Chapter 16 of The Gray Dawn is here in full — 416 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 16 of The Gray Dawn is here in full — 416 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"I know you are dying to go see what is going on," she said. "You simply must not stay here any longer on my account. I insist! Indeed, I think I'll go to bed." But Ben Sansome, his manner becoming almost caressingly protective, would not listen.
Chapter 16 of The Gray Dawn is here in full — 416 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading “"You simply must not stay here any longer on my account.”
according with custom or propriety
From this reading “But Ben Sansome, his manner becoming almost caressingly protective, would not listen.”
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading “But Ben Sansome, his manner becoming almost caressingly protective, would not listen.”
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading “"I know you are dying to go see what is going on," she said.”
be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading “I insist!”
hear with intention
From this reading “But Ben Sansome, his manner becoming almost caressingly protective, would not listen.”
intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind
From this reading “But Ben Sansome, his manner becoming almost caressingly protective, would not listen.”
and nothing more
From this reading “"You simply must not stay here any longer on my account.”
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a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading "You simply must not stay here any longer on my account.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading But Ben Sansome, his manner becoming almost caressingly protective, would not listen.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "You simply must not stay here any longer on my account.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I know you are dying to go see what is going on," she said.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading But Ben Sansome, his manner becoming almost caressingly protective, would not listen.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Indeed, I think I'll go to bed."
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading But Ben Sansome, his manner becoming almost caressingly protective, would not listen.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Ben Sansome, his manner becoming almost caressingly protective, would not listen.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But Ben Sansome, his manner becoming almost caressingly protective, would not listen.
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading "I know you are dying to go see what is going on," she said.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I know you are dying to go see what is going on," she said.
the act of departing
From this reading "I know you are dying to go see what is going on," she said.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "You simply must not stay here any longer on my account.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But Ben Sansome, his manner becoming almost caressingly protective, would not listen.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I know you are dying to go see what is going on," she said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Indeed, I think I'll go to bed."
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, I think I'll go to bed."
be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading I insist!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I know you are dying to go see what is going on," she said.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I know you are dying to go see what is going on," she said.
hear with intention
From this reading But Ben Sansome, his manner becoming almost caressingly protective, would not listen.
for more time
From this reading "You simply must not stay here any longer on my account.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But Ben Sansome, his manner becoming almost caressingly protective, would not listen.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "You simply must not stay here any longer on my account.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "You simply must not stay here any longer on my account.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "You simply must not stay here any longer on my account.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I know you are dying to go see what is going on," she said.
intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind
From this reading But Ben Sansome, his manner becoming almost caressingly protective, would not listen.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I know you are dying to go see what is going on," she said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But Ben Sansome, his manner becoming almost caressingly protective, would not listen.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I know you are dying to go see what is going on," she said.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I know you are dying to go see what is going on," she said.
and nothing more
From this reading "You simply must not stay here any longer on my account.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "You simply must not stay here any longer on my account.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Indeed, I think I'll go to bed."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I know you are dying to go see what is going on," she said.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I know you are dying to go see what is going on," she said.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But Ben Sansome, his manner becoming almost caressingly protective, would not listen.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I know you are dying to go see what is going on," she said.
Chapter 16 of The Gray Dawn by Stewart Edward White holds 416 sentences, grouped into 84 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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