Chapter 8 of The Golden Silence is here in full — 398 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter VIII
Chapter 8 of The Golden Silence is here in full — 398 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
At luncheon, in the bare, cool dining-room of the hotel, Nevill was like a man in a dream. He sat half smiling, not knowing what he ate, hardly conscious of the talk and laughter of the French officers at another table. Just at the last, however, he roused himself. "I can't help being happy. I see her so seldom.
Chapter 8 of The Golden Silence is here in full — 398 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading “He sat half smiling, not knowing what he ate, hardly conscious of the talk and laughter of the French officers at another table.”
completely unclothed
From this reading “At luncheon, in the bare, cool dining-room of the hotel, Nevill was like a man in a dream.”
intentionally conceived
From this reading “He sat half smiling, not knowing what he ate, hardly conscious of the talk and laughter of the French officers at another table.”
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading “At luncheon, in the bare, cool dining-room of the hotel, Nevill was like a man in a dream.”
a midday meal
From this reading “At luncheon, in the bare, cool dining-room of the hotel, Nevill was like a man in a dream.”
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading “He sat half smiling, not knowing what he ate, hardly conscious of the talk and laughter of the French officers at another table.”
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading “Just at the last, however, he roused himself.”
not often
From this reading “I see her so seldom.”
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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 At luncheon, in the bare, cool dining-room of the hotel, Nevill was like a man in a dream.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He sat half smiling, not knowing what he ate, hardly conscious of the talk and laughter of the French officers at another table.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He sat half smiling, not knowing what he ate, hardly conscious of the talk and laughter of the French officers at another table.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At luncheon, in the bare, cool dining-room of the hotel, Nevill was like a man in a dream.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading He sat half smiling, not knowing what he ate, hardly conscious of the talk and laughter of the French officers at another table.
completely unclothed
From this reading At luncheon, in the bare, cool dining-room of the hotel, Nevill was like a man in a dream.
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "I can't help being happy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I can't help being happy.
intentionally conceived
From this reading He sat half smiling, not knowing what he ate, hardly conscious of the talk and laughter of the French officers at another table.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading At luncheon, in the bare, cool dining-room of the hotel, Nevill was like a man in a dream.
a room used for dining
From this reading At luncheon, in the bare, cool dining-room of the hotel, Nevill was like a man in a dream.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading At luncheon, in the bare, cool dining-room of the hotel, Nevill was like a man in a dream.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading He sat half smiling, not knowing what he ate, hardly conscious of the talk and laughter of the French officers at another table.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading He sat half smiling, not knowing what he ate, hardly conscious of the talk and laughter of the French officers at another table.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading "I can't help being happy.
only a very short time before
From this reading He sat half smiling, not knowing what he ate, hardly conscious of the talk and laughter of the French officers at another table.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He sat half smiling, not knowing what he ate, hardly conscious of the talk and laughter of the French officers at another table.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "I can't help being happy.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I see her so seldom.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Just at the last, however, he roused himself.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading At luncheon, in the bare, cool dining-room of the hotel, Nevill was like a man in a dream.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Just at the last, however, he roused himself.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I can't help being happy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At luncheon, in the bare, cool dining-room of the hotel, Nevill was like a man in a dream.
and nothing more
From this reading Just at the last, however, he roused himself.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading He sat half smiling, not knowing what he ate, hardly conscious of the talk and laughter of the French officers at another table.
immediately past
From this reading Just at the last, however, he roused himself.
the sound of laughing
From this reading He sat half smiling, not knowing what he ate, hardly conscious of the talk and laughter of the French officers at another table.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading At luncheon, in the bare, cool dining-room of the hotel, Nevill was like a man in a dream.
a midday meal
From this reading At luncheon, in the bare, cool dining-room of the hotel, Nevill was like a man in a dream.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading At luncheon, in the bare, cool dining-room of the hotel, Nevill was like a man in a dream.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At luncheon, in the bare, cool dining-room of the hotel, Nevill was like a man in a dream.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He sat half smiling, not knowing what he ate, hardly conscious of the talk and laughter of the French officers at another table.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At luncheon, in the bare, cool dining-room of the hotel, Nevill was like a man in a dream.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading He sat half smiling, not knowing what he ate, hardly conscious of the talk and laughter of the French officers at another table.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading Just at the last, however, he roused himself.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He sat half smiling, not knowing what he ate, hardly conscious of the talk and laughter of the French officers at another table.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I see her so seldom.
not often
From this reading I see her so seldom.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading He sat half smiling, not knowing what he ate, hardly conscious of the talk and laughter of the French officers at another table.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I see her so seldom.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading He sat half smiling, not knowing what he ate, hardly conscious of the talk and laughter of the French officers at another table.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading He sat half smiling, not knowing what he ate, hardly conscious of the talk and laughter of the French officers at another table.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At luncheon, in the bare, cool dining-room of the hotel, Nevill was like a man in a dream.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At luncheon, in the bare, cool dining-room of the hotel, Nevill was like a man in a dream.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He sat half smiling, not knowing what he ate, hardly conscious of the talk and laughter of the French officers at another table.
Chapter 8 of The Golden Silence by C. N. (Charles Norris) Williamson holds 398 sentences, grouped into 80 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.
Chapter 8 holds 398 sentences of The Golden Silence, unabridged, divided into 80 reading sections.
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