Chapter 2 of The Cavalier is here in full — 419 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter II
Chapter 2 of The Cavalier is here in full — 419 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A dance ended. Gold-laced fellows came and sat on the veranda rail wiping wrists and brows with over-tasked handkerchiefs, and explaining the small mishaps of the floor. Two promenaders mentioned the hour. I gasped my amazement and extended my hand. "Good-bye."
Chapter 2 of The Cavalier is here in full — 419 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 78/83 · 5 reading units · Lines 386–390
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plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading “Gold-laced fellows came and sat on the veranda rail wiping wrists and brows with over-tasked handkerchiefs, and explaining the small mishaps of the floor.”
-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading “Gold-laced fellows came and sat on the veranda rail wiping wrists and brows with over-tasked handkerchiefs, and explaining the small mishaps of the floor.”
plural of “handkerchief” — a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading “Gold-laced fellows came and sat on the veranda rail wiping wrists and brows with over-tasked handkerchiefs, and explaining the small mishaps of the floor.”
plural of “mishap” — an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
From this reading “Gold-laced fellows came and sat on the veranda rail wiping wrists and brows with over-tasked handkerchiefs, and explaining the small mishaps of the floor.”
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading “Gold-laced fellows came and sat on the veranda rail wiping wrists and brows with over-tasked handkerchiefs, and explaining the small mishaps of the floor.”
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading “Gold-laced fellows came and sat on the veranda rail wiping wrists and brows with over-tasked handkerchiefs, and explaining the small mishaps of the floor.”
-ing form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion
From this reading “Gold-laced fellows came and sat on the veranda rail wiping wrists and brows with over-tasked handkerchiefs, and explaining the small mishaps of the floor.”
plural of “wrist” — a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
From this reading “Gold-laced fellows came and sat on the veranda rail wiping wrists and brows with over-tasked handkerchiefs, and explaining the small mishaps of the floor.”
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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 A dance ended.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading I gasped my amazement and extended my hand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Gold-laced fellows came and sat on the veranda rail wiping wrists and brows with over-tasked handkerchiefs, and explaining the small mishaps of the floor.
plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Gold-laced fellows came and sat on the veranda rail wiping wrists and brows with over-tasked handkerchiefs, and explaining the small mishaps of the floor.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Gold-laced fellows came and sat on the veranda rail wiping wrists and brows with over-tasked handkerchiefs, and explaining the small mishaps of the floor.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading A dance ended.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading A dance ended.
-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Gold-laced fellows came and sat on the veranda rail wiping wrists and brows with over-tasked handkerchiefs, and explaining the small mishaps of the floor.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading I gasped my amazement and extended my hand.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading Gold-laced fellows came and sat on the veranda rail wiping wrists and brows with over-tasked handkerchiefs, and explaining the small mishaps of the floor.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Gold-laced fellows came and sat on the veranda rail wiping wrists and brows with over-tasked handkerchiefs, and explaining the small mishaps of the floor.
past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading I gasped my amazement and extended my hand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gold-laced fellows came and sat on the veranda rail wiping wrists and brows with over-tasked handkerchiefs, and explaining the small mishaps of the floor.
a farewell remark
From this reading "Good-bye."
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading I gasped my amazement and extended my hand.
plural of “handkerchief” — a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading Gold-laced fellows came and sat on the veranda rail wiping wrists and brows with over-tasked handkerchiefs, and explaining the small mishaps of the floor.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Two promenaders mentioned the hour.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I gasped my amazement and extended my hand.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Two promenaders mentioned the hour.
plural of “mishap” — an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
From this reading Gold-laced fellows came and sat on the veranda rail wiping wrists and brows with over-tasked handkerchiefs, and explaining the small mishaps of the floor.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I gasped my amazement and extended my hand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Gold-laced fellows came and sat on the veranda rail wiping wrists and brows with over-tasked handkerchiefs, and explaining the small mishaps of the floor.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Gold-laced fellows came and sat on the veranda rail wiping wrists and brows with over-tasked handkerchiefs, and explaining the small mishaps of the floor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gold-laced fellows came and sat on the veranda rail wiping wrists and brows with over-tasked handkerchiefs, and explaining the small mishaps of the floor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two promenaders mentioned the hour.
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading Gold-laced fellows came and sat on the veranda rail wiping wrists and brows with over-tasked handkerchiefs, and explaining the small mishaps of the floor.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Gold-laced fellows came and sat on the veranda rail wiping wrists and brows with over-tasked handkerchiefs, and explaining the small mishaps of the floor.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Gold-laced fellows came and sat on the veranda rail wiping wrists and brows with over-tasked handkerchiefs, and explaining the small mishaps of the floor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Gold-laced fellows came and sat on the veranda rail wiping wrists and brows with over-tasked handkerchiefs, and explaining the small mishaps of the floor.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two promenaders mentioned the hour.
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading Gold-laced fellows came and sat on the veranda rail wiping wrists and brows with over-tasked handkerchiefs, and explaining the small mishaps of the floor.
-ing form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion
From this reading Gold-laced fellows came and sat on the veranda rail wiping wrists and brows with over-tasked handkerchiefs, and explaining the small mishaps of the floor.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Gold-laced fellows came and sat on the veranda rail wiping wrists and brows with over-tasked handkerchiefs, and explaining the small mishaps of the floor.
plural of “wrist” — a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
From this reading Gold-laced fellows came and sat on the veranda rail wiping wrists and brows with over-tasked handkerchiefs, and explaining the small mishaps of the floor.
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