Chapter 11 of Nat Wolfe is here in full — 161 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter XI
Chapter 11 of Nat Wolfe is here in full — 161 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
AN UNEXPECTED DECLARATION. I know it--I feel it--he loves me at last! The heart-hidden anguish is over and past! Love brightens his dark eyes, and softens his tone; He loves me! he loves me--his soul is mine own! Mrs. Osgood.
Chapter 11 of Nat Wolfe is here in full — 161 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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extreme mental distress
From this reading “The heart-hidden anguish is over and past!”
third-person singular of “brighten” — make more cheerful through the use of color
From this reading “Love brightens his dark eyes, and softens his tone; He loves me! he loves me--his soul is mine own!”
a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading “AN UNEXPECTED DECLARATION.”
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading “I know it--I feel it--he loves me at last!”
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Love brightens his dark eyes, and softens his tone; He loves me! he loves me--his soul is mine own!”
third-person singular of “soften” — make (images or sounds) soft or softer
From this reading “Love brightens his dark eyes, and softens his tone; He loves me! he loves me--his soul is mine own!”
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading “Love brightens his dark eyes, and softens his tone; He loves me! he loves me--his soul is mine own!”
not expected or anticipated
From this reading “AN UNEXPECTED DECLARATION.”
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 “Love brightens his dark eyes, and softens his tone; He loves me! he loves me--his soul is mine own!”
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED DECLARATION.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The heart-hidden anguish is over and past!
extreme mental distress
From this reading The heart-hidden anguish is over and past!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I know it--I feel it--he loves me at last!
third-person singular of “brighten” — make more cheerful through the use of color
From this reading Love brightens his dark eyes, and softens his tone; He loves me! he loves me--his soul is mine own!
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Love brightens his dark eyes, and softens his tone; He loves me! he loves me--his soul is mine own!
a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED DECLARATION.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Love brightens his dark eyes, and softens his tone; He loves me! he loves me--his soul is mine own!
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading I know it--I feel it--he loves me at last!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I know it--I feel it--he loves me at last!
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From this reading The heart-hidden anguish is over and past!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Love brightens his dark eyes, and softens his tone; He loves me! he loves me--his soul is mine own!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I know it--I feel it--he loves me at last!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The heart-hidden anguish is over and past!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I know it--I feel it--he loves me at last!
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I know it--I feel it--he loves me at last!
immediately past
From this reading I know it--I feel it--he loves me at last!
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Love brightens his dark eyes, and softens his tone; He loves me! he loves me--his soul is mine own!
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading I know it--I feel it--he loves me at last!
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I know it--I feel it--he loves me at last!
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Love brightens his dark eyes, and softens his tone; He loves me! he loves me--his soul is mine own!
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Osgood.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Osgood.
above and across; more than
From this reading The heart-hidden anguish is over and past!
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Love brightens his dark eyes, and softens his tone; He loves me! he loves me--his soul is mine own!
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The heart-hidden anguish is over and past!
third-person singular of “soften” — make (images or sounds) soft or softer
From this reading Love brightens his dark eyes, and softens his tone; He loves me! he loves me--his soul is mine own!
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Love brightens his dark eyes, and softens his tone; He loves me! he loves me--his soul is mine own!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The heart-hidden anguish is over and past!
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Love brightens his dark eyes, and softens his tone; He loves me! he loves me--his soul is mine own!
not expected or anticipated
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED DECLARATION.
Chapter 11 of Nat Wolfe by Metta Victoria Fuller Victor holds 161 sentences, grouped into 33 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 11 holds 161 sentences of Nat Wolfe, unabridged, divided into 33 reading sections.
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