Chapter 22 of Rookwood is here in full — 409 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 22 of Rookwood is here in full — 409 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
I care not for these domains--for this mansion. They have no charms for me. I could be happy with Ranulph anywhere--happier anywhere than here." The kind-hearted doctor squeezed her hand in reply, brushing a tear from his eyes. "Why did he not concede it?" said Mrs. Mowbray, proudly.
Chapter 22 of Rookwood is here in full — 409 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the act of brushing your teeth
From this reading “The kind-hearted doctor squeezed her hand in reply, brushing a tear from his eyes.”
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading “They have no charms for me.”
admit (to a wrongdoing)
From this reading “"Why did he not concede it?" said Mrs. Mowbray, proudly.”
plural of “domain” — a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading “I care not for these domains--for this mansion.”
comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading “I could be happy with Ranulph anywhere--happier anywhere than here."”
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading “I care not for these domains--for this mansion.”
with pride; in a proud manner
From this reading “"Why did he not concede it?" said Mrs. Mowbray, proudly.”
past form of “squeeze” — to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
From this reading “The kind-hearted doctor squeezed her hand in reply, brushing a tear from his eyes.”
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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 The kind-hearted doctor squeezed her hand in reply, brushing a tear from his eyes.
at or in or to any place
From this reading I could be happy with Ranulph anywhere--happier anywhere than here."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I could be happy with Ranulph anywhere--happier anywhere than here."
the act of brushing your teeth
From this reading The kind-hearted doctor squeezed her hand in reply, brushing a tear from his eyes.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading I care not for these domains--for this mansion.
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading They have no charms for me.
admit (to a wrongdoing)
From this reading "Why did he not concede it?" said Mrs. Mowbray, proudly.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could be happy with Ranulph anywhere--happier anywhere than here."
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Why did he not concede it?" said Mrs. Mowbray, proudly.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The kind-hearted doctor squeezed her hand in reply, brushing a tear from his eyes.
plural of “domain” — a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading I care not for these domains--for this mansion.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The kind-hearted doctor squeezed her hand in reply, brushing a tear from his eyes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I care not for these domains--for this mansion.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The kind-hearted doctor squeezed her hand in reply, brushing a tear from his eyes.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The kind-hearted doctor squeezed her hand in reply, brushing a tear from his eyes.
comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading I could be happy with Ranulph anywhere--happier anywhere than here."
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading I could be happy with Ranulph anywhere--happier anywhere than here."
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They have no charms for me.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Why did he not concede it?" said Mrs. Mowbray, proudly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The kind-hearted doctor squeezed her hand in reply, brushing a tear from his eyes.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I could be happy with Ranulph anywhere--happier anywhere than here."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The kind-hearted doctor squeezed her hand in reply, brushing a tear from his eyes.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I care not for these domains--for this mansion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The kind-hearted doctor squeezed her hand in reply, brushing a tear from his eyes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Why did he not concede it?" said Mrs. Mowbray, proudly.
having or proceeding from an innately kind disposition
From this reading The kind-hearted doctor squeezed her hand in reply, brushing a tear from his eyes.
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading I care not for these domains--for this mansion.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They have no charms for me.
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From this reading "Why did he not concede it?" said Mrs. Mowbray, proudly.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Why did he not concede it?" said Mrs. Mowbray, proudly.
not any; not one
From this reading They have no charms for me.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I care not for these domains--for this mansion.
with pride; in a proud manner
From this reading "Why did he not concede it?" said Mrs. Mowbray, proudly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I could be happy with Ranulph anywhere--happier anywhere than here."
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading The kind-hearted doctor squeezed her hand in reply, brushing a tear from his eyes.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Why did he not concede it?" said Mrs. Mowbray, proudly.
past form of “squeeze” — to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
From this reading The kind-hearted doctor squeezed her hand in reply, brushing a tear from his eyes.
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading The kind-hearted doctor squeezed her hand in reply, brushing a tear from his eyes.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I could be happy with Ranulph anywhere--happier anywhere than here."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The kind-hearted doctor squeezed her hand in reply, brushing a tear from his eyes.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I care not for these domains--for this mansion.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They have no charms for me.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I care not for these domains--for this mansion.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why did he not concede it?" said Mrs. Mowbray, proudly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I could be happy with Ranulph anywhere--happier anywhere than here."
Chapter 22 of Rookwood by William Harrison Ainsworth holds 409 sentences, grouped into 82 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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