Chapter 32 of The Lovels of Arden is here in full — 166 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 32 of The Lovels of Arden is here in full — 166 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
LYING IN WAIT. Mr. Granger went back to Yorkshire; and Clarissa's days were at her own disposal. They were to leave Paris at the beginning of March. She knew it was only for a very short time that she would be able to see her brother. It was scarcely natural, therefore, that she should neglect such an opportunity as this.
Chapter 32 of The Lovels of Arden is here in full — 166 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/33 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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the power to use something or someone
From this reading “Mr. Granger went back to Yorkshire; and Clarissa's days were at her own disposal.”
a person who operates a farm
From this reading “Mr. Granger went back to Yorkshire; and Clarissa's days were at her own disposal.”
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading “LYING IN WAIT.”
march in a procession
From this reading “They were to leave Paris at the beginning of March.”
leave undone or leave out
From this reading “It was scarcely natural, therefore, that she should neglect such an opportunity as this.”
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading “It was scarcely natural, therefore, that she should neglect such an opportunity as this.”
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading “They were to leave Paris at the beginning of March.”
a former large county in northern England; in 1974 it was divided into three smaller counties
From this reading “Mr. Granger went back to Yorkshire; and Clarissa's days were at her own disposal.”
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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 She knew it was only for a very short time that she would be able to see her brother.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading She knew it was only for a very short time that she would be able to see her brother.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was scarcely natural, therefore, that she should neglect such an opportunity as this.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Granger went back to Yorkshire; and Clarissa's days were at her own disposal.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was scarcely natural, therefore, that she should neglect such an opportunity as this.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Granger went back to Yorkshire; and Clarissa's days were at her own disposal.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Mr. Granger went back to Yorkshire; and Clarissa's days were at her own disposal.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She knew it was only for a very short time that she would be able to see her brother.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading They were to leave Paris at the beginning of March.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading She knew it was only for a very short time that she would be able to see her brother.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Granger went back to Yorkshire; and Clarissa's days were at her own disposal.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Mr. Granger went back to Yorkshire; and Clarissa's days were at her own disposal.
the power to use something or someone
From this reading Mr. Granger went back to Yorkshire; and Clarissa's days were at her own disposal.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She knew it was only for a very short time that she would be able to see her brother.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading Mr. Granger went back to Yorkshire; and Clarissa's days were at her own disposal.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Granger went back to Yorkshire; and Clarissa's days were at her own disposal.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LYING IN WAIT.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She knew it was only for a very short time that she would be able to see her brother.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She knew it was only for a very short time that she would be able to see her brother.
go away from a place
From this reading They were to leave Paris at the beginning of March.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading LYING IN WAIT.
march in a procession
From this reading They were to leave Paris at the beginning of March.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Granger went back to Yorkshire; and Clarissa's days were at her own disposal.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading It was scarcely natural, therefore, that she should neglect such an opportunity as this.
leave undone or leave out
From this reading It was scarcely natural, therefore, that she should neglect such an opportunity as this.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They were to leave Paris at the beginning of March.
and nothing more
From this reading She knew it was only for a very short time that she would be able to see her brother.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading It was scarcely natural, therefore, that she should neglect such an opportunity as this.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Mr. Granger went back to Yorkshire; and Clarissa's days were at her own disposal.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading They were to leave Paris at the beginning of March.
only a very short time before
From this reading It was scarcely natural, therefore, that she should neglect such an opportunity as this.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She knew it was only for a very short time that she would be able to see her brother.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She knew it was only for a very short time that she would be able to see her brother.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading She knew it was only for a very short time that she would be able to see her brother.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was scarcely natural, therefore, that she should neglect such an opportunity as this.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was scarcely natural, therefore, that she should neglect such an opportunity as this.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She knew it was only for a very short time that she would be able to see her brother.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They were to leave Paris at the beginning of March.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading It was scarcely natural, therefore, that she should neglect such an opportunity as this.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were to leave Paris at the beginning of March.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was scarcely natural, therefore, that she should neglect such an opportunity as this.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She knew it was only for a very short time that she would be able to see her brother.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Granger went back to Yorkshire; and Clarissa's days were at her own disposal.
precisely as stated
From this reading She knew it was only for a very short time that she would be able to see her brother.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading LYING IN WAIT.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She knew it was only for a very short time that she would be able to see her brother.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Mr. Granger went back to Yorkshire; and Clarissa's days were at her own disposal.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mr. Granger went back to Yorkshire; and Clarissa's days were at her own disposal.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She knew it was only for a very short time that she would be able to see her brother.
a former large county in northern England; in 1974 it was divided into three smaller counties
From this reading Mr. Granger went back to Yorkshire; and Clarissa's days were at her own disposal.
Chapter 32 of The Lovels of Arden by M. E. (Mary Elizabeth) Braddon holds 166 sentences, grouped into 34 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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