Chapter 15 of People of Position is here in full — 100 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 15 of People of Position is here in full — 100 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"I know someone who will let you a room, just as an address, in case those horrid sisters of yours make inquiries." Lalage turned round suddenly from the looking-glass, her hands still busy with her hair. "Who is she? Where does she live?" Jimmy asked lazily, being at the moment more interested in that same hair than in anything else.
Chapter 15 of People of Position is here in full — 100 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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speak to
From this reading “"I know someone who will let you a room, just as an address, in case those horrid sisters of yours make inquiries."”
exceedingly bad
From this reading “"I know someone who will let you a room, just as an address, in case those horrid sisters of yours make inquiries."”
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading “"I know someone who will let you a room, just as an address, in case those horrid sisters of yours make inquiries."”
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading “Jimmy asked lazily, being at the moment more interested in that same hair than in anything else.”
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading “Jimmy asked lazily, being at the moment more interested in that same hair than in anything else.”
in a slow and lazy manner
From this reading “Jimmy asked lazily, being at the moment more interested in that same hair than in anything else.”
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading “"I know someone who will let you a room, just as an address, in case those horrid sisters of yours make inquiries."”
a person, without saying who
From this reading “"I know someone who will let you a room, just as an address, in case those horrid sisters of yours make inquiries."”
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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 "I know someone who will let you a room, just as an address, in case those horrid sisters of yours make inquiries."
speak to
From this reading "I know someone who will let you a room, just as an address, in case those horrid sisters of yours make inquiries."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I know someone who will let you a room, just as an address, in case those horrid sisters of yours make inquiries."
any thing at all
From this reading Jimmy asked lazily, being at the moment more interested in that same hair than in anything else.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I know someone who will let you a room, just as an address, in case those horrid sisters of yours make inquiries."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Jimmy asked lazily, being at the moment more interested in that same hair than in anything else.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Jimmy asked lazily, being at the moment more interested in that same hair than in anything else.
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Jimmy asked lazily, being at the moment more interested in that same hair than in anything else.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Lalage turned round suddenly from the looking-glass, her hands still busy with her hair.
an occurrence of something
From this reading "I know someone who will let you a room, just as an address, in case those horrid sisters of yours make inquiries."
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Where does she live?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jimmy asked lazily, being at the moment more interested in that same hair than in anything else.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Lalage turned round suddenly from the looking-glass, her hands still busy with her hair.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Lalage turned round suddenly from the looking-glass, her hands still busy with her hair.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Lalage turned round suddenly from the looking-glass, her hands still busy with her hair.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lalage turned round suddenly from the looking-glass, her hands still busy with her hair.
exceedingly bad
From this reading "I know someone who will let you a room, just as an address, in case those horrid sisters of yours make inquiries."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I know someone who will let you a room, just as an address, in case those horrid sisters of yours make inquiries."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I know someone who will let you a room, just as an address, in case those horrid sisters of yours make inquiries."
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading "I know someone who will let you a room, just as an address, in case those horrid sisters of yours make inquiries."
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Jimmy asked lazily, being at the moment more interested in that same hair than in anything else.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Who is she?
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading Jimmy asked lazily, being at the moment more interested in that same hair than in anything else.
and nothing more
From this reading "I know someone who will let you a room, just as an address, in case those horrid sisters of yours make inquiries."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I know someone who will let you a room, just as an address, in case those horrid sisters of yours make inquiries."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lalage turned round suddenly from the looking-glass, her hands still busy with her hair.
in a slow and lazy manner
From this reading Jimmy asked lazily, being at the moment more interested in that same hair than in anything else.
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "I know someone who will let you a room, just as an address, in case those horrid sisters of yours make inquiries."
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Where does she live?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lalage turned round suddenly from the looking-glass, her hands still busy with her hair.
engage in
From this reading "I know someone who will let you a room, just as an address, in case those horrid sisters of yours make inquiries."
a particular point in time
From this reading Jimmy asked lazily, being at the moment more interested in that same hair than in anything else.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Jimmy asked lazily, being at the moment more interested in that same hair than in anything else.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I know someone who will let you a room, just as an address, in case those horrid sisters of yours make inquiries."
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "I know someone who will let you a room, just as an address, in case those horrid sisters of yours make inquiries."
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Lalage turned round suddenly from the looking-glass, her hands still busy with her hair.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Jimmy asked lazily, being at the moment more interested in that same hair than in anything else.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Who is she?
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading "I know someone who will let you a room, just as an address, in case those horrid sisters of yours make inquiries."
a person, without saying who
From this reading "I know someone who will let you a room, just as an address, in case those horrid sisters of yours make inquiries."
not in physical motion
From this reading Lalage turned round suddenly from the looking-glass, her hands still busy with her hair.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Lalage turned round suddenly from the looking-glass, her hands still busy with her hair.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Jimmy asked lazily, being at the moment more interested in that same hair than in anything else.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Jimmy asked lazily, being at the moment more interested in that same hair than in anything else.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lalage turned round suddenly from the looking-glass, her hands still busy with her hair.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "I know someone who will let you a room, just as an address, in case those horrid sisters of yours make inquiries."
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Lalage turned round suddenly from the looking-glass, her hands still busy with her hair.
in or at the place that
From this reading Where does she live?"
which person or people
From this reading "I know someone who will let you a room, just as an address, in case those horrid sisters of yours make inquiries."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I know someone who will let you a room, just as an address, in case those horrid sisters of yours make inquiries."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lalage turned round suddenly from the looking-glass, her hands still busy with her hair.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I know someone who will let you a room, just as an address, in case those horrid sisters of yours make inquiries."
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading "I know someone who will let you a room, just as an address, in case those horrid sisters of yours make inquiries."
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