Chapter 6 of The Best Ghost Stories is here in full — 442 sentences across 89 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 6 of The Best Ghost Stories is here in full — 442 sentences across 89 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"I felt the need for vigorous self-assertion. I stood up in that empty, unfurnished room, digging the nails into my palms and clenching my teeth. I was determined to assert my individuality and my courage as a new woman and a free soul. "'You mean to say you are not in the flesh!' I gasped.
Chapter 6 of The Best Ghost Stories is here in full — 442 sentences across 89 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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state categorically
From this reading “I was determined to assert my individuality and my courage as a new woman and a free soul.”
the act of digging
From this reading “I stood up in that empty, unfurnished room, digging the nails into my palms and clenching my teeth.”
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading “"'You mean to say you are not in the flesh!'”
past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading “I gasped.”
the quality of being individual
From this reading “I was determined to assert my individuality and my courage as a new woman and a free soul.”
plural of “nail” — horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits
From this reading “I stood up in that empty, unfurnished room, digging the nails into my palms and clenching my teeth.”
plural of “palm” — the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading “I stood up in that empty, unfurnished room, digging the nails into my palms and clenching my teeth.”
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading “"I felt the need for vigorous self-assertion.”
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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 was determined to assert my individuality and my courage as a new woman and a free soul.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I stood up in that empty, unfurnished room, digging the nails into my palms and clenching my teeth.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "'You mean to say you are not in the flesh!'
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I was determined to assert my individuality and my courage as a new woman and a free soul.
state categorically
From this reading I was determined to assert my individuality and my courage as a new woman and a free soul.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I stood up in that empty, unfurnished room, digging the nails into my palms and clenching my teeth.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading I was determined to assert my individuality and my courage as a new woman and a free soul.
characterized by great determination
From this reading I was determined to assert my individuality and my courage as a new woman and a free soul.
the act of digging
From this reading I stood up in that empty, unfurnished room, digging the nails into my palms and clenching my teeth.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading I stood up in that empty, unfurnished room, digging the nails into my palms and clenching my teeth.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading "I felt the need for vigorous self-assertion.
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading "'You mean to say you are not in the flesh!'
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I felt the need for vigorous self-assertion.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading I was determined to assert my individuality and my courage as a new woman and a free soul.
past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading I gasped.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I felt the need for vigorous self-assertion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I stood up in that empty, unfurnished room, digging the nails into my palms and clenching my teeth.
the quality of being individual
From this reading I was determined to assert my individuality and my courage as a new woman and a free soul.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I stood up in that empty, unfurnished room, digging the nails into my palms and clenching my teeth.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "'You mean to say you are not in the flesh!'
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I stood up in that empty, unfurnished room, digging the nails into my palms and clenching my teeth.
plural of “nail” — horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits
From this reading I stood up in that empty, unfurnished room, digging the nails into my palms and clenching my teeth.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "I felt the need for vigorous self-assertion.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading I was determined to assert my individuality and my courage as a new woman and a free soul.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "'You mean to say you are not in the flesh!'
plural of “palm” — the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading I stood up in that empty, unfurnished room, digging the nails into my palms and clenching my teeth.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading I stood up in that empty, unfurnished room, digging the nails into my palms and clenching my teeth.
express in words
From this reading "'You mean to say you are not in the flesh!'
the act of putting forth your own opinions in a boastful or inconsiderate manner that implies you feel superior to others
From this reading "I felt the need for vigorous self-assertion.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading I was determined to assert my individuality and my courage as a new woman and a free soul.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading I stood up in that empty, unfurnished room, digging the nails into my palms and clenching my teeth.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading I stood up in that empty, unfurnished room, digging the nails into my palms and clenching my teeth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I stood up in that empty, unfurnished room, digging the nails into my palms and clenching my teeth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I felt the need for vigorous self-assertion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was determined to assert my individuality and my courage as a new woman and a free soul.
not equipped with what is needed especially furniture
From this reading I stood up in that empty, unfurnished room, digging the nails into my palms and clenching my teeth.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I stood up in that empty, unfurnished room, digging the nails into my palms and clenching my teeth.
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading "I felt the need for vigorous self-assertion.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was determined to assert my individuality and my courage as a new woman and a free soul.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading I was determined to assert my individuality and my courage as a new woman and a free soul.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "'You mean to say you are not in the flesh!'
Chapter 6 of The Best Ghost Stories by Joseph Lewis [Editor] French holds 442 sentences, grouped into 89 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 6 holds 442 sentences of The Best Ghost Stories, unabridged, divided into 89 reading sections.
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