Chapter 8 of H. R. is here in full — 394 sentences across 79 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 8 of H. R. is here in full — 394 sentences across 79 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
In how many ways would this masterful man, who was resourceful, original, undeterred by conventions, indifferent to the niceties of life, unafraid of public opinion as of social ostracism, make himself disagreeable? Was he serious in his determination to marry her? Or was it merely a scheme to obtain notoriety? Was he a crank or a criminal? She couldn't marry him.
Chapter 8 of H. R. is here in full — 394 sentences across 79 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “convention” — a large formal assembly
From this reading “In how many ways would this masterful man, who was resourceful, original, undeterred by conventions, indifferent to the niceties of life, unafraid of public opinion as of social ostracism, make himself disagreeable?”
travel along a zigzag path
From this reading “Was he a crank or a criminal?”
plural of “nicety” — conformity with some esthetic standard of correctness or propriety
From this reading “In how many ways would this masterful man, who was resourceful, original, undeterred by conventions, indifferent to the niceties of life, unafraid of public opinion as of social ostracism, make himself disagreeable?”
the state of being known for some unfavorable act or quality
From this reading “Or was it merely a scheme to obtain notoriety?”
the state of being banished or ostracized (excluded from society by general consent)
From this reading “In how many ways would this masterful man, who was resourceful, original, undeterred by conventions, indifferent to the niceties of life, unafraid of public opinion as of social ostracism, make himself disagreeable?”
having inner resources; adroit or imaginative
From this reading “In how many ways would this masterful man, who was resourceful, original, undeterred by conventions, indifferent to the niceties of life, unafraid of public opinion as of social ostracism, make himself disagreeable?”
oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them
From this reading “In how many ways would this masterful man, who was resourceful, original, undeterred by conventions, indifferent to the niceties of life, unafraid of public opinion as of social ostracism, make himself disagreeable?”
not deterred
From this reading “In how many ways would this masterful man, who was resourceful, original, undeterred by conventions, indifferent to the niceties of life, unafraid of public opinion as of social ostracism, make himself disagreeable?”
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a belief or sentiment shared by most people; the voice of the people
In this reading “In how many ways would this masterful man, who was resourceful, original, undeterred by conventions, indifferent to the niceties of life, unafraid of public opinion as of social ostracism, make himself disagreeable?”
In this reading “In how many ways would this masterful man, who was resourceful, original, undeterred by conventions, indifferent to the niceties of life, unafraid of public opinion as of social ostracism, make himself disagreeable?”
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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 Or was it merely a scheme to obtain notoriety?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In how many ways would this masterful man, who was resourceful, original, undeterred by conventions, indifferent to the niceties of life, unafraid of public opinion as of social ostracism, make himself disagreeable?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In how many ways would this masterful man, who was resourceful, original, undeterred by conventions, indifferent to the niceties of life, unafraid of public opinion as of social ostracism, make himself disagreeable?
plural of “convention” — a large formal assembly
From this reading In how many ways would this masterful man, who was resourceful, original, undeterred by conventions, indifferent to the niceties of life, unafraid of public opinion as of social ostracism, make himself disagreeable?
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From this reading She couldn't marry him.
travel along a zigzag path
From this reading Was he a crank or a criminal?
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading Was he a crank or a criminal?
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Was he serious in his determination to marry her?
not to your liking
From this reading In how many ways would this masterful man, who was resourceful, original, undeterred by conventions, indifferent to the niceties of life, unafraid of public opinion as of social ostracism, make himself disagreeable?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Was he serious in his determination to marry her?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Was he serious in his determination to marry her?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She couldn't marry him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading In how many ways would this masterful man, who was resourceful, original, undeterred by conventions, indifferent to the niceties of life, unafraid of public opinion as of social ostracism, make himself disagreeable?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Was he serious in his determination to marry her?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In how many ways would this masterful man, who was resourceful, original, undeterred by conventions, indifferent to the niceties of life, unafraid of public opinion as of social ostracism, make himself disagreeable?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In how many ways would this masterful man, who was resourceful, original, undeterred by conventions, indifferent to the niceties of life, unafraid of public opinion as of social ostracism, make himself disagreeable?
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading In how many ways would this masterful man, who was resourceful, original, undeterred by conventions, indifferent to the niceties of life, unafraid of public opinion as of social ostracism, make himself disagreeable?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Or was it merely a scheme to obtain notoriety?
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In how many ways would this masterful man, who was resourceful, original, undeterred by conventions, indifferent to the niceties of life, unafraid of public opinion as of social ostracism, make himself disagreeable?
engage in
From this reading In how many ways would this masterful man, who was resourceful, original, undeterred by conventions, indifferent to the niceties of life, unafraid of public opinion as of social ostracism, make himself disagreeable?
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In how many ways would this masterful man, who was resourceful, original, undeterred by conventions, indifferent to the niceties of life, unafraid of public opinion as of social ostracism, make himself disagreeable?
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading In how many ways would this masterful man, who was resourceful, original, undeterred by conventions, indifferent to the niceties of life, unafraid of public opinion as of social ostracism, make himself disagreeable?
take in marriage
From this reading Was he serious in his determination to marry her?
having or revealing supreme mastery or skill
From this reading In how many ways would this masterful man, who was resourceful, original, undeterred by conventions, indifferent to the niceties of life, unafraid of public opinion as of social ostracism, make himself disagreeable?
and nothing more
From this reading Or was it merely a scheme to obtain notoriety?
plural of “nicety” — conformity with some esthetic standard of correctness or propriety
From this reading In how many ways would this masterful man, who was resourceful, original, undeterred by conventions, indifferent to the niceties of life, unafraid of public opinion as of social ostracism, make himself disagreeable?
the state of being known for some unfavorable act or quality
From this reading Or was it merely a scheme to obtain notoriety?
come into possession of
From this reading Or was it merely a scheme to obtain notoriety?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In how many ways would this masterful man, who was resourceful, original, undeterred by conventions, indifferent to the niceties of life, unafraid of public opinion as of social ostracism, make himself disagreeable?
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading In how many ways would this masterful man, who was resourceful, original, undeterred by conventions, indifferent to the niceties of life, unafraid of public opinion as of social ostracism, make himself disagreeable?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Or was it merely a scheme to obtain notoriety?
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading In how many ways would this masterful man, who was resourceful, original, undeterred by conventions, indifferent to the niceties of life, unafraid of public opinion as of social ostracism, make himself disagreeable?
the state of being banished or ostracized (excluded from society by general consent)
From this reading In how many ways would this masterful man, who was resourceful, original, undeterred by conventions, indifferent to the niceties of life, unafraid of public opinion as of social ostracism, make himself disagreeable?
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading In how many ways would this masterful man, who was resourceful, original, undeterred by conventions, indifferent to the niceties of life, unafraid of public opinion as of social ostracism, make himself disagreeable?
having inner resources; adroit or imaginative
From this reading In how many ways would this masterful man, who was resourceful, original, undeterred by conventions, indifferent to the niceties of life, unafraid of public opinion as of social ostracism, make himself disagreeable?
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading Or was it merely a scheme to obtain notoriety?
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Was he serious in his determination to marry her?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She couldn't marry him.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading In how many ways would this masterful man, who was resourceful, original, undeterred by conventions, indifferent to the niceties of life, unafraid of public opinion as of social ostracism, make himself disagreeable?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In how many ways would this masterful man, who was resourceful, original, undeterred by conventions, indifferent to the niceties of life, unafraid of public opinion as of social ostracism, make himself disagreeable?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In how many ways would this masterful man, who was resourceful, original, undeterred by conventions, indifferent to the niceties of life, unafraid of public opinion as of social ostracism, make himself disagreeable?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In how many ways would this masterful man, who was resourceful, original, undeterred by conventions, indifferent to the niceties of life, unafraid of public opinion as of social ostracism, make himself disagreeable?
oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them
From this reading In how many ways would this masterful man, who was resourceful, original, undeterred by conventions, indifferent to the niceties of life, unafraid of public opinion as of social ostracism, make himself disagreeable?
not deterred
From this reading In how many ways would this masterful man, who was resourceful, original, undeterred by conventions, indifferent to the niceties of life, unafraid of public opinion as of social ostracism, make himself disagreeable?
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In how many ways would this masterful man, who was resourceful, original, undeterred by conventions, indifferent to the niceties of life, unafraid of public opinion as of social ostracism, make himself disagreeable?
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading In how many ways would this masterful man, who was resourceful, original, undeterred by conventions, indifferent to the niceties of life, unafraid of public opinion as of social ostracism, make himself disagreeable?
which person or people
From this reading In how many ways would this masterful man, who was resourceful, original, undeterred by conventions, indifferent to the niceties of life, unafraid of public opinion as of social ostracism, make himself disagreeable?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In how many ways would this masterful man, who was resourceful, original, undeterred by conventions, indifferent to the niceties of life, unafraid of public opinion as of social ostracism, make himself disagreeable?
Chapter 8 of H. R. by Edwin Lefevre holds 394 sentences, grouped into 79 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 394 sentences of H. R., unabridged, divided into 79 reading sections.
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