Chapter 5 of The loves of Pelleas and Etarre is here in full — 437 sentences across 88 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 5 of The loves of Pelleas and Etarre is here in full — 437 sentences across 88 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
“Who’s a-comin’?” she demanded; but if Nichola were to ask to see our visiting list I think that we should hardly deny her. “It’s a friend of Miss Lisa’s,” Pelleas explained. “Man?” Nichola inquired grimly. Pelleas admitted it.
Chapter 5 of The loves of Pelleas and Etarre is here in full — 437 sentences across 88 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading “Pelleas admitted it.”
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading ““Who’s a-comin’?” she demanded; but if Nichola were to ask to see our visiting list I think that we should hardly deny her.”
declare untrue; contradict
From this reading ““Who’s a-comin’?” she demanded; but if Nichola were to ask to see our visiting list I think that we should hardly deny her.”
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading ““It’s a friend of Miss Lisa’s,” Pelleas explained.”
in a grim implacable manner
From this reading “Nichola inquired grimly.”
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading “Nichola inquired grimly.”
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading ““Who’s a-comin’?” she demanded; but if Nichola were to ask to see our visiting list I think that we should hardly deny her.”
the activity of making visits
From this reading ““Who’s a-comin’?” she demanded; but if Nichola were to ask to see our visiting list I think that we should hardly deny her.”
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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 “It’s a friend of Miss Lisa’s,” Pelleas explained.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Who’s a-comin’?” she demanded; but if Nichola were to ask to see our visiting list I think that we should hardly deny her.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Pelleas admitted it.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Who’s a-comin’?” she demanded; but if Nichola were to ask to see our visiting list I think that we should hardly deny her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Who’s a-comin’?” she demanded; but if Nichola were to ask to see our visiting list I think that we should hardly deny her.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading “Who’s a-comin’?” she demanded; but if Nichola were to ask to see our visiting list I think that we should hardly deny her.
declare untrue; contradict
From this reading “Who’s a-comin’?” she demanded; but if Nichola were to ask to see our visiting list I think that we should hardly deny her.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading “It’s a friend of Miss Lisa’s,” Pelleas explained.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “It’s a friend of Miss Lisa’s,” Pelleas explained.
in a grim implacable manner
From this reading Nichola inquired grimly.
only a very short time before
From this reading “Who’s a-comin’?” she demanded; but if Nichola were to ask to see our visiting list I think that we should hardly deny her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Who’s a-comin’?” she demanded; but if Nichola were to ask to see our visiting list I think that we should hardly deny her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Who’s a-comin’?” she demanded; but if Nichola were to ask to see our visiting list I think that we should hardly deny her.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Who’s a-comin’?” she demanded; but if Nichola were to ask to see our visiting list I think that we should hardly deny her.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Nichola inquired grimly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Pelleas admitted it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It’s a friend of Miss Lisa’s,” Pelleas explained.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It’s a friend of Miss Lisa’s,” Pelleas explained.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading “Who’s a-comin’?” she demanded; but if Nichola were to ask to see our visiting list I think that we should hardly deny her.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “Man?”
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “It’s a friend of Miss Lisa’s,” Pelleas explained.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Who’s a-comin’?” she demanded; but if Nichola were to ask to see our visiting list I think that we should hardly deny her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “It’s a friend of Miss Lisa’s,” Pelleas explained.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “Who’s a-comin’?” she demanded; but if Nichola were to ask to see our visiting list I think that we should hardly deny her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It’s a friend of Miss Lisa’s,” Pelleas explained.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Who’s a-comin’?” she demanded; but if Nichola were to ask to see our visiting list I think that we should hardly deny her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Who’s a-comin’?” she demanded; but if Nichola were to ask to see our visiting list I think that we should hardly deny her.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “Who’s a-comin’?” she demanded; but if Nichola were to ask to see our visiting list I think that we should hardly deny her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Who’s a-comin’?” she demanded; but if Nichola were to ask to see our visiting list I think that we should hardly deny her.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Who’s a-comin’?” she demanded; but if Nichola were to ask to see our visiting list I think that we should hardly deny her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Who’s a-comin’?” she demanded; but if Nichola were to ask to see our visiting list I think that we should hardly deny her.
the activity of making visits
From this reading “Who’s a-comin’?” she demanded; but if Nichola were to ask to see our visiting list I think that we should hardly deny her.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Who’s a-comin’?” she demanded; but if Nichola were to ask to see our visiting list I think that we should hardly deny her.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Who’s a-comin’?” she demanded; but if Nichola were to ask to see our visiting list I think that we should hardly deny her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Who’s a-comin’?” she demanded; but if Nichola were to ask to see our visiting list I think that we should hardly deny her.
Chapter 5 of The loves of Pelleas and Etarre by Zona Gale holds 437 sentences, grouped into 88 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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