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Chapter 2 of How he won her is here in full — 185 sentences across 37 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE VETERAN’S RETURN. SIWARD—Had he his hurts before? ROSSE—Aye, in the front. SIWARD—Why, then, God’s soldier be he!—SHAKSPEARE. While Erminie and Britomarte talked together, there came a rush of feet upon the stairs, followed by the flinging open of the chamber door, and the sudden appearance of Elfie.
Chapter 2 of How he won her is here in full — 185 sentences across 37 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading “While Erminie and Britomarte talked together, there came a rush of feet upon the stairs, followed by the flinging open of the chamber door, and the sudden appearance of Elfie.”
-ing form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading “While Erminie and Britomarte talked together, there came a rush of feet upon the stairs, followed by the flinging open of the chamber door, and the sudden appearance of Elfie.”
possessive form of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
plural of “hurt” — any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading “SIWARD—Had he his hurts before?”
move hurridly
From this reading “While Erminie and Britomarte talked together, there came a rush of feet upon the stairs, followed by the flinging open of the chamber door, and the sudden appearance of Elfie.”
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading “SIWARD—Why, then, God’s soldier be he!—SHAKSPEARE.”
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading “While Erminie and Britomarte talked together, there came a rush of feet upon the stairs, followed by the flinging open of the chamber door, and the sudden appearance of Elfie.”
possessive form of “veteran” — a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
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In this reading “While Erminie and Britomarte talked together, there came a rush of feet upon the stairs, followed by the flinging open of the chamber door, and the sudden appearance of Elfie.”
In this reading “While Erminie and Britomarte talked together, there came a rush of feet upon the stairs, followed by the flinging open of the chamber door, and the sudden appearance of Elfie.”
In this reading “While Erminie and Britomarte talked together, there came a rush of feet upon the stairs, followed by the flinging open of the chamber door, and the sudden appearance of Elfie.”
In this reading “While Erminie and Britomarte talked together, there came a rush of feet upon the stairs, followed by the flinging open of the chamber door, and the sudden appearance of Elfie.”
In this reading “While Erminie and Britomarte talked together, there came a rush of feet upon the stairs, followed by the flinging open of the chamber door, and the sudden appearance of Elfie.”
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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 While Erminie and Britomarte talked together, there came a rush of feet upon the stairs, followed by the flinging open of the chamber door, and the sudden appearance of Elfie.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While Erminie and Britomarte talked together, there came a rush of feet upon the stairs, followed by the flinging open of the chamber door, and the sudden appearance of Elfie.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading While Erminie and Britomarte talked together, there came a rush of feet upon the stairs, followed by the flinging open of the chamber door, and the sudden appearance of Elfie.
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From this reading ROSSE—Aye, in the front.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading SIWARD—Why, then, God’s soldier be he!—SHAKSPEARE.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading SIWARD—Had he his hurts before?
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From this reading While Erminie and Britomarte talked together, there came a rush of feet upon the stairs, followed by the flinging open of the chamber door, and the sudden appearance of Elfie.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading While Erminie and Britomarte talked together, there came a rush of feet upon the stairs, followed by the flinging open of the chamber door, and the sudden appearance of Elfie.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading While Erminie and Britomarte talked together, there came a rush of feet upon the stairs, followed by the flinging open of the chamber door, and the sudden appearance of Elfie.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading While Erminie and Britomarte talked together, there came a rush of feet upon the stairs, followed by the flinging open of the chamber door, and the sudden appearance of Elfie.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading While Erminie and Britomarte talked together, there came a rush of feet upon the stairs, followed by the flinging open of the chamber door, and the sudden appearance of Elfie.
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From this reading While Erminie and Britomarte talked together, there came a rush of feet upon the stairs, followed by the flinging open of the chamber door, and the sudden appearance of Elfie.
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From this reading While Erminie and Britomarte talked together, there came a rush of feet upon the stairs, followed by the flinging open of the chamber door, and the sudden appearance of Elfie.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading While Erminie and Britomarte talked together, there came a rush of feet upon the stairs, followed by the flinging open of the chamber door, and the sudden appearance of Elfie.
-ing form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading While Erminie and Britomarte talked together, there came a rush of feet upon the stairs, followed by the flinging open of the chamber door, and the sudden appearance of Elfie.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading While Erminie and Britomarte talked together, there came a rush of feet upon the stairs, followed by the flinging open of the chamber door, and the sudden appearance of Elfie.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading ROSSE—Aye, in the front.
possessive form of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading SIWARD—Why, then, God’s soldier be he!—SHAKSPEARE.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SIWARD—Had he his hurts before?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SIWARD—Had he his hurts before?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SIWARD—Had he his hurts before?
plural of “hurt” — any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading SIWARD—Had he his hurts before?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ROSSE—Aye, in the front.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While Erminie and Britomarte talked together, there came a rush of feet upon the stairs, followed by the flinging open of the chamber door, and the sudden appearance of Elfie.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading While Erminie and Britomarte talked together, there came a rush of feet upon the stairs, followed by the flinging open of the chamber door, and the sudden appearance of Elfie.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE VETERAN’S RETURN.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ROSSE—Aye, in the front.
move hurridly
From this reading While Erminie and Britomarte talked together, there came a rush of feet upon the stairs, followed by the flinging open of the chamber door, and the sudden appearance of Elfie.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SIWARD—Why, then, God’s soldier be he!—SHAKSPEARE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SIWARD—Had he his hurts before?
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading SIWARD—Why, then, God’s soldier be he!—SHAKSPEARE.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading While Erminie and Britomarte talked together, there came a rush of feet upon the stairs, followed by the flinging open of the chamber door, and the sudden appearance of Elfie.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading While Erminie and Britomarte talked together, there came a rush of feet upon the stairs, followed by the flinging open of the chamber door, and the sudden appearance of Elfie.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading While Erminie and Britomarte talked together, there came a rush of feet upon the stairs, followed by the flinging open of the chamber door, and the sudden appearance of Elfie.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VETERAN’S RETURN.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading SIWARD—Why, then, God’s soldier be he!—SHAKSPEARE.
in or at that place or location
From this reading While Erminie and Britomarte talked together, there came a rush of feet upon the stairs, followed by the flinging open of the chamber door, and the sudden appearance of Elfie.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading While Erminie and Britomarte talked together, there came a rush of feet upon the stairs, followed by the flinging open of the chamber door, and the sudden appearance of Elfie.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading While Erminie and Britomarte talked together, there came a rush of feet upon the stairs, followed by the flinging open of the chamber door, and the sudden appearance of Elfie.
possessive form of “veteran” — a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
From this reading THE VETERAN’S RETURN.
during the time that
From this reading While Erminie and Britomarte talked together, there came a rush of feet upon the stairs, followed by the flinging open of the chamber door, and the sudden appearance of Elfie.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading SIWARD—Why, then, God’s soldier be he!—SHAKSPEARE.
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