Chapter 14 of The Broom-Squire is here in full — 155 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 14 of The Broom-Squire is here in full — 155 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
REALITIES. Iver was gone. The light that had sparkled in Mehetabel's eyes, the flush, like a carnation in her cheek, faded at once. She was uneasy that Mrs. Rocliffe had surprised her and Iver, whilst he gave her that ill-considered though innocent parting salute. What mischief she might make of it!
Chapter 14 of The Broom-Squire is here in full — 155 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Eurasian plant with pink to purple-red spice-scented usually double flowers; widely cultivated in many varieties and many colors
From this reading “The light that had sparkled in Mehetabel's eyes, the flush, like a carnation in her cheek, faded at once.”
the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
From this reading “The light that had sparkled in Mehetabel's eyes, the flush, like a carnation in her cheek, faded at once.”
comparative of “iv” — being one more than three
From this reading “Iver was gone.”
the act of departing politely
From this reading “She was uneasy that Mrs. Rocliffe had surprised her and Iver, whilst he gave her that ill-considered though innocent parting salute.”
plural of “reality” — all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading “REALITIES.”
propose a toast to
From this reading “She was uneasy that Mrs. Rocliffe had surprised her and Iver, whilst he gave her that ill-considered though innocent parting salute.”
past form of “sparkle” — reflect brightly
From this reading “The light that had sparkled in Mehetabel's eyes, the flush, like a carnation in her cheek, faded at once.”
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading “She was uneasy that Mrs. Rocliffe had surprised her and Iver, whilst he gave her that ill-considered though innocent parting salute.”
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without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
In this reading “The light that had sparkled in Mehetabel's eyes, the flush, like a carnation in her cheek, faded at once.”
In this reading “The light that had sparkled in Mehetabel's eyes, the flush, like a carnation in her cheek, faded at once.”
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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 The light that had sparkled in Mehetabel's eyes, the flush, like a carnation in her cheek, faded at once.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was uneasy that Mrs. Rocliffe had surprised her and Iver, whilst he gave her that ill-considered though innocent parting salute.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The light that had sparkled in Mehetabel's eyes, the flush, like a carnation in her cheek, faded at once.
Eurasian plant with pink to purple-red spice-scented usually double flowers; widely cultivated in many varieties and many colors
From this reading The light that had sparkled in Mehetabel's eyes, the flush, like a carnation in her cheek, faded at once.
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading The light that had sparkled in Mehetabel's eyes, the flush, like a carnation in her cheek, faded at once.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The light that had sparkled in Mehetabel's eyes, the flush, like a carnation in her cheek, faded at once.
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading The light that had sparkled in Mehetabel's eyes, the flush, like a carnation in her cheek, faded at once.
the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
From this reading The light that had sparkled in Mehetabel's eyes, the flush, like a carnation in her cheek, faded at once.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading She was uneasy that Mrs. Rocliffe had surprised her and Iver, whilst he gave her that ill-considered though innocent parting salute.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Iver was gone.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The light that had sparkled in Mehetabel's eyes, the flush, like a carnation in her cheek, faded at once.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was uneasy that Mrs. Rocliffe had surprised her and Iver, whilst he gave her that ill-considered though innocent parting salute.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The light that had sparkled in Mehetabel's eyes, the flush, like a carnation in her cheek, faded at once.
not given careful consideration
From this reading She was uneasy that Mrs. Rocliffe had surprised her and Iver, whilst he gave her that ill-considered though innocent parting salute.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The light that had sparkled in Mehetabel's eyes, the flush, like a carnation in her cheek, faded at once.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading She was uneasy that Mrs. Rocliffe had surprised her and Iver, whilst he gave her that ill-considered though innocent parting salute.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading What mischief she might make of it!
comparative of “iv” — being one more than three
From this reading Iver was gone.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The light that had sparkled in Mehetabel's eyes, the flush, like a carnation in her cheek, faded at once.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The light that had sparkled in Mehetabel's eyes, the flush, like a carnation in her cheek, faded at once.
engage in
From this reading What mischief she might make of it!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The light that had sparkled in Mehetabel's eyes, the flush, like a carnation in her cheek, faded at once.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading What mischief she might make of it!
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading What mischief she might make of it!
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading She was uneasy that Mrs. Rocliffe had surprised her and Iver, whilst he gave her that ill-considered though innocent parting salute.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading What mischief she might make of it!
on one occasion
From this reading The light that had sparkled in Mehetabel's eyes, the flush, like a carnation in her cheek, faded at once.
the act of departing politely
From this reading She was uneasy that Mrs. Rocliffe had surprised her and Iver, whilst he gave her that ill-considered though innocent parting salute.
plural of “reality” — all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading REALITIES.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was uneasy that Mrs. Rocliffe had surprised her and Iver, whilst he gave her that ill-considered though innocent parting salute.
propose a toast to
From this reading She was uneasy that Mrs. Rocliffe had surprised her and Iver, whilst he gave her that ill-considered though innocent parting salute.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was uneasy that Mrs. Rocliffe had surprised her and Iver, whilst he gave her that ill-considered though innocent parting salute.
past form of “sparkle” — reflect brightly
From this reading The light that had sparkled in Mehetabel's eyes, the flush, like a carnation in her cheek, faded at once.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading She was uneasy that Mrs. Rocliffe had surprised her and Iver, whilst he gave her that ill-considered though innocent parting salute.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The light that had sparkled in Mehetabel's eyes, the flush, like a carnation in her cheek, faded at once.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The light that had sparkled in Mehetabel's eyes, the flush, like a carnation in her cheek, faded at once.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She was uneasy that Mrs. Rocliffe had surprised her and Iver, whilst he gave her that ill-considered though innocent parting salute.
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading She was uneasy that Mrs. Rocliffe had surprised her and Iver, whilst he gave her that ill-considered though innocent parting salute.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Iver was gone.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What mischief she might make of it!
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading She was uneasy that Mrs. Rocliffe had surprised her and Iver, whilst he gave her that ill-considered though innocent parting salute.
Chapter 14 of The Broom-Squire by S. (Sabine) Baring-Gould holds 155 sentences, grouped into 31 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 14 holds 155 sentences of The Broom-Squire, unabridged, divided into 31 reading sections.
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