Chapter 19 of His Excellency's English Governess is here in full — 219 sentences across 44 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 19 of His Excellency's English Governess is here in full — 219 sentences across 44 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
“BETWIXT MY LOVE AND ME.” “Is he--is he----” faltered Cecil. “Not _dead_, my dear? oh no! how could you imagine that?” cried Lady Haigh, in great excitement; “nor hurt, nor even in danger, I hope, at present. But the horses are ready. Let us start at once, and I will tell you about it as we go along.
Chapter 19 of His Excellency's English Governess is here in full — 219 sentences across 44 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/43 · 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.
an old word for “between”
From this reading ““BETWIXT MY LOVE AND ME.””
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading ““Not _dead_, my dear? oh no! how could you imagine that?” cried Lady Haigh, in great excitement; “nor hurt, nor even in danger, I hope, at present.”
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading ““Not _dead_, my dear? oh no! how could you imagine that?” cried Lady Haigh, in great excitement; “nor hurt, nor even in danger, I hope, at present.”
past form of “falter” — be unsure or weak
From this reading ““Is he--is he----” faltered Cecil.”
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading “But the horses are ready.”
be the source of pain
From this reading ““Not _dead_, my dear? oh no! how could you imagine that?” cried Lady Haigh, in great excitement; “nor hurt, nor even in danger, I hope, at present.”
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading ““Not _dead_, my dear? oh no! how could you imagine that?” cried Lady Haigh, in great excitement; “nor hurt, nor even in danger, I hope, at present.”
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “Let us start at once, and I will tell you about it as we go along.”
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.
Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
In this reading “Let us start at once, and I will tell you about it as we go along.”
In this reading ““Not _dead_, my dear? oh no! how could you imagine that?” cried Lady Haigh, in great excitement; “nor hurt, nor even in danger, I hope, at present.”
cooperate or pretend to cooperate
In this reading “Let us start at once, and I will tell you about it as we go along.”
In this reading ““Not _dead_, my dear? oh no! how could you imagine that?” cried Lady Haigh, in great excitement; “nor hurt, nor even in danger, I hope, at present.”
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.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Let us start at once, and I will tell you about it as we go along.
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Let us start at once, and I will tell you about it as we go along.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “BETWIXT MY LOVE AND ME.”
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But the horses are ready.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Let us start at once, and I will tell you about it as we go along.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Not _dead_, my dear? oh no! how could you imagine that?” cried Lady Haigh, in great excitement; “nor hurt, nor even in danger, I hope, at present.
an old word for “between”
From this reading “BETWIXT MY LOVE AND ME.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the horses are ready.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Is he--is he----” faltered Cecil.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “Not _dead_, my dear? oh no! how could you imagine that?” cried Lady Haigh, in great excitement; “nor hurt, nor even in danger, I hope, at present.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Not _dead_, my dear? oh no! how could you imagine that?” cried Lady Haigh, in great excitement; “nor hurt, nor even in danger, I hope, at present.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading “Not _dead_, my dear? oh no! how could you imagine that?” cried Lady Haigh, in great excitement; “nor hurt, nor even in danger, I hope, at present.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading “Not _dead_, my dear? oh no! how could you imagine that?” cried Lady Haigh, in great excitement; “nor hurt, nor even in danger, I hope, at present.
dearly loved
From this reading “Not _dead_, my dear? oh no! how could you imagine that?” cried Lady Haigh, in great excitement; “nor hurt, nor even in danger, I hope, at present.
divisible by two
From this reading “Not _dead_, my dear? oh no! how could you imagine that?” cried Lady Haigh, in great excitement; “nor hurt, nor even in danger, I hope, at present.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading “Not _dead_, my dear? oh no! how could you imagine that?” cried Lady Haigh, in great excitement; “nor hurt, nor even in danger, I hope, at present.
past form of “falter” — be unsure or weak
From this reading “Is he--is he----” faltered Cecil.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Let us start at once, and I will tell you about it as we go along.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “Not _dead_, my dear? oh no! how could you imagine that?” cried Lady Haigh, in great excitement; “nor hurt, nor even in danger, I hope, at present.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Not _dead_, my dear? oh no! how could you imagine that?” cried Lady Haigh, in great excitement; “nor hurt, nor even in danger, I hope, at present.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Is he--is he----” faltered Cecil.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “Not _dead_, my dear? oh no! how could you imagine that?” cried Lady Haigh, in great excitement; “nor hurt, nor even in danger, I hope, at present.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading But the horses are ready.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Not _dead_, my dear? oh no! how could you imagine that?” cried Lady Haigh, in great excitement; “nor hurt, nor even in danger, I hope, at present.
be the source of pain
From this reading “Not _dead_, my dear? oh no! how could you imagine that?” cried Lady Haigh, in great excitement; “nor hurt, nor even in danger, I hope, at present.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Not _dead_, my dear? oh no! how could you imagine that?” cried Lady Haigh, in great excitement; “nor hurt, nor even in danger, I hope, at present.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading “Not _dead_, my dear? oh no! how could you imagine that?” cried Lady Haigh, in great excitement; “nor hurt, nor even in danger, I hope, at present.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Not _dead_, my dear? oh no! how could you imagine that?” cried Lady Haigh, in great excitement; “nor hurt, nor even in danger, I hope, at present.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Is he--is he----” faltered Cecil.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Let us start at once, and I will tell you about it as we go along.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading “Not _dead_, my dear? oh no! how could you imagine that?” cried Lady Haigh, in great excitement; “nor hurt, nor even in danger, I hope, at present.
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let us start at once, and I will tell you about it as we go along.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading “BETWIXT MY LOVE AND ME.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “BETWIXT MY LOVE AND ME.”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “BETWIXT MY LOVE AND ME.”
not any; not one
From this reading “Not _dead_, my dear? oh no! how could you imagine that?” cried Lady Haigh, in great excitement; “nor hurt, nor even in danger, I hope, at present.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading “Not _dead_, my dear? oh no! how could you imagine that?” cried Lady Haigh, in great excitement; “nor hurt, nor even in danger, I hope, at present.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Not _dead_, my dear? oh no! how could you imagine that?” cried Lady Haigh, in great excitement; “nor hurt, nor even in danger, I hope, at present.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Not _dead_, my dear? oh no! how could you imagine that?” cried Lady Haigh, in great excitement; “nor hurt, nor even in danger, I hope, at present.
on one occasion
From this reading Let us start at once, and I will tell you about it as we go along.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading “Not _dead_, my dear? oh no! how could you imagine that?” cried Lady Haigh, in great excitement; “nor hurt, nor even in danger, I hope, at present.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading But the horses are ready.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Let us start at once, and I will tell you about it as we go along.
express in words
From this reading Let us start at once, and I will tell you about it as we go along.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Not _dead_, my dear? oh no! how could you imagine that?” cried Lady Haigh, in great excitement; “nor hurt, nor even in danger, I hope, at present.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But the horses are ready.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let us start at once, and I will tell you about it as we go along.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Let us start at once, and I will tell you about it as we go along.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Let us start at once, and I will tell you about it as we go along.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Not _dead_, my dear? oh no! how could you imagine that?” cried Lady Haigh, in great excitement; “nor hurt, nor even in danger, I hope, at present.
Chapter 19 of His Excellency's English Governess by Sydney C. Grier holds 219 sentences, grouped into 44 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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