Chapter 22 of The God in the Car: A Novel is here in full — 299 sentences across 60 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 22 of The God in the Car: A Novel is here in full — 299 sentences across 60 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A TOAST IN CHAMPAGNE. "A month to-day!" said Lady Valentine, pausing in her writing (she had just set "Octr. 10th" at the head of her paper) and gazing sorrowfully across the room at Marjory. Marjory knew well what she meant. The poor woman was counting the days that still lay between her and the departure of her son.
Chapter 22 of The God in the Car: A Novel is here in full — 299 sentences across 60 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a white sparkling wine either produced in Champagne or resembling that produced there
From this reading “A TOAST IN CHAMPAGNE.”
the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order
From this reading “The poor woman was counting the days that still lay between her and the departure of her son.”
the act of departing
From this reading “The poor woman was counting the days that still lay between her and the departure of her son.”
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading “10th" at the head of her paper) and gazing sorrowfully across the room at Marjory.”
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading “"A month to-day!" said Lady Valentine, pausing in her writing (she had just set "Octr.”
-ing form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading “"A month to-day!" said Lady Valentine, pausing in her writing (she had just set "Octr.”
make brown and crisp by heating
From this reading “A TOAST IN CHAMPAGNE.”
a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day
From this reading “"A month to-day!" said Lady Valentine, pausing in her writing (she had just set "Octr.”
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In this reading “10th" at the head of her paper) and gazing sorrowfully across the room at Marjory.”
In this reading “The poor woman was counting the days that still lay between her and the departure of her son.”
In this reading “The poor woman was counting the days that still lay between her and the departure of her son.”
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From this reading 10th" at the head of her paper) and gazing sorrowfully across the room at Marjory.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TOAST IN CHAMPAGNE.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading 10th" at the head of her paper) and gazing sorrowfully across the room at Marjory.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 10th" at the head of her paper) and gazing sorrowfully across the room at Marjory.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading 10th" at the head of her paper) and gazing sorrowfully across the room at Marjory.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The poor woman was counting the days that still lay between her and the departure of her son.
a white sparkling wine either produced in Champagne or resembling that produced there
From this reading A TOAST IN CHAMPAGNE.
the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order
From this reading The poor woman was counting the days that still lay between her and the departure of her son.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The poor woman was counting the days that still lay between her and the departure of her son.
the act of departing
From this reading The poor woman was counting the days that still lay between her and the departure of her son.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading 10th" at the head of her paper) and gazing sorrowfully across the room at Marjory.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "A month to-day!" said Lady Valentine, pausing in her writing (she had just set "Octr.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading 10th" at the head of her paper) and gazing sorrowfully across the room at Marjory.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "A month to-day!" said Lady Valentine, pausing in her writing (she had just set "Octr.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A TOAST IN CHAMPAGNE.
and nothing more
From this reading "A month to-day!" said Lady Valentine, pausing in her writing (she had just set "Octr.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Marjory knew well what she meant.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "A month to-day!" said Lady Valentine, pausing in her writing (she had just set "Octr.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The poor woman was counting the days that still lay between her and the departure of her son.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 10th" at the head of her paper) and gazing sorrowfully across the room at Marjory.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Marjory knew well what she meant.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading "A month to-day!" said Lady Valentine, pausing in her writing (she had just set "Octr.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "A month to-day!" said Lady Valentine, pausing in her writing (she had just set "Octr.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 10th" at the head of her paper) and gazing sorrowfully across the room at Marjory.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading 10th" at the head of her paper) and gazing sorrowfully across the room at Marjory.
-ing form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading "A month to-day!" said Lady Valentine, pausing in her writing (she had just set "Octr.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The poor woman was counting the days that still lay between her and the departure of her son.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading 10th" at the head of her paper) and gazing sorrowfully across the room at Marjory.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "A month to-day!" said Lady Valentine, pausing in her writing (she had just set "Octr.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "A month to-day!" said Lady Valentine, pausing in her writing (she had just set "Octr.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "A month to-day!" said Lady Valentine, pausing in her writing (she had just set "Octr.
a male human offspring
From this reading The poor woman was counting the days that still lay between her and the departure of her son.
in a sorrowful manner
From this reading 10th" at the head of her paper) and gazing sorrowfully across the room at Marjory.
not in physical motion
From this reading The poor woman was counting the days that still lay between her and the departure of her son.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The poor woman was counting the days that still lay between her and the departure of her son.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 10th" at the head of her paper) and gazing sorrowfully across the room at Marjory.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "A month to-day!" said Lady Valentine, pausing in her writing (she had just set "Octr.
make brown and crisp by heating
From this reading A TOAST IN CHAMPAGNE.
a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day
From this reading "A month to-day!" said Lady Valentine, pausing in her writing (she had just set "Octr.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The poor woman was counting the days that still lay between her and the departure of her son.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Marjory knew well what she meant.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Marjory knew well what she meant.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The poor woman was counting the days that still lay between her and the departure of her son.
the act of creating written works
From this reading "A month to-day!" said Lady Valentine, pausing in her writing (she had just set "Octr.
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