Chapter 14 of John Brent is here in full — 306 sentences across 62 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XIV
Chapter 14 of John Brent is here in full — 306 sentences across 62 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
HUGH CLITHEROE. Mr. Clitheroe grew more and more communicative, as we wandered about over the open. I drew from him, or rather, with few words of guidance now and then, let him impart, his history. He seemed to feel that he had an explanation to offer. Men whose life has been error and catastrophe rarely have much pride of reticence.
Chapter 14 of John Brent is here in full — 306 sentences across 62 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading “Men whose life has been error and catastrophe rarely have much pride of reticence.”
of or relating to communication
From this reading “Mr. Clitheroe grew more and more communicative, as we wandered about over the open.”
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading “Men whose life has been error and catastrophe rarely have much pride of reticence.”
something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
From this reading “I drew from him, or rather, with few words of guidance now and then, let him impart, his history.”
transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading “I drew from him, or rather, with few words of guidance now and then, let him impart, his history.”
not often
From this reading “Men whose life has been error and catastrophe rarely have much pride of reticence.”
the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary
From this reading “Men whose life has been error and catastrophe rarely have much pride of reticence.”
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading “Mr. Clitheroe grew more and more communicative, as we wandered about over the open.”
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 “I drew from him, or rather, with few words of guidance now and then, let him impart, his history.”
In this reading “Mr. Clitheroe grew more and more communicative, as we wandered about over the open.”
In this reading “Mr. Clitheroe grew more and more communicative, as we wandered about over the open.”
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mr. Clitheroe grew more and more communicative, as we wandered about over the open.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He seemed to feel that he had an explanation to offer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Clitheroe grew more and more communicative, as we wandered about over the open.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. Clitheroe grew more and more communicative, as we wandered about over the open.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Men whose life has been error and catastrophe rarely have much pride of reticence.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading Men whose life has been error and catastrophe rarely have much pride of reticence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HUGH CLITHEROE.
of or relating to communication
From this reading Mr. Clitheroe grew more and more communicative, as we wandered about over the open.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading I drew from him, or rather, with few words of guidance now and then, let him impart, his history.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Men whose life has been error and catastrophe rarely have much pride of reticence.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading He seemed to feel that he had an explanation to offer.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading He seemed to feel that he had an explanation to offer.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading I drew from him, or rather, with few words of guidance now and then, let him impart, his history.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I drew from him, or rather, with few words of guidance now and then, let him impart, his history.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Mr. Clitheroe grew more and more communicative, as we wandered about over the open.
something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
From this reading I drew from him, or rather, with few words of guidance now and then, let him impart, his history.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He seemed to feel that he had an explanation to offer.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Men whose life has been error and catastrophe rarely have much pride of reticence.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Men whose life has been error and catastrophe rarely have much pride of reticence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He seemed to feel that he had an explanation to offer.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I drew from him, or rather, with few words of guidance now and then, let him impart, his history.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I drew from him, or rather, with few words of guidance now and then, let him impart, his history.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading I drew from him, or rather, with few words of guidance now and then, let him impart, his history.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HUGH CLITHEROE.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I drew from him, or rather, with few words of guidance now and then, let him impart, his history.
transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading I drew from him, or rather, with few words of guidance now and then, let him impart, his history.
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading I drew from him, or rather, with few words of guidance now and then, let him impart, his history.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Men whose life has been error and catastrophe rarely have much pride of reticence.
the force of workers available
From this reading Men whose life has been error and catastrophe rarely have much pride of reticence.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Mr. Clitheroe grew more and more communicative, as we wandered about over the open.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Clitheroe grew more and more communicative, as we wandered about over the open.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Men whose life has been error and catastrophe rarely have much pride of reticence.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I drew from him, or rather, with few words of guidance now and then, let him impart, his history.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I drew from him, or rather, with few words of guidance now and then, let him impart, his history.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading He seemed to feel that he had an explanation to offer.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Mr. Clitheroe grew more and more communicative, as we wandered about over the open.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I drew from him, or rather, with few words of guidance now and then, let him impart, his history.
above and across; more than
From this reading Mr. Clitheroe grew more and more communicative, as we wandered about over the open.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Men whose life has been error and catastrophe rarely have much pride of reticence.
not often
From this reading Men whose life has been error and catastrophe rarely have much pride of reticence.
on the contrary
From this reading I drew from him, or rather, with few words of guidance now and then, let him impart, his history.
the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary
From this reading Men whose life has been error and catastrophe rarely have much pride of reticence.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He seemed to feel that he had an explanation to offer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He seemed to feel that he had an explanation to offer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Clitheroe grew more and more communicative, as we wandered about over the open.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I drew from him, or rather, with few words of guidance now and then, let him impart, his history.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He seemed to feel that he had an explanation to offer.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Mr. Clitheroe grew more and more communicative, as we wandered about over the open.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Mr. Clitheroe grew more and more communicative, as we wandered about over the open.
belonging to which person
From this reading Men whose life has been error and catastrophe rarely have much pride of reticence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I drew from him, or rather, with few words of guidance now and then, let him impart, his history.
the words that are spoken
From this reading I drew from him, or rather, with few words of guidance now and then, let him impart, his history.
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