Chapter 38 of Little Nobody is here in full — 165 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 38 of Little Nobody is here in full — 165 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Carmontelle turned to his friend. "Poor Una!" he said; "it is no wonder she fled in dismay, after hearing such a tale of horror. Come, let us go. We have heard all that madame's malignity can invent to torture two loving hearts, and the only task that remains to us is to prove it false." "Which you will never do!" she exclaimed, with triumphant malice.
Chapter 38 of Little Nobody is here in full — 165 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/33 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading “"Poor Una!" he said; "it is no wonder she fled in dismay, after hearing such a tale of horror.”
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading “"Poor Una!" he said; "it is no wonder she fled in dismay, after hearing such a tale of horror.”
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading “We have heard all that madame's malignity can invent to torture two loving hearts, and the only task that remains to us is to prove it false."”
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading “We have heard all that madame's malignity can invent to torture two loving hearts, and the only task that remains to us is to prove it false."”
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading “"Which you will never do!" she exclaimed, with triumphant malice.”
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading “We have heard all that madame's malignity can invent to torture two loving hearts, and the only task that remains to us is to prove it false."”
torment emotionally or mentally
From this reading “We have heard all that madame's malignity can invent to torture two loving hearts, and the only task that remains to us is to prove it false."”
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading “"Which you will never do!" she exclaimed, with triumphant malice.”
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 “We have heard all that madame's malignity can invent to torture two loving hearts, and the only task that remains to us is to prove it false."”
In this reading “"Poor Una!" he said; "it is no wonder she fled in dismay, after hearing such a tale of horror.”
In this reading “"Poor Una!" he said; "it is no wonder she fled in dismay, after hearing such a tale of horror.”
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 "Poor Una!" he said; "it is no wonder she fled in dismay, after hearing such a tale of horror.
later than; following
From this reading "Poor Una!" he said; "it is no wonder she fled in dismay, after hearing such a tale of horror.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading We have heard all that madame's malignity can invent to torture two loving hearts, and the only task that remains to us is to prove it false."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We have heard all that madame's malignity can invent to torture two loving hearts, and the only task that remains to us is to prove it false."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading We have heard all that madame's malignity can invent to torture two loving hearts, and the only task that remains to us is to prove it false."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Carmontelle turned to his friend.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Come, let us go.
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading "Poor Una!" he said; "it is no wonder she fled in dismay, after hearing such a tale of horror.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Which you will never do!" she exclaimed, with triumphant malice.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Which you will never do!" she exclaimed, with triumphant malice.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading We have heard all that madame's malignity can invent to torture two loving hearts, and the only task that remains to us is to prove it false."
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading "Poor Una!" he said; "it is no wonder she fled in dismay, after hearing such a tale of horror.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Carmontelle turned to his friend.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Come, let us go.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We have heard all that madame's malignity can invent to torture two loving hearts, and the only task that remains to us is to prove it false."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Poor Una!" he said; "it is no wonder she fled in dismay, after hearing such a tale of horror.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading We have heard all that madame's malignity can invent to torture two loving hearts, and the only task that remains to us is to prove it false."
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading "Poor Una!" he said; "it is no wonder she fled in dismay, after hearing such a tale of horror.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading We have heard all that madame's malignity can invent to torture two loving hearts, and the only task that remains to us is to prove it false."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Carmontelle turned to his friend.
intense and profound fear
From this reading "Poor Una!" he said; "it is no wonder she fled in dismay, after hearing such a tale of horror.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Poor Una!" he said; "it is no wonder she fled in dismay, after hearing such a tale of horror.
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading We have heard all that madame's malignity can invent to torture two loving hearts, and the only task that remains to us is to prove it false."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Poor Una!" he said; "it is no wonder she fled in dismay, after hearing such a tale of horror.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Poor Una!" he said; "it is no wonder she fled in dismay, after hearing such a tale of horror.
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Come, let us go.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading We have heard all that madame's malignity can invent to torture two loving hearts, and the only task that remains to us is to prove it false."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We have heard all that madame's malignity can invent to torture two loving hearts, and the only task that remains to us is to prove it false."
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading "Which you will never do!" she exclaimed, with triumphant malice.
wishing evil to others
From this reading We have heard all that madame's malignity can invent to torture two loving hearts, and the only task that remains to us is to prove it false."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Which you will never do!" she exclaimed, with triumphant malice.
not any; not one
From this reading "Poor Una!" he said; "it is no wonder she fled in dismay, after hearing such a tale of horror.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Poor Una!" he said; "it is no wonder she fled in dismay, after hearing such a tale of horror.
and nothing more
From this reading We have heard all that madame's malignity can invent to torture two loving hearts, and the only task that remains to us is to prove it false."
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "Poor Una!" he said; "it is no wonder she fled in dismay, after hearing such a tale of horror.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading We have heard all that madame's malignity can invent to torture two loving hearts, and the only task that remains to us is to prove it false."
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading We have heard all that madame's malignity can invent to torture two loving hearts, and the only task that remains to us is to prove it false."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Poor Una!" he said; "it is no wonder she fled in dismay, after hearing such a tale of horror.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Poor Una!" he said; "it is no wonder she fled in dismay, after hearing such a tale of horror.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "Poor Una!" he said; "it is no wonder she fled in dismay, after hearing such a tale of horror.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading "Poor Una!" he said; "it is no wonder she fled in dismay, after hearing such a tale of horror.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading We have heard all that madame's malignity can invent to torture two loving hearts, and the only task that remains to us is to prove it false."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We have heard all that madame's malignity can invent to torture two loving hearts, and the only task that remains to us is to prove it false."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We have heard all that madame's malignity can invent to torture two loving hearts, and the only task that remains to us is to prove it false."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Carmontelle turned to his friend.
torment emotionally or mentally
From this reading We have heard all that madame's malignity can invent to torture two loving hearts, and the only task that remains to us is to prove it false."
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading "Which you will never do!" she exclaimed, with triumphant malice.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Carmontelle turned to his friend.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading We have heard all that madame's malignity can invent to torture two loving hearts, and the only task that remains to us is to prove it false."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Poor Una!" he said; "it is no wonder she fled in dismay, after hearing such a tale of horror.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Come, let us go.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We have heard all that madame's malignity can invent to torture two loving hearts, and the only task that remains to us is to prove it false."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Which you will never do!" she exclaimed, with triumphant malice.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Which you will never do!" she exclaimed, with triumphant malice.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Which you will never do!" she exclaimed, with triumphant malice.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "Poor Una!" he said; "it is no wonder she fled in dismay, after hearing such a tale of horror.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Which you will never do!" she exclaimed, with triumphant malice.
Chapter 38 of Little Nobody by Alex. McVeigh, Mrs. Miller holds 165 sentences, grouped into 33 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 38 holds 165 sentences of Little Nobody, unabridged, divided into 33 reading sections.
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