Chapter 22 of From Jest to Earnest is here in full — 161 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 22 of From Jest to Earnest is here in full — 161 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A RATIONALIST OF THE OLD SCHOOL. "I knew you would come," said Mrs. Dlimm, taking both of Lottie's hands with utter absence of formality. "Husband said I needn't look for you any more, but I felt it in my bones--no, my heart--that you would come. When I feel a thing is going to take place it always does. So you are here.
Chapter 22 of From Jest to Earnest is here in full — 161 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the state of being absent
From this reading “"I knew you would come," said Mrs. Dlimm, taking both of Lottie's hands with utter absence of formality.”
(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
From this reading “"Husband said I needn't look for you any more, but I felt it in my bones--no, my heart--that you would come.”
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading “When I feel a thing is going to take place it always does.”
a requirement of etiquette or custom
From this reading “"I knew you would come," said Mrs. Dlimm, taking both of Lottie's hands with utter absence of formality.”
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading “"Husband said I needn't look for you any more, but I felt it in my bones--no, my heart--that you would come.”
an educational institution
From this reading “A RATIONALIST OF THE OLD SCHOOL.”
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading “"I knew you would come," said Mrs. Dlimm, taking both of Lottie's hands with utter absence of formality.”
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading “"I knew you would come," said Mrs. Dlimm, taking both of Lottie's hands with utter absence of formality.”
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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 RATIONALIST OF THE OLD SCHOOL.
the state of being absent
From this reading "I knew you would come," said Mrs. Dlimm, taking both of Lottie's hands with utter absence of formality.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading When I feel a thing is going to take place it always does.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Husband said I needn't look for you any more, but I felt it in my bones--no, my heart--that you would come.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading So you are here.
(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
From this reading "Husband said I needn't look for you any more, but I felt it in my bones--no, my heart--that you would come.
the two together, not just one
From this reading "I knew you would come," said Mrs. Dlimm, taking both of Lottie's hands with utter absence of formality.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Husband said I needn't look for you any more, but I felt it in my bones--no, my heart--that you would come.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I knew you would come," said Mrs. Dlimm, taking both of Lottie's hands with utter absence of formality.
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From this reading "I knew you would come," said Mrs. Dlimm, taking both of Lottie's hands with utter absence of formality.
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When I feel a thing is going to take place it always does.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading When I feel a thing is going to take place it always does.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading "Husband said I needn't look for you any more, but I felt it in my bones--no, my heart--that you would come.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Husband said I needn't look for you any more, but I felt it in my bones--no, my heart--that you would come.
a requirement of etiquette or custom
From this reading "I knew you would come," said Mrs. Dlimm, taking both of Lottie's hands with utter absence of formality.
the act of departing
From this reading When I feel a thing is going to take place it always does.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "I knew you would come," said Mrs. Dlimm, taking both of Lottie's hands with utter absence of formality.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading "Husband said I needn't look for you any more, but I felt it in my bones--no, my heart--that you would come.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading So you are here.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading "Husband said I needn't look for you any more, but I felt it in my bones--no, my heart--that you would come.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I knew you would come," said Mrs. Dlimm, taking both of Lottie's hands with utter absence of formality.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Husband said I needn't look for you any more, but I felt it in my bones--no, my heart--that you would come.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When I feel a thing is going to take place it always does.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Husband said I needn't look for you any more, but I felt it in my bones--no, my heart--that you would come.
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 "I knew you would come," said Mrs. Dlimm, taking both of Lottie's hands with utter absence of formality.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Husband said I needn't look for you any more, but I felt it in my bones--no, my heart--that you would come.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I knew you would come," said Mrs. Dlimm, taking both of Lottie's hands with utter absence of formality.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Husband said I needn't look for you any more, but I felt it in my bones--no, my heart--that you would come.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "I knew you would come," said Mrs. Dlimm, taking both of Lottie's hands with utter absence of formality.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Husband said I needn't look for you any more, but I felt it in my bones--no, my heart--that you would come.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Husband said I needn't look for you any more, but I felt it in my bones--no, my heart--that you would come.
not any; not one
From this reading "Husband said I needn't look for you any more, but I felt it in my bones--no, my heart--that you would come.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A RATIONALIST OF THE OLD SCHOOL.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A RATIONALIST OF THE OLD SCHOOL.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading When I feel a thing is going to take place it always does.
someone who emphasizes observable facts and excludes metaphysical speculation about origins or ultimate causes
From this reading A RATIONALIST OF THE OLD SCHOOL.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I knew you would come," said Mrs. Dlimm, taking both of Lottie's hands with utter absence of formality.
an educational institution
From this reading A RATIONALIST OF THE OLD SCHOOL.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So you are here.
carry out
From this reading When I feel a thing is going to take place it always does.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading "I knew you would come," said Mrs. Dlimm, taking both of Lottie's hands with utter absence of formality.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Husband said I needn't look for you any more, but I felt it in my bones--no, my heart--that you would come.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A RATIONALIST OF THE OLD SCHOOL.
a special situation
From this reading When I feel a thing is going to take place it always does.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When I feel a thing is going to take place it always does.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading "I knew you would come," said Mrs. Dlimm, taking both of Lottie's hands with utter absence of formality.
at the time that
From this reading When I feel a thing is going to take place it always does.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I knew you would come," said Mrs. Dlimm, taking both of Lottie's hands with utter absence of formality.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I knew you would come," said Mrs. Dlimm, taking both of Lottie's hands with utter absence of formality.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I knew you would come," said Mrs. Dlimm, taking both of Lottie's hands with utter absence of formality.
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