Chapter 21 of The Haunted Room: A Tale is here in full — 86 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 21 of The Haunted Room: A Tale is here in full — 86 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
INDECISION. "Vibert gone to London,--and so suddenly!" exclaimed Bruce, when, on the following morning, he heard from his father of his brother's early departure. "Wherefore did he go? He did not mention to me a word of his intention to make the journey." "You scarcely invite his confidence," observed Mr. Trevor.
Chapter 21 of The Haunted Room: A Tale is here in full — 86 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading “"Vibert gone to London,--and so suddenly!" exclaimed Bruce, when, on the following morning, he heard from his father of his brother's early departure.”
Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)
From this reading “"Vibert gone to London,--and so suddenly!" exclaimed Bruce, when, on the following morning, he heard from his father of his brother's early departure.”
the act of departing
From this reading “"Vibert gone to London,--and so suddenly!" exclaimed Bruce, when, on the following morning, he heard from his father of his brother's early departure.”
doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action
From this reading “INDECISION.”
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading “He did not mention to me a word of his intention to make the journey."”
increase the likelihood of
From this reading “"You scarcely invite his confidence," observed Mr. Trevor.”
make reference to
From this reading “He did not mention to me a word of his intention to make the journey."”
an old word meaning “why” or “for that reason”
From this reading “"Wherefore did he go?”
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In this reading “"Vibert gone to London,--and so suddenly!" exclaimed Bruce, when, on the following morning, he heard from his father of his brother's early departure.”
In this reading “"Vibert gone to London,--and so suddenly!" exclaimed Bruce, when, on the following morning, he heard from his father of his brother's early departure.”
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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 He did not mention to me a word of his intention to make the journey."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Vibert gone to London,--and so suddenly!" exclaimed Bruce, when, on the following morning, he heard from his father of his brother's early departure.
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading "Vibert gone to London,--and so suddenly!" exclaimed Bruce, when, on the following morning, he heard from his father of his brother's early departure.
Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)
From this reading "Vibert gone to London,--and so suddenly!" exclaimed Bruce, when, on the following morning, he heard from his father of his brother's early departure.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading "You scarcely invite his confidence," observed Mr. Trevor.
the act of departing
From this reading "Vibert gone to London,--and so suddenly!" exclaimed Bruce, when, on the following morning, he heard from his father of his brother's early departure.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Wherefore did he go?
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading "Vibert gone to London,--and so suddenly!" exclaimed Bruce, when, on the following morning, he heard from his father of his brother's early departure.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Vibert gone to London,--and so suddenly!" exclaimed Bruce, when, on the following morning, he heard from his father of his brother's early departure.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Vibert gone to London,--and so suddenly!" exclaimed Bruce, when, on the following morning, he heard from his father of his brother's early departure.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading "Vibert gone to London,--and so suddenly!" exclaimed Bruce, when, on the following morning, he heard from his father of his brother's early departure.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Vibert gone to London,--and so suddenly!" exclaimed Bruce, when, on the following morning, he heard from his father of his brother's early departure.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Wherefore did he go?
destroyed or killed
From this reading "Vibert gone to London,--and so suddenly!" exclaimed Bruce, when, on the following morning, he heard from his father of his brother's early departure.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Vibert gone to London,--and so suddenly!" exclaimed Bruce, when, on the following morning, he heard from his father of his brother's early departure.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "Vibert gone to London,--and so suddenly!" exclaimed Bruce, when, on the following morning, he heard from his father of his brother's early departure.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Vibert gone to London,--and so suddenly!" exclaimed Bruce, when, on the following morning, he heard from his father of his brother's early departure.
doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action
From this reading INDECISION.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He did not mention to me a word of his intention to make the journey."
increase the likelihood of
From this reading "You scarcely invite his confidence," observed Mr. Trevor.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading He did not mention to me a word of his intention to make the journey."
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading "Vibert gone to London,--and so suddenly!" exclaimed Bruce, when, on the following morning, he heard from his father of his brother's early departure.
engage in
From this reading He did not mention to me a word of his intention to make the journey."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He did not mention to me a word of his intention to make the journey."
make reference to
From this reading He did not mention to me a word of his intention to make the journey."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "Vibert gone to London,--and so suddenly!" exclaimed Bruce, when, on the following morning, he heard from his father of his brother's early departure.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "You scarcely invite his confidence," observed Mr. Trevor.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not mention to me a word of his intention to make the journey."
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "You scarcely invite his confidence," observed Mr. Trevor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Vibert gone to London,--and so suddenly!" exclaimed Bruce, when, on the following morning, he heard from his father of his brother's early departure.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Vibert gone to London,--and so suddenly!" exclaimed Bruce, when, on the following morning, he heard from his father of his brother's early departure.
only a very short time before
From this reading "You scarcely invite his confidence," observed Mr. Trevor.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Vibert gone to London,--and so suddenly!" exclaimed Bruce, when, on the following morning, he heard from his father of his brother's early departure.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading "Vibert gone to London,--and so suddenly!" exclaimed Bruce, when, on the following morning, he heard from his father of his brother's early departure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Vibert gone to London,--and so suddenly!" exclaimed Bruce, when, on the following morning, he heard from his father of his brother's early departure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Vibert gone to London,--and so suddenly!" exclaimed Bruce, when, on the following morning, he heard from his father of his brother's early departure.
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From this reading "You scarcely invite his confidence," observed Mr. Trevor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Vibert gone to London,--and so suddenly!" exclaimed Bruce, when, on the following morning, he heard from his father of his brother's early departure.
at the time that
From this reading "Vibert gone to London,--and so suddenly!" exclaimed Bruce, when, on the following morning, he heard from his father of his brother's early departure.
an old word meaning “why” or “for that reason”
From this reading "Wherefore did he go?
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading He did not mention to me a word of his intention to make the journey."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You scarcely invite his confidence," observed Mr. Trevor.
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