Chapter 21 of Heiress of Haddon is here in full — 77 sentences across 16 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 21 of Heiress of Haddon is here in full — 77 sentences across 16 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
ON A FALSE SCENT. I can counterfeit the deep tragedian! Speak, and look back, and pry on every side, Tremble, and start at wagging of a straw. Pretending deep suspicion; ghastly looks Are at my service like enforced smiles, And both are ready in their offices, At any time to grace my stratagems. SHAKESPEARE.
Chapter 21 of Heiress of Haddon is here in full — 77 sentences across 16 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a copy that is represented as the original
From this reading “I can counterfeit the deep tragedian!”
forced or compelled or put in force
From this reading “Pretending deep suspicion; ghastly looks Are at my service like enforced smiles, And both are ready in their offices, At any time to grace my stratagems.”
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
From this reading “Pretending deep suspicion; ghastly looks Are at my service like enforced smiles, And both are ready in their offices, At any time to grace my stratagems.”
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading “Pretending deep suspicion; ghastly looks Are at my service like enforced smiles, And both are ready in their offices, At any time to grace my stratagems.”
the act of giving a false appearance
From this reading “Pretending deep suspicion; ghastly looks Are at my service like enforced smiles, And both are ready in their offices, At any time to grace my stratagems.”
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading “Speak, and look back, and pry on every side, Tremble, and start at wagging of a straw.”
plural of “stratagem” — a maneuver in a game or conversation
From this reading “Pretending deep suspicion; ghastly looks Are at my service like enforced smiles, And both are ready in their offices, At any time to grace my stratagems.”
inflected form of “wag” — move from side to side
From this reading “Speak, and look back, and pry on every side, Tremble, and start at wagging of a straw.”
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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 ON A FALSE SCENT.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Speak, and look back, and pry on every side, Tremble, and start at wagging of a straw.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Pretending deep suspicion; ghastly looks Are at my service like enforced smiles, And both are ready in their offices, At any time to grace my stratagems.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Pretending deep suspicion; ghastly looks Are at my service like enforced smiles, And both are ready in their offices, At any time to grace my stratagems.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Speak, and look back, and pry on every side, Tremble, and start at wagging of a straw.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Speak, and look back, and pry on every side, Tremble, and start at wagging of a straw.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Pretending deep suspicion; ghastly looks Are at my service like enforced smiles, And both are ready in their offices, At any time to grace my stratagems.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I can counterfeit the deep tragedian!
a copy that is represented as the original
From this reading I can counterfeit the deep tragedian!
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading I can counterfeit the deep tragedian!
forced or compelled or put in force
From this reading Pretending deep suspicion; ghastly looks Are at my service like enforced smiles, And both are ready in their offices, At any time to grace my stratagems.
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Speak, and look back, and pry on every side, Tremble, and start at wagging of a straw.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading ON A FALSE SCENT.
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
From this reading Pretending deep suspicion; ghastly looks Are at my service like enforced smiles, And both are ready in their offices, At any time to grace my stratagems.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Pretending deep suspicion; ghastly looks Are at my service like enforced smiles, And both are ready in their offices, At any time to grace my stratagems.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I can counterfeit the deep tragedian!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Pretending deep suspicion; ghastly looks Are at my service like enforced smiles, And both are ready in their offices, At any time to grace my stratagems.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Pretending deep suspicion; ghastly looks Are at my service like enforced smiles, And both are ready in their offices, At any time to grace my stratagems.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Speak, and look back, and pry on every side, Tremble, and start at wagging of a straw.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Pretending deep suspicion; ghastly looks Are at my service like enforced smiles, And both are ready in their offices, At any time to grace my stratagems.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Pretending deep suspicion; ghastly looks Are at my service like enforced smiles, And both are ready in their offices, At any time to grace my stratagems.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Speak, and look back, and pry on every side, Tremble, and start at wagging of a straw.
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Pretending deep suspicion; ghastly looks Are at my service like enforced smiles, And both are ready in their offices, At any time to grace my stratagems.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON A FALSE SCENT.
the act of giving a false appearance
From this reading Pretending deep suspicion; ghastly looks Are at my service like enforced smiles, And both are ready in their offices, At any time to grace my stratagems.
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading Speak, and look back, and pry on every side, Tremble, and start at wagging of a straw.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Pretending deep suspicion; ghastly looks Are at my service like enforced smiles, And both are ready in their offices, At any time to grace my stratagems.
A distinctive smell or aroma.
From this reading ON A FALSE SCENT.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Pretending deep suspicion; ghastly looks Are at my service like enforced smiles, And both are ready in their offices, At any time to grace my stratagems.
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading SHAKESPEARE.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Speak, and look back, and pry on every side, Tremble, and start at wagging of a straw.
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Pretending deep suspicion; ghastly looks Are at my service like enforced smiles, And both are ready in their offices, At any time to grace my stratagems.
express in speech
From this reading Speak, and look back, and pry on every side, Tremble, and start at wagging of a straw.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Speak, and look back, and pry on every side, Tremble, and start at wagging of a straw.
plural of “stratagem” — a maneuver in a game or conversation
From this reading Pretending deep suspicion; ghastly looks Are at my service like enforced smiles, And both are ready in their offices, At any time to grace my stratagems.
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading Speak, and look back, and pry on every side, Tremble, and start at wagging of a straw.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Pretending deep suspicion; ghastly looks Are at my service like enforced smiles, And both are ready in their offices, At any time to grace my stratagems.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I can counterfeit the deep tragedian!
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Pretending deep suspicion; ghastly looks Are at my service like enforced smiles, And both are ready in their offices, At any time to grace my stratagems.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Pretending deep suspicion; ghastly looks Are at my service like enforced smiles, And both are ready in their offices, At any time to grace my stratagems.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Pretending deep suspicion; ghastly looks Are at my service like enforced smiles, And both are ready in their offices, At any time to grace my stratagems.
a writer (especially a playwright) who writes tragedies
From this reading I can counterfeit the deep tragedian!
move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading Speak, and look back, and pry on every side, Tremble, and start at wagging of a straw.
inflected form of “wag” — move from side to side
From this reading Speak, and look back, and pry on every side, Tremble, and start at wagging of a straw.
Chapter 21 of Heiress of Haddon by W. E. (William Elliott) Doubleday holds 77 sentences, grouped into 16 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.
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