diverged.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Hallo, Bob, are you going anywhere in particular?” was Godfrey’s salutation to Robert Macpherson, when the next afternoon he met him at a point in the grounds where two paths diverged.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading “Just to town for a walk.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “Hallo, Bob, are you going anywhere in particular?” was Godfrey’s salutation to Robert Macpherson, when the next afternoon he met him at a point in the grounds where two paths diverged.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading “Just to town for a walk.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Hallo, Bob, are you going anywhere in particular?” was Godfrey’s salutation to Robert Macpherson, when the next afternoon he met him at a point in the grounds where two paths diverged.
at the time that
From this reading “Hallo, Bob, are you going anywhere in particular?” was Godfrey’s salutation to Robert Macpherson, when the next afternoon he met him at a point in the grounds where two paths diverged.
in or at the place that
From this reading “Hallo, Bob, are you going anywhere in particular?” was Godfrey’s salutation to Robert Macpherson, when the next afternoon he met him at a point in the grounds where two paths diverged.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Are you going anywhere in particular?” was the reply, to which Godfrey responded:
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Hallo, Bob, are you going anywhere in particular?” was Godfrey’s salutation to Robert Macpherson, when the next afternoon he met him at a point in the grounds where two paths diverged.
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