Chapter 1 of Proper pride : A novel. Volume 2 (of 3) is here in full — 108 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter I
Chapter 1 of Proper pride : A novel. Volume 2 (of 3) is here in full — 108 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
PROPER PRIDE. A Novel. Life may change, but it may fly not; Hope may vanish, but can die not; Truth be veiled, but still it burneth, Love repulsed--but it returneth. _IN THREE VOLUMES._ VOL. II.
Chapter 1 of Proper pride : A novel. Volume 2 (of 3) is here in full — 108 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading “Life may change, but it may fly not; Hope may vanish, but can die not; Truth be veiled, but still it burneth, Love repulsed--but it returneth.”
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading “A Novel.”
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading “PROPER PRIDE.”
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading “PROPER PRIDE.”
past form of “repulse” — force or drive back
From this reading “Life may change, but it may fly not; Hope may vanish, but can die not; Truth be veiled, but still it burneth, Love repulsed--but it returneth.”
get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading “Life may change, but it may fly not; Hope may vanish, but can die not; Truth be veiled, but still it burneth, Love repulsed--but it returneth.”
having or as if having a veil or concealing cover
From this reading “Life may change, but it may fly not; Hope may vanish, but can die not; Truth be veiled, but still it burneth, Love repulsed--but it returneth.”
plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading “_IN THREE VOLUMES._ VOL.”
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In this reading “PROPER PRIDE.”
In this reading “_IN THREE VOLUMES._ VOL.”
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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 A Novel.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Life may change, but it may fly not; Hope may vanish, but can die not; Truth be veiled, but still it burneth, Love repulsed--but it returneth.
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From this reading Life may change, but it may fly not; Hope may vanish, but can die not; Truth be veiled, but still it burneth, Love repulsed--but it returneth.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Life may change, but it may fly not; Hope may vanish, but can die not; Truth be veiled, but still it burneth, Love repulsed--but it returneth.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Life may change, but it may fly not; Hope may vanish, but can die not; Truth be veiled, but still it burneth, Love repulsed--but it returneth.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Life may change, but it may fly not; Hope may vanish, but can die not; Truth be veiled, but still it burneth, Love repulsed--but it returneth.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Life may change, but it may fly not; Hope may vanish, but can die not; Truth be veiled, but still it burneth, Love repulsed--but it returneth.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading Life may change, but it may fly not; Hope may vanish, but can die not; Truth be veiled, but still it burneth, Love repulsed--but it returneth.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Life may change, but it may fly not; Hope may vanish, but can die not; Truth be veiled, but still it burneth, Love repulsed--but it returneth.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading II.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _IN THREE VOLUMES._ VOL.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Life may change, but it may fly not; Hope may vanish, but can die not; Truth be veiled, but still it burneth, Love repulsed--but it returneth.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Life may change, but it may fly not; Hope may vanish, but can die not; Truth be veiled, but still it burneth, Love repulsed--but it returneth.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Life may change, but it may fly not; Hope may vanish, but can die not; Truth be veiled, but still it burneth, Love repulsed--but it returneth.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Life may change, but it may fly not; Hope may vanish, but can die not; Truth be veiled, but still it burneth, Love repulsed--but it returneth.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Life may change, but it may fly not; Hope may vanish, but can die not; Truth be veiled, but still it burneth, Love repulsed--but it returneth.
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading A Novel.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading PROPER PRIDE.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading PROPER PRIDE.
past form of “repulse” — force or drive back
From this reading Life may change, but it may fly not; Hope may vanish, but can die not; Truth be veiled, but still it burneth, Love repulsed--but it returneth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Life may change, but it may fly not; Hope may vanish, but can die not; Truth be veiled, but still it burneth, Love repulsed--but it returneth.
not in physical motion
From this reading Life may change, but it may fly not; Hope may vanish, but can die not; Truth be veiled, but still it burneth, Love repulsed--but it returneth.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading _IN THREE VOLUMES._ VOL.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Life may change, but it may fly not; Hope may vanish, but can die not; Truth be veiled, but still it burneth, Love repulsed--but it returneth.
get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading Life may change, but it may fly not; Hope may vanish, but can die not; Truth be veiled, but still it burneth, Love repulsed--but it returneth.
having or as if having a veil or concealing cover
From this reading Life may change, but it may fly not; Hope may vanish, but can die not; Truth be veiled, but still it burneth, Love repulsed--but it returneth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _IN THREE VOLUMES._ VOL.
plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading _IN THREE VOLUMES._ VOL.
Chapter 1 of Proper pride : A novel. Volume 2 (of 3) by B. M. (Bithia Mary) Croker holds 108 sentences, grouped into 22 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 1 holds 108 sentences of Proper pride : A novel. Volume 2 (of 3), unabridged, divided into 22 reading sections.
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