Chapter 6 of Mrs. Warren's Profession 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 6 of Mrs. Warren's Profession is here in full — 233 sentences across 47 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
FRANK. Do, in Heaven’s name! [Vivie goes to the writing-table and makes a memorandum to order the butter. Praed comes in from the kitchen, putting up his handkerchief, which he has been using as a napkin.] REV.
Chapter 6 of Mrs. Warren's Profession is here in full — 233 sentences across 47 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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an edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream; for cooking and table use
From this reading “[Vivie goes to the writing-table and makes a memorandum to order the butter.”
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading “Praed comes in from the kitchen, putting up his handkerchief, which he has been using as a napkin.]”
possessive form of “heaven” — any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading “Praed comes in from the kitchen, putting up his handkerchief, which he has been using as a napkin.]”
a written proposal or reminder
From this reading “[Vivie goes to the writing-table and makes a memorandum to order the butter.”
a small piece of table linen that is used to wipe the mouth and to cover the lap in order to protect clothing
From this reading “Praed comes in from the kitchen, putting up his handkerchief, which he has been using as a napkin.]”
increase the number of rotations per minute
From this reading “REV.”
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading “Praed comes in from the kitchen, putting up his handkerchief, which he has been using as a napkin.]”
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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 [Vivie goes to the writing-table and makes a memorandum to order the butter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading [Vivie goes to the writing-table and makes a memorandum to order the butter.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Praed comes in from the kitchen, putting up his handkerchief, which he has been using as a napkin.]
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Praed comes in from the kitchen, putting up his handkerchief, which he has been using as a napkin.]
an edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream; for cooking and table use
From this reading [Vivie goes to the writing-table and makes a memorandum to order the butter.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Praed comes in from the kitchen, putting up his handkerchief, which he has been using as a napkin.]
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Do, in Heaven’s name!
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading FRANK.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Praed comes in from the kitchen, putting up his handkerchief, which he has been using as a napkin.]
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading [Vivie goes to the writing-table and makes a memorandum to order the butter.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading Praed comes in from the kitchen, putting up his handkerchief, which he has been using as a napkin.]
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Praed comes in from the kitchen, putting up his handkerchief, which he has been using as a napkin.]
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Praed comes in from the kitchen, putting up his handkerchief, which he has been using as a napkin.]
possessive form of “heaven” — any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Do, in Heaven’s name!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Praed comes in from the kitchen, putting up his handkerchief, which he has been using as a napkin.]
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Do, in Heaven’s name!
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading Praed comes in from the kitchen, putting up his handkerchief, which he has been using as a napkin.]
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading [Vivie goes to the writing-table and makes a memorandum to order the butter.
a written proposal or reminder
From this reading [Vivie goes to the writing-table and makes a memorandum to order the butter.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Do, in Heaven’s name!
a small piece of table linen that is used to wipe the mouth and to cover the lap in order to protect clothing
From this reading Praed comes in from the kitchen, putting up his handkerchief, which he has been using as a napkin.]
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading [Vivie goes to the writing-table and makes a memorandum to order the butter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Praed comes in from the kitchen, putting up his handkerchief, which he has been using as a napkin.]
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading Praed comes in from the kitchen, putting up his handkerchief, which he has been using as a napkin.]
increase the number of rotations per minute
From this reading REV.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [Vivie goes to the writing-table and makes a memorandum to order the butter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading [Vivie goes to the writing-table and makes a memorandum to order the butter.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Praed comes in from the kitchen, putting up his handkerchief, which he has been using as a napkin.]
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading Praed comes in from the kitchen, putting up his handkerchief, which he has been using as a napkin.]
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [Vivie goes to the writing-table and makes a memorandum to order the butter.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Praed comes in from the kitchen, putting up his handkerchief, which he has been using as a napkin.]
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [Vivie goes to the writing-table and makes a memorandum to order the butter.
Chapter 6 of Mrs. Warren's Profession by Bernard Shaw holds 233 sentences, grouped into 47 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, 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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