Chapter 12 of Prince Charlie is here in full — 172 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter XII
Chapter 12 of Prince Charlie is here in full — 172 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
MISUNDERSTANDINGS "Aren't you going to sit on Our Seat? Or don't you need a rest?" It was said archly; the significant reference to Our Seat, subtly conveyed. She seemed to have shaken off the depression of yesterday. Was herself; her own blithe, bright self again.
Chapter 12 of Prince Charlie is here in full — 172 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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in an arch manner; with playful slyness or roguishness
From this reading “It was said archly; the significant reference to Our Seat, subtly conveyed.”
lacking or showing a lack of due concern
From this reading “Was herself; her own blithe, bright self again.”
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading “It was said archly; the significant reference to Our Seat, subtly conveyed.”
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading “She seemed to have shaken off the depression of yesterday.”
plural of “misunderstanding” — putting the wrong interpretation on
From this reading “MISUNDERSTANDINGS "Aren't you going to sit on Our Seat?”
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading “She seemed to have shaken off the depression of yesterday.”
important in effect or meaning
From this reading “It was said archly; the significant reference to Our Seat, subtly conveyed.”
in a subtle manner
From this reading “It was said archly; the significant reference to Our Seat, subtly conveyed.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
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In this reading “MISUNDERSTANDINGS "Aren't you going to sit on Our Seat?”
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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 Or don't you need a rest?"
anew
From this reading Was herself; her own blithe, bright self again.
in an arch manner; with playful slyness or roguishness
From this reading It was said archly; the significant reference to Our Seat, subtly conveyed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS "Aren't you going to sit on Our Seat?
lacking or showing a lack of due concern
From this reading Was herself; her own blithe, bright self again.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Was herself; her own blithe, bright self again.
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading It was said archly; the significant reference to Our Seat, subtly conveyed.
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading She seemed to have shaken off the depression of yesterday.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Or don't you need a rest?"
the act of departing
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS "Aren't you going to sit on Our Seat?
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She seemed to have shaken off the depression of yesterday.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Was herself; her own blithe, bright self again.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Was herself; her own blithe, bright self again.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was said archly; the significant reference to Our Seat, subtly conveyed.
plural of “misunderstanding” — putting the wrong interpretation on
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS "Aren't you going to sit on Our Seat?
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Or don't you need a rest?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She seemed to have shaken off the depression of yesterday.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She seemed to have shaken off the depression of yesterday.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS "Aren't you going to sit on Our Seat?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Or don't you need a rest?"
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS "Aren't you going to sit on Our Seat?
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Was herself; her own blithe, bright self again.
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading It was said archly; the significant reference to Our Seat, subtly conveyed.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Or don't you need a rest?"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It was said archly; the significant reference to Our Seat, subtly conveyed.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS "Aren't you going to sit on Our Seat?
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She seemed to have shaken off the depression of yesterday.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading Was herself; her own blithe, bright self again.
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading She seemed to have shaken off the depression of yesterday.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She seemed to have shaken off the depression of yesterday.
important in effect or meaning
From this reading It was said archly; the significant reference to Our Seat, subtly conveyed.
be seated
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS "Aren't you going to sit on Our Seat?
in a subtle manner
From this reading It was said archly; the significant reference to Our Seat, subtly conveyed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was said archly; the significant reference to Our Seat, subtly conveyed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS "Aren't you going to sit on Our Seat?
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was said archly; the significant reference to Our Seat, subtly conveyed.
the day immediately before today
From this reading She seemed to have shaken off the depression of yesterday.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS "Aren't you going to sit on Our Seat?
Chapter 12 of Prince Charlie by Burford Delannoy holds 172 sentences, grouped into 35 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 12 holds 172 sentences of Prince Charlie, unabridged, divided into 35 reading sections.
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