Chapter 3 of The Cardinal's snuff-box is here in full — 411 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 3 of The Cardinal's snuff-box is here in full — 411 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
“Surely,” Peter answered, “the lady paramount of this demesne?” “No, no.” She shook her head, smiling. “Undine. They are Undine's--her necklaces and tiaras.
Chapter 3 of The Cardinal's snuff-box is here in full — 411 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use
From this reading ““Surely,” Peter answered, “the lady paramount of this demesne?””
plural of “necklace” — jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women)
From this reading “They are Undine's--her necklaces and tiaras.”
having superior power and influence
From this reading ““Surely,” Peter answered, “the lady paramount of this demesne?””
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading ““Surely,” Peter answered, “the lady paramount of this demesne?””
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading “She shook her head, smiling.”
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading ““Surely,” Peter answered, “the lady paramount of this demesne?””
plural of “tiara” — a jeweled headdress worn by women on formal occasions
From this reading “They are Undine's--her necklaces and tiaras.”
any of various female water spirits
From this reading ““Undine.”
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They are Undine's--her necklaces and tiaras.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “Surely,” Peter answered, “the lady paramount of this demesne?”
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They are Undine's--her necklaces and tiaras.
extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use
From this reading “Surely,” Peter answered, “the lady paramount of this demesne?”
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading She shook her head, smiling.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She shook her head, smiling.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading “Surely,” Peter answered, “the lady paramount of this demesne?”
plural of “necklace” — jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women)
From this reading They are Undine's--her necklaces and tiaras.
not any; not one
From this reading “No, no.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Surely,” Peter answered, “the lady paramount of this demesne?”
having superior power and influence
From this reading “Surely,” Peter answered, “the lady paramount of this demesne?”
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading “Surely,” Peter answered, “the lady paramount of this demesne?”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She shook her head, smiling.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading She shook her head, smiling.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading She shook her head, smiling.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading “Surely,” Peter answered, “the lady paramount of this demesne?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Surely,” Peter answered, “the lady paramount of this demesne?”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They are Undine's--her necklaces and tiaras.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Surely,” Peter answered, “the lady paramount of this demesne?”
plural of “tiara” — a jeweled headdress worn by women on formal occasions
From this reading They are Undine's--her necklaces and tiaras.
any of various female water spirits
From this reading “Undine.
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From this reading They are Undine's--her necklaces and tiaras.
Chapter 3 of The Cardinal's snuff-box by Henry Harland holds 411 sentences, grouped into 83 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.
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