Chapter 8 of The Gypsy Queen's Vow is here in full — 164 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 8 of The Gypsy Queen's Vow is here in full — 164 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
MR. TOOSYPEGS "TURNS UP" AGAIN. "His looks do argue him replete with modesty." --SHAKSPEARE. "Why, Mr. Harkins, it ain't possible, now!" exclaimed a struggling, incredulous voice.
Chapter 8 of The Gypsy Queen's Vow is here in full — 164 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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present reasons and arguments
From this reading “"His looks do argue him replete with modesty."”
not disposed or willing to believe; unbelieving
From this reading “"Why, Mr. Harkins, it ain't possible, now!" exclaimed a struggling, incredulous voice.”
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading “"His looks do argue him replete with modesty."”
freedom from vanity or conceit
From this reading “"His looks do argue him replete with modesty."”
capable of happening or existing
From this reading “"Why, Mr. Harkins, it ain't possible, now!" exclaimed a struggling, incredulous voice.”
filled to satisfaction with food or drink
From this reading “"His looks do argue him replete with modesty."”
engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity
From this reading “"Why, Mr. Harkins, it ain't possible, now!" exclaimed a struggling, incredulous voice.”
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading “TOOSYPEGS "TURNS UP" AGAIN.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
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appear or become visible; make a showing
In this reading “TOOSYPEGS "TURNS UP" AGAIN.”
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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 "Why, Mr. Harkins, it ain't possible, now!" exclaimed a struggling, incredulous voice.
anew
From this reading TOOSYPEGS "TURNS UP" AGAIN.
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From this reading "Why, Mr. Harkins, it ain't possible, now!" exclaimed a struggling, incredulous voice.
present reasons and arguments
From this reading "His looks do argue him replete with modesty."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "His looks do argue him replete with modesty."
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Why, Mr. Harkins, it ain't possible, now!" exclaimed a struggling, incredulous voice.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Why, Mr. Harkins, it ain't possible, now!" exclaimed a struggling, incredulous voice.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "His looks do argue him replete with modesty."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "His looks do argue him replete with modesty."
not disposed or willing to believe; unbelieving
From this reading "Why, Mr. Harkins, it ain't possible, now!" exclaimed a struggling, incredulous voice.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Why, Mr. Harkins, it ain't possible, now!" exclaimed a struggling, incredulous voice.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "His looks do argue him replete with modesty."
freedom from vanity or conceit
From this reading "His looks do argue him replete with modesty."
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Why, Mr. Harkins, it ain't possible, now!" exclaimed a struggling, incredulous voice.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading "Why, Mr. Harkins, it ain't possible, now!" exclaimed a struggling, incredulous voice.
filled to satisfaction with food or drink
From this reading "His looks do argue him replete with modesty."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading --SHAKSPEARE.
engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity
From this reading "Why, Mr. Harkins, it ain't possible, now!" exclaimed a struggling, incredulous voice.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TOOSYPEGS "TURNS UP" AGAIN.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading TOOSYPEGS "TURNS UP" AGAIN.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading TOOSYPEGS "TURNS UP" AGAIN.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Why, Mr. Harkins, it ain't possible, now!" exclaimed a struggling, incredulous voice.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, Mr. Harkins, it ain't possible, now!" exclaimed a struggling, incredulous voice.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "His looks do argue him replete with modesty."
Chapter 8 of The Gypsy Queen's Vow by May Agnes Fleming holds 164 sentences, grouped into 33 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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