Chapter II
Chapter 2
Chapter 2 of Pagan Passions is here in full — 394 sentences across 79 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Isn't it?" Symes said. "It doesn't fit her. That kind of--" "I know. Gerda's like you.
Pagan Passions
Chapter II · Chapter 2
Chapter 2 of Pagan Passions is here in full — 394 sentences across 79 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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"Isn't
it?"
Symes
said.
"It
doesn't
fit
her.
That
kind
of--"
"I
know.
Gerda's
like
you.
LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
Editorial verification pending
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Pagan Passions
Chapter II · Chapter 2
Chapter 2 of Pagan Passions is here in full — 394 sentences across 79 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/78 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
Line 1
"Isn't
it?"
Line 2
Symes
said.
Line 3
"It
doesn't
fit
her.
Line 4
That
kind
of--"
"I
know.
/ðæt kaɪnd ʌv aɪ noʊ/
Line 5
Gerda's
like
you.
Learner Dictionary
These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading “"It doesn't fit her.”
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading “That kind of--" "I know.”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “That kind of--" "I know.”
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “Gerda's like you.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Symes said.”
All words in this reading · 15
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
doesn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It doesn't fit her.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading "It doesn't fit her.
Gerda's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gerda's like you.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "It doesn't fit her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading That kind of--" "I know.
Isn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Isn't it?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Isn't it?"
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading That kind of--" "I know.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading That kind of--" "I know.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Gerda's like you.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That kind of--" "I know.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Symes said.
Symes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Symes said.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That kind of--" "I know.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Gerda's like you.
Chapter 2 of Pagan Passions by Randall Garrett holds 394 sentences, grouped into 79 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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