Chapter 3 of The Flirt is here in full — 191 sentences across 39 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter III
Chapter 3 of The Flirt is here in full — 191 sentences across 39 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"And I suppose this old house has many memories for you?" said Cora, softly. "Not very many. My, old-maid aunt didn't like me overmuch, I believe; and I wasn't here often. My mother and I lived far down the street. A big apartment-house stands there now, I noticed as I was walking out here this afternoon--the `Verema,' it is called, absurdly enough!"
Chapter 3 of The Flirt is here in full — 191 sentences across 39 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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in an absurd manner or to an absurd degree
From this reading “A big apartment-house stands there now, I noticed as I was walking out here this afternoon--the `Verema,' it is called, absurdly enough!"”
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading “A big apartment-house stands there now, I noticed as I was walking out here this afternoon--the `Verema,' it is called, absurdly enough!"”
(Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina
From this reading “"And I suppose this old house has many memories for you?" said Cora, softly.”
Recollections of past events.
From this reading “"And I suppose this old house has many memories for you?" said Cora, softly.”
being perceived or observed
From this reading “A big apartment-house stands there now, I noticed as I was walking out here this afternoon--the `Verema,' it is called, absurdly enough!"”
with low volume
From this reading “"And I suppose this old house has many memories for you?" said Cora, softly.”
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading “A big apartment-house stands there now, I noticed as I was walking out here this afternoon--the `Verema,' it is called, absurdly enough!"”
close enough to be walked to
From this reading “A big apartment-house stands there now, I noticed as I was walking out here this afternoon--the `Verema,' it is called, absurdly enough!"”
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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 A big apartment-house stands there now, I noticed as I was walking out here this afternoon--the `Verema,' it is called, absurdly enough!"
in an absurd manner or to an absurd degree
From this reading A big apartment-house stands there now, I noticed as I was walking out here this afternoon--the `Verema,' it is called, absurdly enough!"
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading A big apartment-house stands there now, I noticed as I was walking out here this afternoon--the `Verema,' it is called, absurdly enough!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And I suppose this old house has many memories for you?" said Cora, softly.
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From this reading A big apartment-house stands there now, I noticed as I was walking out here this afternoon--the `Verema,' it is called, absurdly enough!"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A big apartment-house stands there now, I noticed as I was walking out here this afternoon--the `Verema,' it is called, absurdly enough!"
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading My, old-maid aunt didn't like me overmuch, I believe; and I wasn't here often.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading My, old-maid aunt didn't like me overmuch, I believe; and I wasn't here often.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A big apartment-house stands there now, I noticed as I was walking out here this afternoon--the `Verema,' it is called, absurdly enough!"
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A big apartment-house stands there now, I noticed as I was walking out here this afternoon--the `Verema,' it is called, absurdly enough!"
(Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina
From this reading "And I suppose this old house has many memories for you?" said Cora, softly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My, old-maid aunt didn't like me overmuch, I believe; and I wasn't here often.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading My mother and I lived far down the street.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading A big apartment-house stands there now, I noticed as I was walking out here this afternoon--the `Verema,' it is called, absurdly enough!"
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading My mother and I lived far down the street.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "And I suppose this old house has many memories for you?" said Cora, softly.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "And I suppose this old house has many memories for you?" said Cora, softly.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading My, old-maid aunt didn't like me overmuch, I believe; and I wasn't here often.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "And I suppose this old house has many memories for you?" said Cora, softly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "And I suppose this old house has many memories for you?" said Cora, softly.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A big apartment-house stands there now, I noticed as I was walking out here this afternoon--the `Verema,' it is called, absurdly enough!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A big apartment-house stands there now, I noticed as I was walking out here this afternoon--the `Verema,' it is called, absurdly enough!"
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading My, old-maid aunt didn't like me overmuch, I believe; and I wasn't here often.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading My mother and I lived far down the street.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "And I suppose this old house has many memories for you?" said Cora, softly.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My, old-maid aunt didn't like me overmuch, I believe; and I wasn't here often.
Recollections of past events.
From this reading "And I suppose this old house has many memories for you?" said Cora, softly.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading My mother and I lived far down the street.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My, old-maid aunt didn't like me overmuch, I believe; and I wasn't here often.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not very many.
being perceived or observed
From this reading A big apartment-house stands there now, I noticed as I was walking out here this afternoon--the `Verema,' it is called, absurdly enough!"
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A big apartment-house stands there now, I noticed as I was walking out here this afternoon--the `Verema,' it is called, absurdly enough!"
many times at short intervals
From this reading My, old-maid aunt didn't like me overmuch, I believe; and I wasn't here often.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "And I suppose this old house has many memories for you?" said Cora, softly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My, old-maid aunt didn't like me overmuch, I believe; and I wasn't here often.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A big apartment-house stands there now, I noticed as I was walking out here this afternoon--the `Verema,' it is called, absurdly enough!"
a quantity that is more than what is appropriate
From this reading My, old-maid aunt didn't like me overmuch, I believe; and I wasn't here often.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "And I suppose this old house has many memories for you?" said Cora, softly.
with low volume
From this reading "And I suppose this old house has many memories for you?" said Cora, softly.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading A big apartment-house stands there now, I noticed as I was walking out here this afternoon--the `Verema,' it is called, absurdly enough!"
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading My mother and I lived far down the street.
express a supposition
From this reading "And I suppose this old house has many memories for you?" said Cora, softly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading My mother and I lived far down the street.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A big apartment-house stands there now, I noticed as I was walking out here this afternoon--the `Verema,' it is called, absurdly enough!"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "And I suppose this old house has many memories for you?" said Cora, softly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A big apartment-house stands there now, I noticed as I was walking out here this afternoon--the `Verema,' it is called, absurdly enough!"
precisely as stated
From this reading "Not very many.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading A big apartment-house stands there now, I noticed as I was walking out here this afternoon--the `Verema,' it is called, absurdly enough!"
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A big apartment-house stands there now, I noticed as I was walking out here this afternoon--the `Verema,' it is called, absurdly enough!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My, old-maid aunt didn't like me overmuch, I believe; and I wasn't here often.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "And I suppose this old house has many memories for you?" said Cora, softly.
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