Chapter 6 of "The Ladies" is here in full — 429 sentences across 86 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter VI
Chapter 6 of "The Ladies" is here in full — 429 sentences across 86 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
The Hermit some years since was lodged in Pall Mall; and in the lower floors was lodged a dealer in clothes, with prentices to fetch and carry. Lord! says Kitty, what's this to the purpose? Attend, Madam. The curtain rises! 'Tis an old story: the virtuous prentice--and the unvirtuous.
Chapter 6 of "The Ladies" is here in full — 429 sentences across 86 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading “The Hermit some years since was lodged in Pall Mall; and in the lower floors was lodged a dealer in clothes, with prentices to fetch and carry.”
plural of “floor” — the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading “The Hermit some years since was lodged in Pall Mall; and in the lower floors was lodged a dealer in clothes, with prentices to fetch and carry.”
one retired from society for religious reasons
From this reading “The Hermit some years since was lodged in Pall Mall; and in the lower floors was lodged a dealer in clothes, with prentices to fetch and carry.”
past form of “lodge” — be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading “The Hermit some years since was lodged in Pall Mall; and in the lower floors was lodged a dealer in clothes, with prentices to fetch and carry.”
a public area set aside as a pedestrian walk
From this reading “The Hermit some years since was lodged in Pall Mall; and in the lower floors was lodged a dealer in clothes, with prentices to fetch and carry.”
become less interesting or attractive
From this reading “The Hermit some years since was lodged in Pall Mall; and in the lower floors was lodged a dealer in clothes, with prentices to fetch and carry.”
works for an expert to learn a trade
From this reading “'Tis an old story: the virtuous prentice--and the unvirtuous.”
morally excellent
From this reading “'Tis an old story: the virtuous prentice--and the unvirtuous.”
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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 The Hermit some years since was lodged in Pall Mall; and in the lower floors was lodged a dealer in clothes, with prentices to fetch and carry.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading 'Tis an old story: the virtuous prentice--and the unvirtuous.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Hermit some years since was lodged in Pall Mall; and in the lower floors was lodged a dealer in clothes, with prentices to fetch and carry.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading Attend, Madam.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The Hermit some years since was lodged in Pall Mall; and in the lower floors was lodged a dealer in clothes, with prentices to fetch and carry.
clothing in general
From this reading The Hermit some years since was lodged in Pall Mall; and in the lower floors was lodged a dealer in clothes, with prentices to fetch and carry.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading The curtain rises!
someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading The Hermit some years since was lodged in Pall Mall; and in the lower floors was lodged a dealer in clothes, with prentices to fetch and carry.
go or come after and bring or take back
From this reading The Hermit some years since was lodged in Pall Mall; and in the lower floors was lodged a dealer in clothes, with prentices to fetch and carry.
plural of “floor” — the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading The Hermit some years since was lodged in Pall Mall; and in the lower floors was lodged a dealer in clothes, with prentices to fetch and carry.
one retired from society for religious reasons
From this reading The Hermit some years since was lodged in Pall Mall; and in the lower floors was lodged a dealer in clothes, with prentices to fetch and carry.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Hermit some years since was lodged in Pall Mall; and in the lower floors was lodged a dealer in clothes, with prentices to fetch and carry.
the combined stakes of the betters
From this reading Lord! says Kitty, what's this to the purpose?
past form of “lodge” — be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading The Hermit some years since was lodged in Pall Mall; and in the lower floors was lodged a dealer in clothes, with prentices to fetch and carry.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Lord! says Kitty, what's this to the purpose?
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading The Hermit some years since was lodged in Pall Mall; and in the lower floors was lodged a dealer in clothes, with prentices to fetch and carry.
a woman of refinement
From this reading Attend, Madam.
a public area set aside as a pedestrian walk
From this reading The Hermit some years since was lodged in Pall Mall; and in the lower floors was lodged a dealer in clothes, with prentices to fetch and carry.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading 'Tis an old story: the virtuous prentice--and the unvirtuous.
become less interesting or attractive
From this reading The Hermit some years since was lodged in Pall Mall; and in the lower floors was lodged a dealer in clothes, with prentices to fetch and carry.
works for an expert to learn a trade
From this reading 'Tis an old story: the virtuous prentice--and the unvirtuous.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Hermit some years since was lodged in Pall Mall; and in the lower floors was lodged a dealer in clothes, with prentices to fetch and carry.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Lord! says Kitty, what's this to the purpose?
plural of “rise” — a growth in strength or number or importance
From this reading The curtain rises!
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Lord! says Kitty, what's this to the purpose?
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The Hermit some years since was lodged in Pall Mall; and in the lower floors was lodged a dealer in clothes, with prentices to fetch and carry.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The Hermit some years since was lodged in Pall Mall; and in the lower floors was lodged a dealer in clothes, with prentices to fetch and carry.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading 'Tis an old story: the virtuous prentice--and the unvirtuous.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Hermit some years since was lodged in Pall Mall; and in the lower floors was lodged a dealer in clothes, with prentices to fetch and carry.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Lord! says Kitty, what's this to the purpose?
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading 'Tis an old story: the virtuous prentice--and the unvirtuous.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Hermit some years since was lodged in Pall Mall; and in the lower floors was lodged a dealer in clothes, with prentices to fetch and carry.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Tis an old story: the virtuous prentice--and the unvirtuous.
morally excellent
From this reading 'Tis an old story: the virtuous prentice--and the unvirtuous.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Hermit some years since was lodged in Pall Mall; and in the lower floors was lodged a dealer in clothes, with prentices to fetch and carry.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lord! says Kitty, what's this to the purpose?
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Hermit some years since was lodged in Pall Mall; and in the lower floors was lodged a dealer in clothes, with prentices to fetch and carry.
a late time of life
From this reading The Hermit some years since was lodged in Pall Mall; and in the lower floors was lodged a dealer in clothes, with prentices to fetch and carry.
Chapter 6 of "The Ladies" by L. Adams (Lily Adams) Beck holds 429 sentences, grouped into 86 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 6 holds 429 sentences of "The Ladies", unabridged, divided into 86 reading sections.
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