Chapter 2 of Iole is here in full — 419 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter II
Chapter 2 of Iole is here in full — 419 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Hush," smiled Guilford, "this is not seemly in the house beautiful.... _What_ was it you said, Mr. Wayne?" "I? I was going to say that I just wanted--wanted to stay here--be your guest, if you'll let me," he said honestly. "I was cruising--I didn't understand--Briggs--Briggs--" He stuck.
Chapter 2 of Iole is here in full — 419 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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-ing form of “cruise” — drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading “"I was cruising--I didn't understand--Briggs--Briggs--" He stuck.”
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading “I was going to say that I just wanted--wanted to stay here--be your guest, if you'll let me," he said honestly.”
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading “I was going to say that I just wanted--wanted to stay here--be your guest, if you'll let me," he said honestly.”
become quiet or still; fall silent
From this reading “"Hush," smiled Guilford, "this is not seemly in the house beautiful....”
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading “"Hush," smiled Guilford, "this is not seemly in the house beautiful....”
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading “I was going to say that I just wanted--wanted to stay here--be your guest, if you'll let me," he said honestly.”
caught or fixed
From this reading “"I was cruising--I didn't understand--Briggs--Briggs--" He stuck.”
United States film actor who played tough heroes (1907-1979)
From this reading “_What_ was it you said, Mr. Wayne?"”
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I was going to say that I just wanted--wanted to stay here--be your guest, if you'll let me," he said honestly.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading "Hush," smiled Guilford, "this is not seemly in the house beautiful....
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I was cruising--I didn't understand--Briggs--Briggs--" He stuck.
-ing form of “cruise” — drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading "I was cruising--I didn't understand--Briggs--Briggs--" He stuck.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I was cruising--I didn't understand--Briggs--Briggs--" He stuck.
the act of departing
From this reading I was going to say that I just wanted--wanted to stay here--be your guest, if you'll let me," he said honestly.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading I was going to say that I just wanted--wanted to stay here--be your guest, if you'll let me," he said honestly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Hush," smiled Guilford, "this is not seemly in the house beautiful....
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I was going to say that I just wanted--wanted to stay here--be your guest, if you'll let me," he said honestly.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I was going to say that I just wanted--wanted to stay here--be your guest, if you'll let me," he said honestly.
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading I was going to say that I just wanted--wanted to stay here--be your guest, if you'll let me," he said honestly.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "Hush," smiled Guilford, "this is not seemly in the house beautiful....
become quiet or still; fall silent
From this reading "Hush," smiled Guilford, "this is not seemly in the house beautiful....
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I was going to say that I just wanted--wanted to stay here--be your guest, if you'll let me," he said honestly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Hush," smiled Guilford, "this is not seemly in the house beautiful....
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Hush," smiled Guilford, "this is not seemly in the house beautiful....
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _What_ was it you said, Mr. Wayne?"
and nothing more
From this reading I was going to say that I just wanted--wanted to stay here--be your guest, if you'll let me," he said honestly.
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading I was going to say that I just wanted--wanted to stay here--be your guest, if you'll let me," he said honestly.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I was going to say that I just wanted--wanted to stay here--be your guest, if you'll let me," he said honestly.
a form of address for a man
From this reading _What_ was it you said, Mr. Wayne?"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Hush," smiled Guilford, "this is not seemly in the house beautiful....
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading _What_ was it you said, Mr. Wayne?"
express in words
From this reading I was going to say that I just wanted--wanted to stay here--be your guest, if you'll let me," he said honestly.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading "Hush," smiled Guilford, "this is not seemly in the house beautiful....
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "Hush," smiled Guilford, "this is not seemly in the house beautiful....
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading I was going to say that I just wanted--wanted to stay here--be your guest, if you'll let me," he said honestly.
caught or fixed
From this reading "I was cruising--I didn't understand--Briggs--Briggs--" He stuck.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was going to say that I just wanted--wanted to stay here--be your guest, if you'll let me," he said honestly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Hush," smiled Guilford, "this is not seemly in the house beautiful....
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Hush," smiled Guilford, "this is not seemly in the house beautiful....
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was going to say that I just wanted--wanted to stay here--be your guest, if you'll let me," he said honestly.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "I was cruising--I didn't understand--Briggs--Briggs--" He stuck.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading I was going to say that I just wanted--wanted to stay here--be your guest, if you'll let me," he said honestly.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _What_ was it you said, Mr. Wayne?"
United States film actor who played tough heroes (1907-1979)
From this reading _What_ was it you said, Mr. Wayne?"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _What_ was it you said, Mr. Wayne?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _What_ was it you said, Mr. Wayne?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was going to say that I just wanted--wanted to stay here--be your guest, if you'll let me," he said honestly.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I was going to say that I just wanted--wanted to stay here--be your guest, if you'll let me," he said honestly.
Chapter 2 of Iole by Robert W. (Robert William) Chambers holds 419 sentences, grouped into 84 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 419 sentences of Iole, unabridged, divided into 84 reading sections.
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