Chapter 35 of The Love-Story of Aliette Brunton is here in full — 394 sentences across 79 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 35 of The Love-Story of Aliette Brunton is here in full — 394 sentences across 79 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"I think I'll be going now, if you'll permit me, sir," said Benjamin Bunce. "And, if I may be allowed to say so, sir, congratulations." "Thanks, Bunce. Toddle off if you like." It was past eight o'clock, and the Temple curiously quiet.
Chapter 35 of The Love-Story of Aliette Brunton is here in full — 394 sentences across 79 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation
From this reading “"I think I'll be going now, if you'll permit me, sir," said Benjamin Bunce.”
a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money)
From this reading “"I think I'll be going now, if you'll permit me, sir," said Benjamin Bunce.”
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading “"And, if I may be allowed to say so, sir, congratulations."”
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading “It was past eight o'clock, and the Temple curiously quiet.”
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading “"I think I'll be going now, if you'll permit me, sir," said Benjamin Bunce.”
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading “It was past eight o'clock, and the Temple curiously quiet.”
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading “"Thanks, Bunce.”
walk unsteadily
From this reading “Toddle off if you like."”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.
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.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading "And, if I may be allowed to say so, sir, congratulations."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And, if I may be allowed to say so, sir, congratulations."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I think I'll be going now, if you'll permit me, sir," said Benjamin Bunce.
gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation
From this reading "I think I'll be going now, if you'll permit me, sir," said Benjamin Bunce.
a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money)
From this reading "I think I'll be going now, if you'll permit me, sir," said Benjamin Bunce.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading "And, if I may be allowed to say so, sir, congratulations."
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading It was past eight o'clock, and the Temple curiously quiet.
being one more than seven
From this reading It was past eight o'clock, and the Temple curiously quiet.
the act of departing
From this reading "I think I'll be going now, if you'll permit me, sir," said Benjamin Bunce.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think I'll be going now, if you'll permit me, sir," said Benjamin Bunce.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I think I'll be going now, if you'll permit me, sir," said Benjamin Bunce.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I think I'll be going now, if you'll permit me, sir," said Benjamin Bunce.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was past eight o'clock, and the Temple curiously quiet.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Toddle off if you like."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "And, if I may be allowed to say so, sir, congratulations."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I think I'll be going now, if you'll permit me, sir," said Benjamin Bunce.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "I think I'll be going now, if you'll permit me, sir," said Benjamin Bunce.
according to the clock
From this reading It was past eight o'clock, and the Temple curiously quiet.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Toddle off if you like."
the time that has elapsed
From this reading It was past eight o'clock, and the Temple curiously quiet.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading "I think I'll be going now, if you'll permit me, sir," said Benjamin Bunce.
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading It was past eight o'clock, and the Temple curiously quiet.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I think I'll be going now, if you'll permit me, sir," said Benjamin Bunce.
express in words
From this reading "And, if I may be allowed to say so, sir, congratulations."
term of address for a man
From this reading "I think I'll be going now, if you'll permit me, sir," said Benjamin Bunce.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "And, if I may be allowed to say so, sir, congratulations."
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading It was past eight o'clock, and the Temple curiously quiet.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading "Thanks, Bunce.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was past eight o'clock, and the Temple curiously quiet.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think I'll be going now, if you'll permit me, sir," said Benjamin Bunce.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "And, if I may be allowed to say so, sir, congratulations."
walk unsteadily
From this reading Toddle off if you like."
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was past eight o'clock, and the Temple curiously quiet.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Toddle off if you like."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I think I'll be going now, if you'll permit me, sir," said Benjamin Bunce.
Chapter 35 of The Love-Story of Aliette Brunton by Gilbert Frankau holds 394 sentences, grouped into 79 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 35 holds 394 sentences of The Love-Story of Aliette Brunton, unabridged, divided into 79 reading sections.
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