Chapter 10 of Tales from Two Hemispheres is here in full — 157 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 10 of Tales from Two Hemispheres is here in full — 157 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
“But, Ralph,” she cried, springing up from her seat, while her eyes flamed with indignation, “what does this mean? What have you done?” “I didn’t think it needed any explanation,” replied he, with feigned indifference. “I proposed to them all, and, you see, they all accepted me. I received all these letters to-day.
Chapter 10 of Tales from Two Hemispheres is here in full — 157 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/31 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading ““I proposed to them all, and, you see, they all accepted me.”
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading ““I didn’t think it needed any explanation,” replied he, with feigned indifference.”
not genuine
From this reading ““I didn’t think it needed any explanation,” replied he, with feigned indifference.”
past form of “flame” — shine with a sudden light
From this reading ““But, Ralph,” she cried, springing up from her seat, while her eyes flamed with indignation, “what does this mean?”
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading ““I didn’t think it needed any explanation,” replied he, with feigned indifference.”
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading ““But, Ralph,” she cried, springing up from her seat, while her eyes flamed with indignation, “what does this mean?”
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading ““I proposed to them all, and, you see, they all accepted me.”
-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading ““But, Ralph,” she cried, springing up from her seat, while her eyes flamed with indignation, “what does this mean?”
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generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading “I proposed to them all, and, you see, they all accepted me.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading “I proposed to them all, and, you see, they all accepted me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I proposed to them all, and, you see, they all accepted me.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “I didn’t think it needed any explanation,” replied he, with feigned indifference.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But, Ralph,” she cried, springing up from her seat, while her eyes flamed with indignation, “what does this mean?
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “But, Ralph,” she cried, springing up from her seat, while her eyes flamed with indignation, “what does this mean?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I didn’t think it needed any explanation,” replied he, with feigned indifference.
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “But, Ralph,” she cried, springing up from her seat, while her eyes flamed with indignation, “what does this mean?
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading What have you done?”
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading “I didn’t think it needed any explanation,” replied he, with feigned indifference.
opinion or judgment
From this reading “But, Ralph,” she cried, springing up from her seat, while her eyes flamed with indignation, “what does this mean?
not genuine
From this reading “I didn’t think it needed any explanation,” replied he, with feigned indifference.
past form of “flame” — shine with a sudden light
From this reading “But, Ralph,” she cried, springing up from her seat, while her eyes flamed with indignation, “what does this mean?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “But, Ralph,” she cried, springing up from her seat, while her eyes flamed with indignation, “what does this mean?
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading What have you done?”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I didn’t think it needed any explanation,” replied he, with feigned indifference.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “But, Ralph,” she cried, springing up from her seat, while her eyes flamed with indignation, “what does this mean?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I didn’t think it needed any explanation,” replied he, with feigned indifference.
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading “I didn’t think it needed any explanation,” replied he, with feigned indifference.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading “But, Ralph,” she cried, springing up from her seat, while her eyes flamed with indignation, “what does this mean?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I didn’t think it needed any explanation,” replied he, with feigned indifference.
the literary culture
From this reading I received all these letters to-day.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I proposed to them all, and, you see, they all accepted me.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “But, Ralph,” she cried, springing up from her seat, while her eyes flamed with indignation, “what does this mean?
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading “I didn’t think it needed any explanation,” replied he, with feigned indifference.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading “I proposed to them all, and, you see, they all accepted me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “But, Ralph,” she cried, springing up from her seat, while her eyes flamed with indignation, “what does this mean?
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading I received all these letters to-day.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “I didn’t think it needed any explanation,” replied he, with feigned indifference.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading “But, Ralph,” she cried, springing up from her seat, while her eyes flamed with indignation, “what does this mean?
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “I proposed to them all, and, you see, they all accepted me.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “But, Ralph,” she cried, springing up from her seat, while her eyes flamed with indignation, “what does this mean?
-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading “But, Ralph,” she cried, springing up from her seat, while her eyes flamed with indignation, “what does this mean?
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “I proposed to them all, and, you see, they all accepted me.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I received all these letters to-day.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I proposed to them all, and, you see, they all accepted me.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “I didn’t think it needed any explanation,” replied he, with feigned indifference.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “But, Ralph,” she cried, springing up from her seat, while her eyes flamed with indignation, “what does this mean?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I proposed to them all, and, you see, they all accepted me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I received all these letters to-day.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “But, Ralph,” she cried, springing up from her seat, while her eyes flamed with indignation, “what does this mean?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “But, Ralph,” she cried, springing up from her seat, while her eyes flamed with indignation, “what does this mean?
during the time that
From this reading “But, Ralph,” she cried, springing up from her seat, while her eyes flamed with indignation, “what does this mean?
in the company of; together with
From this reading “But, Ralph,” she cried, springing up from her seat, while her eyes flamed with indignation, “what does this mean?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading What have you done?”
Chapter 10 of Tales from Two Hemispheres by Hjalmar Hjorth Boyesen holds 157 sentences, grouped into 32 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, 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 10 holds 157 sentences of Tales from Two Hemispheres, unabridged, divided into 32 reading sections.
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