Chapter 2 of Pauline's Passion and Punishment is here in full — 298 sentences across 60 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 2 of Pauline's Passion and Punishment is here in full — 298 sentences across 60 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
“What jewels will the señora wear tonight?” “None, Dolores. Manuel has gone for flowers--he likes them best. You may go.” “But the señora's toilette is not finished; the sandals, the gloves, the garland yet remain.”
Chapter 2 of Pauline's Passion and Punishment is here in full — 298 sentences across 60 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading ““But the señora's toilette is not finished; the sandals, the gloves, the garland yet remain.””
adorn with bands of flowers or leaves
From this reading ““But the señora's toilette is not finished; the sandals, the gloves, the garland yet remain.””
plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading ““But the señora's toilette is not finished; the sandals, the gloves, the garland yet remain.””
plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading ““What jewels will the señora wear tonight?””
plural of “like” — a similar kind
From this reading “Manuel has gone for flowers--he likes them best.”
plural of “sandal” — a shoe consisting of a sole fastened by straps to the foot
From this reading ““But the señora's toilette is not finished; the sandals, the gloves, the garland yet remain.””
On the present night.
From this reading ““What jewels will the señora wear tonight?””
be dressed in
From this reading ““What jewels will the señora wear tonight?””
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the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Manuel has gone for flowers--he likes them best.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But the señora's toilette is not finished; the sandals, the gloves, the garland yet remain.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “None, Dolores.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading “But the señora's toilette is not finished; the sandals, the gloves, the garland yet remain.”
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Manuel has gone for flowers--he likes them best.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Manuel has gone for flowers--he likes them best.
adorn with bands of flowers or leaves
From this reading “But the señora's toilette is not finished; the sandals, the gloves, the garland yet remain.”
plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading “But the señora's toilette is not finished; the sandals, the gloves, the garland yet remain.”
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading You may go.”
destroyed or killed
From this reading Manuel has gone for flowers--he likes them best.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Manuel has gone for flowers--he likes them best.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Manuel has gone for flowers--he likes them best.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “But the señora's toilette is not finished; the sandals, the gloves, the garland yet remain.”
plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading “What jewels will the señora wear tonight?”
plural of “like” — a similar kind
From this reading Manuel has gone for flowers--he likes them best.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Manuel has gone for flowers--he likes them best.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading You may go.”
not one, and not any
From this reading “None, Dolores.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “But the señora's toilette is not finished; the sandals, the gloves, the garland yet remain.”
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading “But the señora's toilette is not finished; the sandals, the gloves, the garland yet remain.”
plural of “sandal” — a shoe consisting of a sole fastened by straps to the foot
From this reading “But the señora's toilette is not finished; the sandals, the gloves, the garland yet remain.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “What jewels will the señora wear tonight?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “But the señora's toilette is not finished; the sandals, the gloves, the garland yet remain.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “What jewels will the señora wear tonight?”
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Manuel has gone for flowers--he likes them best.
the act of dressing and preparing yourself
From this reading “But the señora's toilette is not finished; the sandals, the gloves, the garland yet remain.”
On the present night.
From this reading “What jewels will the señora wear tonight?”
be dressed in
From this reading “What jewels will the señora wear tonight?”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What jewels will the señora wear tonight?”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “What jewels will the señora wear tonight?”
but in spite of that
From this reading “But the señora's toilette is not finished; the sandals, the gloves, the garland yet remain.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You may go.”
Chapter 2 of Pauline's Passion and Punishment by Louisa May Alcott holds 298 sentences, grouped into 60 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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