Chapter 19 of The Conflict is here in full — 214 sentences across 43 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 19 of The Conflict is here in full — 214 sentences across 43 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Jane's nervousness vanished the instant she was in the doorway of the parlor with Victor Dorn looking at her in that splendidly simple and natural way of his. "So glad to see you," he said. "What a delightful perfume you bring with you. I've noticed it before. I know it isn't flowers, but it smells like flowers.
Chapter 19 of The Conflict is here in full — 214 sentences across 43 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading “Jane's nervousness vanished the instant she was in the doorway of the parlor with Victor Dorn looking at her in that splendidly simple and natural way of his.”
the anxious feeling you have when you have the jitters
From this reading “Jane's nervousness vanished the instant she was in the doorway of the parlor with Victor Dorn looking at her in that splendidly simple and natural way of his.”
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading “Jane's nervousness vanished the instant she was in the doorway of the parlor with Victor Dorn looking at her in that splendidly simple and natural way of his.”
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading “"What a delightful perfume you bring with you.”
plural of “smell” — the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading “I know it isn't flowers, but it smells like flowers.”
extremely well
From this reading “Jane's nervousness vanished the instant she was in the doorway of the parlor with Victor Dorn looking at her in that splendidly simple and natural way of his.”
having passed out of existence
From this reading “Jane's nervousness vanished the instant she was in the doorway of the parlor with Victor Dorn looking at her in that splendidly simple and natural way of his.”
a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
From this reading “Jane's nervousness vanished the instant she was in the doorway of the parlor with Victor Dorn looking at her in that splendidly simple and natural way of his.”
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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 "What a delightful perfume you bring with you.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jane's nervousness vanished the instant she was in the doorway of the parlor with Victor Dorn looking at her in that splendidly simple and natural way of his.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Jane's nervousness vanished the instant she was in the doorway of the parlor with Victor Dorn looking at her in that splendidly simple and natural way of his.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I've noticed it before.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "What a delightful perfume you bring with you.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I know it isn't flowers, but it smells like flowers.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading "What a delightful perfume you bring with you.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading Jane's nervousness vanished the instant she was in the doorway of the parlor with Victor Dorn looking at her in that splendidly simple and natural way of his.
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From this reading Jane's nervousness vanished the instant she was in the doorway of the parlor with Victor Dorn looking at her in that splendidly simple and natural way of his.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading I know it isn't flowers, but it smells like flowers.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "So glad to see you," he said.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "So glad to see you," he said.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Jane's nervousness vanished the instant she was in the doorway of the parlor with Victor Dorn looking at her in that splendidly simple and natural way of his.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jane's nervousness vanished the instant she was in the doorway of the parlor with Victor Dorn looking at her in that splendidly simple and natural way of his.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I know it isn't flowers, but it smells like flowers.
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From this reading I've noticed it before.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jane's nervousness vanished the instant she was in the doorway of the parlor with Victor Dorn looking at her in that splendidly simple and natural way of his.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Jane's nervousness vanished the instant she was in the doorway of the parlor with Victor Dorn looking at her in that splendidly simple and natural way of his.
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From this reading I know it isn't flowers, but it smells like flowers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I've noticed it before.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jane's nervousness vanished the instant she was in the doorway of the parlor with Victor Dorn looking at her in that splendidly simple and natural way of his.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I know it isn't flowers, but it smells like flowers.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I know it isn't flowers, but it smells like flowers.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Jane's nervousness vanished the instant she was in the doorway of the parlor with Victor Dorn looking at her in that splendidly simple and natural way of his.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Jane's nervousness vanished the instant she was in the doorway of the parlor with Victor Dorn looking at her in that splendidly simple and natural way of his.
the anxious feeling you have when you have the jitters
From this reading Jane's nervousness vanished the instant she was in the doorway of the parlor with Victor Dorn looking at her in that splendidly simple and natural way of his.
being perceived or observed
From this reading I've noticed it before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jane's nervousness vanished the instant she was in the doorway of the parlor with Victor Dorn looking at her in that splendidly simple and natural way of his.
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading Jane's nervousness vanished the instant she was in the doorway of the parlor with Victor Dorn looking at her in that splendidly simple and natural way of his.
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading "What a delightful perfume you bring with you.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "So glad to see you," he said.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "So glad to see you," he said.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jane's nervousness vanished the instant she was in the doorway of the parlor with Victor Dorn looking at her in that splendidly simple and natural way of his.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Jane's nervousness vanished the instant she was in the doorway of the parlor with Victor Dorn looking at her in that splendidly simple and natural way of his.
plural of “smell” — the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading I know it isn't flowers, but it smells like flowers.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So glad to see you," he said.
extremely well
From this reading Jane's nervousness vanished the instant she was in the doorway of the parlor with Victor Dorn looking at her in that splendidly simple and natural way of his.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Jane's nervousness vanished the instant she was in the doorway of the parlor with Victor Dorn looking at her in that splendidly simple and natural way of his.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jane's nervousness vanished the instant she was in the doorway of the parlor with Victor Dorn looking at her in that splendidly simple and natural way of his.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "So glad to see you," he said.
having passed out of existence
From this reading Jane's nervousness vanished the instant she was in the doorway of the parlor with Victor Dorn looking at her in that splendidly simple and natural way of his.
a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
From this reading Jane's nervousness vanished the instant she was in the doorway of the parlor with Victor Dorn looking at her in that splendidly simple and natural way of his.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jane's nervousness vanished the instant she was in the doorway of the parlor with Victor Dorn looking at her in that splendidly simple and natural way of his.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Jane's nervousness vanished the instant she was in the doorway of the parlor with Victor Dorn looking at her in that splendidly simple and natural way of his.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What a delightful perfume you bring with you.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Jane's nervousness vanished the instant she was in the doorway of the parlor with Victor Dorn looking at her in that splendidly simple and natural way of his.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "So glad to see you," he said.
Chapter 19 of The Conflict by David Graham Phillips holds 214 sentences, grouped into 43 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, 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 19 holds 214 sentences of The Conflict, unabridged, divided into 43 reading sections.
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