Chapter 8 of Guy Deverell, V. 2 of 2 is here in full — 84 sentences across 17 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 8 of Guy Deverell, V. 2 of 2 is here in full — 84 sentences across 17 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Tempest. "Does Mr. Guy Deverell know anything of the measures you contemplate in his behalf?" inquired the attorney. "Nothing. Do you think me a fool? Young men _are_ such asses!"
Chapter 8 of Guy Deverell, V. 2 of 2 is here in full — 84 sentences across 17 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “ass” — the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading “Young men _are_ such asses!"”
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading “"Does Mr. Guy Deverell know anything of the measures you contemplate in his behalf?" inquired the attorney.”
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading “"Does Mr. Guy Deverell know anything of the measures you contemplate in his behalf?" inquired the attorney.”
look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading “"Does Mr. Guy Deverell know anything of the measures you contemplate in his behalf?" inquired the attorney.”
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading “"Does Mr. Guy Deverell know anything of the measures you contemplate in his behalf?" inquired the attorney.”
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading “"Does Mr. Guy Deverell know anything of the measures you contemplate in his behalf?" inquired the attorney.”
plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading “"Does Mr. Guy Deverell know anything of the measures you contemplate in his behalf?" inquired the attorney.”
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading “Tempest.”
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Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.
In this reading “Young men _are_ such asses!"”
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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 Do you think me a fool?
any thing at all
From this reading "Does Mr. Guy Deverell know anything of the measures you contemplate in his behalf?" inquired the attorney.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Young men _are_ such asses!"
plural of “ass” — the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading Young men _are_ such asses!"
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading "Does Mr. Guy Deverell know anything of the measures you contemplate in his behalf?" inquired the attorney.
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading "Does Mr. Guy Deverell know anything of the measures you contemplate in his behalf?" inquired the attorney.
look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading "Does Mr. Guy Deverell know anything of the measures you contemplate in his behalf?" inquired the attorney.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Does Mr. Guy Deverell know anything of the measures you contemplate in his behalf?" inquired the attorney.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Do you think me a fool?
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Does Mr. Guy Deverell know anything of the measures you contemplate in his behalf?" inquired the attorney.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading Do you think me a fool?
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading "Does Mr. Guy Deverell know anything of the measures you contemplate in his behalf?" inquired the attorney.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Does Mr. Guy Deverell know anything of the measures you contemplate in his behalf?" inquired the attorney.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Does Mr. Guy Deverell know anything of the measures you contemplate in his behalf?" inquired the attorney.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "Does Mr. Guy Deverell know anything of the measures you contemplate in his behalf?" inquired the attorney.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Does Mr. Guy Deverell know anything of the measures you contemplate in his behalf?" inquired the attorney.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Do you think me a fool?
plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading "Does Mr. Guy Deverell know anything of the measures you contemplate in his behalf?" inquired the attorney.
the force of workers available
From this reading Young men _are_ such asses!"
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Does Mr. Guy Deverell know anything of the measures you contemplate in his behalf?" inquired the attorney.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "Nothing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Does Mr. Guy Deverell know anything of the measures you contemplate in his behalf?" inquired the attorney.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Young men _are_ such asses!"
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading Tempest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Does Mr. Guy Deverell know anything of the measures you contemplate in his behalf?" inquired the attorney.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Do you think me a fool?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Does Mr. Guy Deverell know anything of the measures you contemplate in his behalf?" inquired the attorney.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Young men _are_ such asses!"
Chapter 8 of Guy Deverell, V. 2 of 2 by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu holds 84 sentences, grouped into 17 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 8 holds 84 sentences of Guy Deverell, V. 2 of 2, unabridged, divided into 17 reading sections.
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