Chapter 2 of The Lady of the Barge and Others, Entire is here in full — 431 sentences across 87 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 2 of The Lady of the Barge and Others, Entire is here in full — 431 sentences across 87 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Her husband interposed. “There, there, mother,” he said, hastily. “Sit down, and don’t jump to conclusions. You’ve not brought bad news, I’m sure, sir;” and he eyed the other wistfully. “I’m sorry—” began the visitor.
Chapter 2 of The Lady of the Barge and Others, Entire is here in full — 431 sentences across 87 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/86 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading ““Sit down, and don’t jump to conclusions.”
having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination
From this reading “You’ve not brought bad news, I’m sure, sir;” and he eyed the other wistfully.”
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading ““There, there, mother,” he said, hastily.”
move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading ““Sit down, and don’t jump to conclusions.”
information about recent and important events
From this reading “You’ve not brought bad news, I’m sure, sir;” and he eyed the other wistfully.”
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading ““I’m sorry—” began the visitor.”
someone who visits
From this reading ““I’m sorry—” began the visitor.”
in a wistful manner
From this reading “You’ve not brought bad news, I’m sure, sir;” and he eyed the other wistfully.”
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Sit down, and don’t jump to conclusions.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading You’ve not brought bad news, I’m sure, sir;” and he eyed the other wistfully.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “I’m sorry—” began the visitor.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading You’ve not brought bad news, I’m sure, sir;” and he eyed the other wistfully.
plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading “Sit down, and don’t jump to conclusions.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Sit down, and don’t jump to conclusions.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “Sit down, and don’t jump to conclusions.
having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination
From this reading You’ve not brought bad news, I’m sure, sir;” and he eyed the other wistfully.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading “There, there, mother,” he said, hastily.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “There, there, mother,” he said, hastily.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her husband interposed.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Her husband interposed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You’ve not brought bad news, I’m sure, sir;” and he eyed the other wistfully.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her husband interposed.
move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading “Sit down, and don’t jump to conclusions.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading “There, there, mother,” he said, hastily.
information about recent and important events
From this reading You’ve not brought bad news, I’m sure, sir;” and he eyed the other wistfully.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading You’ve not brought bad news, I’m sure, sir;” and he eyed the other wistfully.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading You’ve not brought bad news, I’m sure, sir;” and he eyed the other wistfully.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “There, there, mother,” he said, hastily.
term of address for a man
From this reading You’ve not brought bad news, I’m sure, sir;” and he eyed the other wistfully.
be seated
From this reading “Sit down, and don’t jump to conclusions.
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading “I’m sorry—” began the visitor.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading You’ve not brought bad news, I’m sure, sir;” and he eyed the other wistfully.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading You’ve not brought bad news, I’m sure, sir;” and he eyed the other wistfully.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “There, there, mother,” he said, hastily.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Sit down, and don’t jump to conclusions.
someone who visits
From this reading “I’m sorry—” began the visitor.
in a wistful manner
From this reading You’ve not brought bad news, I’m sure, sir;” and he eyed the other wistfully.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You’ve not brought bad news, I’m sure, sir;” and he eyed the other wistfully.
Chapter 2 of The Lady of the Barge and Others, Entire by W. W. (William Wymark) Jacobs holds 431 sentences, grouped into 87 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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