Chapter 2 of Interference is here in full — 133 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter II
Chapter 2 of Interference is here in full — 133 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
GOSSIP--(WITHOUT TEA). “Let not the heavens hear these tell-tale women.” --RICHARD III. “Dear me, Miss Dopping!” exclaimed her hostess, rising with an effort from the depths of a low seat. “This is indeed an unexpected pleasure.
Chapter 2 of Interference is here in full — 133 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading ““Dear me, Miss Dopping!” exclaimed her hostess, rising with an effort from the depths of a low seat.”
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading ““Dear me, Miss Dopping!” exclaimed her hostess, rising with an effort from the depths of a low seat.”
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading “GOSSIP--(WITHOUT TEA).”
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading ““Let not the heavens hear these tell-tale women.””
a woman host
From this reading ““Dear me, Miss Dopping!” exclaimed her hostess, rising with an effort from the depths of a low seat.”
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading ““Dear me, Miss Dopping!” exclaimed her hostess, rising with an effort from the depths of a low seat.”
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading “GOSSIP--(WITHOUT TEA).”
not expected or anticipated
From this reading ““This is indeed an unexpected pleasure.”
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.
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In this reading ““This is indeed an unexpected pleasure.”
In this reading ““Dear me, Miss Dopping!” exclaimed her hostess, rising with an effort from the depths of a low seat.”
In this reading ““Dear me, Miss Dopping!” exclaimed her hostess, rising with an effort from the depths of a low seat.”
In this reading ““Dear me, Miss Dopping!” exclaimed her hostess, rising with an effort from the depths of a low seat.”
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.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Dear me, Miss Dopping!” exclaimed her hostess, rising with an effort from the depths of a low seat.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Dear me, Miss Dopping!” exclaimed her hostess, rising with an effort from the depths of a low seat.
dearly loved
From this reading “Dear me, Miss Dopping!” exclaimed her hostess, rising with an effort from the depths of a low seat.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading “Dear me, Miss Dopping!” exclaimed her hostess, rising with an effort from the depths of a low seat.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Dear me, Miss Dopping!” exclaimed her hostess, rising with an effort from the depths of a low seat.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading “Dear me, Miss Dopping!” exclaimed her hostess, rising with an effort from the depths of a low seat.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “Dear me, Miss Dopping!” exclaimed her hostess, rising with an effort from the depths of a low seat.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Dear me, Miss Dopping!” exclaimed her hostess, rising with an effort from the depths of a low seat.
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading GOSSIP--(WITHOUT TEA).
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading “Let not the heavens hear these tell-tale women.”
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading “Let not the heavens hear these tell-tale women.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Dear me, Miss Dopping!” exclaimed her hostess, rising with an effort from the depths of a low seat.
a woman host
From this reading “Dear me, Miss Dopping!” exclaimed her hostess, rising with an effort from the depths of a low seat.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading --RICHARD III.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading “This is indeed an unexpected pleasure.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “This is indeed an unexpected pleasure.
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “Let not the heavens hear these tell-tale women.”
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading “Dear me, Miss Dopping!” exclaimed her hostess, rising with an effort from the depths of a low seat.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Dear me, Miss Dopping!” exclaimed her hostess, rising with an effort from the depths of a low seat.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “Dear me, Miss Dopping!” exclaimed her hostess, rising with an effort from the depths of a low seat.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Let not the heavens hear these tell-tale women.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Dear me, Miss Dopping!” exclaimed her hostess, rising with an effort from the depths of a low seat.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading “This is indeed an unexpected pleasure.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading --RICHARD III.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading “Dear me, Miss Dopping!” exclaimed her hostess, rising with an effort from the depths of a low seat.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading “Dear me, Miss Dopping!” exclaimed her hostess, rising with an effort from the depths of a low seat.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading GOSSIP--(WITHOUT TEA).
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Let not the heavens hear these tell-tale women.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Let not the heavens hear these tell-tale women.”
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “Let not the heavens hear these tell-tale women.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “This is indeed an unexpected pleasure.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading “This is indeed an unexpected pleasure.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Dear me, Miss Dopping!” exclaimed her hostess, rising with an effort from the depths of a low seat.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading GOSSIP--(WITHOUT TEA).
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading “Let not the heavens hear these tell-tale women.”
Chapter 2 of Interference by B. M. (Bithia Mary) Croker holds 133 sentences, grouped into 27 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 133 sentences of Interference, unabridged, divided into 27 reading sections.
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