Chapter 13 of The Kentons is here in full — 185 sentences across 37 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter XIII
Chapter 13 of The Kentons is here in full — 185 sentences across 37 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"If I only," she explained, in terms that did not explain, "felt as sure of him as I do about him!" Her husband looked densely at her. "Bittridge?" "No. Mr. Breckon. He is very nice, Rufus.
Chapter 13 of The Kentons is here in full — 185 sentences across 37 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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in a stupid manner
From this reading “Her husband looked densely at her.”
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading “"If I only," she explained, in terms that did not explain, "felt as sure of him as I do about him!"”
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading “"If I only," she explained, in terms that did not explain, "felt as sure of him as I do about him!"”
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading “"If I only," she explained, in terms that did not explain, "felt as sure of him as I do about him!"”
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading “Her husband looked densely at her.”
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading “He is very nice, Rufus.”
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “"If I only," she explained, in terms that did not explain, "felt as sure of him as I do about him!"”
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading “"If I only," she explained, in terms that did not explain, "felt as sure of him as I do about him!"”
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "If I only," she explained, in terms that did not explain, "felt as sure of him as I do about him!"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "If I only," she explained, in terms that did not explain, "felt as sure of him as I do about him!"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Her husband looked densely at her.
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From this reading "Bittridge?"
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From this reading "No. Mr. Breckon.
in a stupid manner
From this reading Her husband looked densely at her.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "If I only," she explained, in terms that did not explain, "felt as sure of him as I do about him!"
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "If I only," she explained, in terms that did not explain, "felt as sure of him as I do about him!"
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "If I only," she explained, in terms that did not explain, "felt as sure of him as I do about him!"
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "If I only," she explained, in terms that did not explain, "felt as sure of him as I do about him!"
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading "If I only," she explained, in terms that did not explain, "felt as sure of him as I do about him!"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He is very nice, Rufus.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her husband looked densely at her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "If I only," she explained, in terms that did not explain, "felt as sure of him as I do about him!"
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Her husband looked densely at her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "If I only," she explained, in terms that did not explain, "felt as sure of him as I do about him!"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If I only," she explained, in terms that did not explain, "felt as sure of him as I do about him!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "If I only," she explained, in terms that did not explain, "felt as sure of him as I do about him!"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He is very nice, Rufus.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Her husband looked densely at her.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "No. Mr. Breckon.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading He is very nice, Rufus.
not any; not one
From this reading "No. Mr. Breckon.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "If I only," she explained, in terms that did not explain, "felt as sure of him as I do about him!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "If I only," she explained, in terms that did not explain, "felt as sure of him as I do about him!"
and nothing more
From this reading "If I only," she explained, in terms that did not explain, "felt as sure of him as I do about him!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He is very nice, Rufus.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "If I only," she explained, in terms that did not explain, "felt as sure of him as I do about him!"
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "If I only," she explained, in terms that did not explain, "felt as sure of him as I do about him!"
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading "If I only," she explained, in terms that did not explain, "felt as sure of him as I do about him!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "If I only," she explained, in terms that did not explain, "felt as sure of him as I do about him!"
precisely as stated
From this reading He is very nice, Rufus.
Chapter 13 of The Kentons by William Dean Howells holds 185 sentences, grouped into 37 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, 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 13 holds 185 sentences of The Kentons, unabridged, divided into 37 reading sections.
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