Chapter 8 of Perkins, the Fakeer is here in full — 414 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 8 of Perkins, the Fakeer is here in full — 414 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Don’t make a scene!" she whispered to me, passionately in earnest. "He is in no danger. See, Dr. Woodruff is feeling his pulse." Even at that awful moment, when I knew not whether Tom was alive or dead. I remember that my mind dwelt for a moment on the tendency of new schools of medicine to cling to old traditions.
Chapter 8 of Perkins, the Fakeer is here in full — 414 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading “I remember that my mind dwelt for a moment on the tendency of new schools of medicine to cling to old traditions.”
inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading “I remember that my mind dwelt for a moment on the tendency of new schools of medicine to cling to old traditions.”
with passion
From this reading “"Don’t make a scene!" she whispered to me, passionately in earnest.”
(electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)
From this reading “See, Dr. Woodruff is feeling his pulse."”
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading “I remember that my mind dwelt for a moment on the tendency of new schools of medicine to cling to old traditions.”
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading “I remember that my mind dwelt for a moment on the tendency of new schools of medicine to cling to old traditions.”
plural of “tradition” — an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading “I remember that my mind dwelt for a moment on the tendency of new schools of medicine to cling to old traditions.”
Old World fragrant stoloniferous perennial having small white flowers and narrow leaves used as flavoring and in sachets; widely cultivated as a ground cover; in some classifications placed in genus Asperula
From this reading “See, Dr. Woodruff is feeling his pulse."”
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temporarily
In this reading “I remember that my mind dwelt for a moment on the tendency of new schools of medicine to cling to old traditions.”
In this reading “I remember that my mind dwelt for a moment on the tendency of new schools of medicine to cling to old traditions.”
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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 "Don’t make a scene!" she whispered to me, passionately in earnest.
possessing life
From this reading Even at that awful moment, when I knew not whether Tom was alive or dead.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Even at that awful moment, when I knew not whether Tom was alive or dead.
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading Even at that awful moment, when I knew not whether Tom was alive or dead.
come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading I remember that my mind dwelt for a moment on the tendency of new schools of medicine to cling to old traditions.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading "He is in no danger.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Even at that awful moment, when I knew not whether Tom was alive or dead.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Don’t make a scene!" she whispered to me, passionately in earnest.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading See, Dr. Woodruff is feeling his pulse."
inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading I remember that my mind dwelt for a moment on the tendency of new schools of medicine to cling to old traditions.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading "Don’t make a scene!" she whispered to me, passionately in earnest.
divisible by two
From this reading Even at that awful moment, when I knew not whether Tom was alive or dead.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading See, Dr. Woodruff is feeling his pulse."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I remember that my mind dwelt for a moment on the tendency of new schools of medicine to cling to old traditions.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He is in no danger.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading See, Dr. Woodruff is feeling his pulse."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Even at that awful moment, when I knew not whether Tom was alive or dead.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Don’t make a scene!" she whispered to me, passionately in earnest.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He is in no danger.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Even at that awful moment, when I knew not whether Tom was alive or dead.
engage in
From this reading "Don’t make a scene!" she whispered to me, passionately in earnest.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Don’t make a scene!" she whispered to me, passionately in earnest.
the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading I remember that my mind dwelt for a moment on the tendency of new schools of medicine to cling to old traditions.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I remember that my mind dwelt for a moment on the tendency of new schools of medicine to cling to old traditions.
a particular point in time
From this reading Even at that awful moment, when I knew not whether Tom was alive or dead.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I remember that my mind dwelt for a moment on the tendency of new schools of medicine to cling to old traditions.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading I remember that my mind dwelt for a moment on the tendency of new schools of medicine to cling to old traditions.
not any; not one
From this reading "He is in no danger.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Even at that awful moment, when I knew not whether Tom was alive or dead.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I remember that my mind dwelt for a moment on the tendency of new schools of medicine to cling to old traditions.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I remember that my mind dwelt for a moment on the tendency of new schools of medicine to cling to old traditions.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I remember that my mind dwelt for a moment on the tendency of new schools of medicine to cling to old traditions.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Even at that awful moment, when I knew not whether Tom was alive or dead.
with passion
From this reading "Don’t make a scene!" she whispered to me, passionately in earnest.
(electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)
From this reading See, Dr. Woodruff is feeling his pulse."
To recall to mind.
From this reading I remember that my mind dwelt for a moment on the tendency of new schools of medicine to cling to old traditions.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading "Don’t make a scene!" she whispered to me, passionately in earnest.
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading I remember that my mind dwelt for a moment on the tendency of new schools of medicine to cling to old traditions.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading See, Dr. Woodruff is feeling his pulse."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Don’t make a scene!" she whispered to me, passionately in earnest.
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading I remember that my mind dwelt for a moment on the tendency of new schools of medicine to cling to old traditions.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Even at that awful moment, when I knew not whether Tom was alive or dead.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I remember that my mind dwelt for a moment on the tendency of new schools of medicine to cling to old traditions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Don’t make a scene!" she whispered to me, passionately in earnest.
male cat
From this reading Even at that awful moment, when I knew not whether Tom was alive or dead.
plural of “tradition” — an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading I remember that my mind dwelt for a moment on the tendency of new schools of medicine to cling to old traditions.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Even at that awful moment, when I knew not whether Tom was alive or dead.
at the time that
From this reading Even at that awful moment, when I knew not whether Tom was alive or dead.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Even at that awful moment, when I knew not whether Tom was alive or dead.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "Don’t make a scene!" she whispered to me, passionately in earnest.
Old World fragrant stoloniferous perennial having small white flowers and narrow leaves used as flavoring and in sachets; widely cultivated as a ground cover; in some classifications placed in genus Asperula
From this reading See, Dr. Woodruff is feeling his pulse."
Chapter 8 of Perkins, the Fakeer by Edward S. (Edward Sims) Van Zile holds 414 sentences, grouped into 83 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 8 holds 414 sentences of Perkins, the Fakeer, unabridged, divided into 83 reading sections.
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