Chapter 8 of The Awkward Age is here in full — 408 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 8 of The Awkward Age is here in full — 408 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
“Because I’ve upset you so?” Nanda frankly asked. “That’s one of the reasons.” “I think I can see another too,” she observed after a moment. “You’re not sure how much I shall understand.
Chapter 8 of The Awkward Age is here in full — 408 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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for the reason that
From this reading ““Because I’ve upset you so?””
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading “Nanda frankly asked.”
a particular point in time
From this reading ““I think I can see another too,” she observed after a moment.”
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading ““I think I can see another too,” she observed after a moment.”
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading ““That’s one of the reasons.””
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading ““You’re not sure how much I shall understand.”
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading ““You’re not sure how much I shall understand.”
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading ““Because I’ve upset you so?””
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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 “I think I can see another too,” she observed after a moment.
later than; following
From this reading “I think I can see another too,” she observed after a moment.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading “I think I can see another too,” she observed after a moment.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Nanda frankly asked.
for the reason that
From this reading “Because I’ve upset you so?”
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “I think I can see another too,” she observed after a moment.
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading Nanda frankly asked.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “You’re not sure how much I shall understand.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I think I can see another too,” she observed after a moment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Because I’ve upset you so?”
a particular point in time
From this reading “I think I can see another too,” she observed after a moment.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “You’re not sure how much I shall understand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nanda frankly asked.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “You’re not sure how much I shall understand.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading “I think I can see another too,” she observed after a moment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “That’s one of the reasons.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “That’s one of the reasons.”
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading “That’s one of the reasons.”
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “I think I can see another too,” she observed after a moment.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “You’re not sure how much I shall understand.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I think I can see another too,” she observed after a moment.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Because I’ve upset you so?”
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “You’re not sure how much I shall understand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “That’s one of the reasons.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “That’s one of the reasons.”
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “I think I can see another too,” she observed after a moment.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “I think I can see another too,” she observed after a moment.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading “You’re not sure how much I shall understand.
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading “Because I’ve upset you so?”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Because I’ve upset you so?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “You’re not sure how much I shall understand.
Chapter 8 of The Awkward Age by Henry James holds 408 sentences, grouped into 82 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.
Chapter 8 holds 408 sentences of The Awkward Age, unabridged, divided into 82 reading sections.
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