Chapter 12 of Jupiter Lights is here in full — 415 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter XII
Chapter 12 of Jupiter Lights is here in full — 415 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"You didn't mind it, then?" pursued the judge. He was relieved, of course--glad. Still it began to seem almost an impertinence that Paul should have paid so little attention to what had been to the rest of them so terrible. "Mind? Do you mean what she was saying?
Chapter 12 of Jupiter Lights is here in full — 415 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading “Still it began to seem almost an impertinence that Paul should have paid so little attention to what had been to the rest of them so terrible.”
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading “"You didn't mind it, then?" pursued the judge.”
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading “Still it began to seem almost an impertinence that Paul should have paid so little attention to what had been to the rest of them so terrible.”
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading “Still it began to seem almost an impertinence that Paul should have paid so little attention to what had been to the rest of them so terrible.”
a person who is being chased
From this reading “"You didn't mind it, then?" pursued the judge.”
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading “He was relieved, of course--glad.”
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “Still it began to seem almost an impertinence that Paul should have paid so little attention to what had been to the rest of them so terrible.”
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading “Still it began to seem almost an impertinence that Paul should have paid so little attention to what had been to the rest of them so terrible.”
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In this reading “Still it began to seem almost an impertinence that Paul should have paid so little attention to what had been to the rest of them so terrible.”
In this reading “Still it began to seem almost an impertinence that Paul should have paid so little attention to what had been to the rest of them so terrible.”
In this reading “Still it began to seem almost an impertinence that Paul should have paid so little attention to what had been to the rest of them so terrible.”
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.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Still it began to seem almost an impertinence that Paul should have paid so little attention to what had been to the rest of them so terrible.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Still it began to seem almost an impertinence that Paul should have paid so little attention to what had been to the rest of them so terrible.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Still it began to seem almost an impertinence that Paul should have paid so little attention to what had been to the rest of them so terrible.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Still it began to seem almost an impertinence that Paul should have paid so little attention to what had been to the rest of them so terrible.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Still it began to seem almost an impertinence that Paul should have paid so little attention to what had been to the rest of them so terrible.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He was relieved, of course--glad.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You didn't mind it, then?" pursued the judge.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Do you mean what she was saying?
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading He was relieved, of course--glad.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Still it began to seem almost an impertinence that Paul should have paid so little attention to what had been to the rest of them so terrible.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Still it began to seem almost an impertinence that Paul should have paid so little attention to what had been to the rest of them so terrible.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was relieved, of course--glad.
an impudent statement
From this reading Still it began to seem almost an impertinence that Paul should have paid so little attention to what had been to the rest of them so terrible.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "You didn't mind it, then?" pursued the judge.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading "You didn't mind it, then?" pursued the judge.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Still it began to seem almost an impertinence that Paul should have paid so little attention to what had been to the rest of them so terrible.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Do you mean what she was saying?
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "You didn't mind it, then?" pursued the judge.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was relieved, of course--glad.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Still it began to seem almost an impertinence that Paul should have paid so little attention to what had been to the rest of them so terrible.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Still it began to seem almost an impertinence that Paul should have paid so little attention to what had been to the rest of them so terrible.
a person who is being chased
From this reading "You didn't mind it, then?" pursued the judge.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading He was relieved, of course--glad.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Still it began to seem almost an impertinence that Paul should have paid so little attention to what had been to the rest of them so terrible.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Do you mean what she was saying?
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Still it began to seem almost an impertinence that Paul should have paid so little attention to what had been to the rest of them so terrible.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Do you mean what she was saying?
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Still it began to seem almost an impertinence that Paul should have paid so little attention to what had been to the rest of them so terrible.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Still it began to seem almost an impertinence that Paul should have paid so little attention to what had been to the rest of them so terrible.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still it began to seem almost an impertinence that Paul should have paid so little attention to what had been to the rest of them so terrible.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Still it began to seem almost an impertinence that Paul should have paid so little attention to what had been to the rest of them so terrible.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Still it began to seem almost an impertinence that Paul should have paid so little attention to what had been to the rest of them so terrible.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "You didn't mind it, then?" pursued the judge.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Still it began to seem almost an impertinence that Paul should have paid so little attention to what had been to the rest of them so terrible.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "You didn't mind it, then?" pursued the judge.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Still it began to seem almost an impertinence that Paul should have paid so little attention to what had been to the rest of them so terrible.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was relieved, of course--glad.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Still it began to seem almost an impertinence that Paul should have paid so little attention to what had been to the rest of them so terrible.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You didn't mind it, then?" pursued the judge.
Chapter 12 of Jupiter Lights by Constance Fenimore Woolson holds 415 sentences, grouped into 83 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 12 holds 415 sentences of Jupiter Lights, unabridged, divided into 83 reading sections.
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