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Chapter 12 of Salem Chapel, V. 1/2 is here in full — 199 sentences across 40 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"What has happened? For heaven's sake tell me, mother," cried Vincent, as she sank back, wiping her eyes, and altogether overpowered, half with the trouble which he did not know, half with the joy of seeing him again--"say it out at once, and don't keep me in this dreadful suspense. Susan? She is not married? What is wrong?"
Chapter 12 of Salem Chapel, V. 1/2 is here in full — 199 sentences across 40 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading “For heaven's sake tell me, mother," cried Vincent, as she sank back, wiping her eyes, and altogether overpowered, half with the trouble which he did not know, half with the joy of seeing him again--"say it out at once, and don't keep me in this dreadful suspense.”
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading “For heaven's sake tell me, mother," cried Vincent, as she sank back, wiping her eyes, and altogether overpowered, half with the trouble which he did not know, half with the joy of seeing him again--"say it out at once, and don't keep me in this dreadful suspense.”
possessive form of “heaven” — any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading “For heaven's sake tell me, mother," cried Vincent, as she sank back, wiping her eyes, and altogether overpowered, half with the trouble which he did not know, half with the joy of seeing him again--"say it out at once, and don't keep me in this dreadful suspense.”
past form of “overpower” — overcome by superior force
From this reading “For heaven's sake tell me, mother," cried Vincent, as she sank back, wiping her eyes, and altogether overpowered, half with the trouble which he did not know, half with the joy of seeing him again--"say it out at once, and don't keep me in this dreadful suspense.”
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading “For heaven's sake tell me, mother," cried Vincent, as she sank back, wiping her eyes, and altogether overpowered, half with the trouble which he did not know, half with the joy of seeing him again--"say it out at once, and don't keep me in this dreadful suspense.”
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading “For heaven's sake tell me, mother," cried Vincent, as she sank back, wiping her eyes, and altogether overpowered, half with the trouble which he did not know, half with the joy of seeing him again--"say it out at once, and don't keep me in this dreadful suspense.”
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading “For heaven's sake tell me, mother," cried Vincent, as she sank back, wiping her eyes, and altogether overpowered, half with the trouble which he did not know, half with the joy of seeing him again--"say it out at once, and don't keep me in this dreadful suspense.”
-ing form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion
From this reading “For heaven's sake tell me, mother," cried Vincent, as she sank back, wiping her eyes, and altogether overpowered, half with the trouble which he did not know, half with the joy of seeing him again--"say it out at once, and don't keep me in this dreadful suspense.”
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In this reading “For heaven's sake tell me, mother," cried Vincent, as she sank back, wiping her eyes, and altogether overpowered, half with the trouble which he did not know, half with the joy of seeing him again--"say it out at once, and don't keep me in this dreadful suspense.”
In this reading “For heaven's sake tell me, mother," cried Vincent, as she sank back, wiping her eyes, and altogether overpowered, half with the trouble which he did not know, half with the joy of seeing him again--"say it out at once, and don't keep me in this dreadful suspense.”
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
In this reading “For heaven's sake tell me, mother," cried Vincent, as she sank back, wiping her eyes, and altogether overpowered, half with the trouble which he did not know, half with the joy of seeing him again--"say it out at once, and don't keep me in this dreadful suspense.”
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anew
From this reading For heaven's sake tell me, mother," cried Vincent, as she sank back, wiping her eyes, and altogether overpowered, half with the trouble which he did not know, half with the joy of seeing him again--"say it out at once, and don't keep me in this dreadful suspense.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading For heaven's sake tell me, mother," cried Vincent, as she sank back, wiping her eyes, and altogether overpowered, half with the trouble which he did not know, half with the joy of seeing him again--"say it out at once, and don't keep me in this dreadful suspense.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For heaven's sake tell me, mother," cried Vincent, as she sank back, wiping her eyes, and altogether overpowered, half with the trouble which he did not know, half with the joy of seeing him again--"say it out at once, and don't keep me in this dreadful suspense.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For heaven's sake tell me, mother," cried Vincent, as she sank back, wiping her eyes, and altogether overpowered, half with the trouble which he did not know, half with the joy of seeing him again--"say it out at once, and don't keep me in this dreadful suspense.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For heaven's sake tell me, mother," cried Vincent, as she sank back, wiping her eyes, and altogether overpowered, half with the trouble which he did not know, half with the joy of seeing him again--"say it out at once, and don't keep me in this dreadful suspense.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading For heaven's sake tell me, mother," cried Vincent, as she sank back, wiping her eyes, and altogether overpowered, half with the trouble which he did not know, half with the joy of seeing him again--"say it out at once, and don't keep me in this dreadful suspense.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading For heaven's sake tell me, mother," cried Vincent, as she sank back, wiping her eyes, and altogether overpowered, half with the trouble which he did not know, half with the joy of seeing him again--"say it out at once, and don't keep me in this dreadful suspense.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading For heaven's sake tell me, mother," cried Vincent, as she sank back, wiping her eyes, and altogether overpowered, half with the trouble which he did not know, half with the joy of seeing him again--"say it out at once, and don't keep me in this dreadful suspense.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For heaven's sake tell me, mother," cried Vincent, as she sank back, wiping her eyes, and altogether overpowered, half with the trouble which he did not know, half with the joy of seeing him again--"say it out at once, and don't keep me in this dreadful suspense.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading For heaven's sake tell me, mother," cried Vincent, as she sank back, wiping her eyes, and altogether overpowered, half with the trouble which he did not know, half with the joy of seeing him again--"say it out at once, and don't keep me in this dreadful suspense.
opinion or judgment
From this reading For heaven's sake tell me, mother," cried Vincent, as she sank back, wiping her eyes, and altogether overpowered, half with the trouble which he did not know, half with the joy of seeing him again--"say it out at once, and don't keep me in this dreadful suspense.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For heaven's sake tell me, mother," cried Vincent, as she sank back, wiping her eyes, and altogether overpowered, half with the trouble which he did not know, half with the joy of seeing him again--"say it out at once, and don't keep me in this dreadful suspense.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading For heaven's sake tell me, mother," cried Vincent, as she sank back, wiping her eyes, and altogether overpowered, half with the trouble which he did not know, half with the joy of seeing him again--"say it out at once, and don't keep me in this dreadful suspense.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading "What has happened?
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What has happened?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For heaven's sake tell me, mother," cried Vincent, as she sank back, wiping her eyes, and altogether overpowered, half with the trouble which he did not know, half with the joy of seeing him again--"say it out at once, and don't keep me in this dreadful suspense.
possessive form of “heaven” — any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading For heaven's sake tell me, mother," cried Vincent, as she sank back, wiping her eyes, and altogether overpowered, half with the trouble which he did not know, half with the joy of seeing him again--"say it out at once, and don't keep me in this dreadful suspense.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For heaven's sake tell me, mother," cried Vincent, as she sank back, wiping her eyes, and altogether overpowered, half with the trouble which he did not know, half with the joy of seeing him again--"say it out at once, and don't keep me in this dreadful suspense.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For heaven's sake tell me, mother," cried Vincent, as she sank back, wiping her eyes, and altogether overpowered, half with the trouble which he did not know, half with the joy of seeing him again--"say it out at once, and don't keep me in this dreadful suspense.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For heaven's sake tell me, mother," cried Vincent, as she sank back, wiping her eyes, and altogether overpowered, half with the trouble which he did not know, half with the joy of seeing him again--"say it out at once, and don't keep me in this dreadful suspense.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She is not married?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For heaven's sake tell me, mother," cried Vincent, as she sank back, wiping her eyes, and altogether overpowered, half with the trouble which he did not know, half with the joy of seeing him again--"say it out at once, and don't keep me in this dreadful suspense.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading For heaven's sake tell me, mother," cried Vincent, as she sank back, wiping her eyes, and altogether overpowered, half with the trouble which he did not know, half with the joy of seeing him again--"say it out at once, and don't keep me in this dreadful suspense.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading For heaven's sake tell me, mother," cried Vincent, as she sank back, wiping her eyes, and altogether overpowered, half with the trouble which he did not know, half with the joy of seeing him again--"say it out at once, and don't keep me in this dreadful suspense.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading For heaven's sake tell me, mother," cried Vincent, as she sank back, wiping her eyes, and altogether overpowered, half with the trouble which he did not know, half with the joy of seeing him again--"say it out at once, and don't keep me in this dreadful suspense.
joined in matrimony
From this reading She is not married?
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For heaven's sake tell me, mother," cried Vincent, as she sank back, wiping her eyes, and altogether overpowered, half with the trouble which he did not know, half with the joy of seeing him again--"say it out at once, and don't keep me in this dreadful suspense.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading For heaven's sake tell me, mother," cried Vincent, as she sank back, wiping her eyes, and altogether overpowered, half with the trouble which he did not know, half with the joy of seeing him again--"say it out at once, and don't keep me in this dreadful suspense.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For heaven's sake tell me, mother," cried Vincent, as she sank back, wiping her eyes, and altogether overpowered, half with the trouble which he did not know, half with the joy of seeing him again--"say it out at once, and don't keep me in this dreadful suspense.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For heaven's sake tell me, mother," cried Vincent, as she sank back, wiping her eyes, and altogether overpowered, half with the trouble which he did not know, half with the joy of seeing him again--"say it out at once, and don't keep me in this dreadful suspense.
on one occasion
From this reading For heaven's sake tell me, mother," cried Vincent, as she sank back, wiping her eyes, and altogether overpowered, half with the trouble which he did not know, half with the joy of seeing him again--"say it out at once, and don't keep me in this dreadful suspense.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading For heaven's sake tell me, mother," cried Vincent, as she sank back, wiping her eyes, and altogether overpowered, half with the trouble which he did not know, half with the joy of seeing him again--"say it out at once, and don't keep me in this dreadful suspense.
past form of “overpower” — overcome by superior force
From this reading For heaven's sake tell me, mother," cried Vincent, as she sank back, wiping her eyes, and altogether overpowered, half with the trouble which he did not know, half with the joy of seeing him again--"say it out at once, and don't keep me in this dreadful suspense.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading For heaven's sake tell me, mother," cried Vincent, as she sank back, wiping her eyes, and altogether overpowered, half with the trouble which he did not know, half with the joy of seeing him again--"say it out at once, and don't keep me in this dreadful suspense.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading For heaven's sake tell me, mother," cried Vincent, as she sank back, wiping her eyes, and altogether overpowered, half with the trouble which he did not know, half with the joy of seeing him again--"say it out at once, and don't keep me in this dreadful suspense.
express in words
From this reading For heaven's sake tell me, mother," cried Vincent, as she sank back, wiping her eyes, and altogether overpowered, half with the trouble which he did not know, half with the joy of seeing him again--"say it out at once, and don't keep me in this dreadful suspense.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading For heaven's sake tell me, mother," cried Vincent, as she sank back, wiping her eyes, and altogether overpowered, half with the trouble which he did not know, half with the joy of seeing him again--"say it out at once, and don't keep me in this dreadful suspense.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For heaven's sake tell me, mother," cried Vincent, as she sank back, wiping her eyes, and altogether overpowered, half with the trouble which he did not know, half with the joy of seeing him again--"say it out at once, and don't keep me in this dreadful suspense.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Susan?
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading For heaven's sake tell me, mother," cried Vincent, as she sank back, wiping her eyes, and altogether overpowered, half with the trouble which he did not know, half with the joy of seeing him again--"say it out at once, and don't keep me in this dreadful suspense.
express in words
From this reading For heaven's sake tell me, mother," cried Vincent, as she sank back, wiping her eyes, and altogether overpowered, half with the trouble which he did not know, half with the joy of seeing him again--"say it out at once, and don't keep me in this dreadful suspense.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For heaven's sake tell me, mother," cried Vincent, as she sank back, wiping her eyes, and altogether overpowered, half with the trouble which he did not know, half with the joy of seeing him again--"say it out at once, and don't keep me in this dreadful suspense.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For heaven's sake tell me, mother," cried Vincent, as she sank back, wiping her eyes, and altogether overpowered, half with the trouble which he did not know, half with the joy of seeing him again--"say it out at once, and don't keep me in this dreadful suspense.
a source of difficulty
From this reading For heaven's sake tell me, mother," cried Vincent, as she sank back, wiping her eyes, and altogether overpowered, half with the trouble which he did not know, half with the joy of seeing him again--"say it out at once, and don't keep me in this dreadful suspense.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For heaven's sake tell me, mother," cried Vincent, as she sank back, wiping her eyes, and altogether overpowered, half with the trouble which he did not know, half with the joy of seeing him again--"say it out at once, and don't keep me in this dreadful suspense.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What has happened?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For heaven's sake tell me, mother," cried Vincent, as she sank back, wiping her eyes, and altogether overpowered, half with the trouble which he did not know, half with the joy of seeing him again--"say it out at once, and don't keep me in this dreadful suspense.
-ing form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion
From this reading For heaven's sake tell me, mother," cried Vincent, as she sank back, wiping her eyes, and altogether overpowered, half with the trouble which he did not know, half with the joy of seeing him again--"say it out at once, and don't keep me in this dreadful suspense.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For heaven's sake tell me, mother," cried Vincent, as she sank back, wiping her eyes, and altogether overpowered, half with the trouble which he did not know, half with the joy of seeing him again--"say it out at once, and don't keep me in this dreadful suspense.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading What is wrong?"
Chapter 12 of Salem Chapel, V. 1/2 by Mrs. (Margaret) Oliphant holds 199 sentences, grouped into 40 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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