Chapter 1 of The Gray Madam 1899 is here in full — 363 sentences across 73 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter I
Chapter 1 of The Gray Madam 1899 is here in full — 363 sentences across 73 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE GRAY MADAM. By Anna Katharine Green (Mrs. Charles Rohlfs) WAS it a specter? For days I could not answer this question. I am no believer in spiritual manifestations, yet--But let me tell my story. I was lodging with my wife on the first floor of a house in Twenty-seventh street.
Chapter 1 of The Gray Madam 1899 is here in full — 363 sentences across 73 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading “By Anna Katharine Green (Mrs. Charles Rohlfs) WAS it a specter?”
a supporter who accepts something as true
From this reading “I am no believer in spiritual manifestations, yet--But let me tell my story.”
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading “By Anna Katharine Green (Mrs. Charles Rohlfs) WAS it a specter?”
structures collectively in which people are housed
From this reading “I was lodging with my wife on the first floor of a house in Twenty-seventh street.”
a woman of refinement
From this reading “THE GRAY MADAM.”
plural of “manifestation” — a clear appearance
From this reading “I am no believer in spiritual manifestations, yet--But let me tell my story.”
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading “By Anna Katharine Green (Mrs. Charles Rohlfs) WAS it a specter?”
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading “I am no believer in spiritual manifestations, yet--But let me tell my story.”
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Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading By Anna Katharine Green (Mrs. Charles Rohlfs) WAS it a specter?
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am no believer in spiritual manifestations, yet--But let me tell my story.
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading By Anna Katharine Green (Mrs. Charles Rohlfs) WAS it a specter?
react verbally
From this reading For days I could not answer this question.
a supporter who accepts something as true
From this reading I am no believer in spiritual manifestations, yet--But let me tell my story.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I am no believer in spiritual manifestations, yet--But let me tell my story.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By Anna Katharine Green (Mrs. Charles Rohlfs) WAS it a specter?
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading By Anna Katharine Green (Mrs. Charles Rohlfs) WAS it a specter?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading For days I could not answer this question.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For days I could not answer this question.
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I was lodging with my wife on the first floor of a house in Twenty-seventh street.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading I was lodging with my wife on the first floor of a house in Twenty-seventh street.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For days I could not answer this question.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading THE GRAY MADAM.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading By Anna Katharine Green (Mrs. Charles Rohlfs) WAS it a specter?
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I was lodging with my wife on the first floor of a house in Twenty-seventh street.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading For days I could not answer this question.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I am no believer in spiritual manifestations, yet--But let me tell my story.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading By Anna Katharine Green (Mrs. Charles Rohlfs) WAS it a specter?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By Anna Katharine Green (Mrs. Charles Rohlfs) WAS it a specter?
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading I am no believer in spiritual manifestations, yet--But let me tell my story.
structures collectively in which people are housed
From this reading I was lodging with my wife on the first floor of a house in Twenty-seventh street.
a woman of refinement
From this reading THE GRAY MADAM.
plural of “manifestation” — a clear appearance
From this reading I am no believer in spiritual manifestations, yet--But let me tell my story.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I am no believer in spiritual manifestations, yet--But let me tell my story.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading By Anna Katharine Green (Mrs. Charles Rohlfs) WAS it a specter?
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I am no believer in spiritual manifestations, yet--But let me tell my story.
not any; not one
From this reading I am no believer in spiritual manifestations, yet--But let me tell my story.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For days I could not answer this question.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I was lodging with my wife on the first floor of a house in Twenty-seventh street.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I was lodging with my wife on the first floor of a house in Twenty-seventh street.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading For days I could not answer this question.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By Anna Katharine Green (Mrs. Charles Rohlfs) WAS it a specter?
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading By Anna Katharine Green (Mrs. Charles Rohlfs) WAS it a specter?
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading I am no believer in spiritual manifestations, yet--But let me tell my story.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading I am no believer in spiritual manifestations, yet--But let me tell my story.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading I was lodging with my wife on the first floor of a house in Twenty-seventh street.
express in words
From this reading I am no believer in spiritual manifestations, yet--But let me tell my story.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GRAY MADAM.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For days I could not answer this question.
coming next after the twenty-sixth in position
From this reading I was lodging with my wife on the first floor of a house in Twenty-seventh street.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By Anna Katharine Green (Mrs. Charles Rohlfs) WAS it a specter?
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading I was lodging with my wife on the first floor of a house in Twenty-seventh street.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I was lodging with my wife on the first floor of a house in Twenty-seventh street.
but in spite of that
From this reading I am no believer in spiritual manifestations, yet--But let me tell my story.
Chapter 1 of The Gray Madam 1899 by Anna Katharine Green holds 363 sentences, grouped into 73 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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