Chapter 15 of Eline Vere is here in full — 70 sentences across 14 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 15 of Eline Vere is here in full — 70 sentences across 14 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
“Adieu, Betsy! good-night, Henk! I am going to lie down, I am tired out!” said Eline in one breath, while still in the hall. “Won’t you take a snack of supper first?” asked Betsy. “No, thank you.” She walked up-stairs, while Betsy shrugged her shoulders.
Chapter 15 of Eline Vere is here in full — 70 sentences across 14 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/14 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.
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a farewell remark
From this reading ““Adieu, Betsy! good-night, Henk!”
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading “I am going to lie down, I am tired out!” said Eline in one breath, while still in the hall.”
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading “I am going to lie down, I am tired out!” said Eline in one breath, while still in the hall.”
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading “She walked up-stairs, while Betsy shrugged her shoulders.”
inflected form of “shrug” — raise one's shoulders to indicate indifference or resignation
From this reading “She walked up-stairs, while Betsy shrugged her shoulders.”
a light informal meal
From this reading ““Won’t you take a snack of supper first?” asked Betsy.”
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading ““Won’t you take a snack of supper first?” asked Betsy.”
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading “I am going to lie down, I am tired out!” said Eline in one breath, while still in the hall.”
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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assume a reclining position
In this reading “I am going to lie down, I am tired out!” said Eline in one breath, while still in the hall.”
In this reading “I am going to lie down, I am tired out!” said Eline in one breath, while still in the hall.”
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 “Won’t you take a snack of supper first?” asked Betsy.
a farewell remark
From this reading “Adieu, Betsy! good-night, Henk!
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am going to lie down, I am tired out!” said Eline in one breath, while still in the hall.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Won’t you take a snack of supper first?” asked Betsy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Adieu, Betsy! good-night, Henk!
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading I am going to lie down, I am tired out!” said Eline in one breath, while still in the hall.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I am going to lie down, I am tired out!” said Eline in one breath, while still in the hall.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I am going to lie down, I am tired out!” said Eline in one breath, while still in the hall.
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “Won’t you take a snack of supper first?” asked Betsy.
the act of departing
From this reading I am going to lie down, I am tired out!” said Eline in one breath, while still in the hall.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Adieu, Betsy! good-night, Henk!
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading I am going to lie down, I am tired out!” said Eline in one breath, while still in the hall.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Adieu, Betsy! good-night, Henk!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She walked up-stairs, while Betsy shrugged her shoulders.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am going to lie down, I am tired out!” said Eline in one breath, while still in the hall.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I am going to lie down, I am tired out!” said Eline in one breath, while still in the hall.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading I am going to lie down, I am tired out!” said Eline in one breath, while still in the hall.
not any; not one
From this reading “No, thank you.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Won’t you take a snack of supper first?” asked Betsy.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I am going to lie down, I am tired out!” said Eline in one breath, while still in the hall.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I am going to lie down, I am tired out!” said Eline in one breath, while still in the hall.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I am going to lie down, I am tired out!” said Eline in one breath, while still in the hall.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She walked up-stairs, while Betsy shrugged her shoulders.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading She walked up-stairs, while Betsy shrugged her shoulders.
inflected form of “shrug” — raise one's shoulders to indicate indifference or resignation
From this reading She walked up-stairs, while Betsy shrugged her shoulders.
a light informal meal
From this reading “Won’t you take a snack of supper first?” asked Betsy.
not in physical motion
From this reading I am going to lie down, I am tired out!” said Eline in one breath, while still in the hall.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading “Won’t you take a snack of supper first?” asked Betsy.
carry out
From this reading “Won’t you take a snack of supper first?” asked Betsy.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading “No, thank you.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I am going to lie down, I am tired out!” said Eline in one breath, while still in the hall.
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading I am going to lie down, I am tired out!” said Eline in one breath, while still in the hall.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I am going to lie down, I am tired out!” said Eline in one breath, while still in the hall.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She walked up-stairs, while Betsy shrugged her shoulders.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading She walked up-stairs, while Betsy shrugged her shoulders.
during the time that
From this reading I am going to lie down, I am tired out!” said Eline in one breath, while still in the hall.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Won’t you take a snack of supper first?” asked Betsy.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Won’t you take a snack of supper first?” asked Betsy.
Chapter 15 of Eline Vere by Louis Couperus holds 70 sentences, grouped into 14 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.
Chapter 15 holds 70 sentences of Eline Vere, unabridged, divided into 14 reading sections.
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