Chapter 2 of Intermere is here in full — 119 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter II
Chapter 2 of Intermere is here in full — 119 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
The secret of Intermere partially revealed to Anderton, and when he least expects it he is restored to his home and kindred, much to his regret. 119 INTERMERE. _BY WILLIAM ALEXANDER TAYLOR,_ COLUMBUS, OHIO. THE XX. CENTURY PUB.
Chapter 2 of Intermere is here in full — 119 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb
From this reading “_BY WILLIAM ALEXANDER TAYLOR,_ COLUMBUS, OHIO.”
the state capital of Ohio; located in the center of the state; site of Ohio State University
From this reading “_BY WILLIAM ALEXANDER TAYLOR,_ COLUMBUS, OHIO.”
third-person singular of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading “The secret of Intermere partially revealed to Anderton, and when he least expects it he is restored to his home and kindred, much to his regret.”
similar in quality or character
From this reading “The secret of Intermere partially revealed to Anderton, and when he least expects it he is restored to his home and kindred, much to his regret.”
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “_BY WILLIAM ALEXANDER TAYLOR,_ COLUMBUS, OHIO.”
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading “The secret of Intermere partially revealed to Anderton, and when he least expects it he is restored to his home and kindred, much to his regret.”
tavern consisting of a building with a bar and public rooms; often provides light meals
From this reading “CENTURY PUB.”
United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)
From this reading “_BY WILLIAM ALEXANDER TAYLOR,_ COLUMBUS, OHIO.”
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From this reading 119 INTERMERE.
European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb
From this reading _BY WILLIAM ALEXANDER TAYLOR,_ COLUMBUS, OHIO.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The secret of Intermere partially revealed to Anderton, and when he least expects it he is restored to his home and kindred, much to his regret.
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From this reading The secret of Intermere partially revealed to Anderton, and when he least expects it he is restored to his home and kindred, much to his regret.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _BY WILLIAM ALEXANDER TAYLOR,_ COLUMBUS, OHIO.
a period of 100 years
From this reading CENTURY PUB.
the state capital of Ohio; located in the center of the state; site of Ohio State University
From this reading _BY WILLIAM ALEXANDER TAYLOR,_ COLUMBUS, OHIO.
third-person singular of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading The secret of Intermere partially revealed to Anderton, and when he least expects it he is restored to his home and kindred, much to his regret.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The secret of Intermere partially revealed to Anderton, and when he least expects it he is restored to his home and kindred, much to his regret.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The secret of Intermere partially revealed to Anderton, and when he least expects it he is restored to his home and kindred, much to his regret.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The secret of Intermere partially revealed to Anderton, and when he least expects it he is restored to his home and kindred, much to his regret.
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From this reading The secret of Intermere partially revealed to Anderton, and when he least expects it he is restored to his home and kindred, much to his regret.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The secret of Intermere partially revealed to Anderton, and when he least expects it he is restored to his home and kindred, much to his regret.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The secret of Intermere partially revealed to Anderton, and when he least expects it he is restored to his home and kindred, much to his regret.
similar in quality or character
From this reading The secret of Intermere partially revealed to Anderton, and when he least expects it he is restored to his home and kindred, much to his regret.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The secret of Intermere partially revealed to Anderton, and when he least expects it he is restored to his home and kindred, much to his regret.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The secret of Intermere partially revealed to Anderton, and when he least expects it he is restored to his home and kindred, much to his regret.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The secret of Intermere partially revealed to Anderton, and when he least expects it he is restored to his home and kindred, much to his regret.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading _BY WILLIAM ALEXANDER TAYLOR,_ COLUMBUS, OHIO.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading The secret of Intermere partially revealed to Anderton, and when he least expects it he is restored to his home and kindred, much to his regret.
tavern consisting of a building with a bar and public rooms; often provides light meals
From this reading CENTURY PUB.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading The secret of Intermere partially revealed to Anderton, and when he least expects it he is restored to his home and kindred, much to his regret.
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading The secret of Intermere partially revealed to Anderton, and when he least expects it he is restored to his home and kindred, much to his regret.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading The secret of Intermere partially revealed to Anderton, and when he least expects it he is restored to his home and kindred, much to his regret.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading The secret of Intermere partially revealed to Anderton, and when he least expects it he is restored to his home and kindred, much to his regret.
United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)
From this reading _BY WILLIAM ALEXANDER TAYLOR,_ COLUMBUS, OHIO.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The secret of Intermere partially revealed to Anderton, and when he least expects it he is restored to his home and kindred, much to his regret.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The secret of Intermere partially revealed to Anderton, and when he least expects it he is restored to his home and kindred, much to his regret.
at the time that
From this reading The secret of Intermere partially revealed to Anderton, and when he least expects it he is restored to his home and kindred, much to his regret.
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From this reading _BY WILLIAM ALEXANDER TAYLOR,_ COLUMBUS, OHIO.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading THE XX.
Chapter 2 of Intermere by William Alexander Taylor holds 119 sentences, grouped into 24 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 119 sentences of Intermere, unabridged, divided into 24 reading sections.
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