Chapter 14 of Rafael in Italy is here in full — 99 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 14 of Rafael in Italy is here in full — 99 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A RAMBLE IN ROME "Did you see a picturesque-looking shepherd, dressed in shaggy skins, driving his flock through the square at midnight?" Rafael asked the question at the breakfast table one morning, about two weeks after their arrival in Rome. "No, indeed!" Edith answered. "I was fast asleep.
Chapter 14 of Rafael in Italy is here in full — 99 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading “A RAMBLE IN ROME "Did you see a picturesque-looking shepherd, dressed in shaggy skins, driving his flock through the square at midnight?"”
a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading “A RAMBLE IN ROME "Did you see a picturesque-looking shepherd, dressed in shaggy skins, driving his flock through the square at midnight?"”
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading “A RAMBLE IN ROME "Did you see a picturesque-looking shepherd, dressed in shaggy skins, driving his flock through the square at midnight?"”
continue talking or writing in a desultory manner
From this reading “A RAMBLE IN ROME "Did you see a picturesque-looking shepherd, dressed in shaggy skins, driving his flock through the square at midnight?"”
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading “A RAMBLE IN ROME "Did you see a picturesque-looking shepherd, dressed in shaggy skins, driving his flock through the square at midnight?"”
used of hair; thick and poorly groomed
From this reading “A RAMBLE IN ROME "Did you see a picturesque-looking shepherd, dressed in shaggy skins, driving his flock through the square at midnight?"”
a clergyman who watches over a group of people
From this reading “A RAMBLE IN ROME "Did you see a picturesque-looking shepherd, dressed in shaggy skins, driving his flock through the square at midnight?"”
plural of “skin” — a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading “A RAMBLE IN ROME "Did you see a picturesque-looking shepherd, dressed in shaggy skins, driving his flock through the square at midnight?"”
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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 RAMBLE IN ROME "Did you see a picturesque-looking shepherd, dressed in shaggy skins, driving his flock through the square at midnight?"
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Rafael asked the question at the breakfast table one morning, about two weeks after their arrival in Rome.
later than; following
From this reading Rafael asked the question at the breakfast table one morning, about two weeks after their arrival in Rome.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Edith answered.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Rafael asked the question at the breakfast table one morning, about two weeks after their arrival in Rome.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Rafael asked the question at the breakfast table one morning, about two weeks after their arrival in Rome.
in a state of sleep
From this reading "I was fast asleep.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A RAMBLE IN ROME "Did you see a picturesque-looking shepherd, dressed in shaggy skins, driving his flock through the square at midnight?"
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Rafael asked the question at the breakfast table one morning, about two weeks after their arrival in Rome.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A RAMBLE IN ROME "Did you see a picturesque-looking shepherd, dressed in shaggy skins, driving his flock through the square at midnight?"
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading A RAMBLE IN ROME "Did you see a picturesque-looking shepherd, dressed in shaggy skins, driving his flock through the square at midnight?"
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading A RAMBLE IN ROME "Did you see a picturesque-looking shepherd, dressed in shaggy skins, driving his flock through the square at midnight?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Edith answered.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading "I was fast asleep.
a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading A RAMBLE IN ROME "Did you see a picturesque-looking shepherd, dressed in shaggy skins, driving his flock through the square at midnight?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A RAMBLE IN ROME "Did you see a picturesque-looking shepherd, dressed in shaggy skins, driving his flock through the square at midnight?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I was fast asleep.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A RAMBLE IN ROME "Did you see a picturesque-looking shepherd, dressed in shaggy skins, driving his flock through the square at midnight?"
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "No, indeed!"
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading A RAMBLE IN ROME "Did you see a picturesque-looking shepherd, dressed in shaggy skins, driving his flock through the square at midnight?"
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Rafael asked the question at the breakfast table one morning, about two weeks after their arrival in Rome.
not any; not one
From this reading "No, indeed!"
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Rafael asked the question at the breakfast table one morning, about two weeks after their arrival in Rome.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A RAMBLE IN ROME "Did you see a picturesque-looking shepherd, dressed in shaggy skins, driving his flock through the square at midnight?"
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Rafael asked the question at the breakfast table one morning, about two weeks after their arrival in Rome.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rafael asked the question at the breakfast table one morning, about two weeks after their arrival in Rome.
continue talking or writing in a desultory manner
From this reading A RAMBLE IN ROME "Did you see a picturesque-looking shepherd, dressed in shaggy skins, driving his flock through the square at midnight?"
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading A RAMBLE IN ROME "Did you see a picturesque-looking shepherd, dressed in shaggy skins, driving his flock through the square at midnight?"
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A RAMBLE IN ROME "Did you see a picturesque-looking shepherd, dressed in shaggy skins, driving his flock through the square at midnight?"
used of hair; thick and poorly groomed
From this reading A RAMBLE IN ROME "Did you see a picturesque-looking shepherd, dressed in shaggy skins, driving his flock through the square at midnight?"
a clergyman who watches over a group of people
From this reading A RAMBLE IN ROME "Did you see a picturesque-looking shepherd, dressed in shaggy skins, driving his flock through the square at midnight?"
plural of “skin” — a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading A RAMBLE IN ROME "Did you see a picturesque-looking shepherd, dressed in shaggy skins, driving his flock through the square at midnight?"
make square
From this reading A RAMBLE IN ROME "Did you see a picturesque-looking shepherd, dressed in shaggy skins, driving his flock through the square at midnight?"
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Rafael asked the question at the breakfast table one morning, about two weeks after their arrival in Rome.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A RAMBLE IN ROME "Did you see a picturesque-looking shepherd, dressed in shaggy skins, driving his flock through the square at midnight?"
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Rafael asked the question at the breakfast table one morning, about two weeks after their arrival in Rome.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A RAMBLE IN ROME "Did you see a picturesque-looking shepherd, dressed in shaggy skins, driving his flock through the square at midnight?"
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Rafael asked the question at the breakfast table one morning, about two weeks after their arrival in Rome.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I was fast asleep.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Rafael asked the question at the breakfast table one morning, about two weeks after their arrival in Rome.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A RAMBLE IN ROME "Did you see a picturesque-looking shepherd, dressed in shaggy skins, driving his flock through the square at midnight?"
Chapter 14 of Rafael in Italy by Etta Blaisdell McDonald holds 99 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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