Chapter 22 of The education of Uncle Paul is here in full — 94 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 22 of The education of Uncle Paul is here in full — 94 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Persons with real force of purpose carry about with them something that charges unconsciously the atmosphere of others. Paul ‘felt’ this woman. The first impact of her presence, as has been seen, came almost as a shock. The ‘shocks,’ however, did not continue—as such. Her influence worked in him underground, as it were.
Chapter 22 of The education of Uncle Paul is here in full — 94 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading “Persons with real force of purpose carry about with them something that charges unconsciously the atmosphere of others.”
plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something
From this reading “Persons with real force of purpose carry about with them something that charges unconsciously the atmosphere of others.”
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading “The ‘shocks,’ however, did not continue—as such.”
the striking of one body against another
From this reading “The first impact of her presence, as has been seen, came almost as a shock.”
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading “The first impact of her presence, as has been seen, came almost as a shock.”
plural of “shock” — the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading “The ‘shocks,’ however, did not continue—as such.”
without awareness
From this reading “Persons with real force of purpose carry about with them something that charges unconsciously the atmosphere of others.”
under the level of the ground
From this reading “Her influence worked in him underground, as it were.”
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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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The first impact of her presence, as has been seen, came almost as a shock.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Persons with real force of purpose carry about with them something that charges unconsciously the atmosphere of others.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The first impact of her presence, as has been seen, came almost as a shock.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The first impact of her presence, as has been seen, came almost as a shock.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading Persons with real force of purpose carry about with them something that charges unconsciously the atmosphere of others.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The first impact of her presence, as has been seen, came almost as a shock.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The first impact of her presence, as has been seen, came almost as a shock.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Persons with real force of purpose carry about with them something that charges unconsciously the atmosphere of others.
plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something
From this reading Persons with real force of purpose carry about with them something that charges unconsciously the atmosphere of others.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading The ‘shocks,’ however, did not continue—as such.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The ‘shocks,’ however, did not continue—as such.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Paul ‘felt’ this woman.
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first impact of her presence, as has been seen, came almost as a shock.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Persons with real force of purpose carry about with them something that charges unconsciously the atmosphere of others.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first impact of her presence, as has been seen, came almost as a shock.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The first impact of her presence, as has been seen, came almost as a shock.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Her influence worked in him underground, as it were.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The ‘shocks,’ however, did not continue—as such.
the striking of one body against another
From this reading The first impact of her presence, as has been seen, came almost as a shock.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her influence worked in him underground, as it were.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Her influence worked in him underground, as it were.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Her influence worked in him underground, as it were.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The ‘shocks,’ however, did not continue—as such.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Persons with real force of purpose carry about with them something that charges unconsciously the atmosphere of others.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Persons with real force of purpose carry about with them something that charges unconsciously the atmosphere of others.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Paul ‘felt’ this woman.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Persons with real force of purpose carry about with them something that charges unconsciously the atmosphere of others.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The first impact of her presence, as has been seen, came almost as a shock.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Persons with real force of purpose carry about with them something that charges unconsciously the atmosphere of others.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Persons with real force of purpose carry about with them something that charges unconsciously the atmosphere of others.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The first impact of her presence, as has been seen, came almost as a shock.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading The first impact of her presence, as has been seen, came almost as a shock.
plural of “shock” — the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading The ‘shocks,’ however, did not continue—as such.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Persons with real force of purpose carry about with them something that charges unconsciously the atmosphere of others.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The ‘shocks,’ however, did not continue—as such.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Persons with real force of purpose carry about with them something that charges unconsciously the atmosphere of others.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Persons with real force of purpose carry about with them something that charges unconsciously the atmosphere of others.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Persons with real force of purpose carry about with them something that charges unconsciously the atmosphere of others.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Paul ‘felt’ this woman.
without awareness
From this reading Persons with real force of purpose carry about with them something that charges unconsciously the atmosphere of others.
under the level of the ground
From this reading Her influence worked in him underground, as it were.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her influence worked in him underground, as it were.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Persons with real force of purpose carry about with them something that charges unconsciously the atmosphere of others.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Paul ‘felt’ this woman.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Her influence worked in him underground, as it were.
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