Chapter 24 of Helen with the High Hand (2nd ed.) is here in full — 178 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 24 of Helen with the High Hand (2nd ed.) is here in full — 178 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
GIRLISH CONFIDENCES One afternoon Sarah Swetnam called, and Helen in person opened the great door to the visitor. "I saw that frock in Brunt's three days ago," Helen began, kissing the tall, tightbound, large-boned woman. "I know you did, Nell," Sarah admitted. "But you needn't tell me so. Don't you like it?"
Chapter 24 of Helen with the High Hand (2nd ed.) is here in full — 178 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading “"I know you did, Nell," Sarah admitted.”
plural of “confidence” — freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading “GIRLISH CONFIDENCES One afternoon Sarah Swetnam called, and Helen in person opened the great door to the visitor.”
a long, loose outer garment
From this reading “"I saw that frock in Brunt's three days ago," Helen began, kissing the tall, tightbound, large-boned woman.”
befitting or characteristic of a young girl
From this reading “GIRLISH CONFIDENCES One afternoon Sarah Swetnam called, and Helen in person opened the great door to the visitor.”
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading “GIRLISH CONFIDENCES One afternoon Sarah Swetnam called, and Helen in person opened the great door to the visitor.”
affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
From this reading “"I saw that frock in Brunt's three days ago," Helen began, kissing the tall, tightbound, large-boned woman.”
(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
From this reading “GIRLISH CONFIDENCES One afternoon Sarah Swetnam called, and Helen in person opened the great door to the visitor.”
someone who visits
From this reading “GIRLISH CONFIDENCES One afternoon Sarah Swetnam called, and Helen in person opened the great door to the visitor.”
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inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading "I know you did, Nell," Sarah admitted.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading GIRLISH CONFIDENCES One afternoon Sarah Swetnam called, and Helen in person opened the great door to the visitor.
in the past
From this reading "I saw that frock in Brunt's three days ago," Helen began, kissing the tall, tightbound, large-boned woman.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GIRLISH CONFIDENCES One afternoon Sarah Swetnam called, and Helen in person opened the great door to the visitor.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "I saw that frock in Brunt's three days ago," Helen began, kissing the tall, tightbound, large-boned woman.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I saw that frock in Brunt's three days ago," Helen began, kissing the tall, tightbound, large-boned woman.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But you needn't tell me so.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading GIRLISH CONFIDENCES One afternoon Sarah Swetnam called, and Helen in person opened the great door to the visitor.
plural of “confidence” — freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading GIRLISH CONFIDENCES One afternoon Sarah Swetnam called, and Helen in person opened the great door to the visitor.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "I saw that frock in Brunt's three days ago," Helen began, kissing the tall, tightbound, large-boned woman.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "I know you did, Nell," Sarah admitted.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Don't you like it?"
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading GIRLISH CONFIDENCES One afternoon Sarah Swetnam called, and Helen in person opened the great door to the visitor.
a long, loose outer garment
From this reading "I saw that frock in Brunt's three days ago," Helen began, kissing the tall, tightbound, large-boned woman.
befitting or characteristic of a young girl
From this reading GIRLISH CONFIDENCES One afternoon Sarah Swetnam called, and Helen in person opened the great door to the visitor.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading GIRLISH CONFIDENCES One afternoon Sarah Swetnam called, and Helen in person opened the great door to the visitor.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading GIRLISH CONFIDENCES One afternoon Sarah Swetnam called, and Helen in person opened the great door to the visitor.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I saw that frock in Brunt's three days ago," Helen began, kissing the tall, tightbound, large-boned woman.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GIRLISH CONFIDENCES One afternoon Sarah Swetnam called, and Helen in person opened the great door to the visitor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Don't you like it?"
affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
From this reading "I saw that frock in Brunt's three days ago," Helen began, kissing the tall, tightbound, large-boned woman.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I know you did, Nell," Sarah admitted.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I saw that frock in Brunt's three days ago," Helen began, kissing the tall, tightbound, large-boned woman.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Don't you like it?"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "But you needn't tell me so.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But you needn't tell me so.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I know you did, Nell," Sarah admitted.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading GIRLISH CONFIDENCES One afternoon Sarah Swetnam called, and Helen in person opened the great door to the visitor.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading GIRLISH CONFIDENCES One afternoon Sarah Swetnam called, and Helen in person opened the great door to the visitor.
a human being
From this reading GIRLISH CONFIDENCES One afternoon Sarah Swetnam called, and Helen in person opened the great door to the visitor.
(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
From this reading GIRLISH CONFIDENCES One afternoon Sarah Swetnam called, and Helen in person opened the great door to the visitor.
cut with a saw
From this reading "I saw that frock in Brunt's three days ago," Helen began, kissing the tall, tightbound, large-boned woman.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "But you needn't tell me so.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GIRLISH CONFIDENCES One afternoon Sarah Swetnam called, and Helen in person opened the great door to the visitor.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading "I saw that frock in Brunt's three days ago," Helen began, kissing the tall, tightbound, large-boned woman.
express in words
From this reading "But you needn't tell me so.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I saw that frock in Brunt's three days ago," Helen began, kissing the tall, tightbound, large-boned woman.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GIRLISH CONFIDENCES One afternoon Sarah Swetnam called, and Helen in person opened the great door to the visitor.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "I saw that frock in Brunt's three days ago," Helen began, kissing the tall, tightbound, large-boned woman.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I saw that frock in Brunt's three days ago," Helen began, kissing the tall, tightbound, large-boned woman.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GIRLISH CONFIDENCES One afternoon Sarah Swetnam called, and Helen in person opened the great door to the visitor.
someone who visits
From this reading GIRLISH CONFIDENCES One afternoon Sarah Swetnam called, and Helen in person opened the great door to the visitor.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "I saw that frock in Brunt's three days ago," Helen began, kissing the tall, tightbound, large-boned woman.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I know you did, Nell," Sarah admitted.
Chapter 24 of Helen with the High Hand (2nd ed.) by Arnold Bennett holds 178 sentences, grouped into 36 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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