Chapter 14 of The Circassian Chief: A Romance of Russia is here in full — 407 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 14 of The Circassian Chief: A Romance of Russia is here in full — 407 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A deep-drawn sob was heard from the corner of the apartment where the young Conrin had thrown himself on a divan. "Come hither, Conrin," said Ina, in tones of kindness. He had been weeping; for his eyes were red and his features wore an air of sadness. "Why do you weep, dear Conrin? What makes you thus sorrowful?"
Chapter 14 of The Circassian Chief: A Romance of Russia is here in full — 407 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading “A deep-drawn sob was heard from the corner of the apartment where the young Conrin had thrown himself on a divan.”
a long backless sofa (usually with pillows against a wall)
From this reading “A deep-drawn sob was heard from the corner of the apartment where the young Conrin had thrown himself on a divan.”
an old word meaning “to this place”
From this reading “"Come hither, Conrin," said Ina, in tones of kindness.”
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading “He had been weeping; for his eyes were red and his features wore an air of sadness.”
weep convulsively
From this reading “A deep-drawn sob was heard from the corner of the apartment where the young Conrin had thrown himself on a divan.”
experiencing or marked by or expressing sorrow especially that associated with irreparable loss
From this reading “What makes you thus sorrowful?"”
shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading “"Why do you weep, dear Conrin?”
showing sorrow
From this reading “He had been weeping; for his eyes were red and his features wore an air of sadness.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
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In this reading “"Come hither, Conrin," said Ina, in tones of kindness.”
In this reading “A deep-drawn sob was heard from the corner of the apartment where the young Conrin had thrown himself on a divan.”
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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 deep-drawn sob was heard from the corner of the apartment where the young Conrin had thrown himself on a divan.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading He had been weeping; for his eyes were red and his features wore an air of sadness.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had been weeping; for his eyes were red and his features wore an air of sadness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had been weeping; for his eyes were red and his features wore an air of sadness.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading A deep-drawn sob was heard from the corner of the apartment where the young Conrin had thrown himself on a divan.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been weeping; for his eyes were red and his features wore an air of sadness.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Come hither, Conrin," said Ina, in tones of kindness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A deep-drawn sob was heard from the corner of the apartment where the young Conrin had thrown himself on a divan.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading A deep-drawn sob was heard from the corner of the apartment where the young Conrin had thrown himself on a divan.
dearly loved
From this reading "Why do you weep, dear Conrin?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A deep-drawn sob was heard from the corner of the apartment where the young Conrin had thrown himself on a divan.
a long backless sofa (usually with pillows against a wall)
From this reading A deep-drawn sob was heard from the corner of the apartment where the young Conrin had thrown himself on a divan.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Why do you weep, dear Conrin?
opinion or judgment
From this reading He had been weeping; for his eyes were red and his features wore an air of sadness.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading He had been weeping; for his eyes were red and his features wore an air of sadness.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had been weeping; for his eyes were red and his features wore an air of sadness.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A deep-drawn sob was heard from the corner of the apartment where the young Conrin had thrown himself on a divan.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A deep-drawn sob was heard from the corner of the apartment where the young Conrin had thrown himself on a divan.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been weeping; for his eyes were red and his features wore an air of sadness.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading A deep-drawn sob was heard from the corner of the apartment where the young Conrin had thrown himself on a divan.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading A deep-drawn sob was heard from the corner of the apartment where the young Conrin had thrown himself on a divan.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had been weeping; for his eyes were red and his features wore an air of sadness.
an old word meaning “to this place”
From this reading "Come hither, Conrin," said Ina, in tones of kindness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Come hither, Conrin," said Ina, in tones of kindness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Come hither, Conrin," said Ina, in tones of kindness.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading "Come hither, Conrin," said Ina, in tones of kindness.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading What makes you thus sorrowful?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A deep-drawn sob was heard from the corner of the apartment where the young Conrin had thrown himself on a divan.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A deep-drawn sob was heard from the corner of the apartment where the young Conrin had thrown himself on a divan.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading He had been weeping; for his eyes were red and his features wore an air of sadness.
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading He had been weeping; for his eyes were red and his features wore an air of sadness.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Come hither, Conrin," said Ina, in tones of kindness.
weep convulsively
From this reading A deep-drawn sob was heard from the corner of the apartment where the young Conrin had thrown himself on a divan.
experiencing or marked by or expressing sorrow especially that associated with irreparable loss
From this reading What makes you thus sorrowful?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A deep-drawn sob was heard from the corner of the apartment where the young Conrin had thrown himself on a divan.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading A deep-drawn sob was heard from the corner of the apartment where the young Conrin had thrown himself on a divan.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading What makes you thus sorrowful?"
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "Come hither, Conrin," said Ina, in tones of kindness.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A deep-drawn sob was heard from the corner of the apartment where the young Conrin had thrown himself on a divan.
shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading "Why do you weep, dear Conrin?
showing sorrow
From this reading He had been weeping; for his eyes were red and his features wore an air of sadness.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had been weeping; for his eyes were red and his features wore an air of sadness.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What makes you thus sorrowful?"
in or at the place that
From this reading A deep-drawn sob was heard from the corner of the apartment where the young Conrin had thrown himself on a divan.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why do you weep, dear Conrin?
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading He had been weeping; for his eyes were red and his features wore an air of sadness.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Why do you weep, dear Conrin?
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A deep-drawn sob was heard from the corner of the apartment where the young Conrin had thrown himself on a divan.
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