Chapter 2 of Heart of the Sunset is here in full — 408 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter II
Chapter 2 of Heart of the Sunset is here in full — 408 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Do you like to read?" she asked him. "Say! It's my favorite form of exercise." Law's blue-gray eyes were expressionless, his face was bland. "Why?"
Chapter 2 of Heart of the Sunset is here in full — 408 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/81 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “"Do you like to read?" she asked him.”
lacking taste or flavor or tang
From this reading “Law's blue-gray eyes were expressionless, his face was bland.”
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading “It's my favorite form of exercise."”
deliberately impassive in manner
From this reading “Law's blue-gray eyes were expressionless, his face was bland.”
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading “It's my favorite form of exercise."”
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading “It's my favorite form of exercise."”
possessive form of “law” — the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading “Law's blue-gray eyes were expressionless, his face was bland.”
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading “"Do you like to read?" she asked him.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Do you like to read?" she asked him.
lacking taste or flavor or tang
From this reading Law's blue-gray eyes were expressionless, his face was bland.
of grey tinged with blue
From this reading Law's blue-gray eyes were expressionless, his face was bland.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you like to read?" she asked him.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading It's my favorite form of exercise."
deliberately impassive in manner
From this reading Law's blue-gray eyes were expressionless, his face was bland.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Law's blue-gray eyes were expressionless, his face was bland.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Law's blue-gray eyes were expressionless, his face was bland.
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading It's my favorite form of exercise."
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading It's my favorite form of exercise."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Do you like to read?" she asked him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Law's blue-gray eyes were expressionless, his face was bland.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It's my favorite form of exercise."
possessive form of “law” — the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Law's blue-gray eyes were expressionless, his face was bland.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Do you like to read?" she asked him.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It's my favorite form of exercise."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It's my favorite form of exercise."
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading "Do you like to read?" she asked him.
express in words
From this reading "Say!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Do you like to read?" she asked him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Do you like to read?" she asked him.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Law's blue-gray eyes were expressionless, his face was bland.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Law's blue-gray eyes were expressionless, his face was bland.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you like to read?" she asked him.
Chapter 2 of Heart of the Sunset by Rex Beach holds 408 sentences, grouped into 82 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 2 holds 408 sentences of Heart of the Sunset, unabridged, divided into 82 reading sections.
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