Chapter 3 of The Indian Lily and Other Stories is here in full — 49 sentences across 10 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter III
Chapter 3 of The Indian Lily and Other Stories is here in full — 49 sentences across 10 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Three days later, at the same hour of the afternoon, the student, Fritz von Ehrenberg entered Niebeldingk's study. "I have summoned you, dear friend, because I want to introduce you to a charming young woman," Niebeldingk said, arising from his desk. "Now?" Fritz asked, sharply taken aback. "Why not?"
Chapter 3 of The Indian Lily and Other Stories is here in full — 49 sentences across 10 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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having the wind against the forward side of the sails
From this reading “Fritz asked, sharply taken aback.”
-ing form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading “"I have summoned you, dear friend, because I want to introduce you to a charming young woman," Niebeldingk said, arising from his desk.”
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading “"I have summoned you, dear friend, because I want to introduce you to a charming young woman," Niebeldingk said, arising from his desk.”
Russian novelist (1891-1967)
From this reading “Three days later, at the same hour of the afternoon, the student, Fritz von Ehrenberg entered Niebeldingk's study.”
cause to come to know personally
From this reading “"I have summoned you, dear friend, because I want to introduce you to a charming young woman," Niebeldingk said, arising from his desk.”
in an aggressive manner
From this reading “Fritz asked, sharply taken aback.”
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading “Three days later, at the same hour of the afternoon, the student, Fritz von Ehrenberg entered Niebeldingk's study.”
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading “"I have summoned you, dear friend, because I want to introduce you to a charming young woman," Niebeldingk said, arising from his desk.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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 "I have summoned you, dear friend, because I want to introduce you to a charming young woman," Niebeldingk said, arising from his desk.
having the wind against the forward side of the sails
From this reading Fritz asked, sharply taken aback.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Three days later, at the same hour of the afternoon, the student, Fritz von Ehrenberg entered Niebeldingk's study.
-ing form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading "I have summoned you, dear friend, because I want to introduce you to a charming young woman," Niebeldingk said, arising from his desk.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Fritz asked, sharply taken aback.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Three days later, at the same hour of the afternoon, the student, Fritz von Ehrenberg entered Niebeldingk's study.
for the reason that
From this reading "I have summoned you, dear friend, because I want to introduce you to a charming young woman," Niebeldingk said, arising from his desk.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading "I have summoned you, dear friend, because I want to introduce you to a charming young woman," Niebeldingk said, arising from his desk.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Three days later, at the same hour of the afternoon, the student, Fritz von Ehrenberg entered Niebeldingk's study.
dearly loved
From this reading "I have summoned you, dear friend, because I want to introduce you to a charming young woman," Niebeldingk said, arising from his desk.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading "I have summoned you, dear friend, because I want to introduce you to a charming young woman," Niebeldingk said, arising from his desk.
Russian novelist (1891-1967)
From this reading Three days later, at the same hour of the afternoon, the student, Fritz von Ehrenberg entered Niebeldingk's study.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Three days later, at the same hour of the afternoon, the student, Fritz von Ehrenberg entered Niebeldingk's study.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "I have summoned you, dear friend, because I want to introduce you to a charming young woman," Niebeldingk said, arising from his desk.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Three days later, at the same hour of the afternoon, the student, Fritz von Ehrenberg entered Niebeldingk's study.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I have summoned you, dear friend, because I want to introduce you to a charming young woman," Niebeldingk said, arising from his desk.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have summoned you, dear friend, because I want to introduce you to a charming young woman," Niebeldingk said, arising from his desk.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I have summoned you, dear friend, because I want to introduce you to a charming young woman," Niebeldingk said, arising from his desk.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Three days later, at the same hour of the afternoon, the student, Fritz von Ehrenberg entered Niebeldingk's study.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have summoned you, dear friend, because I want to introduce you to a charming young woman," Niebeldingk said, arising from his desk.
cause to come to know personally
From this reading "I have summoned you, dear friend, because I want to introduce you to a charming young woman," Niebeldingk said, arising from his desk.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Three days later, at the same hour of the afternoon, the student, Fritz von Ehrenberg entered Niebeldingk's study.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I have summoned you, dear friend, because I want to introduce you to a charming young woman," Niebeldingk said, arising from his desk.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Three days later, at the same hour of the afternoon, the student, Fritz von Ehrenberg entered Niebeldingk's study.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Why not?"
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Three days later, at the same hour of the afternoon, the student, Fritz von Ehrenberg entered Niebeldingk's study.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I have summoned you, dear friend, because I want to introduce you to a charming young woman," Niebeldingk said, arising from his desk.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Three days later, at the same hour of the afternoon, the student, Fritz von Ehrenberg entered Niebeldingk's study.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading Fritz asked, sharply taken aback.
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Three days later, at the same hour of the afternoon, the student, Fritz von Ehrenberg entered Niebeldingk's study.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Three days later, at the same hour of the afternoon, the student, Fritz von Ehrenberg entered Niebeldingk's study.
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading "I have summoned you, dear friend, because I want to introduce you to a charming young woman," Niebeldingk said, arising from his desk.
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Fritz asked, sharply taken aback.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Three days later, at the same hour of the afternoon, the student, Fritz von Ehrenberg entered Niebeldingk's study.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three days later, at the same hour of the afternoon, the student, Fritz von Ehrenberg entered Niebeldingk's study.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I have summoned you, dear friend, because I want to introduce you to a charming young woman," Niebeldingk said, arising from his desk.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Three days later, at the same hour of the afternoon, the student, Fritz von Ehrenberg entered Niebeldingk's study.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "I have summoned you, dear friend, because I want to introduce you to a charming young woman," Niebeldingk said, arising from his desk.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why not?"
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "I have summoned you, dear friend, because I want to introduce you to a charming young woman," Niebeldingk said, arising from his desk.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I have summoned you, dear friend, because I want to introduce you to a charming young woman," Niebeldingk said, arising from his desk.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "I have summoned you, dear friend, because I want to introduce you to a charming young woman," Niebeldingk said, arising from his desk.
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