Chapter 15 of Luke's wife is here in full — 151 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 15 of Luke's wife is here in full — 151 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE CHURCH COUNCIL. "I know you won't give way," said Rachel, as she helped her husband into his coat. Luke did not answer at once. "If you remain firm this time you will find it easier the next." "I don't intend to give way," said Luke gravely.
Chapter 15 of Luke's wife is here in full — 151 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading “THE CHURCH COUNCIL.”
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading “"If you remain firm this time you will find it easier the next."”
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading “"If you remain firm this time you will find it easier the next."”
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading “"I don't intend to give way," said Luke gravely.”
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading “"I know you won't give way," said Rachel, as she helped her husband into his coat.”
have in mind as a purpose
From this reading “"I don't intend to give way," said Luke gravely.”
(New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel
From this reading “Luke did not answer at once.”
(Old Testament) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin
From this reading “"I know you won't give way," said Rachel, as she helped her husband into his coat.”
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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without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
In this reading “Luke did not answer at once.”
hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright
In this reading “"If you remain firm this time you will find it easier the next."”
move in order to make room for someone for something
In this reading “"I know you won't give way," said Rachel, as she helped her husband into his coat.”
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react verbally
From this reading Luke did not answer at once.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I know you won't give way," said Rachel, as she helped her husband into his coat.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Luke did not answer at once.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading THE CHURCH COUNCIL.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading "I know you won't give way," said Rachel, as she helped her husband into his coat.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading THE CHURCH COUNCIL.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Luke did not answer at once.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't intend to give way," said Luke gravely.
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading "If you remain firm this time you will find it easier the next."
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "If you remain firm this time you will find it easier the next."
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading "If you remain firm this time you will find it easier the next."
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "I know you won't give way," said Rachel, as she helped her husband into his coat.
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading "I don't intend to give way," said Luke gravely.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "I know you won't give way," said Rachel, as she helped her husband into his coat.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I know you won't give way," said Rachel, as she helped her husband into his coat.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I know you won't give way," said Rachel, as she helped her husband into his coat.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading "I know you won't give way," said Rachel, as she helped her husband into his coat.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I know you won't give way," said Rachel, as she helped her husband into his coat.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If you remain firm this time you will find it easier the next."
have in mind as a purpose
From this reading "I don't intend to give way," said Luke gravely.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "I know you won't give way," said Rachel, as she helped her husband into his coat.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "If you remain firm this time you will find it easier the next."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I know you won't give way," said Rachel, as she helped her husband into his coat.
(New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel
From this reading Luke did not answer at once.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "If you remain firm this time you will find it easier the next."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Luke did not answer at once.
on one occasion
From this reading Luke did not answer at once.
(Old Testament) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin
From this reading "I know you won't give way," said Rachel, as she helped her husband into his coat.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "If you remain firm this time you will find it easier the next."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I know you won't give way," said Rachel, as she helped her husband into his coat.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I know you won't give way," said Rachel, as she helped her husband into his coat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CHURCH COUNCIL.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "If you remain firm this time you will find it easier the next."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "If you remain firm this time you will find it easier the next."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I don't intend to give way," said Luke gravely.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "I know you won't give way," said Rachel, as she helped her husband into his coat.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "If you remain firm this time you will find it easier the next."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I know you won't give way," said Rachel, as she helped her husband into his coat.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I know you won't give way," said Rachel, as she helped her husband into his coat.
Chapter 15 of Luke's wife by Evelyn R. Garratt holds 151 sentences, grouped into 31 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 15 holds 151 sentences of Luke's wife, unabridged, divided into 31 reading sections.
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