Chapter 23 of The Dalrymples is here in full — 202 sentences across 41 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 23 of The Dalrymples is here in full — 202 sentences across 41 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
MRS. OGILVIE. "So you and Harvey are going for a drive?" Francesca remarked. It was a tolerably fine afternoon three days later.
Chapter 23 of The Dalrymples is here in full — 202 sentences across 41 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading “It was a tolerably fine afternoon three days later.”
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading “It was a tolerably fine afternoon three days later.”
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading “"So you and Harvey are going for a drive?"”
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading “It was a tolerably fine afternoon three days later.”
English physician and scientist who described the circulation of the blood; he later proposed that all animals originate from an ovum produced by the female of the species (1578-1657)
From this reading “"So you and Harvey are going for a drive?"”
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading “It was a tolerably fine afternoon three days later.”
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “Francesca remarked.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading “It was a tolerably fine afternoon three days later.”
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In this reading “It was a tolerably fine afternoon three days later.”
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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 "So you and Harvey are going for a drive?"
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It was a tolerably fine afternoon three days later.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "So you and Harvey are going for a drive?"
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "So you and Harvey are going for a drive?"
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was a tolerably fine afternoon three days later.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading "So you and Harvey are going for a drive?"
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading It was a tolerably fine afternoon three days later.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "So you and Harvey are going for a drive?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Francesca remarked.
the act of departing
From this reading "So you and Harvey are going for a drive?"
English physician and scientist who described the circulation of the blood; he later proposed that all animals originate from an ovum produced by the female of the species (1578-1657)
From this reading "So you and Harvey are going for a drive?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a tolerably fine afternoon three days later.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading It was a tolerably fine afternoon three days later.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading OGILVIE.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading Francesca remarked.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So you and Harvey are going for a drive?"
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It was a tolerably fine afternoon three days later.
in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner
From this reading It was a tolerably fine afternoon three days later.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a tolerably fine afternoon three days later.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "So you and Harvey are going for a drive?"
Chapter 23 of The Dalrymples by Agnes Giberne holds 202 sentences, grouped into 41 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.
Chapter 23 holds 202 sentences of The Dalrymples, unabridged, divided into 41 reading sections.
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