Chapter 32 of The Daughters of Danaus is here in full — 238 sentences across 48 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 32 of The Daughters of Danaus is here in full — 238 sentences across 48 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Mrs. Temperley was much discussed at Craddock Place. Professor Theobald preserved the same grave mood whenever she was present. He only returned to his usual manner, in her absence. "Theobald has on his Mrs. Temperley manner," Claude Moreton used to say. The latter was himself among her admirers.
Chapter 32 of The Daughters of Danaus is here in full — 238 sentences across 48 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the state of being absent
From this reading “He only returned to his usual manner, in her absence.”
plural of “admirer” — a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
From this reading “The latter was himself among her admirers.”
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading “Mrs. Temperley was much discussed at Craddock Place.”
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading “The latter was himself among her admirers.”
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading “Professor Theobald preserved the same grave mood whenever she was present.”
prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use
From this reading “Professor Theobald preserved the same grave mood whenever she was present.”
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading “Professor Theobald preserved the same grave mood whenever she was present.”
at any time that; every time that
From this reading “Professor Theobald preserved the same grave mood whenever she was present.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
the state of being absent
From this reading He only returned to his usual manner, in her absence.
plural of “admirer” — a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
From this reading The latter was himself among her admirers.
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The latter was himself among her admirers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mrs. Temperley was much discussed at Craddock Place.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Theobald has on his Mrs. Temperley manner," Claude Moreton used to say.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Temperley was much discussed at Craddock Place.
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Mrs. Temperley was much discussed at Craddock Place.
death of a person
From this reading Professor Theobald preserved the same grave mood whenever she was present.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Theobald has on his Mrs. Temperley manner," Claude Moreton used to say.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He only returned to his usual manner, in her absence.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He only returned to his usual manner, in her absence.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The latter was himself among her admirers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He only returned to his usual manner, in her absence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He only returned to his usual manner, in her absence.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter was himself among her admirers.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He only returned to his usual manner, in her absence.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Professor Theobald preserved the same grave mood whenever she was present.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Theobald has on his Mrs. Temperley manner," Claude Moreton used to say.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Temperley was much discussed at Craddock Place.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Mrs. Temperley was much discussed at Craddock Place.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Theobald has on his Mrs. Temperley manner," Claude Moreton used to say.
and nothing more
From this reading He only returned to his usual manner, in her absence.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Mrs. Temperley was much discussed at Craddock Place.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Professor Theobald preserved the same grave mood whenever she was present.
prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use
From this reading Professor Theobald preserved the same grave mood whenever she was present.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading Professor Theobald preserved the same grave mood whenever she was present.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He only returned to his usual manner, in her absence.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Professor Theobald preserved the same grave mood whenever she was present.
express in words
From this reading "Theobald has on his Mrs. Temperley manner," Claude Moreton used to say.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Professor Theobald preserved the same grave mood whenever she was present.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Temperley was much discussed at Craddock Place.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Professor Theobald preserved the same grave mood whenever she was present.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Professor Theobald preserved the same grave mood whenever she was present.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He only returned to his usual manner, in her absence.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading "Theobald has on his Mrs. Temperley manner," Claude Moreton used to say.
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading He only returned to his usual manner, in her absence.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Temperley was much discussed at Craddock Place.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading Professor Theobald preserved the same grave mood whenever she was present.
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