Chapter 15 of Man and Wife is here in full — 410 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 15 of Man and Wife is here in full — 410 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
“And you understand about Scotch marriages--eh?” Sir Patrick’s manner suddenly altered. “Is _that_ the subject you wish to consult me on?” he asked. “It’s not me. It’s my friend.”
Chapter 15 of Man and Wife is here in full — 410 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading “Sir Patrick’s manner suddenly altered.”
get or ask advice from
From this reading ““Is _that_ the subject you wish to consult me on?” he asked.”
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “Sir Patrick’s manner suddenly altered.”
plural of “marriage” — the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading ““And you understand about Scotch marriages--eh?””
possessive form of “patrick” — Apostle and patron saint of Ireland; an English missionary to Ireland in the 5th century
a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)
From this reading ““And you understand about Scotch marriages--eh?””
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading ““Is _that_ the subject you wish to consult me on?” he asked.”
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading ““And you understand about Scotch marriages--eh?””
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “And you understand about Scotch marriages--eh?”
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading Sir Patrick’s manner suddenly altered.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “And you understand about Scotch marriages--eh?”
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Is _that_ the subject you wish to consult me on?” he asked.
get or ask advice from
From this reading “Is _that_ the subject you wish to consult me on?” he asked.
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From this reading “And you understand about Scotch marriages--eh?”
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It’s my friend.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Is _that_ the subject you wish to consult me on?” he asked.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Is _that_ the subject you wish to consult me on?” he asked.
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From this reading “It’s not me.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Sir Patrick’s manner suddenly altered.
plural of “marriage” — the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading “And you understand about Scotch marriages--eh?”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Is _that_ the subject you wish to consult me on?” he asked.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It’s my friend.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “It’s not me.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Is _that_ the subject you wish to consult me on?” he asked.
possessive form of “patrick” — Apostle and patron saint of Ireland; an English missionary to Ireland in the 5th century
From this reading Sir Patrick’s manner suddenly altered.
a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)
From this reading “And you understand about Scotch marriages--eh?”
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Patrick’s manner suddenly altered.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading “Is _that_ the subject you wish to consult me on?” he asked.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Sir Patrick’s manner suddenly altered.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Is _that_ the subject you wish to consult me on?” he asked.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Is _that_ the subject you wish to consult me on?” he asked.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Is _that_ the subject you wish to consult me on?” he asked.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading “And you understand about Scotch marriages--eh?”
hope for; have a wish
From this reading “Is _that_ the subject you wish to consult me on?” he asked.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “And you understand about Scotch marriages--eh?”
Chapter 15 of Man and Wife by Wilkie Collins holds 410 sentences, grouped into 82 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.
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