Chapter 2 of Gwen Wynn: A Romance of the Wye is here in full — 395 sentences across 79 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 2 of Gwen Wynn: A Romance of the Wye is here in full — 395 sentences across 79 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
She does confess; though not in words. Her silence is equally eloquent; drooping eyelids, and blushing cheeks, making that eloquence emphatic. She loves Mr Musgrave. "Enough!" says Gwendoline, taking it in this sense; "and, since you've been candid with me, I'll repay you in the same coin. But mind you; it mustn't go further."
Chapter 2 of Gwen Wynn: A Romance of the Wye is here in full — 395 sentences across 79 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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having a red face from embarrassment or shame or agitation or emotional upset
From this reading “Her silence is equally eloquent; drooping eyelids, and blushing cheeks, making that eloquence emphatic.”
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading “"Enough!" says Gwendoline, taking it in this sense; "and, since you've been candid with me, I'll repay you in the same coin.”
weak from exhaustion
From this reading “Her silence is equally eloquent; drooping eyelids, and blushing cheeks, making that eloquence emphatic.”
Fluent, persuasive, and graceful speaking or writing. (Sự hùng biện, tài ăn nói lưu loát.)
From this reading “Her silence is equally eloquent; drooping eyelids, and blushing cheeks, making that eloquence emphatic.”
expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively
From this reading “Her silence is equally eloquent; drooping eyelids, and blushing cheeks, making that eloquence emphatic.”
spoken with emphasis
From this reading “Her silence is equally eloquent; drooping eyelids, and blushing cheeks, making that eloquence emphatic.”
plural of “eyelid” — either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
From this reading “Her silence is equally eloquent; drooping eyelids, and blushing cheeks, making that eloquence emphatic.”
pay back
From this reading “"Enough!" says Gwendoline, taking it in this sense; "and, since you've been candid with me, I'll repay you in the same coin.”
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.
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In this reading “Her silence is equally eloquent; drooping eyelids, and blushing cheeks, making that eloquence emphatic.”
In this reading “Her silence is equally eloquent; drooping eyelids, and blushing cheeks, making that eloquence emphatic.”
In this reading “But mind you; it mustn't go further."”
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her silence is equally eloquent; drooping eyelids, and blushing cheeks, making that eloquence emphatic.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Enough!" says Gwendoline, taking it in this sense; "and, since you've been candid with me, I'll repay you in the same coin.
having a red face from embarrassment or shame or agitation or emotional upset
From this reading Her silence is equally eloquent; drooping eyelids, and blushing cheeks, making that eloquence emphatic.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But mind you; it mustn't go further."
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading "Enough!" says Gwendoline, taking it in this sense; "and, since you've been candid with me, I'll repay you in the same coin.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Her silence is equally eloquent; drooping eyelids, and blushing cheeks, making that eloquence emphatic.
make up
From this reading "Enough!" says Gwendoline, taking it in this sense; "and, since you've been candid with me, I'll repay you in the same coin.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading She does confess; though not in words.
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She does confess; though not in words.
weak from exhaustion
From this reading Her silence is equally eloquent; drooping eyelids, and blushing cheeks, making that eloquence emphatic.
Fluent, persuasive, and graceful speaking or writing. (Sự hùng biện, tài ăn nói lưu loát.)
From this reading Her silence is equally eloquent; drooping eyelids, and blushing cheeks, making that eloquence emphatic.
expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively
From this reading Her silence is equally eloquent; drooping eyelids, and blushing cheeks, making that eloquence emphatic.
spoken with emphasis
From this reading Her silence is equally eloquent; drooping eyelids, and blushing cheeks, making that eloquence emphatic.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "Enough!" says Gwendoline, taking it in this sense; "and, since you've been candid with me, I'll repay you in the same coin.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading Her silence is equally eloquent; drooping eyelids, and blushing cheeks, making that eloquence emphatic.
plural of “eyelid” — either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
From this reading Her silence is equally eloquent; drooping eyelids, and blushing cheeks, making that eloquence emphatic.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading But mind you; it mustn't go further."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But mind you; it mustn't go further."
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From this reading "Enough!" says Gwendoline, taking it in this sense; "and, since you've been candid with me, I'll repay you in the same coin.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her silence is equally eloquent; drooping eyelids, and blushing cheeks, making that eloquence emphatic.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Enough!" says Gwendoline, taking it in this sense; "and, since you've been candid with me, I'll repay you in the same coin.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She does confess; though not in words.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her silence is equally eloquent; drooping eyelids, and blushing cheeks, making that eloquence emphatic.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Enough!" says Gwendoline, taking it in this sense; "and, since you've been candid with me, I'll repay you in the same coin.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading She loves Mr Musgrave.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Her silence is equally eloquent; drooping eyelids, and blushing cheeks, making that eloquence emphatic.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Enough!" says Gwendoline, taking it in this sense; "and, since you've been candid with me, I'll repay you in the same coin.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading But mind you; it mustn't go further."
a form of address for a man
From this reading She loves Mr Musgrave.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She loves Mr Musgrave.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But mind you; it mustn't go further."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She does confess; though not in words.
pay back
From this reading "Enough!" says Gwendoline, taking it in this sense; "and, since you've been candid with me, I'll repay you in the same coin.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "Enough!" says Gwendoline, taking it in this sense; "and, since you've been candid with me, I'll repay you in the same coin.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "Enough!" says Gwendoline, taking it in this sense; "and, since you've been candid with me, I'll repay you in the same coin.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading "Enough!" says Gwendoline, taking it in this sense; "and, since you've been candid with me, I'll repay you in the same coin.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She does confess; though not in words.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Her silence is equally eloquent; drooping eyelids, and blushing cheeks, making that eloquence emphatic.
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "Enough!" says Gwendoline, taking it in this sense; "and, since you've been candid with me, I'll repay you in the same coin.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading "Enough!" says Gwendoline, taking it in this sense; "and, since you've been candid with me, I'll repay you in the same coin.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her silence is equally eloquent; drooping eyelids, and blushing cheeks, making that eloquence emphatic.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Enough!" says Gwendoline, taking it in this sense; "and, since you've been candid with me, I'll repay you in the same coin.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Enough!" says Gwendoline, taking it in this sense; "and, since you've been candid with me, I'll repay you in the same coin.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She does confess; though not in words.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Enough!" says Gwendoline, taking it in this sense; "and, since you've been candid with me, I'll repay you in the same coin.
the words that are spoken
From this reading She does confess; though not in words.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Enough!" says Gwendoline, taking it in this sense; "and, since you've been candid with me, I'll repay you in the same coin.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Enough!" says Gwendoline, taking it in this sense; "and, since you've been candid with me, I'll repay you in the same coin.
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