Chapter 9 of The Flight of Georgiana is here in full — 265 sentences across 53 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 9 of The Flight of Georgiana is here in full — 265 sentences across 53 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THREATS SOMETHING confident and overbearing in Thornby’s look went to Foxwell’s intelligence at once, and checked for an instant the speech on his lips. But he quickly recovered his nonchalance, and began as if he noticed nothing unusual: “Good morning, Mr. Thornby. I am much honoured. Pray be seated, sir.”
Chapter 9 of The Flight of Georgiana is here in full — 265 sentences across 53 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading “THREATS SOMETHING confident and overbearing in Thornby’s look went to Foxwell’s intelligence at once, and checked for an instant the speech on his lips.”
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading “THREATS SOMETHING confident and overbearing in Thornby’s look went to Foxwell’s intelligence at once, and checked for an instant the speech on his lips.”
past form of “honour” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading “I am much honoured.”
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading “THREATS SOMETHING confident and overbearing in Thornby’s look went to Foxwell’s intelligence at once, and checked for an instant the speech on his lips.”
the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care; a casual lack of concern
From this reading “But he quickly recovered his nonchalance, and began as if he noticed nothing unusual:”
expecting unquestioning obedience
From this reading “THREATS SOMETHING confident and overbearing in Thornby’s look went to Foxwell’s intelligence at once, and checked for an instant the speech on his lips.”
plural of “threat” — something that is a source of danger
From this reading “THREATS SOMETHING confident and overbearing in Thornby’s look went to Foxwell’s intelligence at once, and checked for an instant the speech on his lips.”
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading “But he quickly recovered his nonchalance, and began as if he noticed nothing unusual:”
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In this reading “But he quickly recovered his nonchalance, and began as if he noticed nothing unusual:”
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
In this reading “THREATS SOMETHING confident and overbearing in Thornby’s look went to Foxwell’s intelligence at once, and checked for an instant the speech on his lips.”
In this reading “THREATS SOMETHING confident and overbearing in Thornby’s look went to Foxwell’s intelligence at once, and checked for an instant the speech on his lips.”
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the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am much honoured.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THREATS SOMETHING confident and overbearing in Thornby’s look went to Foxwell’s intelligence at once, and checked for an instant the speech on his lips.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THREATS SOMETHING confident and overbearing in Thornby’s look went to Foxwell’s intelligence at once, and checked for an instant the speech on his lips.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But he quickly recovered his nonchalance, and began as if he noticed nothing unusual:
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THREATS SOMETHING confident and overbearing in Thornby’s look went to Foxwell’s intelligence at once, and checked for an instant the speech on his lips.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Pray be seated, sir.”
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But he quickly recovered his nonchalance, and began as if he noticed nothing unusual:
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he quickly recovered his nonchalance, and began as if he noticed nothing unusual:
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading THREATS SOMETHING confident and overbearing in Thornby’s look went to Foxwell’s intelligence at once, and checked for an instant the speech on his lips.
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading THREATS SOMETHING confident and overbearing in Thornby’s look went to Foxwell’s intelligence at once, and checked for an instant the speech on his lips.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THREATS SOMETHING confident and overbearing in Thornby’s look went to Foxwell’s intelligence at once, and checked for an instant the speech on his lips.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THREATS SOMETHING confident and overbearing in Thornby’s look went to Foxwell’s intelligence at once, and checked for an instant the speech on his lips.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “Good morning, Mr. Thornby.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he quickly recovered his nonchalance, and began as if he noticed nothing unusual:
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THREATS SOMETHING confident and overbearing in Thornby’s look went to Foxwell’s intelligence at once, and checked for an instant the speech on his lips.
past form of “honour” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading I am much honoured.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am much honoured.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But he quickly recovered his nonchalance, and began as if he noticed nothing unusual:
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THREATS SOMETHING confident and overbearing in Thornby’s look went to Foxwell’s intelligence at once, and checked for an instant the speech on his lips.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading THREATS SOMETHING confident and overbearing in Thornby’s look went to Foxwell’s intelligence at once, and checked for an instant the speech on his lips.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading THREATS SOMETHING confident and overbearing in Thornby’s look went to Foxwell’s intelligence at once, and checked for an instant the speech on his lips.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading THREATS SOMETHING confident and overbearing in Thornby’s look went to Foxwell’s intelligence at once, and checked for an instant the speech on his lips.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THREATS SOMETHING confident and overbearing in Thornby’s look went to Foxwell’s intelligence at once, and checked for an instant the speech on his lips.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “Good morning, Mr. Thornby.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Good morning, Mr. Thornby.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I am much honoured.
the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care; a casual lack of concern
From this reading But he quickly recovered his nonchalance, and began as if he noticed nothing unusual:
not one thing; not anything
From this reading But he quickly recovered his nonchalance, and began as if he noticed nothing unusual:
being perceived or observed
From this reading But he quickly recovered his nonchalance, and began as if he noticed nothing unusual:
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THREATS SOMETHING confident and overbearing in Thornby’s look went to Foxwell’s intelligence at once, and checked for an instant the speech on his lips.
on one occasion
From this reading THREATS SOMETHING confident and overbearing in Thornby’s look went to Foxwell’s intelligence at once, and checked for an instant the speech on his lips.
expecting unquestioning obedience
From this reading THREATS SOMETHING confident and overbearing in Thornby’s look went to Foxwell’s intelligence at once, and checked for an instant the speech on his lips.
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading Pray be seated, sir.”
with speed
From this reading But he quickly recovered his nonchalance, and began as if he noticed nothing unusual:
freed from illness or injury
From this reading But he quickly recovered his nonchalance, and began as if he noticed nothing unusual:
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Pray be seated, sir.”
term of address for a man
From this reading Pray be seated, sir.”
a thing, without saying which
From this reading THREATS SOMETHING confident and overbearing in Thornby’s look went to Foxwell’s intelligence at once, and checked for an instant the speech on his lips.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading THREATS SOMETHING confident and overbearing in Thornby’s look went to Foxwell’s intelligence at once, and checked for an instant the speech on his lips.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THREATS SOMETHING confident and overbearing in Thornby’s look went to Foxwell’s intelligence at once, and checked for an instant the speech on his lips.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Good morning, Mr. Thornby.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THREATS SOMETHING confident and overbearing in Thornby’s look went to Foxwell’s intelligence at once, and checked for an instant the speech on his lips.
plural of “threat” — something that is a source of danger
From this reading THREATS SOMETHING confident and overbearing in Thornby’s look went to Foxwell’s intelligence at once, and checked for an instant the speech on his lips.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THREATS SOMETHING confident and overbearing in Thornby’s look went to Foxwell’s intelligence at once, and checked for an instant the speech on his lips.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading But he quickly recovered his nonchalance, and began as if he noticed nothing unusual:
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THREATS SOMETHING confident and overbearing in Thornby’s look went to Foxwell’s intelligence at once, and checked for an instant the speech on his lips.
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