Chapter 2 of Fair Margaret is here in full — 196 sentences across 40 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter II
Chapter 2 of Fair Margaret is here in full — 196 sentences across 40 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
PETER GATHERS VIOLETS. Peter obeyed, sat down in a big oak chair by the dying fire, and waited in his silent fashion. “Listen,” said Castell. “Fifteen months ago you told me something, did you not?” Peter nodded.
Chapter 2 of Fair Margaret is here in full — 196 sentences across 40 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading “Peter obeyed, sat down in a big oak chair by the dying fire, and waited in his silent fashion.”
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “Peter obeyed, sat down in a big oak chair by the dying fire, and waited in his silent fashion.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading ““Fifteen months ago you told me something, did you not?””
plural of “gather” — sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching
From this reading “PETER GATHERS VIOLETS.”
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading “Peter nodded.”
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading “Peter obeyed, sat down in a big oak chair by the dying fire, and waited in his silent fashion.”
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading “Peter obeyed, sat down in a big oak chair by the dying fire, and waited in his silent fashion.”
plural of “violet” — any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading “PETER GATHERS VIOLETS.”
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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 Peter obeyed, sat down in a big oak chair by the dying fire, and waited in his silent fashion.
in the past
From this reading “Fifteen months ago you told me something, did you not?”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Peter obeyed, sat down in a big oak chair by the dying fire, and waited in his silent fashion.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Peter obeyed, sat down in a big oak chair by the dying fire, and waited in his silent fashion.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Peter obeyed, sat down in a big oak chair by the dying fire, and waited in his silent fashion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Listen,” said Castell.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Peter obeyed, sat down in a big oak chair by the dying fire, and waited in his silent fashion.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “Fifteen months ago you told me something, did you not?”
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Peter obeyed, sat down in a big oak chair by the dying fire, and waited in his silent fashion.
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading Peter obeyed, sat down in a big oak chair by the dying fire, and waited in his silent fashion.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Peter obeyed, sat down in a big oak chair by the dying fire, and waited in his silent fashion.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading “Fifteen months ago you told me something, did you not?”
start firing a weapon
From this reading Peter obeyed, sat down in a big oak chair by the dying fire, and waited in his silent fashion.
plural of “gather” — sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching
From this reading PETER GATHERS VIOLETS.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Peter obeyed, sat down in a big oak chair by the dying fire, and waited in his silent fashion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Peter obeyed, sat down in a big oak chair by the dying fire, and waited in his silent fashion.
hear with intention
From this reading “Listen,” said Castell.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Fifteen months ago you told me something, did you not?”
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading “Fifteen months ago you told me something, did you not?”
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading Peter nodded.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Fifteen months ago you told me something, did you not?”
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading Peter obeyed, sat down in a big oak chair by the dying fire, and waited in his silent fashion.
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading Peter obeyed, sat down in a big oak chair by the dying fire, and waited in his silent fashion.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading PETER GATHERS VIOLETS.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Listen,” said Castell.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Peter obeyed, sat down in a big oak chair by the dying fire, and waited in his silent fashion.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Peter obeyed, sat down in a big oak chair by the dying fire, and waited in his silent fashion.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “Fifteen months ago you told me something, did you not?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Peter obeyed, sat down in a big oak chair by the dying fire, and waited in his silent fashion.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading “Fifteen months ago you told me something, did you not?”
plural of “violet” — any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading PETER GATHERS VIOLETS.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Peter obeyed, sat down in a big oak chair by the dying fire, and waited in his silent fashion.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Fifteen months ago you told me something, did you not?”
Chapter 2 of Fair Margaret by H. Rider (Henry Rider) Haggard holds 196 sentences, grouped into 40 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 2 holds 196 sentences of Fair Margaret, unabridged, divided into 40 reading sections.
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