Chapter 2 of Stories by American Authors, Volume 5 is here in full — 414 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter II
Chapter 2 of Stories by American Authors, Volume 5 is here in full — 414 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Verily, there's some virtue left in me yet. I believe I almost blushed. "Why didn't I know you ten years ago?" the old man went on. "There are ten years lost." "Ten years ago I was not worth your knowing," Max remarked.
Chapter 2 of Stories by American Authors, Volume 5 is here in full — 414 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
in the past
From this reading “"Why didn't I know you ten years ago?" the old man went on.”
past form of “blush” — turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading “I believe I almost blushed.”
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading “"Ten years ago I was not worth your knowing," Max remarked.”
street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate
From this reading “"Ten years ago I was not worth your knowing," Max remarked.”
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “"Ten years ago I was not worth your knowing," Max remarked.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading “"Why didn't I know you ten years ago?" the old man went on.”
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading “Verily, there's some virtue left in me yet.”
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading “"Ten years ago I was not worth your knowing," Max remarked.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
in the past
From this reading "Why didn't I know you ten years ago?" the old man went on.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading I believe I almost blushed.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "There are ten years lost."
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I believe I almost blushed.
past form of “blush” — turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading I believe I almost blushed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Why didn't I know you ten years ago?" the old man went on.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I believe I almost blushed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Verily, there's some virtue left in me yet.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Why didn't I know you ten years ago?" the old man went on.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading "Ten years ago I was not worth your knowing," Max remarked.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Verily, there's some virtue left in me yet.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading "There are ten years lost."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Why didn't I know you ten years ago?" the old man went on.
street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate
From this reading "Ten years ago I was not worth your knowing," Max remarked.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Verily, there's some virtue left in me yet.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Ten years ago I was not worth your knowing," Max remarked.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Why didn't I know you ten years ago?" the old man went on.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Why didn't I know you ten years ago?" the old man went on.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "Ten years ago I was not worth your knowing," Max remarked.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Verily, there's some virtue left in me yet.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading "Why didn't I know you ten years ago?" the old man went on.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Why didn't I know you ten years ago?" the old man went on.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There are ten years lost."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Verily, there's some virtue left in me yet.
in truth; certainly
From this reading Verily, there's some virtue left in me yet.
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading Verily, there's some virtue left in me yet.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Ten years ago I was not worth your knowing," Max remarked.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Why didn't I know you ten years ago?" the old man went on.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why didn't I know you ten years ago?" the old man went on.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading "Ten years ago I was not worth your knowing," Max remarked.
a late time of life
From this reading "Why didn't I know you ten years ago?" the old man went on.
but in spite of that
From this reading Verily, there's some virtue left in me yet.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Why didn't I know you ten years ago?" the old man went on.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Ten years ago I was not worth your knowing," Max remarked.
Chapter 2 of Stories by American Authors, Volume 5 by Henry [Contributor] James holds 414 sentences, grouped into 83 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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