Chapter 9 of Mrs. Severn: A Novel, Vol. 1 (of 3) is here in full — 233 sentences across 47 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 9 of Mrs. Severn: A Novel, Vol. 1 (of 3) is here in full — 233 sentences across 47 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
'SIN THE TRAVELLER' It was a flash of the most intensely delighted surprise that illumined Borlase's face. Its reflection stole over hers and she smiled at him. Full knowledge of the hidden truth of both hearts pierced each at once. Her smile decided him. He knew her well.
Chapter 9 of Mrs. Severn: A Novel, Vol. 1 (of 3) is here in full — 233 sentences across 47 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading “'SIN THE TRAVELLER' It was a flash of the most intensely delighted surprise that illumined Borlase's face.”
past form of “illumine” — make lighter or brighter
From this reading “'SIN THE TRAVELLER' It was a flash of the most intensely delighted surprise that illumined Borlase's face.”
to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density
From this reading “'SIN THE TRAVELLER' It was a flash of the most intensely delighted surprise that illumined Borlase's face.”
having a hole cut through
From this reading “Full knowledge of the hidden truth of both hearts pierced each at once.”
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading “Its reflection stole over hers and she smiled at him.”
estrangement from god
From this reading “'SIN THE TRAVELLER' It was a flash of the most intensely delighted surprise that illumined Borlase's face.”
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading “Its reflection stole over hers and she smiled at him.”
a person who changes location
From this reading “'SIN THE TRAVELLER' It was a flash of the most intensely delighted surprise that illumined Borlase's face.”
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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without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
In this reading “Full knowledge of the hidden truth of both hearts pierced each at once.”
In this reading “Full knowledge of the hidden truth of both hearts pierced each at once.”
In this reading “Its reflection stole over hers and she smiled at him.”
In this reading “'SIN THE TRAVELLER' It was a flash of the most intensely delighted surprise that illumined Borlase's face.”
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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 'SIN THE TRAVELLER' It was a flash of the most intensely delighted surprise that illumined Borlase's face.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Its reflection stole over hers and she smiled at him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Its reflection stole over hers and she smiled at him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'SIN THE TRAVELLER' It was a flash of the most intensely delighted surprise that illumined Borlase's face.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Full knowledge of the hidden truth of both hearts pierced each at once.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Her smile decided him.
greatly pleased
From this reading 'SIN THE TRAVELLER' It was a flash of the most intensely delighted surprise that illumined Borlase's face.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Full knowledge of the hidden truth of both hearts pierced each at once.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading 'SIN THE TRAVELLER' It was a flash of the most intensely delighted surprise that illumined Borlase's face.
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading 'SIN THE TRAVELLER' It was a flash of the most intensely delighted surprise that illumined Borlase's face.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Full knowledge of the hidden truth of both hearts pierced each at once.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew her well.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading Full knowledge of the hidden truth of both hearts pierced each at once.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her smile decided him.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading Its reflection stole over hers and she smiled at him.
not accessible to view
From this reading Full knowledge of the hidden truth of both hearts pierced each at once.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Its reflection stole over hers and she smiled at him.
past form of “illumine” — make lighter or brighter
From this reading 'SIN THE TRAVELLER' It was a flash of the most intensely delighted surprise that illumined Borlase's face.
to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density
From this reading 'SIN THE TRAVELLER' It was a flash of the most intensely delighted surprise that illumined Borlase's face.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading 'SIN THE TRAVELLER' It was a flash of the most intensely delighted surprise that illumined Borlase's face.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its reflection stole over hers and she smiled at him.
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 He knew her well.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Full knowledge of the hidden truth of both hearts pierced each at once.
used to form the superlative
From this reading 'SIN THE TRAVELLER' It was a flash of the most intensely delighted surprise that illumined Borlase's face.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 'SIN THE TRAVELLER' It was a flash of the most intensely delighted surprise that illumined Borlase's face.
on one occasion
From this reading Full knowledge of the hidden truth of both hearts pierced each at once.
above and across; more than
From this reading Its reflection stole over hers and she smiled at him.
having a hole cut through
From this reading Full knowledge of the hidden truth of both hearts pierced each at once.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Its reflection stole over hers and she smiled at him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Its reflection stole over hers and she smiled at him.
estrangement from god
From this reading 'SIN THE TRAVELLER' It was a flash of the most intensely delighted surprise that illumined Borlase's face.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Her smile decided him.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Its reflection stole over hers and she smiled at him.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading Its reflection stole over hers and she smiled at him.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading 'SIN THE TRAVELLER' It was a flash of the most intensely delighted surprise that illumined Borlase's face.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 'SIN THE TRAVELLER' It was a flash of the most intensely delighted surprise that illumined Borlase's face.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 'SIN THE TRAVELLER' It was a flash of the most intensely delighted surprise that illumined Borlase's face.
a person who changes location
From this reading 'SIN THE TRAVELLER' It was a flash of the most intensely delighted surprise that illumined Borlase's face.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Full knowledge of the hidden truth of both hearts pierced each at once.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'SIN THE TRAVELLER' It was a flash of the most intensely delighted surprise that illumined Borlase's face.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He knew her well.
Chapter 9 of Mrs. Severn: A Novel, Vol. 1 (of 3) by Mary Elizabeth Carter holds 233 sentences, grouped into 47 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 9 holds 233 sentences of Mrs. Severn: A Novel, Vol. 1 (of 3), unabridged, divided into 47 reading sections.
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