Chapter 8 of Marjorie Dean, Marvelous Manager is here in full — 112 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 8 of Marjorie Dean, Marvelous Manager is here in full — 112 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
TWO THINGS SHE KNEW ABOUT LOVE This time the blue and brown eyes met squarely. Marjorie’s expression was a mixture of tolerance, vexation and resignation. “I said it.” Jerry read the glance aright. “I’ll say it for myself, too.
Chapter 8 of Marjorie Dean, Marvelous Manager is here in full — 112 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading “TWO THINGS SHE KNEW ABOUT LOVE This time the blue and brown eyes met squarely.”
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading “Marjorie’s expression was a mixture of tolerance, vexation and resignation.”
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading “Jerry read the glance aright.”
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading “Jerry read the glance aright.”
(chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)
From this reading “Marjorie’s expression was a mixture of tolerance, vexation and resignation.”
acceptance of despair
From this reading “Marjorie’s expression was a mixture of tolerance, vexation and resignation.”
directly and without evasion; not roundabout
From this reading “TWO THINGS SHE KNEW ABOUT LOVE This time the blue and brown eyes met squarely.”
the power or capacity of an organism to tolerate unfavorable environmental conditions
From this reading “Marjorie’s expression was a mixture of tolerance, vexation and resignation.”
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 “TWO THINGS SHE KNEW ABOUT LOVE This time the blue and brown eyes met squarely.”
In this reading “TWO THINGS SHE KNEW ABOUT LOVE This time the blue and brown eyes met squarely.”
In this reading “TWO THINGS SHE KNEW ABOUT LOVE This time the blue and brown eyes met squarely.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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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 Marjorie’s expression was a mixture of tolerance, vexation and resignation.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading TWO THINGS SHE KNEW ABOUT LOVE This time the blue and brown eyes met squarely.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TWO THINGS SHE KNEW ABOUT LOVE This time the blue and brown eyes met squarely.
in an accurate manner
From this reading Jerry read the glance aright.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading TWO THINGS SHE KNEW ABOUT LOVE This time the blue and brown eyes met squarely.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading TWO THINGS SHE KNEW ABOUT LOVE This time the blue and brown eyes met squarely.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Marjorie’s expression was a mixture of tolerance, vexation and resignation.
opinion or judgment
From this reading TWO THINGS SHE KNEW ABOUT LOVE This time the blue and brown eyes met squarely.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I’ll say it for myself, too.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Jerry read the glance aright.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I said it.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I’ll say it for myself, too.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I said it.”
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading Jerry read the glance aright.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading TWO THINGS SHE KNEW ABOUT LOVE This time the blue and brown eyes met squarely.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading TWO THINGS SHE KNEW ABOUT LOVE This time the blue and brown eyes met squarely.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Marjorie’s expression was a mixture of tolerance, vexation and resignation.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading TWO THINGS SHE KNEW ABOUT LOVE This time the blue and brown eyes met squarely.
(chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)
From this reading Marjorie’s expression was a mixture of tolerance, vexation and resignation.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading “I’ll say it for myself, too.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Marjorie’s expression was a mixture of tolerance, vexation and resignation.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Jerry read the glance aright.
acceptance of despair
From this reading Marjorie’s expression was a mixture of tolerance, vexation and resignation.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I said it.”
express in words
From this reading “I’ll say it for myself, too.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TWO THINGS SHE KNEW ABOUT LOVE This time the blue and brown eyes met squarely.
directly and without evasion; not roundabout
From this reading TWO THINGS SHE KNEW ABOUT LOVE This time the blue and brown eyes met squarely.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TWO THINGS SHE KNEW ABOUT LOVE This time the blue and brown eyes met squarely.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading TWO THINGS SHE KNEW ABOUT LOVE This time the blue and brown eyes met squarely.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading TWO THINGS SHE KNEW ABOUT LOVE This time the blue and brown eyes met squarely.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading TWO THINGS SHE KNEW ABOUT LOVE This time the blue and brown eyes met squarely.
the power or capacity of an organism to tolerate unfavorable environmental conditions
From this reading Marjorie’s expression was a mixture of tolerance, vexation and resignation.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “I’ll say it for myself, too.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO THINGS SHE KNEW ABOUT LOVE This time the blue and brown eyes met squarely.
anger produced by some annoying irritation
From this reading Marjorie’s expression was a mixture of tolerance, vexation and resignation.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Marjorie’s expression was a mixture of tolerance, vexation and resignation.
Chapter 8 of Marjorie Dean, Marvelous Manager by Josephine, -1931 Chase holds 112 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.
Chapter 8 holds 112 sentences of Marjorie Dean, Marvelous Manager, unabridged, divided into 23 reading sections.
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