Chapter 14 of The Fifth Wheel: A Novel is here in full — 213 sentences across 43 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 14 of The Fifth Wheel: A Novel is here in full — 213 sentences across 43 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
BOB TURNS OUT A CONSERVATIVE But Edith didn't give Ruth her wedding. There was no wedding. Ruth didn't marry Robert Jennings! I cannot feel the pain that is Ruth's, the daily loss of Bob's eyes that worshiped, voice that caressed--no, not that hurt--but I do feel bitterness and disappointment. They loved each other.
Chapter 14 of The Fifth Wheel: A Novel is here in full — 213 sentences across 43 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading “I cannot feel the pain that is Ruth's, the daily loss of Bob's eyes that worshiped, voice that caressed--no, not that hurt--but I do feel bitterness and disappointment.”
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading “BOB TURNS OUT A CONSERVATIVE But Edith didn't give Ruth her wedding.”
possessive form of “bob” — a former monetary unit in Great Britain
From this reading “I cannot feel the pain that is Ruth's, the daily loss of Bob's eyes that worshiped, voice that caressed--no, not that hurt--but I do feel bitterness and disappointment.”
past form of “caress” — touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner
From this reading “I cannot feel the pain that is Ruth's, the daily loss of Bob's eyes that worshiped, voice that caressed--no, not that hurt--but I do feel bitterness and disappointment.”
resistant to change, particularly in relation to politics or religion
From this reading “BOB TURNS OUT A CONSERVATIVE But Edith didn't give Ruth her wedding.”
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading “I cannot feel the pain that is Ruth's, the daily loss of Bob's eyes that worshiped, voice that caressed--no, not that hurt--but I do feel bitterness and disappointment.”
possessive form of “ruth” — United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading “I cannot feel the pain that is Ruth's, the daily loss of Bob's eyes that worshiped, voice that caressed--no, not that hurt--but I do feel bitterness and disappointment.”
past form of “worship” — love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading “I cannot feel the pain that is Ruth's, the daily loss of Bob's eyes that worshiped, voice that caressed--no, not that hurt--but I do feel bitterness and disappointment.”
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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 BOB TURNS OUT A CONSERVATIVE But Edith didn't give Ruth her wedding.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I cannot feel the pain that is Ruth's, the daily loss of Bob's eyes that worshiped, voice that caressed--no, not that hurt--but I do feel bitterness and disappointment.
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading I cannot feel the pain that is Ruth's, the daily loss of Bob's eyes that worshiped, voice that caressed--no, not that hurt--but I do feel bitterness and disappointment.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading BOB TURNS OUT A CONSERVATIVE But Edith didn't give Ruth her wedding.
possessive form of “bob” — a former monetary unit in Great Britain
From this reading I cannot feel the pain that is Ruth's, the daily loss of Bob's eyes that worshiped, voice that caressed--no, not that hurt--but I do feel bitterness and disappointment.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading BOB TURNS OUT A CONSERVATIVE But Edith didn't give Ruth her wedding.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I cannot feel the pain that is Ruth's, the daily loss of Bob's eyes that worshiped, voice that caressed--no, not that hurt--but I do feel bitterness and disappointment.
past form of “caress” — touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner
From this reading I cannot feel the pain that is Ruth's, the daily loss of Bob's eyes that worshiped, voice that caressed--no, not that hurt--but I do feel bitterness and disappointment.
resistant to change, particularly in relation to politics or religion
From this reading BOB TURNS OUT A CONSERVATIVE But Edith didn't give Ruth her wedding.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading I cannot feel the pain that is Ruth's, the daily loss of Bob's eyes that worshiped, voice that caressed--no, not that hurt--but I do feel bitterness and disappointment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BOB TURNS OUT A CONSERVATIVE But Edith didn't give Ruth her wedding.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading I cannot feel the pain that is Ruth's, the daily loss of Bob's eyes that worshiped, voice that caressed--no, not that hurt--but I do feel bitterness and disappointment.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I cannot feel the pain that is Ruth's, the daily loss of Bob's eyes that worshiped, voice that caressed--no, not that hurt--but I do feel bitterness and disappointment.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading They loved each other.
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From this reading BOB TURNS OUT A CONSERVATIVE But Edith didn't give Ruth her wedding.
opinion or judgment
From this reading I cannot feel the pain that is Ruth's, the daily loss of Bob's eyes that worshiped, voice that caressed--no, not that hurt--but I do feel bitterness and disappointment.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading I cannot feel the pain that is Ruth's, the daily loss of Bob's eyes that worshiped, voice that caressed--no, not that hurt--but I do feel bitterness and disappointment.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading BOB TURNS OUT A CONSERVATIVE But Edith didn't give Ruth her wedding.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading BOB TURNS OUT A CONSERVATIVE But Edith didn't give Ruth her wedding.
be the source of pain
From this reading I cannot feel the pain that is Ruth's, the daily loss of Bob's eyes that worshiped, voice that caressed--no, not that hurt--but I do feel bitterness and disappointment.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I cannot feel the pain that is Ruth's, the daily loss of Bob's eyes that worshiped, voice that caressed--no, not that hurt--but I do feel bitterness and disappointment.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I cannot feel the pain that is Ruth's, the daily loss of Bob's eyes that worshiped, voice that caressed--no, not that hurt--but I do feel bitterness and disappointment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ruth didn't marry Robert Jennings!
something that is lost
From this reading I cannot feel the pain that is Ruth's, the daily loss of Bob's eyes that worshiped, voice that caressed--no, not that hurt--but I do feel bitterness and disappointment.
held dear
From this reading They loved each other.
take in marriage
From this reading Ruth didn't marry Robert Jennings!
not any; not one
From this reading There was no wedding.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I cannot feel the pain that is Ruth's, the daily loss of Bob's eyes that worshiped, voice that caressed--no, not that hurt--but I do feel bitterness and disappointment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I cannot feel the pain that is Ruth's, the daily loss of Bob's eyes that worshiped, voice that caressed--no, not that hurt--but I do feel bitterness and disappointment.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading They loved each other.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading BOB TURNS OUT A CONSERVATIVE But Edith didn't give Ruth her wedding.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading I cannot feel the pain that is Ruth's, the daily loss of Bob's eyes that worshiped, voice that caressed--no, not that hurt--but I do feel bitterness and disappointment.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading Ruth didn't marry Robert Jennings!
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading BOB TURNS OUT A CONSERVATIVE But Edith didn't give Ruth her wedding.
possessive form of “ruth” — United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading I cannot feel the pain that is Ruth's, the daily loss of Bob's eyes that worshiped, voice that caressed--no, not that hurt--but I do feel bitterness and disappointment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I cannot feel the pain that is Ruth's, the daily loss of Bob's eyes that worshiped, voice that caressed--no, not that hurt--but I do feel bitterness and disappointment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I cannot feel the pain that is Ruth's, the daily loss of Bob's eyes that worshiped, voice that caressed--no, not that hurt--but I do feel bitterness and disappointment.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no wedding.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They loved each other.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading BOB TURNS OUT A CONSERVATIVE But Edith didn't give Ruth her wedding.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading I cannot feel the pain that is Ruth's, the daily loss of Bob's eyes that worshiped, voice that caressed--no, not that hurt--but I do feel bitterness and disappointment.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no wedding.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading BOB TURNS OUT A CONSERVATIVE But Edith didn't give Ruth her wedding.
past form of “worship” — love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading I cannot feel the pain that is Ruth's, the daily loss of Bob's eyes that worshiped, voice that caressed--no, not that hurt--but I do feel bitterness and disappointment.
Chapter 14 of The Fifth Wheel: A Novel by Olive Higgins Prouty holds 213 sentences, grouped into 43 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.
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