Chapter 36 of Ravenshoe is here in full — 304 sentences across 61 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 36 of Ravenshoe is here in full — 304 sentences across 61 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
LORD ASCOT'S CROWNING ACT OF FOLLY. Lord Ascot, with his umbrella over his shoulder, swung on down the street, south-westward. The town was pleasant in the higher parts, and so he felt inclined to prolong his walk. He turned to the right into Park Lane. He was a remarkable-looking man.
Chapter 36 of Ravenshoe is here in full — 304 sentences across 61 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a cravat with wide square ends; secured with an ornamental pin
From this reading “LORD ASCOT'S CROWNING ACT OF FOLLY.”
representing a level of the highest possible achievement or attainment
From this reading “LORD ASCOT'S CROWNING ACT OF FOLLY.”
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading “LORD ASCOT'S CROWNING ACT OF FOLLY.”
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading “The town was pleasant in the higher parts, and so he felt inclined to prolong his walk.”
a narrow way or road
From this reading “He turned to the right into Park Lane.”
lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
From this reading “The town was pleasant in the higher parts, and so he felt inclined to prolong his walk.”
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading “Lord Ascot, with his umbrella over his shoulder, swung on down the street, south-westward.”
a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy
From this reading “Lord Ascot, with his umbrella over his shoulder, swung on down the street, south-westward.”
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 “The town was pleasant in the higher parts, and so he felt inclined to prolong his walk.”
In this reading “LORD ASCOT'S CROWNING ACT OF FOLLY.”
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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 He was a remarkable-looking man.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading LORD ASCOT'S CROWNING ACT OF FOLLY.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The town was pleasant in the higher parts, and so he felt inclined to prolong his walk.
a cravat with wide square ends; secured with an ornamental pin
From this reading Lord Ascot, with his umbrella over his shoulder, swung on down the street, south-westward.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LORD ASCOT'S CROWNING ACT OF FOLLY.
representing a level of the highest possible achievement or attainment
From this reading LORD ASCOT'S CROWNING ACT OF FOLLY.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Lord Ascot, with his umbrella over his shoulder, swung on down the street, south-westward.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The town was pleasant in the higher parts, and so he felt inclined to prolong his walk.
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading LORD ASCOT'S CROWNING ACT OF FOLLY.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The town was pleasant in the higher parts, and so he felt inclined to prolong his walk.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading The town was pleasant in the higher parts, and so he felt inclined to prolong his walk.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lord Ascot, with his umbrella over his shoulder, swung on down the street, south-westward.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The town was pleasant in the higher parts, and so he felt inclined to prolong his walk.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading The town was pleasant in the higher parts, and so he felt inclined to prolong his walk.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He turned to the right into Park Lane.
a narrow way or road
From this reading He turned to the right into Park Lane.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading LORD ASCOT'S CROWNING ACT OF FOLLY.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was a remarkable-looking man.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LORD ASCOT'S CROWNING ACT OF FOLLY.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Lord Ascot, with his umbrella over his shoulder, swung on down the street, south-westward.
above and across; more than
From this reading Lord Ascot, with his umbrella over his shoulder, swung on down the street, south-westward.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading He turned to the right into Park Lane.
the local environment
From this reading The town was pleasant in the higher parts, and so he felt inclined to prolong his walk.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The town was pleasant in the higher parts, and so he felt inclined to prolong his walk.
lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
From this reading The town was pleasant in the higher parts, and so he felt inclined to prolong his walk.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was a remarkable-looking man.
precisely, exactly
From this reading He turned to the right into Park Lane.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading Lord Ascot, with his umbrella over his shoulder, swung on down the street, south-westward.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The town was pleasant in the higher parts, and so he felt inclined to prolong his walk.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lord Ascot, with his umbrella over his shoulder, swung on down the street, south-westward.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Lord Ascot, with his umbrella over his shoulder, swung on down the street, south-westward.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Lord Ascot, with his umbrella over his shoulder, swung on down the street, south-westward.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lord Ascot, with his umbrella over his shoulder, swung on down the street, south-westward.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The town was pleasant in the higher parts, and so he felt inclined to prolong his walk.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The town was pleasant in the higher parts, and so he felt inclined to prolong his walk.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He turned to the right into Park Lane.
a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy
From this reading Lord Ascot, with his umbrella over his shoulder, swung on down the street, south-westward.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading The town was pleasant in the higher parts, and so he felt inclined to prolong his walk.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The town was pleasant in the higher parts, and so he felt inclined to prolong his walk.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lord Ascot, with his umbrella over his shoulder, swung on down the street, south-westward.
Chapter 36 of Ravenshoe by Henry Kingsley holds 304 sentences, grouped into 61 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 36 holds 304 sentences of Ravenshoe, unabridged, divided into 61 reading sections.
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