Chapter 29 of Evelina is here in full — 117 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 29 of Evelina is here in full — 117 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
EVELINA IN CONTINUATION. Berry Hill, August 10th. YOU complain of my silence, my dear Miss Mirvan;-but what have I to write? Narrative does not offer, nor does a lively imagination supply the deficiency. I have, however, at present, sufficient matter for a letter, in relating a conversation I had yesterday with Mr. Villars.
Chapter 29 of Evelina is here in full — 117 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/23 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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the month following July and preceding September
From this reading “Berry Hill, August 10th.”
any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves
From this reading “Berry Hill, August 10th.”
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading “YOU complain of my silence, my dear Miss Mirvan;-but what have I to write?”
the act of continuing an activity without interruption
From this reading “EVELINA IN CONTINUATION.”
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading “Narrative does not offer, nor does a lively imagination supply the deficiency.”
full of life and energy
From this reading “Narrative does not offer, nor does a lively imagination supply the deficiency.”
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading “Narrative does not offer, nor does a lively imagination supply the deficiency.”
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading “I have, however, at present, sufficient matter for a letter, in relating a conversation I had yesterday with Mr. Villars.”
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From this reading Berry Hill, August 10th.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Narrative does not offer, nor does a lively imagination supply the deficiency.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I have, however, at present, sufficient matter for a letter, in relating a conversation I had yesterday with Mr. Villars.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading Berry Hill, August 10th.
any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves
From this reading Berry Hill, August 10th.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading YOU complain of my silence, my dear Miss Mirvan;-but what have I to write?
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading YOU complain of my silence, my dear Miss Mirvan;-but what have I to write?
the act of continuing an activity without interruption
From this reading EVELINA IN CONTINUATION.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading I have, however, at present, sufficient matter for a letter, in relating a conversation I had yesterday with Mr. Villars.
dearly loved
From this reading YOU complain of my silence, my dear Miss Mirvan;-but what have I to write?
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading Narrative does not offer, nor does a lively imagination supply the deficiency.
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Narrative does not offer, nor does a lively imagination supply the deficiency.
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From this reading EVELINA IN CONTINUATION.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I have, however, at present, sufficient matter for a letter, in relating a conversation I had yesterday with Mr. Villars.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I have, however, at present, sufficient matter for a letter, in relating a conversation I had yesterday with Mr. Villars.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading YOU complain of my silence, my dear Miss Mirvan;-but what have I to write?
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Berry Hill, August 10th.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading I have, however, at present, sufficient matter for a letter, in relating a conversation I had yesterday with Mr. Villars.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading YOU complain of my silence, my dear Miss Mirvan;-but what have I to write?
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading Narrative does not offer, nor does a lively imagination supply the deficiency.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading EVELINA IN CONTINUATION.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading I have, however, at present, sufficient matter for a letter, in relating a conversation I had yesterday with Mr. Villars.
full of life and energy
From this reading Narrative does not offer, nor does a lively imagination supply the deficiency.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading I have, however, at present, sufficient matter for a letter, in relating a conversation I had yesterday with Mr. Villars.
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From this reading YOU complain of my silence, my dear Miss Mirvan;-but what have I to write?
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading YOU complain of my silence, my dear Miss Mirvan;-but what have I to write?
a form of address for a man
From this reading I have, however, at present, sufficient matter for a letter, in relating a conversation I had yesterday with Mr. Villars.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading YOU complain of my silence, my dear Miss Mirvan;-but what have I to write?
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Narrative does not offer, nor does a lively imagination supply the deficiency.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Narrative does not offer, nor does a lively imagination supply the deficiency.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Narrative does not offer, nor does a lively imagination supply the deficiency.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading YOU complain of my silence, my dear Miss Mirvan;-but what have I to write?
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Narrative does not offer, nor does a lively imagination supply the deficiency.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I have, however, at present, sufficient matter for a letter, in relating a conversation I had yesterday with Mr. Villars.
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading I have, however, at present, sufficient matter for a letter, in relating a conversation I had yesterday with Mr. Villars.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading YOU complain of my silence, my dear Miss Mirvan;-but what have I to write?
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading I have, however, at present, sufficient matter for a letter, in relating a conversation I had yesterday with Mr. Villars.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Narrative does not offer, nor does a lively imagination supply the deficiency.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Narrative does not offer, nor does a lively imagination supply the deficiency.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading YOU complain of my silence, my dear Miss Mirvan;-but what have I to write?
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From this reading I have, however, at present, sufficient matter for a letter, in relating a conversation I had yesterday with Mr. Villars.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading YOU complain of my silence, my dear Miss Mirvan;-but what have I to write?
in the company of; together with
From this reading I have, however, at present, sufficient matter for a letter, in relating a conversation I had yesterday with Mr. Villars.
produce a literary work
From this reading YOU complain of my silence, my dear Miss Mirvan;-but what have I to write?
the day immediately before today
From this reading I have, however, at present, sufficient matter for a letter, in relating a conversation I had yesterday with Mr. Villars.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading YOU complain of my silence, my dear Miss Mirvan;-but what have I to write?
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