Chapter 18 of Miss Devereux, spinster is here in full — 283 sentences across 57 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 18 of Miss Devereux, spinster is here in full — 283 sentences across 57 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
NEW GROUND. "And is it true Fire rankles at the heart of every globe? Perhaps. But these are matters one may prove Too deeply for poetic purposes: Rather select a theory that .
Chapter 18 of Miss Devereux, spinster is here in full — 283 sentences across 57 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading “But these are matters one may prove Too deeply for poetic purposes: Rather select a theory that .”
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
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of or relating to poetry
From this reading “But these are matters one may prove Too deeply for poetic purposes: Rather select a theory that .”
be shown or be found to be
From this reading “But these are matters one may prove Too deeply for poetic purposes: Rather select a theory that .”
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading “But these are matters one may prove Too deeply for poetic purposes: Rather select a theory that .”
third-person singular of “rankle” — gnaw into; make resentful or angry
From this reading “"And is it true Fire rankles at the heart of every globe?”
of superior grade
From this reading “But these are matters one may prove Too deeply for poetic purposes: Rather select a theory that .”
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading “But these are matters one may prove Too deeply for poetic purposes: Rather select a theory that .”
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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 But these are matters one may prove Too deeply for poetic purposes: Rather select a theory that .
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And is it true Fire rankles at the heart of every globe?
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But these are matters one may prove Too deeply for poetic purposes: Rather select a theory that .
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "And is it true Fire rankles at the heart of every globe?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But these are matters one may prove Too deeply for poetic purposes: Rather select a theory that .
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading But these are matters one may prove Too deeply for poetic purposes: Rather select a theory that .
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "And is it true Fire rankles at the heart of every globe?
start firing a weapon
From this reading "And is it true Fire rankles at the heart of every globe?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But these are matters one may prove Too deeply for poetic purposes: Rather select a theory that .
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading "And is it true Fire rankles at the heart of every globe?
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading NEW GROUND.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading "And is it true Fire rankles at the heart of every globe?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "And is it true Fire rankles at the heart of every globe?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "And is it true Fire rankles at the heart of every globe?
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But these are matters one may prove Too deeply for poetic purposes: Rather select a theory that .
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading But these are matters one may prove Too deeply for poetic purposes: Rather select a theory that .
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading NEW GROUND.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "And is it true Fire rankles at the heart of every globe?
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But these are matters one may prove Too deeply for poetic purposes: Rather select a theory that .
by chance
From this reading Perhaps.
of or relating to poetry
From this reading But these are matters one may prove Too deeply for poetic purposes: Rather select a theory that .
be shown or be found to be
From this reading But these are matters one may prove Too deeply for poetic purposes: Rather select a theory that .
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading But these are matters one may prove Too deeply for poetic purposes: Rather select a theory that .
third-person singular of “rankle” — gnaw into; make resentful or angry
From this reading "And is it true Fire rankles at the heart of every globe?
on the contrary
From this reading But these are matters one may prove Too deeply for poetic purposes: Rather select a theory that .
of superior grade
From this reading But these are matters one may prove Too deeply for poetic purposes: Rather select a theory that .
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But these are matters one may prove Too deeply for poetic purposes: Rather select a theory that .
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "And is it true Fire rankles at the heart of every globe?
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading But these are matters one may prove Too deeply for poetic purposes: Rather select a theory that .
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But these are matters one may prove Too deeply for poetic purposes: Rather select a theory that .
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But these are matters one may prove Too deeply for poetic purposes: Rather select a theory that .
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "And is it true Fire rankles at the heart of every globe?
Chapter 18 of Miss Devereux, spinster by Agnes Giberne holds 283 sentences, grouped into 57 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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