Chapter 5 of Four Weird Tales is here in full — 440 sentences across 88 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 5 of Four Weird Tales is here in full — 440 sentences across 88 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
For her ideas were decidedly unusual, in the sense that she accepted without question speculations not commonly deemed worth consideration at all, indeed not ordinarily even known. Henriot knew them, because he had read in many fields. It was the strength of her belief that fascinated him. She offered no apologies. She knew.
Chapter 5 of Four Weird Tales is here in full — 440 sentences across 88 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “apology” — an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading “She offered no apologies.”
under normal conditions
From this reading “For her ideas were decidedly unusual, in the sense that she accepted without question speculations not commonly deemed worth consideration at all, indeed not ordinarily even known.”
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading “For her ideas were decidedly unusual, in the sense that she accepted without question speculations not commonly deemed worth consideration at all, indeed not ordinarily even known.”
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading “For her ideas were decidedly unusual, in the sense that she accepted without question speculations not commonly deemed worth consideration at all, indeed not ordinarily even known.”
having your attention fixated as though by a spell
From this reading “It was the strength of her belief that fascinated him.”
under normal conditions
From this reading “For her ideas were decidedly unusual, in the sense that she accepted without question speculations not commonly deemed worth consideration at all, indeed not ordinarily even known.”
plural of “speculation” — a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading “For her ideas were decidedly unusual, in the sense that she accepted without question speculations not commonly deemed worth consideration at all, indeed not ordinarily even known.”
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading “For her ideas were decidedly unusual, in the sense that she accepted without question speculations not commonly deemed worth consideration at all, indeed not ordinarily even known.”
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generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading For her ideas were decidedly unusual, in the sense that she accepted without question speculations not commonly deemed worth consideration at all, indeed not ordinarily even known.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading For her ideas were decidedly unusual, in the sense that she accepted without question speculations not commonly deemed worth consideration at all, indeed not ordinarily even known.
plural of “apology” — an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading She offered no apologies.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For her ideas were decidedly unusual, in the sense that she accepted without question speculations not commonly deemed worth consideration at all, indeed not ordinarily even known.
for the reason that
From this reading Henriot knew them, because he had read in many fields.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading It was the strength of her belief that fascinated him.
under normal conditions
From this reading For her ideas were decidedly unusual, in the sense that she accepted without question speculations not commonly deemed worth consideration at all, indeed not ordinarily even known.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading For her ideas were decidedly unusual, in the sense that she accepted without question speculations not commonly deemed worth consideration at all, indeed not ordinarily even known.
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading For her ideas were decidedly unusual, in the sense that she accepted without question speculations not commonly deemed worth consideration at all, indeed not ordinarily even known.
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading For her ideas were decidedly unusual, in the sense that she accepted without question speculations not commonly deemed worth consideration at all, indeed not ordinarily even known.
divisible by two
From this reading For her ideas were decidedly unusual, in the sense that she accepted without question speculations not commonly deemed worth consideration at all, indeed not ordinarily even known.
having your attention fixated as though by a spell
From this reading It was the strength of her belief that fascinated him.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading Henriot knew them, because he had read in many fields.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For her ideas were decidedly unusual, in the sense that she accepted without question speculations not commonly deemed worth consideration at all, indeed not ordinarily even known.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Henriot knew them, because he had read in many fields.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Henriot knew them, because he had read in many fields.
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From this reading Henriot knew them, because he had read in many fields.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For her ideas were decidedly unusual, in the sense that she accepted without question speculations not commonly deemed worth consideration at all, indeed not ordinarily even known.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was the strength of her belief that fascinated him.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading For her ideas were decidedly unusual, in the sense that she accepted without question speculations not commonly deemed worth consideration at all, indeed not ordinarily even known.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For her ideas were decidedly unusual, in the sense that she accepted without question speculations not commonly deemed worth consideration at all, indeed not ordinarily even known.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading For her ideas were decidedly unusual, in the sense that she accepted without question speculations not commonly deemed worth consideration at all, indeed not ordinarily even known.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the strength of her belief that fascinated him.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Henriot knew them, because he had read in many fields.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading For her ideas were decidedly unusual, in the sense that she accepted without question speculations not commonly deemed worth consideration at all, indeed not ordinarily even known.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Henriot knew them, because he had read in many fields.
not any; not one
From this reading She offered no apologies.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For her ideas were decidedly unusual, in the sense that she accepted without question speculations not commonly deemed worth consideration at all, indeed not ordinarily even known.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was the strength of her belief that fascinated him.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading She offered no apologies.
under normal conditions
From this reading For her ideas were decidedly unusual, in the sense that she accepted without question speculations not commonly deemed worth consideration at all, indeed not ordinarily even known.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading For her ideas were decidedly unusual, in the sense that she accepted without question speculations not commonly deemed worth consideration at all, indeed not ordinarily even known.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Henriot knew them, because he had read in many fields.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading For her ideas were decidedly unusual, in the sense that she accepted without question speculations not commonly deemed worth consideration at all, indeed not ordinarily even known.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For her ideas were decidedly unusual, in the sense that she accepted without question speculations not commonly deemed worth consideration at all, indeed not ordinarily even known.
plural of “speculation” — a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading For her ideas were decidedly unusual, in the sense that she accepted without question speculations not commonly deemed worth consideration at all, indeed not ordinarily even known.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading It was the strength of her belief that fascinated him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For her ideas were decidedly unusual, in the sense that she accepted without question speculations not commonly deemed worth consideration at all, indeed not ordinarily even known.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For her ideas were decidedly unusual, in the sense that she accepted without question speculations not commonly deemed worth consideration at all, indeed not ordinarily even known.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Henriot knew them, because he had read in many fields.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading For her ideas were decidedly unusual, in the sense that she accepted without question speculations not commonly deemed worth consideration at all, indeed not ordinarily even known.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the strength of her belief that fascinated him.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For her ideas were decidedly unusual, in the sense that she accepted without question speculations not commonly deemed worth consideration at all, indeed not ordinarily even known.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading For her ideas were decidedly unusual, in the sense that she accepted without question speculations not commonly deemed worth consideration at all, indeed not ordinarily even known.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading For her ideas were decidedly unusual, in the sense that she accepted without question speculations not commonly deemed worth consideration at all, indeed not ordinarily even known.
Chapter 5 of Four Weird Tales by Algernon Blackwood holds 440 sentences, grouped into 88 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 5 holds 440 sentences of Four Weird Tales, unabridged, divided into 88 reading sections.
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