Chapter 10 of Lady Connie is here in full — 430 sentences across 86 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 10 of Lady Connie is here in full — 430 sentences across 86 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Radowitz woke up the following morning, after the effects of the dose of morphia administered by the surgeon who had dressed his hand had worn off, in a state of complete bewilderment. What had happened to him? Why was he lying in this strange, stiff position, propped up with pillows? He moved a little. A sharp pain wrung a groan from him.
Chapter 10 of Lady Connie is here in full — 430 sentences across 86 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/86 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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past form of “administer” — work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of
From this reading “Radowitz woke up the following morning, after the effects of the dose of morphia administered by the surgeon who had dressed his hand had worn off, in a state of complete bewilderment.”
confusion resulting from failure to understand
From this reading “Radowitz woke up the following morning, after the effects of the dose of morphia administered by the surgeon who had dressed his hand had worn off, in a state of complete bewilderment.”
a measured portion of medicine taken at any one time
From this reading “Radowitz woke up the following morning, after the effects of the dose of morphia administered by the surgeon who had dressed his hand had worn off, in a state of complete bewilderment.”
an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
From this reading “A sharp pain wrung a groan from him.”
plural of “pillow” — a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading “Why was he lying in this strange, stiff position, propped up with pillows?”
inflected form of “prop” — support by placing against something solid or rigid
From this reading “Why was he lying in this strange, stiff position, propped up with pillows?”
a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading “Radowitz woke up the following morning, after the effects of the dose of morphia administered by the surgeon who had dressed his hand had worn off, in a state of complete bewilderment.”
inflected form of “wring” — twist and press out of shape
From this reading “A sharp pain wrung a groan from him.”
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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 Radowitz woke up the following morning, after the effects of the dose of morphia administered by the surgeon who had dressed his hand had worn off, in a state of complete bewilderment.
past form of “administer” — work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of
From this reading Radowitz woke up the following morning, after the effects of the dose of morphia administered by the surgeon who had dressed his hand had worn off, in a state of complete bewilderment.
later than; following
From this reading Radowitz woke up the following morning, after the effects of the dose of morphia administered by the surgeon who had dressed his hand had worn off, in a state of complete bewilderment.
confusion resulting from failure to understand
From this reading Radowitz woke up the following morning, after the effects of the dose of morphia administered by the surgeon who had dressed his hand had worn off, in a state of complete bewilderment.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Radowitz woke up the following morning, after the effects of the dose of morphia administered by the surgeon who had dressed his hand had worn off, in a state of complete bewilderment.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Radowitz woke up the following morning, after the effects of the dose of morphia administered by the surgeon who had dressed his hand had worn off, in a state of complete bewilderment.
a measured portion of medicine taken at any one time
From this reading Radowitz woke up the following morning, after the effects of the dose of morphia administered by the surgeon who had dressed his hand had worn off, in a state of complete bewilderment.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Radowitz woke up the following morning, after the effects of the dose of morphia administered by the surgeon who had dressed his hand had worn off, in a state of complete bewilderment.
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading Radowitz woke up the following morning, after the effects of the dose of morphia administered by the surgeon who had dressed his hand had worn off, in a state of complete bewilderment.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Radowitz woke up the following morning, after the effects of the dose of morphia administered by the surgeon who had dressed his hand had worn off, in a state of complete bewilderment.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A sharp pain wrung a groan from him.
an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
From this reading A sharp pain wrung a groan from him.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Radowitz woke up the following morning, after the effects of the dose of morphia administered by the surgeon who had dressed his hand had worn off, in a state of complete bewilderment.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Radowitz woke up the following morning, after the effects of the dose of morphia administered by the surgeon who had dressed his hand had worn off, in a state of complete bewilderment.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading What had happened to him?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Why was he lying in this strange, stiff position, propped up with pillows?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading What had happened to him?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Radowitz woke up the following morning, after the effects of the dose of morphia administered by the surgeon who had dressed his hand had worn off, in a state of complete bewilderment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Radowitz woke up the following morning, after the effects of the dose of morphia administered by the surgeon who had dressed his hand had worn off, in a state of complete bewilderment.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He moved a little.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Why was he lying in this strange, stiff position, propped up with pillows?
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Radowitz woke up the following morning, after the effects of the dose of morphia administered by the surgeon who had dressed his hand had worn off, in a state of complete bewilderment.
an alkaloid narcotic drug extracted from opium; a powerful, habit-forming narcotic used to relieve pain
From this reading Radowitz woke up the following morning, after the effects of the dose of morphia administered by the surgeon who had dressed his hand had worn off, in a state of complete bewilderment.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading He moved a little.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Radowitz woke up the following morning, after the effects of the dose of morphia administered by the surgeon who had dressed his hand had worn off, in a state of complete bewilderment.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Radowitz woke up the following morning, after the effects of the dose of morphia administered by the surgeon who had dressed his hand had worn off, in a state of complete bewilderment.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading A sharp pain wrung a groan from him.
plural of “pillow” — a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading Why was he lying in this strange, stiff position, propped up with pillows?
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Why was he lying in this strange, stiff position, propped up with pillows?
inflected form of “prop” — support by placing against something solid or rigid
From this reading Why was he lying in this strange, stiff position, propped up with pillows?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Radowitz woke up the following morning, after the effects of the dose of morphia administered by the surgeon who had dressed his hand had worn off, in a state of complete bewilderment.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading A sharp pain wrung a groan from him.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Radowitz woke up the following morning, after the effects of the dose of morphia administered by the surgeon who had dressed his hand had worn off, in a state of complete bewilderment.
not moving or operating freely
From this reading Why was he lying in this strange, stiff position, propped up with pillows?
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Why was he lying in this strange, stiff position, propped up with pillows?
a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading Radowitz woke up the following morning, after the effects of the dose of morphia administered by the surgeon who had dressed his hand had worn off, in a state of complete bewilderment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Radowitz woke up the following morning, after the effects of the dose of morphia administered by the surgeon who had dressed his hand had worn off, in a state of complete bewilderment.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Why was he lying in this strange, stiff position, propped up with pillows?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading What had happened to him?
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Radowitz woke up the following morning, after the effects of the dose of morphia administered by the surgeon who had dressed his hand had worn off, in a state of complete bewilderment.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Why was he lying in this strange, stiff position, propped up with pillows?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What had happened to him?
which person or people
From this reading Radowitz woke up the following morning, after the effects of the dose of morphia administered by the surgeon who had dressed his hand had worn off, in a state of complete bewilderment.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why was he lying in this strange, stiff position, propped up with pillows?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Why was he lying in this strange, stiff position, propped up with pillows?
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading Radowitz woke up the following morning, after the effects of the dose of morphia administered by the surgeon who had dressed his hand had worn off, in a state of complete bewilderment.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading Radowitz woke up the following morning, after the effects of the dose of morphia administered by the surgeon who had dressed his hand had worn off, in a state of complete bewilderment.
inflected form of “wring” — twist and press out of shape
From this reading A sharp pain wrung a groan from him.
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