Chapter 20 of Guy Deverell, V. 2 of 2 is here in full — 102 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 20 of Guy Deverell, V. 2 of 2 is here in full — 102 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
M. Varbarriere decides. Varbarriere sat up on the side of his sofa. "Who brought that woman, Gwynn, here? What do they want of her?" It was only the formula by which interrogatively to express the suspicion that pointed at Sir Jekyl and his attorney.
Chapter 20 of Guy Deverell, V. 2 of 2 is here in full — 102 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading “It was only the formula by which interrogatively to express the suspicion that pointed at Sir Jekyl and his attorney.”
third-person singular of “decide” — reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading “M. Varbarriere decides.”
give expression to
From this reading “It was only the formula by which interrogatively to express the suspicion that pointed at Sir Jekyl and his attorney.”
a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
From this reading “It was only the formula by which interrogatively to express the suspicion that pointed at Sir Jekyl and his attorney.”
English comedienne and mistress of Charles II (1650-1687)
From this reading “"Who brought that woman, Gwynn, here?”
having a point
From this reading “It was only the formula by which interrogatively to express the suspicion that pointed at Sir Jekyl and his attorney.”
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading “Varbarriere sat up on the side of his sofa.”
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading “It was only the formula by which interrogatively to express the suspicion that pointed at Sir Jekyl and his attorney.”
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was only the formula by which interrogatively to express the suspicion that pointed at Sir Jekyl and his attorney.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was only the formula by which interrogatively to express the suspicion that pointed at Sir Jekyl and his attorney.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading It was only the formula by which interrogatively to express the suspicion that pointed at Sir Jekyl and his attorney.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "Who brought that woman, Gwynn, here?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was only the formula by which interrogatively to express the suspicion that pointed at Sir Jekyl and his attorney.
third-person singular of “decide” — reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading M. Varbarriere decides.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading What do they want of her?"
give expression to
From this reading It was only the formula by which interrogatively to express the suspicion that pointed at Sir Jekyl and his attorney.
a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
From this reading It was only the formula by which interrogatively to express the suspicion that pointed at Sir Jekyl and his attorney.
English comedienne and mistress of Charles II (1650-1687)
From this reading "Who brought that woman, Gwynn, here?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading What do they want of her?"
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Who brought that woman, Gwynn, here?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Varbarriere sat up on the side of his sofa.
in a questioning format
From this reading It was only the formula by which interrogatively to express the suspicion that pointed at Sir Jekyl and his attorney.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was only the formula by which interrogatively to express the suspicion that pointed at Sir Jekyl and his attorney.
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From this reading It was only the formula by which interrogatively to express the suspicion that pointed at Sir Jekyl and his attorney.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading M. Varbarriere decides.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Varbarriere sat up on the side of his sofa.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Varbarriere sat up on the side of his sofa.
and nothing more
From this reading It was only the formula by which interrogatively to express the suspicion that pointed at Sir Jekyl and his attorney.
having a point
From this reading It was only the formula by which interrogatively to express the suspicion that pointed at Sir Jekyl and his attorney.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Varbarriere sat up on the side of his sofa.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Varbarriere sat up on the side of his sofa.
term of address for a man
From this reading It was only the formula by which interrogatively to express the suspicion that pointed at Sir Jekyl and his attorney.
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading Varbarriere sat up on the side of his sofa.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading It was only the formula by which interrogatively to express the suspicion that pointed at Sir Jekyl and his attorney.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Who brought that woman, Gwynn, here?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Varbarriere sat up on the side of his sofa.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading What do they want of her?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was only the formula by which interrogatively to express the suspicion that pointed at Sir Jekyl and his attorney.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Varbarriere sat up on the side of his sofa.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading M. Varbarriere decides.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading What do they want of her?"
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was only the formula by which interrogatively to express the suspicion that pointed at Sir Jekyl and his attorney.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What do they want of her?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was only the formula by which interrogatively to express the suspicion that pointed at Sir Jekyl and his attorney.
which person or people
From this reading "Who brought that woman, Gwynn, here?
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "Who brought that woman, Gwynn, here?
Chapter 20 of Guy Deverell, V. 2 of 2 by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu holds 102 sentences, grouped into 21 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 20 holds 102 sentences of Guy Deverell, V. 2 of 2, unabridged, divided into 21 reading sections.
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