Chapter 11 of Eve's Ransom is here in full — 224 sentences across 45 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 11 of Eve's Ransom is here in full — 224 sentences across 45 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A heavy footstep sounded in the passage, and Hilliard, to whose emotions was now added a sense of ludicrous indignity, heard talk between Patty and her uncle. "You mustn't lock up yet," said the girl, "Eve is out." "What's she doing?" "I don't know. At the theatre with friends, I dare say."
Chapter 11 of Eve's Ransom is here in full — 224 sentences across 45 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading “A heavy footstep sounded in the passage, and Hilliard, to whose emotions was now added a sense of ludicrous indignity, heard talk between Patty and her uncle.”
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading “"You mustn't lock up yet," said the girl, "Eve is out."”
the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading “A heavy footstep sounded in the passage, and Hilliard, to whose emotions was now added a sense of ludicrous indignity, heard talk between Patty and her uncle.”
an affront to one's dignity or self-esteem
From this reading “A heavy footstep sounded in the passage, and Hilliard, to whose emotions was now added a sense of ludicrous indignity, heard talk between Patty and her uncle.”
fasten with a lock
From this reading “"You mustn't lock up yet," said the girl, "Eve is out."”
broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce
From this reading “A heavy footstep sounded in the passage, and Hilliard, to whose emotions was now added a sense of ludicrous indignity, heard talk between Patty and her uncle.”
small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading “A heavy footstep sounded in the passage, and Hilliard, to whose emotions was now added a sense of ludicrous indignity, heard talk between Patty and her uncle.”
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading “At the theatre with friends, I dare say."”
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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 A heavy footstep sounded in the passage, and Hilliard, to whose emotions was now added a sense of ludicrous indignity, heard talk between Patty and her uncle.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading A heavy footstep sounded in the passage, and Hilliard, to whose emotions was now added a sense of ludicrous indignity, heard talk between Patty and her uncle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A heavy footstep sounded in the passage, and Hilliard, to whose emotions was now added a sense of ludicrous indignity, heard talk between Patty and her uncle.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the theatre with friends, I dare say."
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A heavy footstep sounded in the passage, and Hilliard, to whose emotions was now added a sense of ludicrous indignity, heard talk between Patty and her uncle.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading At the theatre with friends, I dare say."
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading "What's she doing?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't know.
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading A heavy footstep sounded in the passage, and Hilliard, to whose emotions was now added a sense of ludicrous indignity, heard talk between Patty and her uncle.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading "You mustn't lock up yet," said the girl, "Eve is out."
the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading A heavy footstep sounded in the passage, and Hilliard, to whose emotions was now added a sense of ludicrous indignity, heard talk between Patty and her uncle.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading At the theatre with friends, I dare say."
a young female
From this reading "You mustn't lock up yet," said the girl, "Eve is out."
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading A heavy footstep sounded in the passage, and Hilliard, to whose emotions was now added a sense of ludicrous indignity, heard talk between Patty and her uncle.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading A heavy footstep sounded in the passage, and Hilliard, to whose emotions was now added a sense of ludicrous indignity, heard talk between Patty and her uncle.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A heavy footstep sounded in the passage, and Hilliard, to whose emotions was now added a sense of ludicrous indignity, heard talk between Patty and her uncle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A heavy footstep sounded in the passage, and Hilliard, to whose emotions was now added a sense of ludicrous indignity, heard talk between Patty and her uncle.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't know.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A heavy footstep sounded in the passage, and Hilliard, to whose emotions was now added a sense of ludicrous indignity, heard talk between Patty and her uncle.
an affront to one's dignity or self-esteem
From this reading A heavy footstep sounded in the passage, and Hilliard, to whose emotions was now added a sense of ludicrous indignity, heard talk between Patty and her uncle.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You mustn't lock up yet," said the girl, "Eve is out."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I don't know.
fasten with a lock
From this reading "You mustn't lock up yet," said the girl, "Eve is out."
broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce
From this reading A heavy footstep sounded in the passage, and Hilliard, to whose emotions was now added a sense of ludicrous indignity, heard talk between Patty and her uncle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You mustn't lock up yet," said the girl, "Eve is out."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A heavy footstep sounded in the passage, and Hilliard, to whose emotions was now added a sense of ludicrous indignity, heard talk between Patty and her uncle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A heavy footstep sounded in the passage, and Hilliard, to whose emotions was now added a sense of ludicrous indignity, heard talk between Patty and her uncle.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "You mustn't lock up yet," said the girl, "Eve is out."
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading A heavy footstep sounded in the passage, and Hilliard, to whose emotions was now added a sense of ludicrous indignity, heard talk between Patty and her uncle.
small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading A heavy footstep sounded in the passage, and Hilliard, to whose emotions was now added a sense of ludicrous indignity, heard talk between Patty and her uncle.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You mustn't lock up yet," said the girl, "Eve is out."
express in words
From this reading At the theatre with friends, I dare say."
a general conscious awareness
From this reading A heavy footstep sounded in the passage, and Hilliard, to whose emotions was now added a sense of ludicrous indignity, heard talk between Patty and her uncle.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What's she doing?"
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading A heavy footstep sounded in the passage, and Hilliard, to whose emotions was now added a sense of ludicrous indignity, heard talk between Patty and her uncle.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading A heavy footstep sounded in the passage, and Hilliard, to whose emotions was now added a sense of ludicrous indignity, heard talk between Patty and her uncle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A heavy footstep sounded in the passage, and Hilliard, to whose emotions was now added a sense of ludicrous indignity, heard talk between Patty and her uncle.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading At the theatre with friends, I dare say."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A heavy footstep sounded in the passage, and Hilliard, to whose emotions was now added a sense of ludicrous indignity, heard talk between Patty and her uncle.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading A heavy footstep sounded in the passage, and Hilliard, to whose emotions was now added a sense of ludicrous indignity, heard talk between Patty and her uncle.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "You mustn't lock up yet," said the girl, "Eve is out."
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A heavy footstep sounded in the passage, and Hilliard, to whose emotions was now added a sense of ludicrous indignity, heard talk between Patty and her uncle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What's she doing?"
belonging to which person
From this reading A heavy footstep sounded in the passage, and Hilliard, to whose emotions was now added a sense of ludicrous indignity, heard talk between Patty and her uncle.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At the theatre with friends, I dare say."
but in spite of that
From this reading "You mustn't lock up yet," said the girl, "Eve is out."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You mustn't lock up yet," said the girl, "Eve is out."
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