Chapter 23 of Regiment of Women is here in full — 86 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 23 of Regiment of Women is here in full — 86 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Said Clare to Elsbeth at their next meeting-- "I found out what the trouble was. Henrietta Vigers has been slave-driving her. I should have guessed before, but you know that sort of thing can go on in a school unnoticed." "Oh, yes," said Elsbeth. Clare shot a suspicious glance at her, but Elsbeth's face was impassive.
Chapter 23 of Regiment of Women is here in full — 86 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/17 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading “Clare shot a suspicious glance at her, but Elsbeth's face was impassive.”
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading “I should have guessed before, but you know that sort of thing can go on in a school unnoticed."”
having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited
From this reading “Clare shot a suspicious glance at her, but Elsbeth's face was impassive.”
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading “Said Clare to Elsbeth at their next meeting-- "I found out what the trouble was.”
an educational institution
From this reading “I should have guessed before, but you know that sort of thing can go on in a school unnoticed."”
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading “Clare shot a suspicious glance at her, but Elsbeth's face was impassive.”
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading “Clare shot a suspicious glance at her, but Elsbeth's face was impassive.”
not noticed
From this reading “I should have guessed before, but you know that sort of thing can go on in a school unnoticed."”
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 “Clare shot a suspicious glance at her, but Elsbeth's face was impassive.”
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
In this reading “I should have guessed before, but you know that sort of thing can go on in a school unnoticed."”
In this reading “Said Clare to Elsbeth at their next meeting-- "I found out what the trouble was.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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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 I should have guessed before, but you know that sort of thing can go on in a school unnoticed."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Said Clare to Elsbeth at their next meeting-- "I found out what the trouble was.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Henrietta Vigers has been slave-driving her.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I should have guessed before, but you know that sort of thing can go on in a school unnoticed."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I should have guessed before, but you know that sort of thing can go on in a school unnoticed."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I should have guessed before, but you know that sort of thing can go on in a school unnoticed."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Said Clare to Elsbeth at their next meeting-- "I found out what the trouble was.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Said Clare to Elsbeth at their next meeting-- "I found out what the trouble was.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Clare shot a suspicious glance at her, but Elsbeth's face was impassive.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Clare shot a suspicious glance at her, but Elsbeth's face was impassive.
set up or found
From this reading Said Clare to Elsbeth at their next meeting-- "I found out what the trouble was.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Clare shot a suspicious glance at her, but Elsbeth's face was impassive.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I should have guessed before, but you know that sort of thing can go on in a school unnoticed."
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading I should have guessed before, but you know that sort of thing can go on in a school unnoticed."
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Henrietta Vigers has been slave-driving her.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I should have guessed before, but you know that sort of thing can go on in a school unnoticed."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Henrietta Vigers has been slave-driving her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Henrietta Vigers has been slave-driving her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Said Clare to Elsbeth at their next meeting-- "I found out what the trouble was.
having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited
From this reading Clare shot a suspicious glance at her, but Elsbeth's face was impassive.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I should have guessed before, but you know that sort of thing can go on in a school unnoticed."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I should have guessed before, but you know that sort of thing can go on in a school unnoticed."
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Said Clare to Elsbeth at their next meeting-- "I found out what the trouble was.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Said Clare to Elsbeth at their next meeting-- "I found out what the trouble was.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I should have guessed before, but you know that sort of thing can go on in a school unnoticed."
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, yes," said Elsbeth.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I should have guessed before, but you know that sort of thing can go on in a school unnoticed."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Said Clare to Elsbeth at their next meeting-- "I found out what the trouble was.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Said Clare to Elsbeth at their next meeting-- "I found out what the trouble was.
an educational institution
From this reading I should have guessed before, but you know that sort of thing can go on in a school unnoticed."
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Clare shot a suspicious glance at her, but Elsbeth's face was impassive.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I should have guessed before, but you know that sort of thing can go on in a school unnoticed."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Henrietta Vigers has been slave-driving her.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading I should have guessed before, but you know that sort of thing can go on in a school unnoticed."
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading Clare shot a suspicious glance at her, but Elsbeth's face was impassive.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I should have guessed before, but you know that sort of thing can go on in a school unnoticed."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Said Clare to Elsbeth at their next meeting-- "I found out what the trouble was.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Said Clare to Elsbeth at their next meeting-- "I found out what the trouble was.
a special situation
From this reading I should have guessed before, but you know that sort of thing can go on in a school unnoticed."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Said Clare to Elsbeth at their next meeting-- "I found out what the trouble was.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Said Clare to Elsbeth at their next meeting-- "I found out what the trouble was.
not noticed
From this reading I should have guessed before, but you know that sort of thing can go on in a school unnoticed."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Henrietta Vigers has been slave-driving her.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Said Clare to Elsbeth at their next meeting-- "I found out what the trouble was.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Said Clare to Elsbeth at their next meeting-- "I found out what the trouble was.
an affirmative
From this reading "Oh, yes," said Elsbeth.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I should have guessed before, but you know that sort of thing can go on in a school unnoticed."
Chapter 23 of Regiment of Women by Clemence Dane holds 86 sentences, grouped into 18 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 23 holds 86 sentences of Regiment of Women, unabridged, divided into 18 reading sections.
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