Chapter 4 of Sandra Belloni (originally Emilia in England) — Complete is here in full — 484 sentences across 97 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 4 of Sandra Belloni (originally Emilia in England) — Complete is here in full — 484 sentences across 97 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"My father is one of the most wonderful men in the whole world!" Wilfrid lifted an eyelid. "He is one of the first-violins at the Italian Opera!" The gallant cornet's critical appreciation of this impressive announcement was expressed in a spiral ebullition of smoke from his mouth. "He is such a proud man!
Chapter 4 of Sandra Belloni (originally Emilia in England) — Complete is here in full — 484 sentences across 97 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a formal public statement
From this reading “The gallant cornet's critical appreciation of this impressive announcement was expressed in a spiral ebullition of smoke from his mouth.”
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading “The gallant cornet's critical appreciation of this impressive announcement was expressed in a spiral ebullition of smoke from his mouth.”
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading “The gallant cornet's critical appreciation of this impressive announcement was expressed in a spiral ebullition of smoke from his mouth.”
either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
From this reading “Wilfrid lifted an eyelid.”
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading “The gallant cornet's critical appreciation of this impressive announcement was expressed in a spiral ebullition of smoke from his mouth.”
making a strong or vivid impression
From this reading “The gallant cornet's critical appreciation of this impressive announcement was expressed in a spiral ebullition of smoke from his mouth.”
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading “"He is one of the first-violins at the Italian Opera!"”
a plane curve traced by a point circling about the center but at increasing distances from the center
From this reading “The gallant cornet's critical appreciation of this impressive announcement was expressed in a spiral ebullition of smoke from his mouth.”
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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 gallant cornet's critical appreciation of this impressive announcement was expressed in a spiral ebullition of smoke from his mouth.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Wilfrid lifted an eyelid.
a formal public statement
From this reading The gallant cornet's critical appreciation of this impressive announcement was expressed in a spiral ebullition of smoke from his mouth.
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading The gallant cornet's critical appreciation of this impressive announcement was expressed in a spiral ebullition of smoke from his mouth.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "He is one of the first-violins at the Italian Opera!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The gallant cornet's critical appreciation of this impressive announcement was expressed in a spiral ebullition of smoke from his mouth.
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading The gallant cornet's critical appreciation of this impressive announcement was expressed in a spiral ebullition of smoke from his mouth.
an unrestrained expression of emotion
From this reading The gallant cornet's critical appreciation of this impressive announcement was expressed in a spiral ebullition of smoke from his mouth.
communicated in words
From this reading The gallant cornet's critical appreciation of this impressive announcement was expressed in a spiral ebullition of smoke from his mouth.
either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
From this reading Wilfrid lifted an eyelid.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "My father is one of the most wonderful men in the whole world!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He is one of the first-violins at the Italian Opera!"
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The gallant cornet's critical appreciation of this impressive announcement was expressed in a spiral ebullition of smoke from his mouth.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading The gallant cornet's critical appreciation of this impressive announcement was expressed in a spiral ebullition of smoke from his mouth.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He is one of the first-violins at the Italian Opera!"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The gallant cornet's critical appreciation of this impressive announcement was expressed in a spiral ebullition of smoke from his mouth.
making a strong or vivid impression
From this reading The gallant cornet's critical appreciation of this impressive announcement was expressed in a spiral ebullition of smoke from his mouth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "My father is one of the most wonderful men in the whole world!"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "My father is one of the most wonderful men in the whole world!"
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading "He is one of the first-violins at the Italian Opera!"
held up in the air
From this reading Wilfrid lifted an eyelid.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "He is such a proud man!
the force of workers available
From this reading "My father is one of the most wonderful men in the whole world!"
used to form the superlative
From this reading "My father is one of the most wonderful men in the whole world!"
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading The gallant cornet's critical appreciation of this impressive announcement was expressed in a spiral ebullition of smoke from his mouth.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My father is one of the most wonderful men in the whole world!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "My father is one of the most wonderful men in the whole world!"
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "My father is one of the most wonderful men in the whole world!"
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading "He is one of the first-violins at the Italian Opera!"
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading "He is such a proud man!
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading The gallant cornet's critical appreciation of this impressive announcement was expressed in a spiral ebullition of smoke from his mouth.
a plane curve traced by a point circling about the center but at increasing distances from the center
From this reading The gallant cornet's critical appreciation of this impressive announcement was expressed in a spiral ebullition of smoke from his mouth.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "He is such a proud man!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "My father is one of the most wonderful men in the whole world!"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The gallant cornet's critical appreciation of this impressive announcement was expressed in a spiral ebullition of smoke from his mouth.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The gallant cornet's critical appreciation of this impressive announcement was expressed in a spiral ebullition of smoke from his mouth.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading "My father is one of the most wonderful men in the whole world!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Wilfrid lifted an eyelid.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading "My father is one of the most wonderful men in the whole world!"
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "My father is one of the most wonderful men in the whole world!"
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