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Chapter 8 of The Indifference of Juliet is here in full — 437 sentences across 88 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Exemplary little guest! May I say as much as this, then? I'd give a good deal to see Wayne speak his mind once in a way, without a side glance to see if Her Royal Majesty approves." But Juliet shook her head. "Don't tempt me," she begged again.
Chapter 8 of The Indifference of Juliet is here in full — 437 sentences across 88 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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third-person singular of “approve” — give sanction to
From this reading “I'd give a good deal to see Wayne speak his mind once in a way, without a side glance to see if Her Royal Majesty approves."”
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading “"Don't tempt me," she begged again.”
worthy of imitation
From this reading “"Exemplary little guest!”
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading “"Exemplary little guest!”
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading “I'd give a good deal to see Wayne speak his mind once in a way, without a side glance to see if Her Royal Majesty approves."”
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading “I'd give a good deal to see Wayne speak his mind once in a way, without a side glance to see if Her Royal Majesty approves."”
dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading “"Don't tempt me," she begged again.”
United States film actor who played tough heroes (1907-1979)
From this reading “I'd give a good deal to see Wayne speak his mind once in a way, without a side glance to see if Her Royal Majesty approves."”
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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 I'd give a good deal to see Wayne speak his mind once in a way, without a side glance to see if Her Royal Majesty approves."
anew
From this reading "Don't tempt me," she begged again.
third-person singular of “approve” — give sanction to
From this reading I'd give a good deal to see Wayne speak his mind once in a way, without a side glance to see if Her Royal Majesty approves."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading May I say as much as this, then?
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading "Don't tempt me," she begged again.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Juliet shook her head.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading I'd give a good deal to see Wayne speak his mind once in a way, without a side glance to see if Her Royal Majesty approves."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Don't tempt me," she begged again.
worthy of imitation
From this reading "Exemplary little guest!
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I'd give a good deal to see Wayne speak his mind once in a way, without a side glance to see if Her Royal Majesty approves."
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading I'd give a good deal to see Wayne speak his mind once in a way, without a side glance to see if Her Royal Majesty approves."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I'd give a good deal to see Wayne speak his mind once in a way, without a side glance to see if Her Royal Majesty approves."
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading "Exemplary little guest!
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading But Juliet shook her head.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I'd give a good deal to see Wayne speak his mind once in a way, without a side glance to see if Her Royal Majesty approves."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I'd give a good deal to see Wayne speak his mind once in a way, without a side glance to see if Her Royal Majesty approves."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading May I say as much as this, then?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I'd give a good deal to see Wayne speak his mind once in a way, without a side glance to see if Her Royal Majesty approves."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I'd give a good deal to see Wayne speak his mind once in a way, without a side glance to see if Her Royal Majesty approves."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I'd give a good deal to see Wayne speak his mind once in a way, without a side glance to see if Her Royal Majesty approves."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But Juliet shook her head.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Exemplary little guest!
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading I'd give a good deal to see Wayne speak his mind once in a way, without a side glance to see if Her Royal Majesty approves."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading May I say as much as this, then?
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Don't tempt me," she begged again.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I'd give a good deal to see Wayne speak his mind once in a way, without a side glance to see if Her Royal Majesty approves."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading May I say as much as this, then?
on one occasion
From this reading I'd give a good deal to see Wayne speak his mind once in a way, without a side glance to see if Her Royal Majesty approves."
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading I'd give a good deal to see Wayne speak his mind once in a way, without a side glance to see if Her Royal Majesty approves."
express in words
From this reading May I say as much as this, then?
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I'd give a good deal to see Wayne speak his mind once in a way, without a side glance to see if Her Royal Majesty approves."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Don't tempt me," she begged again.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading But Juliet shook her head.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading I'd give a good deal to see Wayne speak his mind once in a way, without a side glance to see if Her Royal Majesty approves."
express in speech
From this reading I'd give a good deal to see Wayne speak his mind once in a way, without a side glance to see if Her Royal Majesty approves."
dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading "Don't tempt me," she begged again.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading May I say as much as this, then?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading May I say as much as this, then?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I'd give a good deal to see Wayne speak his mind once in a way, without a side glance to see if Her Royal Majesty approves."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I'd give a good deal to see Wayne speak his mind once in a way, without a side glance to see if Her Royal Majesty approves."
United States film actor who played tough heroes (1907-1979)
From this reading I'd give a good deal to see Wayne speak his mind once in a way, without a side glance to see if Her Royal Majesty approves."
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I'd give a good deal to see Wayne speak his mind once in a way, without a side glance to see if Her Royal Majesty approves."
Chapter 8 of The Indifference of Juliet by Grace S. (Grace Smith) Richmond holds 437 sentences, grouped into 88 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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