Chapter 32 of Friars and Filipinos is here in full — 168 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 32 of Friars and Filipinos is here in full — 168 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
PLAYING CARDS WITH THE SHADES. A cloudy sky hides the moon, and a cold wind, the omen of approaching December, whirls the dry leaves and dust in the narrow path leading to the cemetery. Under the gate, three forms are conversing in a low tone. "Have you spoken to Elias?" asked a voice. "No; you know he is very odd and discreet.
Chapter 32 of Friars and Filipinos is here in full — 168 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/33 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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a tract of land used for burials
From this reading “A cloudy sky hides the moon, and a cold wind, the omen of approaching December, whirls the dry leaves and dust in the narrow path leading to the cemetery.”
lacking definite form or limits
From this reading “A cloudy sky hides the moon, and a cold wind, the omen of approaching December, whirls the dry leaves and dust in the narrow path leading to the cemetery.”
-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading “Under the gate, three forms are conversing in a low tone.”
marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint
From this reading “"No; you know he is very odd and discreet.”
plural of “elia” — English essayist (1775-1834)
From this reading “"Have you spoken to Elias?" asked a voice.”
plural of “hide” — the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal)
From this reading “A cloudy sky hides the moon, and a cold wind, the omen of approaching December, whirls the dry leaves and dust in the narrow path leading to the cemetery.”
a sign of something about to happen
From this reading “A cloudy sky hides the moon, and a cold wind, the omen of approaching December, whirls the dry leaves and dust in the narrow path leading to the cemetery.”
(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
From this reading “PLAYING CARDS WITH THE SHADES.”
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In this reading “PLAYING CARDS WITH THE SHADES.”
In this reading “A cloudy sky hides the moon, and a cold wind, the omen of approaching December, whirls the dry leaves and dust in the narrow path leading to the cemetery.”
In this reading “Under the gate, three forms are conversing in a low tone.”
In this reading “A cloudy sky hides the moon, and a cold wind, the omen of approaching December, whirls the dry leaves and dust in the narrow path leading to the cemetery.”
In this reading “A cloudy sky hides the moon, and a cold wind, the omen of approaching December, whirls the dry leaves and dust in the narrow path leading to the cemetery.”
In this reading “A cloudy sky hides the moon, and a cold wind, the omen of approaching December, whirls the dry leaves and dust in the narrow path leading to the cemetery.”
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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 cloudy sky hides the moon, and a cold wind, the omen of approaching December, whirls the dry leaves and dust in the narrow path leading to the cemetery.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A cloudy sky hides the moon, and a cold wind, the omen of approaching December, whirls the dry leaves and dust in the narrow path leading to the cemetery.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading A cloudy sky hides the moon, and a cold wind, the omen of approaching December, whirls the dry leaves and dust in the narrow path leading to the cemetery.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Under the gate, three forms are conversing in a low tone.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Have you spoken to Elias?" asked a voice.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading PLAYING CARDS WITH THE SHADES.
a tract of land used for burials
From this reading A cloudy sky hides the moon, and a cold wind, the omen of approaching December, whirls the dry leaves and dust in the narrow path leading to the cemetery.
lacking definite form or limits
From this reading A cloudy sky hides the moon, and a cold wind, the omen of approaching December, whirls the dry leaves and dust in the narrow path leading to the cemetery.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading A cloudy sky hides the moon, and a cold wind, the omen of approaching December, whirls the dry leaves and dust in the narrow path leading to the cemetery.
-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading Under the gate, three forms are conversing in a low tone.
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading A cloudy sky hides the moon, and a cold wind, the omen of approaching December, whirls the dry leaves and dust in the narrow path leading to the cemetery.
marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint
From this reading "No; you know he is very odd and discreet.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading A cloudy sky hides the moon, and a cold wind, the omen of approaching December, whirls the dry leaves and dust in the narrow path leading to the cemetery.
remove the dust from
From this reading A cloudy sky hides the moon, and a cold wind, the omen of approaching December, whirls the dry leaves and dust in the narrow path leading to the cemetery.
plural of “elia” — English essayist (1775-1834)
From this reading "Have you spoken to Elias?" asked a voice.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Under the gate, three forms are conversing in a low tone.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Under the gate, three forms are conversing in a low tone.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Have you spoken to Elias?" asked a voice.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "No; you know he is very odd and discreet.
plural of “hide” — the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal)
From this reading A cloudy sky hides the moon, and a cold wind, the omen of approaching December, whirls the dry leaves and dust in the narrow path leading to the cemetery.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A cloudy sky hides the moon, and a cold wind, the omen of approaching December, whirls the dry leaves and dust in the narrow path leading to the cemetery.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "No; you know he is very odd and discreet.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "No; you know he is very odd and discreet.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading A cloudy sky hides the moon, and a cold wind, the omen of approaching December, whirls the dry leaves and dust in the narrow path leading to the cemetery.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading A cloudy sky hides the moon, and a cold wind, the omen of approaching December, whirls the dry leaves and dust in the narrow path leading to the cemetery.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Under the gate, three forms are conversing in a low tone.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading A cloudy sky hides the moon, and a cold wind, the omen of approaching December, whirls the dry leaves and dust in the narrow path leading to the cemetery.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading A cloudy sky hides the moon, and a cold wind, the omen of approaching December, whirls the dry leaves and dust in the narrow path leading to the cemetery.
not any; not one
From this reading "No; you know he is very odd and discreet.
not divisible by two
From this reading "No; you know he is very odd and discreet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A cloudy sky hides the moon, and a cold wind, the omen of approaching December, whirls the dry leaves and dust in the narrow path leading to the cemetery.
a sign of something about to happen
From this reading A cloudy sky hides the moon, and a cold wind, the omen of approaching December, whirls the dry leaves and dust in the narrow path leading to the cemetery.
a course of conduct
From this reading A cloudy sky hides the moon, and a cold wind, the omen of approaching December, whirls the dry leaves and dust in the narrow path leading to the cemetery.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading PLAYING CARDS WITH THE SHADES.
(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
From this reading PLAYING CARDS WITH THE SHADES.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading A cloudy sky hides the moon, and a cold wind, the omen of approaching December, whirls the dry leaves and dust in the narrow path leading to the cemetery.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading "Have you spoken to Elias?" asked a voice.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PLAYING CARDS WITH THE SHADES.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Under the gate, three forms are conversing in a low tone.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A cloudy sky hides the moon, and a cold wind, the omen of approaching December, whirls the dry leaves and dust in the narrow path leading to the cemetery.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Under the gate, three forms are conversing in a low tone.
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under the gate, three forms are conversing in a low tone.
precisely as stated
From this reading "No; you know he is very odd and discreet.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Have you spoken to Elias?" asked a voice.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A cloudy sky hides the moon, and a cold wind, the omen of approaching December, whirls the dry leaves and dust in the narrow path leading to the cemetery.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading A cloudy sky hides the moon, and a cold wind, the omen of approaching December, whirls the dry leaves and dust in the narrow path leading to the cemetery.
in the company of; together with
From this reading PLAYING CARDS WITH THE SHADES.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Have you spoken to Elias?" asked a voice.
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