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Chapter 7 of The Dalrymples is here in full — 144 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
JUNE SUNSHINE. "MR. DALRYMPLE did not look quite himself to-day," remarked Mr. Fitzalan, as he sat down with Marjory to the cold early dinner usual on Sunday at the Rectory. "I don't wonder," rejoined Marjory. Mr. Fitzalan asked "Why?" not following her train of thought.
Chapter 7 of The Dalrymples is here in full — 144 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the month following May and preceding July
From this reading “JUNE SUNSHINE.”
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading “DALRYMPLE did not look quite himself to-day," remarked Mr. Fitzalan, as he sat down with Marjory to the cold early dinner usual on Sunday at the Rectory.”
past form of “rejoin” — join again
From this reading “"I don't wonder," rejoined Marjory.”
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “DALRYMPLE did not look quite himself to-day," remarked Mr. Fitzalan, as he sat down with Marjory to the cold early dinner usual on Sunday at the Rectory.”
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading “DALRYMPLE did not look quite himself to-day," remarked Mr. Fitzalan, as he sat down with Marjory to the cold early dinner usual on Sunday at the Rectory.”
the rays of the sun
From this reading “JUNE SUNSHINE.”
create by training and teaching
From this reading “Mr. Fitzalan asked "Why?" not following her train of thought.”
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading “DALRYMPLE did not look quite himself to-day," remarked Mr. Fitzalan, as he sat down with Marjory to the cold early dinner usual on Sunday at the Rectory.”
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In this reading “DALRYMPLE did not look quite himself to-day," remarked Mr. Fitzalan, as he sat down with Marjory to the cold early dinner usual on Sunday at the Rectory.”
In this reading “DALRYMPLE did not look quite himself to-day," remarked Mr. Fitzalan, as he sat down with Marjory to the cold early dinner usual on Sunday at the Rectory.”
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading DALRYMPLE did not look quite himself to-day," remarked Mr. Fitzalan, as he sat down with Marjory to the cold early dinner usual on Sunday at the Rectory.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Mr. Fitzalan asked "Why?" not following her train of thought.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading DALRYMPLE did not look quite himself to-day," remarked Mr. Fitzalan, as he sat down with Marjory to the cold early dinner usual on Sunday at the Rectory.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading DALRYMPLE did not look quite himself to-day," remarked Mr. Fitzalan, as he sat down with Marjory to the cold early dinner usual on Sunday at the Rectory.
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From this reading DALRYMPLE did not look quite himself to-day," remarked Mr. Fitzalan, as he sat down with Marjory to the cold early dinner usual on Sunday at the Rectory.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading DALRYMPLE did not look quite himself to-day," remarked Mr. Fitzalan, as he sat down with Marjory to the cold early dinner usual on Sunday at the Rectory.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading DALRYMPLE did not look quite himself to-day," remarked Mr. Fitzalan, as he sat down with Marjory to the cold early dinner usual on Sunday at the Rectory.
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From this reading "I don't wonder," rejoined Marjory.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading DALRYMPLE did not look quite himself to-day," remarked Mr. Fitzalan, as he sat down with Marjory to the cold early dinner usual on Sunday at the Rectory.
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading DALRYMPLE did not look quite himself to-day," remarked Mr. Fitzalan, as he sat down with Marjory to the cold early dinner usual on Sunday at the Rectory.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DALRYMPLE did not look quite himself to-day," remarked Mr. Fitzalan, as he sat down with Marjory to the cold early dinner usual on Sunday at the Rectory.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Mr. Fitzalan asked "Why?" not following her train of thought.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DALRYMPLE did not look quite himself to-day," remarked Mr. Fitzalan, as he sat down with Marjory to the cold early dinner usual on Sunday at the Rectory.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Fitzalan asked "Why?" not following her train of thought.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading DALRYMPLE did not look quite himself to-day," remarked Mr. Fitzalan, as he sat down with Marjory to the cold early dinner usual on Sunday at the Rectory.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't wonder," rejoined Marjory.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading JUNE SUNSHINE.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading DALRYMPLE did not look quite himself to-day," remarked Mr. Fitzalan, as he sat down with Marjory to the cold early dinner usual on Sunday at the Rectory.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DALRYMPLE did not look quite himself to-day," remarked Mr. Fitzalan, as he sat down with Marjory to the cold early dinner usual on Sunday at the Rectory.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "MR.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading DALRYMPLE did not look quite himself to-day," remarked Mr. Fitzalan, as he sat down with Marjory to the cold early dinner usual on Sunday at the Rectory.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Fitzalan asked "Why?" not following her train of thought.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading DALRYMPLE did not look quite himself to-day," remarked Mr. Fitzalan, as he sat down with Marjory to the cold early dinner usual on Sunday at the Rectory.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading DALRYMPLE did not look quite himself to-day," remarked Mr. Fitzalan, as he sat down with Marjory to the cold early dinner usual on Sunday at the Rectory.
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading DALRYMPLE did not look quite himself to-day," remarked Mr. Fitzalan, as he sat down with Marjory to the cold early dinner usual on Sunday at the Rectory.
past form of “rejoin” — join again
From this reading "I don't wonder," rejoined Marjory.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading DALRYMPLE did not look quite himself to-day," remarked Mr. Fitzalan, as he sat down with Marjory to the cold early dinner usual on Sunday at the Rectory.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading DALRYMPLE did not look quite himself to-day," remarked Mr. Fitzalan, as he sat down with Marjory to the cold early dinner usual on Sunday at the Rectory.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading DALRYMPLE did not look quite himself to-day," remarked Mr. Fitzalan, as he sat down with Marjory to the cold early dinner usual on Sunday at the Rectory.
the rays of the sun
From this reading JUNE SUNSHINE.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DALRYMPLE did not look quite himself to-day," remarked Mr. Fitzalan, as he sat down with Marjory to the cold early dinner usual on Sunday at the Rectory.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Mr. Fitzalan asked "Why?" not following her train of thought.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DALRYMPLE did not look quite himself to-day," remarked Mr. Fitzalan, as he sat down with Marjory to the cold early dinner usual on Sunday at the Rectory.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DALRYMPLE did not look quite himself to-day," remarked Mr. Fitzalan, as he sat down with Marjory to the cold early dinner usual on Sunday at the Rectory.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Mr. Fitzalan asked "Why?" not following her train of thought.
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading DALRYMPLE did not look quite himself to-day," remarked Mr. Fitzalan, as he sat down with Marjory to the cold early dinner usual on Sunday at the Rectory.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Mr. Fitzalan asked "Why?" not following her train of thought.
in the company of; together with
From this reading DALRYMPLE did not look quite himself to-day," remarked Mr. Fitzalan, as he sat down with Marjory to the cold early dinner usual on Sunday at the Rectory.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "I don't wonder," rejoined Marjory.
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