Chapter 2 of Only an Irish Girl is here in full — 144 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 2 of Only an Irish Girl is here in full — 144 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"I cannot see what fault you can find in him, Honor." "Sure if he's faultless, isn't that fault enough, my dear?" "But you are almost rude to him," Belle Delorme says plaintively; "and I'm sure I can't see why, for he is just a delightful man." "Of course--you've fallen in love with him, Belle!" Honor retorts coolly.
Chapter 2 of Only an Irish Girl is here in full — 144 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/28 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
From this reading “"But you are almost rude to him," Belle Delorme says plaintively; "and I'm sure I can't see why, for he is just a delightful man."”
in a composed and unconcerned manner
From this reading “Honor retorts coolly.”
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading “"But you are almost rude to him," Belle Delorme says plaintively; "and I'm sure I can't see why, for he is just a delightful man."”
French royal architect who built the Tuileries Palace and Gardens in Paris for Catherine de Medicis (1515-1570)
From this reading “"But you are almost rude to him," Belle Delorme says plaintively; "and I'm sure I can't see why, for he is just a delightful man."”
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading “"I cannot see what fault you can find in him, Honor."”
in a plaintive manner
From this reading “"But you are almost rude to him," Belle Delorme says plaintively; "and I'm sure I can't see why, for he is just a delightful man."”
plural of “retort” — a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
From this reading “Honor retorts coolly.”
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading “"But you are almost rude to him," Belle Delorme says plaintively; "and I'm sure I can't see why, for he is just a delightful man."”
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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 you are almost rude to him," Belle Delorme says plaintively; "and I'm sure I can't see why, for he is just a delightful man."
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "But you are almost rude to him," Belle Delorme says plaintively; "and I'm sure I can't see why, for he is just a delightful man."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "But you are almost rude to him," Belle Delorme says plaintively; "and I'm sure I can't see why, for he is just a delightful man."
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "But you are almost rude to him," Belle Delorme says plaintively; "and I'm sure I can't see why, for he is just a delightful man."
a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
From this reading "But you are almost rude to him," Belle Delorme says plaintively; "and I'm sure I can't see why, for he is just a delightful man."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But you are almost rude to him," Belle Delorme says plaintively; "and I'm sure I can't see why, for he is just a delightful man."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I cannot see what fault you can find in him, Honor."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But you are almost rude to him," Belle Delorme says plaintively; "and I'm sure I can't see why, for he is just a delightful man."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I cannot see what fault you can find in him, Honor."
in a composed and unconcerned manner
From this reading Honor retorts coolly.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Of course--you've fallen in love with him, Belle!"
dearly loved
From this reading "Sure if he's faultless, isn't that fault enough, my dear?"
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading "But you are almost rude to him," Belle Delorme says plaintively; "and I'm sure I can't see why, for he is just a delightful man."
French royal architect who built the Tuileries Palace and Gardens in Paris for Catherine de Medicis (1515-1570)
From this reading "But you are almost rude to him," Belle Delorme says plaintively; "and I'm sure I can't see why, for he is just a delightful man."
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "Sure if he's faultless, isn't that fault enough, my dear?"
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading "Of course--you've fallen in love with him, Belle!"
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading "I cannot see what fault you can find in him, Honor."
without fault or error
From this reading "Sure if he's faultless, isn't that fault enough, my dear?"
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "I cannot see what fault you can find in him, Honor."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "But you are almost rude to him," Belle Delorme says plaintively; "and I'm sure I can't see why, for he is just a delightful man."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "But you are almost rude to him," Belle Delorme says plaintively; "and I'm sure I can't see why, for he is just a delightful man."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Sure if he's faultless, isn't that fault enough, my dear?"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I cannot see what fault you can find in him, Honor."
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading "I cannot see what fault you can find in him, Honor."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I cannot see what fault you can find in him, Honor."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But you are almost rude to him," Belle Delorme says plaintively; "and I'm sure I can't see why, for he is just a delightful man."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Sure if he's faultless, isn't that fault enough, my dear?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I cannot see what fault you can find in him, Honor."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But you are almost rude to him," Belle Delorme says plaintively; "and I'm sure I can't see why, for he is just a delightful man."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Sure if he's faultless, isn't that fault enough, my dear?"
and nothing more
From this reading "But you are almost rude to him," Belle Delorme says plaintively; "and I'm sure I can't see why, for he is just a delightful man."
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "Of course--you've fallen in love with him, Belle!"
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "But you are almost rude to him," Belle Delorme says plaintively; "and I'm sure I can't see why, for he is just a delightful man."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Sure if he's faultless, isn't that fault enough, my dear?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Of course--you've fallen in love with him, Belle!"
in a plaintive manner
From this reading "But you are almost rude to him," Belle Delorme says plaintively; "and I'm sure I can't see why, for he is just a delightful man."
plural of “retort” — a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
From this reading Honor retorts coolly.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading "But you are almost rude to him," Belle Delorme says plaintively; "and I'm sure I can't see why, for he is just a delightful man."
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "But you are almost rude to him," Belle Delorme says plaintively; "and I'm sure I can't see why, for he is just a delightful man."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I cannot see what fault you can find in him, Honor."
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Sure if he's faultless, isn't that fault enough, my dear?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Sure if he's faultless, isn't that fault enough, my dear?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "But you are almost rude to him," Belle Delorme says plaintively; "and I'm sure I can't see why, for he is just a delightful man."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I cannot see what fault you can find in him, Honor."
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "But you are almost rude to him," Belle Delorme says plaintively; "and I'm sure I can't see why, for he is just a delightful man."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Of course--you've fallen in love with him, Belle!"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I cannot see what fault you can find in him, Honor."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Of course--you've fallen in love with him, Belle!"
Chapter 2 of Only an Irish Girl by Duchess holds 144 sentences, grouped into 29 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 2 holds 144 sentences of Only an Irish Girl, unabridged, divided into 29 reading sections.
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