Chapter 23 of Marjorie Dean, College Sophomore is here in full — 131 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 23 of Marjorie Dean, College Sophomore is here in full — 131 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
APPARITION OF THE NIGHT. "A-h-h-h!" gasped the startled watcher, pointing in horror. "Wh-h-s-s-ss!" The gruesome apparition uttered a sighing, hissing sound which increased in a weird, half-muffled whistle. Simultaneous with the whistle it darted to the nearest candle, extinguishing it with one whining "Puf-f-f!"
Chapter 23 of Marjorie Dean, College Sophomore is here in full — 131 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a ghostly appearing figure
From this reading “APPARITION OF THE NIGHT.”
the act of extinguishing; causing to stop burning
From this reading “Simultaneous with the whistle it darted to the nearest candle, extinguishing it with one whining "Puf-f-f!"”
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
From this reading “The gruesome apparition uttered a sighing, hissing sound which increased in a weird, half-muffled whistle.”
a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
From this reading “The gruesome apparition uttered a sighing, hissing sound which increased in a weird, half-muffled whistle.”
-ing form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading “The gruesome apparition uttered a sighing, hissing sound which increased in a weird, half-muffled whistle.”
occurring or operating at the same time
From this reading “Simultaneous with the whistle it darted to the nearest candle, extinguishing it with one whining "Puf-f-f!"”
a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading “"A-h-h-h!" gasped the startled watcher, pointing in horror.”
-ing form of “whine” — move with a whining sound
From this reading “Simultaneous with the whistle it darted to the nearest candle, extinguishing it with one whining "Puf-f-f!"”
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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 The gruesome apparition uttered a sighing, hissing sound which increased in a weird, half-muffled whistle.
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From this reading "A-h-h-h!" gasped the startled watcher, pointing in horror.
a ghostly appearing figure
From this reading APPARITION OF THE NIGHT.
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading Simultaneous with the whistle it darted to the nearest candle, extinguishing it with one whining "Puf-f-f!"
past form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading Simultaneous with the whistle it darted to the nearest candle, extinguishing it with one whining "Puf-f-f!"
the act of extinguishing; causing to stop burning
From this reading Simultaneous with the whistle it darted to the nearest candle, extinguishing it with one whining "Puf-f-f!"
past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading "A-h-h-h!" gasped the startled watcher, pointing in horror.
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
From this reading The gruesome apparition uttered a sighing, hissing sound which increased in a weird, half-muffled whistle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The gruesome apparition uttered a sighing, hissing sound which increased in a weird, half-muffled whistle.
a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
From this reading The gruesome apparition uttered a sighing, hissing sound which increased in a weird, half-muffled whistle.
intense and profound fear
From this reading "A-h-h-h!" gasped the startled watcher, pointing in horror.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "A-h-h-h!" gasped the startled watcher, pointing in horror.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading The gruesome apparition uttered a sighing, hissing sound which increased in a weird, half-muffled whistle.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Simultaneous with the whistle it darted to the nearest candle, extinguishing it with one whining "Puf-f-f!"
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading Simultaneous with the whistle it darted to the nearest candle, extinguishing it with one whining "Puf-f-f!"
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading APPARITION OF THE NIGHT.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading APPARITION OF THE NIGHT.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Simultaneous with the whistle it darted to the nearest candle, extinguishing it with one whining "Puf-f-f!"
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading "A-h-h-h!" gasped the startled watcher, pointing in horror.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Simultaneous with the whistle it darted to the nearest candle, extinguishing it with one whining "Puf-f-f!"
-ing form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading The gruesome apparition uttered a sighing, hissing sound which increased in a weird, half-muffled whistle.
occurring or operating at the same time
From this reading Simultaneous with the whistle it darted to the nearest candle, extinguishing it with one whining "Puf-f-f!"
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The gruesome apparition uttered a sighing, hissing sound which increased in a weird, half-muffled whistle.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading "A-h-h-h!" gasped the startled watcher, pointing in horror.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading APPARITION OF THE NIGHT.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Simultaneous with the whistle it darted to the nearest candle, extinguishing it with one whining "Puf-f-f!"
communicated in words
From this reading The gruesome apparition uttered a sighing, hissing sound which increased in a weird, half-muffled whistle.
a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading "A-h-h-h!" gasped the startled watcher, pointing in horror.
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
From this reading The gruesome apparition uttered a sighing, hissing sound which increased in a weird, half-muffled whistle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Wh-h-s-s-ss!"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The gruesome apparition uttered a sighing, hissing sound which increased in a weird, half-muffled whistle.
-ing form of “whine” — move with a whining sound
From this reading Simultaneous with the whistle it darted to the nearest candle, extinguishing it with one whining "Puf-f-f!"
make whistling sounds
From this reading The gruesome apparition uttered a sighing, hissing sound which increased in a weird, half-muffled whistle.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Simultaneous with the whistle it darted to the nearest candle, extinguishing it with one whining "Puf-f-f!"
Chapter 23 of Marjorie Dean, College Sophomore by Josephine, -1931 Chase holds 131 sentences, grouped into 27 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 23 holds 131 sentences of Marjorie Dean, College Sophomore, unabridged, divided into 27 reading sections.
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