Chapter 8 of Katerfelto: A Story of Exmoor is here in full — 92 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 8 of Katerfelto: A Story of Exmoor is here in full — 92 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A HEAVY STAKE. The travellers spent their first night agreeably enough. The weather was fine, the inn at Hounslow roomy and luxurious. My lady seemed pleased with the fresh eggs, the country cream. My lord found amusement in the airs and graces of his hostess, who was more than flattered by the notice of so fine a gentleman.
Chapter 8 of Katerfelto: A Story of Exmoor is here in full — 92 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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affected manners intended to impress others
From this reading “My lord found amusement in the airs and graces of his hostess, who was more than flattered by the notice of so fine a gentleman.”
the best people or things in a group
From this reading “My lady seemed pleased with the fresh eggs, the country cream.”
past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading “My lord found amusement in the airs and graces of his hostess, who was more than flattered by the notice of so fine a gentleman.”
plural of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading “My lord found amusement in the airs and graces of his hostess, who was more than flattered by the notice of so fine a gentleman.”
a woman host
From this reading “My lord found amusement in the airs and graces of his hostess, who was more than flattered by the notice of so fine a gentleman.”
displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
From this reading “The weather was fine, the inn at Hounslow roomy and luxurious.”
an associate who shares a room with you
From this reading “The weather was fine, the inn at Hounslow roomy and luxurious.”
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
From this reading “A HEAVY STAKE.”
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 “My lady seemed pleased with the fresh eggs, the country cream.”
In this reading “My lord found amusement in the airs and graces of his hostess, who was more than flattered by the notice of so fine a gentleman.”
In this reading “The travellers spent their first night agreeably enough.”
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.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A HEAVY STAKE.
in an enjoyable manner
From this reading The travellers spent their first night agreeably enough.
affected manners intended to impress others
From this reading My lord found amusement in the airs and graces of his hostess, who was more than flattered by the notice of so fine a gentleman.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading My lord found amusement in the airs and graces of his hostess, who was more than flattered by the notice of so fine a gentleman.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The weather was fine, the inn at Hounslow roomy and luxurious.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The weather was fine, the inn at Hounslow roomy and luxurious.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading My lord found amusement in the airs and graces of his hostess, who was more than flattered by the notice of so fine a gentleman.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading My lady seemed pleased with the fresh eggs, the country cream.
the best people or things in a group
From this reading My lady seemed pleased with the fresh eggs, the country cream.
oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food
From this reading My lady seemed pleased with the fresh eggs, the country cream.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The travellers spent their first night agreeably enough.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The weather was fine, the inn at Hounslow roomy and luxurious.
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The travellers spent their first night agreeably enough.
past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading My lord found amusement in the airs and graces of his hostess, who was more than flattered by the notice of so fine a gentleman.
set up or found
From this reading My lord found amusement in the airs and graces of his hostess, who was more than flattered by the notice of so fine a gentleman.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading My lady seemed pleased with the fresh eggs, the country cream.
a man of refinement
From this reading My lord found amusement in the airs and graces of his hostess, who was more than flattered by the notice of so fine a gentleman.
plural of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading My lord found amusement in the airs and graces of his hostess, who was more than flattered by the notice of so fine a gentleman.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading A HEAVY STAKE.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading My lord found amusement in the airs and graces of his hostess, who was more than flattered by the notice of so fine a gentleman.
a woman host
From this reading My lord found amusement in the airs and graces of his hostess, who was more than flattered by the notice of so fine a gentleman.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The weather was fine, the inn at Hounslow roomy and luxurious.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading My lord found amusement in the airs and graces of his hostess, who was more than flattered by the notice of so fine a gentleman.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading The weather was fine, the inn at Hounslow roomy and luxurious.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading My lady seemed pleased with the fresh eggs, the country cream.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading My lord found amusement in the airs and graces of his hostess, who was more than flattered by the notice of so fine a gentleman.
displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
From this reading The weather was fine, the inn at Hounslow roomy and luxurious.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading My lord found amusement in the airs and graces of his hostess, who was more than flattered by the notice of so fine a gentleman.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My lady seemed pleased with the fresh eggs, the country cream.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The travellers spent their first night agreeably enough.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading My lord found amusement in the airs and graces of his hostess, who was more than flattered by the notice of so fine a gentleman.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My lord found amusement in the airs and graces of his hostess, who was more than flattered by the notice of so fine a gentleman.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading My lady seemed pleased with the fresh eggs, the country cream.
an associate who shares a room with you
From this reading The weather was fine, the inn at Hounslow roomy and luxurious.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading My lady seemed pleased with the fresh eggs, the country cream.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading My lord found amusement in the airs and graces of his hostess, who was more than flattered by the notice of so fine a gentleman.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading The travellers spent their first night agreeably enough.
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
From this reading A HEAVY STAKE.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading My lord found amusement in the airs and graces of his hostess, who was more than flattered by the notice of so fine a gentleman.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The travellers spent their first night agreeably enough.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The travellers spent their first night agreeably enough.
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading The travellers spent their first night agreeably enough.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The weather was fine, the inn at Hounslow roomy and luxurious.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The weather was fine, the inn at Hounslow roomy and luxurious.
which person or people
From this reading My lord found amusement in the airs and graces of his hostess, who was more than flattered by the notice of so fine a gentleman.
in the company of; together with
From this reading My lady seemed pleased with the fresh eggs, the country cream.
Chapter 8 of Katerfelto: A Story of Exmoor by G. J. (George John) Whyte-Melville holds 92 sentences, grouped into 19 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 8 holds 92 sentences of Katerfelto: A Story of Exmoor, unabridged, divided into 19 reading sections.
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