Chapter 38 of Marguerite Verne is here in full — 114 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 38 of Marguerite Verne is here in full — 114 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE LIVING PRESENT. The bitter, cold days of winter are nearly at an end. The forces of nature are now exhausted and the elements have settled down into quiet rest. "How time flies!" exclaimed the solicitor glancing at the calendar opposite his desk. "Three months to-day since I made that promise."
Chapter 38 of Marguerite Verne is here in full — 114 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and length and divisions of the year
From this reading “"How time flies!" exclaimed the solicitor glancing at the calendar opposite his desk.”
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading “"How time flies!" exclaimed the solicitor glancing at the calendar opposite his desk.”
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading “The forces of nature are now exhausted and the elements have settled down into quiet rest.”
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading “The forces of nature are now exhausted and the elements have settled down into quiet rest.”
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading “"How time flies!" exclaimed the solicitor glancing at the calendar opposite his desk.”
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading “The forces of nature are now exhausted and the elements have settled down into quiet rest.”
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading “"How time flies!" exclaimed the solicitor glancing at the calendar opposite his desk.”
a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes
From this reading “"How time flies!" exclaimed the solicitor glancing at the calendar opposite his desk.”
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The bitter, cold days of winter are nearly at an end.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The forces of nature are now exhausted and the elements have settled down into quiet rest.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The bitter, cold days of winter are nearly at an end.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The bitter, cold days of winter are nearly at an end.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading The bitter, cold days of winter are nearly at an end.
a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and length and divisions of the year
From this reading "How time flies!" exclaimed the solicitor glancing at the calendar opposite his desk.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading The bitter, cold days of winter are nearly at an end.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The bitter, cold days of winter are nearly at an end.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading "How time flies!" exclaimed the solicitor glancing at the calendar opposite his desk.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The forces of nature are now exhausted and the elements have settled down into quiet rest.
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading The forces of nature are now exhausted and the elements have settled down into quiet rest.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The bitter, cold days of winter are nearly at an end.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "How time flies!" exclaimed the solicitor glancing at the calendar opposite his desk.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading The forces of nature are now exhausted and the elements have settled down into quiet rest.
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading "How time flies!" exclaimed the solicitor glancing at the calendar opposite his desk.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The forces of nature are now exhausted and the elements have settled down into quiet rest.
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading "How time flies!" exclaimed the solicitor glancing at the calendar opposite his desk.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The forces of nature are now exhausted and the elements have settled down into quiet rest.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "How time flies!" exclaimed the solicitor glancing at the calendar opposite his desk.
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From this reading "How time flies!" exclaimed the solicitor glancing at the calendar opposite his desk.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Three months to-day since I made that promise."
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The forces of nature are now exhausted and the elements have settled down into quiet rest.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading THE LIVING PRESENT.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "Three months to-day since I made that promise."
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading "Three months to-day since I made that promise."
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The forces of nature are now exhausted and the elements have settled down into quiet rest.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The bitter, cold days of winter are nearly at an end.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The forces of nature are now exhausted and the elements have settled down into quiet rest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The bitter, cold days of winter are nearly at an end.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading "How time flies!" exclaimed the solicitor glancing at the calendar opposite his desk.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading THE LIVING PRESENT.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading "Three months to-day since I made that promise."
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The forces of nature are now exhausted and the elements have settled down into quiet rest.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The forces of nature are now exhausted and the elements have settled down into quiet rest.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading The forces of nature are now exhausted and the elements have settled down into quiet rest.
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "Three months to-day since I made that promise."
a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes
From this reading "How time flies!" exclaimed the solicitor glancing at the calendar opposite his desk.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Three months to-day since I made that promise."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LIVING PRESENT.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "Three months to-day since I made that promise."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "How time flies!" exclaimed the solicitor glancing at the calendar opposite his desk.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Three months to-day since I made that promise."
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading The bitter, cold days of winter are nearly at an end.
Chapter 38 of Marguerite Verne by Rebecca Agatha Armour holds 114 sentences, grouped into 23 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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