Chapter 25 of People of Position is here in full — 97 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 25 of People of Position is here in full — 97 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Mrs. Grimmer shook hands very cordially. "This is an unexpected pleasure," she said. "Who would have dreamt of seeing you down here!" then, without waiting for his explanation, she turned to her companion. "Vera, you remember Mr. Grierson, don't you? May Marlow's brother.
Chapter 25 of People of Position is here in full — 97 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/19 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading “"Who would have dreamt of seeing you down here!" then, without waiting for his explanation, she turned to her companion.”
in a hearty manner
From this reading “Mrs. Grimmer shook hands very cordially.”
Experienced dreams during sleep.
From this reading “"Who would have dreamt of seeing you down here!" then, without waiting for his explanation, she turned to her companion.”
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading “"Who would have dreamt of seeing you down here!" then, without waiting for his explanation, she turned to her companion.”
comparative of “grim” — not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading “Mrs. Grimmer shook hands very cordially.”
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading “Mrs. Grimmer shook hands very cordially.”
not expected or anticipated
From this reading “"This is an unexpected pleasure," she said.”
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading “"Who would have dreamt of seeing you down here!" then, without waiting for his explanation, she turned to her companion.”
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "This is an unexpected pleasure," she said.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading May Marlow's brother.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading "Who would have dreamt of seeing you down here!" then, without waiting for his explanation, she turned to her companion.
in a hearty manner
From this reading Mrs. Grimmer shook hands very cordially.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Vera, you remember Mr. Grierson, don't you?
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Who would have dreamt of seeing you down here!" then, without waiting for his explanation, she turned to her companion.
Experienced dreams during sleep.
From this reading "Who would have dreamt of seeing you down here!" then, without waiting for his explanation, she turned to her companion.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading "Who would have dreamt of seeing you down here!" then, without waiting for his explanation, she turned to her companion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Who would have dreamt of seeing you down here!" then, without waiting for his explanation, she turned to her companion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Vera, you remember Mr. Grierson, don't you?
comparative of “grim” — not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading Mrs. Grimmer shook hands very cordially.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Mrs. Grimmer shook hands very cordially.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Who would have dreamt of seeing you down here!" then, without waiting for his explanation, she turned to her companion.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Who would have dreamt of seeing you down here!" then, without waiting for his explanation, she turned to her companion.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Who would have dreamt of seeing you down here!" then, without waiting for his explanation, she turned to her companion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Who would have dreamt of seeing you down here!" then, without waiting for his explanation, she turned to her companion.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This is an unexpected pleasure," she said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading May Marlow's brother.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading May Marlow's brother.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Vera, you remember Mr. Grierson, don't you?
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Grimmer shook hands very cordially.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Who would have dreamt of seeing you down here!" then, without waiting for his explanation, she turned to her companion.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading "This is an unexpected pleasure," she said.
To recall to mind.
From this reading "Vera, you remember Mr. Grierson, don't you?
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "This is an unexpected pleasure," she said.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading "Who would have dreamt of seeing you down here!" then, without waiting for his explanation, she turned to her companion.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "This is an unexpected pleasure," she said.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Mrs. Grimmer shook hands very cordially.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Who would have dreamt of seeing you down here!" then, without waiting for his explanation, she turned to her companion.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This is an unexpected pleasure," she said.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Who would have dreamt of seeing you down here!" then, without waiting for his explanation, she turned to her companion.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading "Who would have dreamt of seeing you down here!" then, without waiting for his explanation, she turned to her companion.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading "This is an unexpected pleasure," she said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Vera, you remember Mr. Grierson, don't you?
precisely as stated
From this reading Mrs. Grimmer shook hands very cordially.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading "Who would have dreamt of seeing you down here!" then, without waiting for his explanation, she turned to her companion.
which person or people
From this reading "Who would have dreamt of seeing you down here!" then, without waiting for his explanation, she turned to her companion.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "Who would have dreamt of seeing you down here!" then, without waiting for his explanation, she turned to her companion.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Who would have dreamt of seeing you down here!" then, without waiting for his explanation, she turned to her companion.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Who would have dreamt of seeing you down here!" then, without waiting for his explanation, she turned to her companion.
Chapter 25 of People of Position by Stanley Portal Hyatt holds 97 sentences, grouped into 20 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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