Chapter 35 of That Lass O' Lowrie's 1877 is here in full — 77 sentences across 16 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 35 of That Lass O' Lowrie's 1877 is here in full — 77 sentences across 16 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
The turning-point was reached at last. One evening, at the close of his usual visit, the doctor said to Grace: “To-morrow, I think, you will see a marked alteration. I should not be surprised to find on my next visit that his mind had become permanently cleared. The intervals of half consciousness have become lengthened.
Chapter 35 of That Lass O' Lowrie's 1877 is here in full — 77 sentences across 16 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading ““To-morrow, I think, you will see a marked alteration.”
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading “I should not be surprised to find on my next visit that his mind had become permanently cleared.”
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading “The intervals of half consciousness have become lengthened.”
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading “The intervals of half consciousness have become lengthened.”
drawn out or made longer spatially
From this reading “The intervals of half consciousness have become lengthened.”
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading ““To-morrow, I think, you will see a marked alteration.”
for a long time without essential change
From this reading “I should not be surprised to find on my next visit that his mind had become permanently cleared.”
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading “I should not be surprised to find on my next visit that his mind had become permanently cleared.”
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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 “To-morrow, I think, you will see a marked alteration.
an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading “To-morrow, I think, you will see a marked alteration.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The turning-point was reached at last.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I should not be surprised to find on my next visit that his mind had become permanently cleared.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading I should not be surprised to find on my next visit that his mind had become permanently cleared.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading I should not be surprised to find on my next visit that his mind had become permanently cleared.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading One evening, at the close of his usual visit, the doctor said to Grace:
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading The intervals of half consciousness have become lengthened.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading One evening, at the close of his usual visit, the doctor said to Grace:
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading One evening, at the close of his usual visit, the doctor said to Grace:
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I should not be surprised to find on my next visit that his mind had become permanently cleared.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading One evening, at the close of his usual visit, the doctor said to Grace:
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I should not be surprised to find on my next visit that his mind had become permanently cleared.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The intervals of half consciousness have become lengthened.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The intervals of half consciousness have become lengthened.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading One evening, at the close of his usual visit, the doctor said to Grace:
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “To-morrow, I think, you will see a marked alteration.
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading The intervals of half consciousness have become lengthened.
immediately past
From this reading The turning-point was reached at last.
drawn out or made longer spatially
From this reading The intervals of half consciousness have become lengthened.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading “To-morrow, I think, you will see a marked alteration.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I should not be surprised to find on my next visit that his mind had become permanently cleared.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I should not be surprised to find on my next visit that his mind had become permanently cleared.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading I should not be surprised to find on my next visit that his mind had become permanently cleared.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I should not be surprised to find on my next visit that his mind had become permanently cleared.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One evening, at the close of his usual visit, the doctor said to Grace:
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I should not be surprised to find on my next visit that his mind had become permanently cleared.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One evening, at the close of his usual visit, the doctor said to Grace:
for a long time without essential change
From this reading I should not be surprised to find on my next visit that his mind had become permanently cleared.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The turning-point was reached at last.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading One evening, at the close of his usual visit, the doctor said to Grace:
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “To-morrow, I think, you will see a marked alteration.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I should not be surprised to find on my next visit that his mind had become permanently cleared.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading I should not be surprised to find on my next visit that his mind had become permanently cleared.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I should not be surprised to find on my next visit that his mind had become permanently cleared.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The turning-point was reached at last.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “To-morrow, I think, you will see a marked alteration.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One evening, at the close of his usual visit, the doctor said to Grace:
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From this reading “To-morrow, I think, you will see a marked alteration.
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From this reading The turning-point was reached at last.
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading One evening, at the close of his usual visit, the doctor said to Grace:
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading One evening, at the close of his usual visit, the doctor said to Grace:
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The turning-point was reached at last.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “To-morrow, I think, you will see a marked alteration.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “To-morrow, I think, you will see a marked alteration.
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