Chapter 2 of The Brown Study is here in full — 406 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter II
Chapter 2 of The Brown Study is here in full — 406 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Sue, make room in your life for a little child. You need him." Her glance evaded his, flashed past his to the small, still bundle on the couch. Then, suddenly, into her unhappy eyes leaped a suspicion. She straightened in her chair.
Chapter 2 of The Brown Study is here in full — 406 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/81 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading “Her glance evaded his, flashed past his to the small, still bundle on the couch.”
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading “Her glance evaded his, flashed past his to the small, still bundle on the couch.”
past form of “evade” — avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading “Her glance evaded his, flashed past his to the small, still bundle on the couch.”
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading “Her glance evaded his, flashed past his to the small, still bundle on the couch.”
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading “Then, suddenly, into her unhappy eyes leaped a suspicion.”
past form of “straighten” — straighten up or out; make straight
From this reading “She straightened in her chair.”
institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against
From this reading “"Sue, make room in your life for a little child.”
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading “Then, suddenly, into her unhappy eyes leaped a suspicion.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Sue, make room in your life for a little child.
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading Her glance evaded his, flashed past his to the small, still bundle on the couch.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading She straightened in her chair.
a young person of either sex
From this reading "Sue, make room in your life for a little child.
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading Her glance evaded his, flashed past his to the small, still bundle on the couch.
past form of “evade” — avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading Her glance evaded his, flashed past his to the small, still bundle on the couch.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Then, suddenly, into her unhappy eyes leaped a suspicion.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading Her glance evaded his, flashed past his to the small, still bundle on the couch.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Sue, make room in your life for a little child.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Her glance evaded his, flashed past his to the small, still bundle on the couch.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her glance evaded his, flashed past his to the small, still bundle on the couch.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You need him."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Her glance evaded his, flashed past his to the small, still bundle on the couch.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Sue, make room in your life for a little child.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Then, suddenly, into her unhappy eyes leaped a suspicion.
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Then, suddenly, into her unhappy eyes leaped a suspicion.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "Sue, make room in your life for a little child.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Sue, make room in your life for a little child.
engage in
From this reading "Sue, make room in your life for a little child.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading You need him."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Her glance evaded his, flashed past his to the small, still bundle on the couch.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Her glance evaded his, flashed past his to the small, still bundle on the couch.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "Sue, make room in your life for a little child.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She straightened in her chair.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Her glance evaded his, flashed past his to the small, still bundle on the couch.
not in physical motion
From this reading Her glance evaded his, flashed past his to the small, still bundle on the couch.
past form of “straighten” — straighten up or out; make straight
From this reading She straightened in her chair.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Then, suddenly, into her unhappy eyes leaped a suspicion.
institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against
From this reading "Sue, make room in your life for a little child.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Then, suddenly, into her unhappy eyes leaped a suspicion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Her glance evaded his, flashed past his to the small, still bundle on the couch.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, suddenly, into her unhappy eyes leaped a suspicion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her glance evaded his, flashed past his to the small, still bundle on the couch.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading Then, suddenly, into her unhappy eyes leaped a suspicion.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You need him."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Sue, make room in your life for a little child.
Chapter 2 of The Brown Study by Grace S. (Grace Smith) Richmond holds 406 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 2 holds 406 sentences of The Brown Study, unabridged, divided into 82 reading sections.
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