Chapter 6 of The Law and the Lady is here in full — 404 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 6 of The Law and the Lady is here in full — 404 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
“YES,” said Benjamin. “It _is_ a coincidence certainly. Still--” He stopped and looked at me. He seemed a little doubtful how I might receive what he had it in his mind to say to me next. “Go on,” I said.
Chapter 6 of The Law and the Lady is here in full — 404 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation
From this reading ““YES,” said Benjamin.”
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading ““It _is_ a coincidence certainly.”
an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental
From this reading ““It _is_ a coincidence certainly.”
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading “He seemed a little doubtful how I might receive what he had it in his mind to say to me next.”
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading “He seemed a little doubtful how I might receive what he had it in his mind to say to me next.”
immediately following in time or order
From this reading “He seemed a little doubtful how I might receive what he had it in his mind to say to me next.”
get something; come into possession of
From this reading “He seemed a little doubtful how I might receive what he had it in his mind to say to me next.”
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading “Still--” He stopped and looked at me.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “It _is_ a coincidence certainly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Still--” He stopped and looked at me.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Still--” He stopped and looked at me.
gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation
From this reading “YES,” said Benjamin.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading “It _is_ a coincidence certainly.
an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental
From this reading “It _is_ a coincidence certainly.
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading He seemed a little doubtful how I might receive what he had it in his mind to say to me next.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Go on,” I said.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He seemed a little doubtful how I might receive what he had it in his mind to say to me next.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Still--” He stopped and looked at me.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He seemed a little doubtful how I might receive what he had it in his mind to say to me next.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He seemed a little doubtful how I might receive what he had it in his mind to say to me next.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He seemed a little doubtful how I might receive what he had it in his mind to say to me next.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He seemed a little doubtful how I might receive what he had it in his mind to say to me next.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It _is_ a coincidence certainly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It _is_ a coincidence certainly.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He seemed a little doubtful how I might receive what he had it in his mind to say to me next.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Still--” He stopped and looked at me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Still--” He stopped and looked at me.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He seemed a little doubtful how I might receive what he had it in his mind to say to me next.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He seemed a little doubtful how I might receive what he had it in his mind to say to me next.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading He seemed a little doubtful how I might receive what he had it in his mind to say to me next.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Go on,” I said.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading He seemed a little doubtful how I might receive what he had it in his mind to say to me next.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “YES,” said Benjamin.
express in words
From this reading He seemed a little doubtful how I might receive what he had it in his mind to say to me next.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He seemed a little doubtful how I might receive what he had it in his mind to say to me next.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still--” He stopped and looked at me.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Still--” He stopped and looked at me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He seemed a little doubtful how I might receive what he had it in his mind to say to me next.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He seemed a little doubtful how I might receive what he had it in his mind to say to me next.
an affirmative
From this reading “YES,” said Benjamin.
Chapter 6 of The Law and the Lady by Wilkie Collins holds 404 sentences, grouped into 81 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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