Chapter 12 of The Independence of Claire is here in full — 409 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter XII
Chapter 12 of The Independence of Claire is here in full — 409 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"There's not much fear about that! I shall take very good care that we do!" CHAPTER SEVENTEEN. GOD'S OPPORTUNITY. After the meeting with Captain Fanshawe in the Park, Claire's relationship with Mary Rhodes sensibly improved.
Chapter 12 of The Independence of Claire is here in full — 409 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading “CHAPTER SEVENTEEN.”
possessive form of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading “GOD'S OPPORTUNITY.”
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading “After the meeting with Captain Fanshawe in the Park, Claire's relationship with Mary Rhodes sensibly improved.”
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading “After the meeting with Captain Fanshawe in the Park, Claire's relationship with Mary Rhodes sensibly improved.”
a relation between people; (“relationship” is often used where “relation” would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of “relationship” is for human relations or states of relatedness)
From this reading “After the meeting with Captain Fanshawe in the Park, Claire's relationship with Mary Rhodes sensibly improved.”
British colonial financier and statesman in South Africa
From this reading “After the meeting with Captain Fanshawe in the Park, Claire's relationship with Mary Rhodes sensibly improved.”
with good sense or in a reasonable or intelligent manner
From this reading “After the meeting with Captain Fanshawe in the Park, Claire's relationship with Mary Rhodes sensibly improved.”
being one more than sixteen
From this reading “CHAPTER SEVENTEEN.”
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "There's not much fear about that!
later than; following
From this reading After the meeting with Captain Fanshawe in the Park, Claire's relationship with Mary Rhodes sensibly improved.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading After the meeting with Captain Fanshawe in the Park, Claire's relationship with Mary Rhodes sensibly improved.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading I shall take very good care that we do!"
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading CHAPTER SEVENTEEN.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After the meeting with Captain Fanshawe in the Park, Claire's relationship with Mary Rhodes sensibly improved.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I shall take very good care that we do!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After the meeting with Captain Fanshawe in the Park, Claire's relationship with Mary Rhodes sensibly improved.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "There's not much fear about that!
possessive form of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading GOD'S OPPORTUNITY.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I shall take very good care that we do!"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I shall take very good care that we do!"
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading After the meeting with Captain Fanshawe in the Park, Claire's relationship with Mary Rhodes sensibly improved.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After the meeting with Captain Fanshawe in the Park, Claire's relationship with Mary Rhodes sensibly improved.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading After the meeting with Captain Fanshawe in the Park, Claire's relationship with Mary Rhodes sensibly improved.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading After the meeting with Captain Fanshawe in the Park, Claire's relationship with Mary Rhodes sensibly improved.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "There's not much fear about that!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "There's not much fear about that!
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading GOD'S OPPORTUNITY.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading After the meeting with Captain Fanshawe in the Park, Claire's relationship with Mary Rhodes sensibly improved.
a relation between people; (“relationship” is often used where “relation” would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of “relationship” is for human relations or states of relatedness)
From this reading After the meeting with Captain Fanshawe in the Park, Claire's relationship with Mary Rhodes sensibly improved.
British colonial financier and statesman in South Africa
From this reading After the meeting with Captain Fanshawe in the Park, Claire's relationship with Mary Rhodes sensibly improved.
with good sense or in a reasonable or intelligent manner
From this reading After the meeting with Captain Fanshawe in the Park, Claire's relationship with Mary Rhodes sensibly improved.
being one more than sixteen
From this reading CHAPTER SEVENTEEN.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I shall take very good care that we do!"
carry out
From this reading I shall take very good care that we do!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "There's not much fear about that!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After the meeting with Captain Fanshawe in the Park, Claire's relationship with Mary Rhodes sensibly improved.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "There's not much fear about that!
precisely as stated
From this reading I shall take very good care that we do!"
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I shall take very good care that we do!"
in the company of; together with
From this reading After the meeting with Captain Fanshawe in the Park, Claire's relationship with Mary Rhodes sensibly improved.
Chapter 12 of The Independence of Claire by George de Horne, Mrs. Vaizey holds 409 sentences, grouped into 82 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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