Chapter 13 of From the West to the West is here in full — 410 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter XIII
Chapter 13 of From the West to the West is here in full — 410 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
“Of course I am always at leisure to see you, Mary. But what is the matter? You are as red as a rose and bright as a diamond!” and she fondled the sparkling gem upon her own finger lovingly. “Something sweet and momentous has happened, my dear. Wish me joy!
Chapter 13 of From the West to the West is here in full — 410 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/82 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading “You are as red as a rose and bright as a diamond!” and she fondled the sparkling gem upon her own finger lovingly.”
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading “You are as red as a rose and bright as a diamond!” and she fondled the sparkling gem upon her own finger lovingly.”
past form of “fondle” — touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner
From this reading “You are as red as a rose and bright as a diamond!” and she fondled the sparkling gem upon her own finger lovingly.”
art highly prized for its beauty or perfection
From this reading “You are as red as a rose and bright as a diamond!” and she fondled the sparkling gem upon her own finger lovingly.”
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading ““Of course I am always at leisure to see you, Mary.”
with fondness; with love
From this reading “You are as red as a rose and bright as a diamond!” and she fondled the sparkling gem upon her own finger lovingly.”
of very great significance
From this reading ““Something sweet and momentous has happened, my dear.”
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading “You are as red as a rose and bright as a diamond!” and she fondled the sparkling gem upon her own finger lovingly.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.
as might be expected
In this reading ““Of course I am always at leisure to see you, Mary.”
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
In this reading ““Of course I am always at leisure to see you, Mary.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading You are as red as a rose and bright as a diamond!” and she fondled the sparkling gem upon her own finger lovingly.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading “Of course I am always at leisure to see you, Mary.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “Of course I am always at leisure to see you, Mary.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You are as red as a rose and bright as a diamond!” and she fondled the sparkling gem upon her own finger lovingly.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You are as red as a rose and bright as a diamond!” and she fondled the sparkling gem upon her own finger lovingly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading You are as red as a rose and bright as a diamond!” and she fondled the sparkling gem upon her own finger lovingly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Of course I am always at leisure to see you, Mary.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading You are as red as a rose and bright as a diamond!” and she fondled the sparkling gem upon her own finger lovingly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But what is the matter?
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “Of course I am always at leisure to see you, Mary.
dearly loved
From this reading “Something sweet and momentous has happened, my dear.
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading You are as red as a rose and bright as a diamond!” and she fondled the sparkling gem upon her own finger lovingly.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading You are as red as a rose and bright as a diamond!” and she fondled the sparkling gem upon her own finger lovingly.
past form of “fondle” — touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner
From this reading You are as red as a rose and bright as a diamond!” and she fondled the sparkling gem upon her own finger lovingly.
art highly prized for its beauty or perfection
From this reading You are as red as a rose and bright as a diamond!” and she fondled the sparkling gem upon her own finger lovingly.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading “Something sweet and momentous has happened, my dear.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Something sweet and momentous has happened, my dear.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading You are as red as a rose and bright as a diamond!” and she fondled the sparkling gem upon her own finger lovingly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Of course I am always at leisure to see you, Mary.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But what is the matter?
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Wish me joy!
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading “Of course I am always at leisure to see you, Mary.
with fondness; with love
From this reading You are as red as a rose and bright as a diamond!” and she fondled the sparkling gem upon her own finger lovingly.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading “Of course I am always at leisure to see you, Mary.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But what is the matter?
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Wish me joy!
of very great significance
From this reading “Something sweet and momentous has happened, my dear.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Something sweet and momentous has happened, my dear.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Of course I am always at leisure to see you, Mary.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading You are as red as a rose and bright as a diamond!” and she fondled the sparkling gem upon her own finger lovingly.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading You are as red as a rose and bright as a diamond!” and she fondled the sparkling gem upon her own finger lovingly.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading You are as red as a rose and bright as a diamond!” and she fondled the sparkling gem upon her own finger lovingly.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Of course I am always at leisure to see you, Mary.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading You are as red as a rose and bright as a diamond!” and she fondled the sparkling gem upon her own finger lovingly.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “Something sweet and momentous has happened, my dear.
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading You are as red as a rose and bright as a diamond!” and she fondled the sparkling gem upon her own finger lovingly.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading “Something sweet and momentous has happened, my dear.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But what is the matter?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Of course I am always at leisure to see you, Mary.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading You are as red as a rose and bright as a diamond!” and she fondled the sparkling gem upon her own finger lovingly.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But what is the matter?
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Wish me joy!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Of course I am always at leisure to see you, Mary.
Chapter 13 of From the West to the West by Abigail Scott Duniway holds 410 sentences, grouped into 82 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 13 holds 410 sentences of From the West to the West, unabridged, divided into 82 reading sections.
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