Chapter 35 of Memoirs and resolutions of Adam Graeme of Mossgray, including some is here in full — 95 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 35 of Memoirs and resolutions of Adam Graeme of Mossgray, including some is here in full — 95 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Joy, gentle friends! joy, and fresh days of love Accompany your hearts!--MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM. “Is it to be, Helen?” asked Lilias. A sudden gravity floated over the lurking laughter in Helen’s eye. “Is what to be, Lilias?” The Lily of Mossgray was almost gay now.
Chapter 35 of Memoirs and resolutions of Adam Graeme of Mossgray, including some is here in full — 95 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading “Joy, gentle friends! joy, and fresh days of love Accompany your hearts!--MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM.”
past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading “A sudden gravity floated over the lurking laughter in Helen’s eye.”
(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
From this reading “A sudden gravity floated over the lurking laughter in Helen’s eye.”
possessive form of “helen” — (Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading “The Lily of Mossgray was almost gay now.”
-ing form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
From this reading “A sudden gravity floated over the lurking laughter in Helen’s eye.”
June 21, when the sun is at its northernmost point
From this reading “Joy, gentle friends! joy, and fresh days of love Accompany your hearts!--MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM.”
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
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In this reading “A sudden gravity floated over the lurking laughter in Helen’s eye.”
In this reading “A sudden gravity floated over the lurking laughter in Helen’s eye.”
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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 A sudden gravity floated over the lurking laughter in Helen’s eye.
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading Joy, gentle friends! joy, and fresh days of love Accompany your hearts!--MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The Lily of Mossgray was almost gay now.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Joy, gentle friends! joy, and fresh days of love Accompany your hearts!--MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Is it to be, Helen?” asked Lilias.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Is it to be, Helen?” asked Lilias.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Joy, gentle friends! joy, and fresh days of love Accompany your hearts!--MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Joy, gentle friends! joy, and fresh days of love Accompany your hearts!--MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM.
the organ of sight
From this reading A sudden gravity floated over the lurking laughter in Helen’s eye.
past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading A sudden gravity floated over the lurking laughter in Helen’s eye.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Joy, gentle friends! joy, and fresh days of love Accompany your hearts!--MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Joy, gentle friends! joy, and fresh days of love Accompany your hearts!--MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading The Lily of Mossgray was almost gay now.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Joy, gentle friends! joy, and fresh days of love Accompany your hearts!--MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM.
(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
From this reading A sudden gravity floated over the lurking laughter in Helen’s eye.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading Joy, gentle friends! joy, and fresh days of love Accompany your hearts!--MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading “Is it to be, Helen?” asked Lilias.
possessive form of “helen” — (Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading A sudden gravity floated over the lurking laughter in Helen’s eye.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A sudden gravity floated over the lurking laughter in Helen’s eye.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Is it to be, Helen?” asked Lilias.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Is it to be, Helen?” asked Lilias.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Joy, gentle friends! joy, and fresh days of love Accompany your hearts!--MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM.
the sound of laughing
From this reading A sudden gravity floated over the lurking laughter in Helen’s eye.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Is it to be, Helen?” asked Lilias.
any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading The Lily of Mossgray was almost gay now.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Joy, gentle friends! joy, and fresh days of love Accompany your hearts!--MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM.
-ing form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
From this reading A sudden gravity floated over the lurking laughter in Helen’s eye.
June 21, when the sun is at its northernmost point
From this reading Joy, gentle friends! joy, and fresh days of love Accompany your hearts!--MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Lily of Mossgray was almost gay now.
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Joy, gentle friends! joy, and fresh days of love Accompany your hearts!--MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The Lily of Mossgray was almost gay now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Joy, gentle friends! joy, and fresh days of love Accompany your hearts!--MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM.
above and across; more than
From this reading A sudden gravity floated over the lurking laughter in Helen’s eye.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading A sudden gravity floated over the lurking laughter in Helen’s eye.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A sudden gravity floated over the lurking laughter in Helen’s eye.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Is it to be, Helen?” asked Lilias.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Lily of Mossgray was almost gay now.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Is what to be, Lilias?”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Joy, gentle friends! joy, and fresh days of love Accompany your hearts!--MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM.
Chapter 35 of Memoirs and resolutions of Adam Graeme of Mossgray, including some by Mrs. (Margaret) Oliphant holds 95 sentences, grouped into 19 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 35 holds 95 sentences of Memoirs and resolutions of Adam Graeme of Mossgray, including some, unabridged, divided into 19 reading sections.
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