Chapter 8 of The Intruder is here in full — 449 sentences across 90 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 8 of The Intruder is here in full — 449 sentences across 90 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
When he mentioned Juliana it seemed as if his voice became more affectionate, softer, and, so to speak, more fraternal. Oh! if he had known! "Good-by, Tullio. I am going to work. When will you begin to help me?"
Chapter 8 of The Intruder is here in full — 449 sentences across 90 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading “When he mentioned Juliana it seemed as if his voice became more affectionate, softer, and, so to speak, more fraternal.”
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading “When he mentioned Juliana it seemed as if his voice became more affectionate, softer, and, so to speak, more fraternal.”
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “When will you begin to help me?"”
of or relating to a fraternity or society of usually men
From this reading “When he mentioned Juliana it seemed as if his voice became more affectionate, softer, and, so to speak, more fraternal.”
apprehended with certainty
From this reading “Oh! if he had known!”
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading “When he mentioned Juliana it seemed as if his voice became more affectionate, softer, and, so to speak, more fraternal.”
comparative of “soft” — yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading “When he mentioned Juliana it seemed as if his voice became more affectionate, softer, and, so to speak, more fraternal.”
express in speech
From this reading “When he mentioned Juliana it seemed as if his voice became more affectionate, softer, and, so to speak, more fraternal.”
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In this reading “When he mentioned Juliana it seemed as if his voice became more affectionate, softer, and, so to speak, more fraternal.”
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having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading When he mentioned Juliana it seemed as if his voice became more affectionate, softer, and, so to speak, more fraternal.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am going to work.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When he mentioned Juliana it seemed as if his voice became more affectionate, softer, and, so to speak, more fraternal.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When he mentioned Juliana it seemed as if his voice became more affectionate, softer, and, so to speak, more fraternal.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading When he mentioned Juliana it seemed as if his voice became more affectionate, softer, and, so to speak, more fraternal.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading When will you begin to help me?"
of or relating to a fraternity or society of usually men
From this reading When he mentioned Juliana it seemed as if his voice became more affectionate, softer, and, so to speak, more fraternal.
the act of departing
From this reading I am going to work.
a farewell remark
From this reading "Good-by, Tullio.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Oh! if he had known!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he mentioned Juliana it seemed as if his voice became more affectionate, softer, and, so to speak, more fraternal.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading When will you begin to help me?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When he mentioned Juliana it seemed as if his voice became more affectionate, softer, and, so to speak, more fraternal.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am going to work.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading When he mentioned Juliana it seemed as if his voice became more affectionate, softer, and, so to speak, more fraternal.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When he mentioned Juliana it seemed as if his voice became more affectionate, softer, and, so to speak, more fraternal.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When he mentioned Juliana it seemed as if his voice became more affectionate, softer, and, so to speak, more fraternal.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Oh! if he had known!
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When will you begin to help me?"
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading When he mentioned Juliana it seemed as if his voice became more affectionate, softer, and, so to speak, more fraternal.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When he mentioned Juliana it seemed as if his voice became more affectionate, softer, and, so to speak, more fraternal.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Oh! if he had known!
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading When he mentioned Juliana it seemed as if his voice became more affectionate, softer, and, so to speak, more fraternal.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading When he mentioned Juliana it seemed as if his voice became more affectionate, softer, and, so to speak, more fraternal.
comparative of “soft” — yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading When he mentioned Juliana it seemed as if his voice became more affectionate, softer, and, so to speak, more fraternal.
express in speech
From this reading When he mentioned Juliana it seemed as if his voice became more affectionate, softer, and, so to speak, more fraternal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When he mentioned Juliana it seemed as if his voice became more affectionate, softer, and, so to speak, more fraternal.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Good-by, Tullio.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading When he mentioned Juliana it seemed as if his voice became more affectionate, softer, and, so to speak, more fraternal.
at the time that
From this reading When he mentioned Juliana it seemed as if his voice became more affectionate, softer, and, so to speak, more fraternal.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading When will you begin to help me?"
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading I am going to work.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading When will you begin to help me?"
Chapter 8 of The Intruder by Gabriele D'Annunzio holds 449 sentences, grouped into 90 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.
Chapter 8 holds 449 sentences of The Intruder, unabridged, divided into 90 reading sections.
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