Chapter 5 of Godolphin, Volume 4. is here in full — 90 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 5 of Godolphin, Volume 4. is here in full — 90 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
DIALOGUE BETWEEN GODOLPHIN AND SAVILLE.--CERTAIN EVENTS EXPLAINED.--SAVILLE'S APOLOGY FOR A BAD HEART.--GODOLPHIN'S CONFUSED SENTIMENTS FOR LADY ERPINGHAM. "Good Heavens! Constance Vernon once more free!" "And did you not really know it? Your retreat by the lake must have been indeed seclusion.
Chapter 5 of Godolphin, Volume 4. is here in full — 90 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading “DIALOGUE BETWEEN GODOLPHIN AND SAVILLE.--CERTAIN EVENTS EXPLAINED.--SAVILLE'S APOLOGY FOR A BAD HEART.--GODOLPHIN'S CONFUSED SENTIMENTS FOR LADY ERPINGHAM.”
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading “DIALOGUE BETWEEN GODOLPHIN AND SAVILLE.--CERTAIN EVENTS EXPLAINED.--SAVILLE'S APOLOGY FOR A BAD HEART.--GODOLPHIN'S CONFUSED SENTIMENTS FOR LADY ERPINGHAM.”
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading “Constance Vernon once more free!"”
a conversation between two persons
From this reading “DIALOGUE BETWEEN GODOLPHIN AND SAVILLE.--CERTAIN EVENTS EXPLAINED.--SAVILLE'S APOLOGY FOR A BAD HEART.--GODOLPHIN'S CONFUSED SENTIMENTS FOR LADY ERPINGHAM.”
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading “"Good Heavens!”
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading “Your retreat by the lake must have been indeed seclusion.”
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading “Your retreat by the lake must have been indeed seclusion.”
plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading “DIALOGUE BETWEEN GODOLPHIN AND SAVILLE.--CERTAIN EVENTS EXPLAINED.--SAVILLE'S APOLOGY FOR A BAD HEART.--GODOLPHIN'S CONFUSED SENTIMENTS FOR LADY ERPINGHAM.”
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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 DIALOGUE BETWEEN GODOLPHIN AND SAVILLE.--CERTAIN EVENTS EXPLAINED.--SAVILLE'S APOLOGY FOR A BAD HEART.--GODOLPHIN'S CONFUSED SENTIMENTS FOR LADY ERPINGHAM.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DIALOGUE BETWEEN GODOLPHIN AND SAVILLE.--CERTAIN EVENTS EXPLAINED.--SAVILLE'S APOLOGY FOR A BAD HEART.--GODOLPHIN'S CONFUSED SENTIMENTS FOR LADY ERPINGHAM.
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading DIALOGUE BETWEEN GODOLPHIN AND SAVILLE.--CERTAIN EVENTS EXPLAINED.--SAVILLE'S APOLOGY FOR A BAD HEART.--GODOLPHIN'S CONFUSED SENTIMENTS FOR LADY ERPINGHAM.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading DIALOGUE BETWEEN GODOLPHIN AND SAVILLE.--CERTAIN EVENTS EXPLAINED.--SAVILLE'S APOLOGY FOR A BAD HEART.--GODOLPHIN'S CONFUSED SENTIMENTS FOR LADY ERPINGHAM.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Your retreat by the lake must have been indeed seclusion.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading DIALOGUE BETWEEN GODOLPHIN AND SAVILLE.--CERTAIN EVENTS EXPLAINED.--SAVILLE'S APOLOGY FOR A BAD HEART.--GODOLPHIN'S CONFUSED SENTIMENTS FOR LADY ERPINGHAM.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Your retreat by the lake must have been indeed seclusion.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading DIALOGUE BETWEEN GODOLPHIN AND SAVILLE.--CERTAIN EVENTS EXPLAINED.--SAVILLE'S APOLOGY FOR A BAD HEART.--GODOLPHIN'S CONFUSED SENTIMENTS FOR LADY ERPINGHAM.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading DIALOGUE BETWEEN GODOLPHIN AND SAVILLE.--CERTAIN EVENTS EXPLAINED.--SAVILLE'S APOLOGY FOR A BAD HEART.--GODOLPHIN'S CONFUSED SENTIMENTS FOR LADY ERPINGHAM.
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading Constance Vernon once more free!"
a conversation between two persons
From this reading DIALOGUE BETWEEN GODOLPHIN AND SAVILLE.--CERTAIN EVENTS EXPLAINED.--SAVILLE'S APOLOGY FOR A BAD HEART.--GODOLPHIN'S CONFUSED SENTIMENTS FOR LADY ERPINGHAM.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "And did you not really know it?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DIALOGUE BETWEEN GODOLPHIN AND SAVILLE.--CERTAIN EVENTS EXPLAINED.--SAVILLE'S APOLOGY FOR A BAD HEART.--GODOLPHIN'S CONFUSED SENTIMENTS FOR LADY ERPINGHAM.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading DIALOGUE BETWEEN GODOLPHIN AND SAVILLE.--CERTAIN EVENTS EXPLAINED.--SAVILLE'S APOLOGY FOR A BAD HEART.--GODOLPHIN'S CONFUSED SENTIMENTS FOR LADY ERPINGHAM.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading DIALOGUE BETWEEN GODOLPHIN AND SAVILLE.--CERTAIN EVENTS EXPLAINED.--SAVILLE'S APOLOGY FOR A BAD HEART.--GODOLPHIN'S CONFUSED SENTIMENTS FOR LADY ERPINGHAM.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading DIALOGUE BETWEEN GODOLPHIN AND SAVILLE.--CERTAIN EVENTS EXPLAINED.--SAVILLE'S APOLOGY FOR A BAD HEART.--GODOLPHIN'S CONFUSED SENTIMENTS FOR LADY ERPINGHAM.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Constance Vernon once more free!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DIALOGUE BETWEEN GODOLPHIN AND SAVILLE.--CERTAIN EVENTS EXPLAINED.--SAVILLE'S APOLOGY FOR A BAD HEART.--GODOLPHIN'S CONFUSED SENTIMENTS FOR LADY ERPINGHAM.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DIALOGUE BETWEEN GODOLPHIN AND SAVILLE.--CERTAIN EVENTS EXPLAINED.--SAVILLE'S APOLOGY FOR A BAD HEART.--GODOLPHIN'S CONFUSED SENTIMENTS FOR LADY ERPINGHAM.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Good Heavens!
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Your retreat by the lake must have been indeed seclusion.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading DIALOGUE BETWEEN GODOLPHIN AND SAVILLE.--CERTAIN EVENTS EXPLAINED.--SAVILLE'S APOLOGY FOR A BAD HEART.--GODOLPHIN'S CONFUSED SENTIMENTS FOR LADY ERPINGHAM.
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading "Good Heavens!
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Your retreat by the lake must have been indeed seclusion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "And did you not really know it?
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "And did you not really know it?
a polite name for any woman
From this reading DIALOGUE BETWEEN GODOLPHIN AND SAVILLE.--CERTAIN EVENTS EXPLAINED.--SAVILLE'S APOLOGY FOR A BAD HEART.--GODOLPHIN'S CONFUSED SENTIMENTS FOR LADY ERPINGHAM.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Your retreat by the lake must have been indeed seclusion.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Constance Vernon once more free!"
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Your retreat by the lake must have been indeed seclusion.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "And did you not really know it?
on one occasion
From this reading Constance Vernon once more free!"
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "And did you not really know it?
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading Your retreat by the lake must have been indeed seclusion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DIALOGUE BETWEEN GODOLPHIN AND SAVILLE.--CERTAIN EVENTS EXPLAINED.--SAVILLE'S APOLOGY FOR A BAD HEART.--GODOLPHIN'S CONFUSED SENTIMENTS FOR LADY ERPINGHAM.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DIALOGUE BETWEEN GODOLPHIN AND SAVILLE.--CERTAIN EVENTS EXPLAINED.--SAVILLE'S APOLOGY FOR A BAD HEART.--GODOLPHIN'S CONFUSED SENTIMENTS FOR LADY ERPINGHAM.
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading Your retreat by the lake must have been indeed seclusion.
plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading DIALOGUE BETWEEN GODOLPHIN AND SAVILLE.--CERTAIN EVENTS EXPLAINED.--SAVILLE'S APOLOGY FOR A BAD HEART.--GODOLPHIN'S CONFUSED SENTIMENTS FOR LADY ERPINGHAM.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Your retreat by the lake must have been indeed seclusion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Constance Vernon once more free!"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "And did you not really know it?
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Your retreat by the lake must have been indeed seclusion.
Chapter 5 of Godolphin, Volume 4. by Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron Lytton holds 90 sentences, grouped into 18 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 90 sentences of Godolphin, Volume 4., unabridged, divided into 18 reading sections.
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