Chapter 1 of Plays : First Series is here in full — 398 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter I
Chapter 1 of Plays : First Series is here in full — 398 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
BARTHWICK. It is not a question of one's feelings. It's a question of justice. On principle---- MRS. BARTHWICK.
Chapter 1 of Plays : First Series is here in full — 398 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading “It is not a question of one's feelings.”
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading “It's a question of justice.”
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “On principle---- MRS.”
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading “On principle---- MRS.”
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading “It is not a question of one's feelings.”
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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 It is not a question of one's feelings.
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From this reading BARTHWICK.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading It is not a question of one's feelings.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not a question of one's feelings.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is not a question of one's feelings.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It's a question of justice.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading It's a question of justice.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading On principle---- MRS.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not a question of one's feelings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is not a question of one's feelings.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On principle---- MRS.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is not a question of one's feelings.
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading On principle---- MRS.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading It is not a question of one's feelings.
Chapter 1 of Plays : First Series by John Galsworthy holds 398 sentences, grouped into 80 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, 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 1 holds 398 sentences of Plays : First Series, unabridged, divided into 80 reading sections.
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