Chapter 13 of Kate Aylesford: A Story of the Refugees is here in full — 192 sentences across 39 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter XIII
Chapter 13 of Kate Aylesford: A Story of the Refugees is here in full — 192 sentences across 39 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE MISUNDERSTANDING Trifles, light as air, Are to the jealous, confirmation strong As proofs of holy writ —Shakespeare. ‘Tis than delightful misery no more, But agony unmixed. — Thornson. Suddenly Kate cried, in a voice almost inaudible from eagerness, “I see a bridle path, I remember. Follow me.”
Chapter 13 of Kate Aylesford: A Story of the Refugees is here in full — 192 sentences across 39 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
From this reading “Suddenly Kate cried, in a voice almost inaudible from eagerness, “I see a bridle path, I remember.”
additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
From this reading “THE MISUNDERSTANDING Trifles, light as air, Are to the jealous, confirmation strong As proofs of holy writ —Shakespeare.”
impossible to hear; imperceptible by the ear
From this reading “Suddenly Kate cried, in a voice almost inaudible from eagerness, “I see a bridle path, I remember.”
putting the wrong interpretation on
From this reading “THE MISUNDERSTANDING Trifles, light as air, Are to the jealous, confirmation strong As proofs of holy writ —Shakespeare.”
plural of “proof” — any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading “THE MISUNDERSTANDING Trifles, light as air, Are to the jealous, confirmation strong As proofs of holy writ —Shakespeare.”
plural of “trifle” — a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading “THE MISUNDERSTANDING Trifles, light as air, Are to the jealous, confirmation strong As proofs of holy writ —Shakespeare.”
not mixed with extraneous elements
From this reading “‘Tis than delightful misery no more, But agony unmixed.”
(law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer
From this reading “THE MISUNDERSTANDING Trifles, light as air, Are to the jealous, confirmation strong As proofs of holy writ —Shakespeare.”
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In this reading “Suddenly Kate cried, in a voice almost inaudible from eagerness, “I see a bridle path, I remember.”
a path suitable for riding or leading horses (but not for cars)
In this reading “Suddenly Kate cried, in a voice almost inaudible from eagerness, “I see a bridle path, I remember.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Suddenly Kate cried, in a voice almost inaudible from eagerness, “I see a bridle path, I remember.
Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading ‘Tis than delightful misery no more, But agony unmixed.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading THE MISUNDERSTANDING Trifles, light as air, Are to the jealous, confirmation strong As proofs of holy writ —Shakespeare.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Suddenly Kate cried, in a voice almost inaudible from eagerness, “I see a bridle path, I remember.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE MISUNDERSTANDING Trifles, light as air, Are to the jealous, confirmation strong As proofs of holy writ —Shakespeare.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE MISUNDERSTANDING Trifles, light as air, Are to the jealous, confirmation strong As proofs of holy writ —Shakespeare.
headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
From this reading Suddenly Kate cried, in a voice almost inaudible from eagerness, “I see a bridle path, I remember.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading ‘Tis than delightful misery no more, But agony unmixed.
additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
From this reading THE MISUNDERSTANDING Trifles, light as air, Are to the jealous, confirmation strong As proofs of holy writ —Shakespeare.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Suddenly Kate cried, in a voice almost inaudible from eagerness, “I see a bridle path, I remember.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading ‘Tis than delightful misery no more, But agony unmixed.
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading Suddenly Kate cried, in a voice almost inaudible from eagerness, “I see a bridle path, I remember.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Follow me.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Suddenly Kate cried, in a voice almost inaudible from eagerness, “I see a bridle path, I remember.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading THE MISUNDERSTANDING Trifles, light as air, Are to the jealous, confirmation strong As proofs of holy writ —Shakespeare.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Suddenly Kate cried, in a voice almost inaudible from eagerness, “I see a bridle path, I remember.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Suddenly Kate cried, in a voice almost inaudible from eagerness, “I see a bridle path, I remember.
impossible to hear; imperceptible by the ear
From this reading Suddenly Kate cried, in a voice almost inaudible from eagerness, “I see a bridle path, I remember.
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading THE MISUNDERSTANDING Trifles, light as air, Are to the jealous, confirmation strong As proofs of holy writ —Shakespeare.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Suddenly Kate cried, in a voice almost inaudible from eagerness, “I see a bridle path, I remember.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading THE MISUNDERSTANDING Trifles, light as air, Are to the jealous, confirmation strong As proofs of holy writ —Shakespeare.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Follow me.”
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading ‘Tis than delightful misery no more, But agony unmixed.
putting the wrong interpretation on
From this reading THE MISUNDERSTANDING Trifles, light as air, Are to the jealous, confirmation strong As proofs of holy writ —Shakespeare.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading ‘Tis than delightful misery no more, But agony unmixed.
not any; not one
From this reading ‘Tis than delightful misery no more, But agony unmixed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MISUNDERSTANDING Trifles, light as air, Are to the jealous, confirmation strong As proofs of holy writ —Shakespeare.
a course of conduct
From this reading Suddenly Kate cried, in a voice almost inaudible from eagerness, “I see a bridle path, I remember.
plural of “proof” — any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading THE MISUNDERSTANDING Trifles, light as air, Are to the jealous, confirmation strong As proofs of holy writ —Shakespeare.
To recall to mind.
From this reading Suddenly Kate cried, in a voice almost inaudible from eagerness, “I see a bridle path, I remember.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Suddenly Kate cried, in a voice almost inaudible from eagerness, “I see a bridle path, I remember.
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading THE MISUNDERSTANDING Trifles, light as air, Are to the jealous, confirmation strong As proofs of holy writ —Shakespeare.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading THE MISUNDERSTANDING Trifles, light as air, Are to the jealous, confirmation strong As proofs of holy writ —Shakespeare.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly Kate cried, in a voice almost inaudible from eagerness, “I see a bridle path, I remember.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading ‘Tis than delightful misery no more, But agony unmixed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MISUNDERSTANDING Trifles, light as air, Are to the jealous, confirmation strong As proofs of holy writ —Shakespeare.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading — Thornson.
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading ‘Tis than delightful misery no more, But agony unmixed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MISUNDERSTANDING Trifles, light as air, Are to the jealous, confirmation strong As proofs of holy writ —Shakespeare.
plural of “trifle” — a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading THE MISUNDERSTANDING Trifles, light as air, Are to the jealous, confirmation strong As proofs of holy writ —Shakespeare.
not mixed with extraneous elements
From this reading ‘Tis than delightful misery no more, But agony unmixed.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Suddenly Kate cried, in a voice almost inaudible from eagerness, “I see a bridle path, I remember.
(law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer
From this reading THE MISUNDERSTANDING Trifles, light as air, Are to the jealous, confirmation strong As proofs of holy writ —Shakespeare.
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