Chapter 17 of The Luminous Face is here in full — 270 sentences across 54 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XVII
Chapter 17 of The Luminous Face is here in full — 270 sentences across 54 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Zizi “Mrs Lindsay?” Zizi said, by way of interrogative greeting, and, with a second nod to Louis, she crossed the room and sat down by Phyllis. “Miss Lindsay,” and the visitor took both Phyllis’ hands in her own. “I am so glad to know you. May I help you?”
Chapter 17 of The Luminous Face is here in full — 270 sentences across 54 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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placed crosswise
From this reading “Zizi said, by way of interrogative greeting, and, with a second nod to Louis, she crossed the room and sat down by Phyllis.”
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading ““I am so glad to know you.”
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading “Zizi said, by way of interrogative greeting, and, with a second nod to Louis, she crossed the room and sat down by Phyllis.”
United States playwright who collaborated with Russel Crouse on several musicals (1889-1931)
From this reading “Zizi “Mrs Lindsay?””
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading “Zizi said, by way of interrogative greeting, and, with a second nod to Louis, she crossed the room and sat down by Phyllis.”
express or signify by nodding
From this reading “Zizi said, by way of interrogative greeting, and, with a second nod to Louis, she crossed the room and sat down by Phyllis.”
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading “Zizi said, by way of interrogative greeting, and, with a second nod to Louis, she crossed the room and sat down by Phyllis.”
someone who visits
From this reading ““Miss Lindsay,” and the visitor took both Phyllis’ hands in her own.”
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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 Zizi said, by way of interrogative greeting, and, with a second nod to Louis, she crossed the room and sat down by Phyllis.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am so glad to know you.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Zizi said, by way of interrogative greeting, and, with a second nod to Louis, she crossed the room and sat down by Phyllis.
the two together, not just one
From this reading “Miss Lindsay,” and the visitor took both Phyllis’ hands in her own.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Zizi said, by way of interrogative greeting, and, with a second nod to Louis, she crossed the room and sat down by Phyllis.
placed crosswise
From this reading Zizi said, by way of interrogative greeting, and, with a second nod to Louis, she crossed the room and sat down by Phyllis.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Zizi said, by way of interrogative greeting, and, with a second nod to Louis, she crossed the room and sat down by Phyllis.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading “I am so glad to know you.
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading Zizi said, by way of interrogative greeting, and, with a second nod to Louis, she crossed the room and sat down by Phyllis.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading “Miss Lindsay,” and the visitor took both Phyllis’ hands in her own.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading May I help you?”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Miss Lindsay,” and the visitor took both Phyllis’ hands in her own.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I am so glad to know you.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Miss Lindsay,” and the visitor took both Phyllis’ hands in her own.
a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply
From this reading Zizi said, by way of interrogative greeting, and, with a second nod to Louis, she crossed the room and sat down by Phyllis.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I am so glad to know you.
United States playwright who collaborated with Russel Crouse on several musicals (1889-1931)
From this reading Zizi “Mrs Lindsay?”
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading Zizi said, by way of interrogative greeting, and, with a second nod to Louis, she crossed the room and sat down by Phyllis.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading May I help you?”
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “Miss Lindsay,” and the visitor took both Phyllis’ hands in her own.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Zizi “Mrs Lindsay?”
express or signify by nodding
From this reading Zizi said, by way of interrogative greeting, and, with a second nod to Louis, she crossed the room and sat down by Phyllis.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Zizi said, by way of interrogative greeting, and, with a second nod to Louis, she crossed the room and sat down by Phyllis.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading “Miss Lindsay,” and the visitor took both Phyllis’ hands in her own.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Zizi said, by way of interrogative greeting, and, with a second nod to Louis, she crossed the room and sat down by Phyllis.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Zizi said, by way of interrogative greeting, and, with a second nod to Louis, she crossed the room and sat down by Phyllis.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Zizi said, by way of interrogative greeting, and, with a second nod to Louis, she crossed the room and sat down by Phyllis.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Zizi said, by way of interrogative greeting, and, with a second nod to Louis, she crossed the room and sat down by Phyllis.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Zizi said, by way of interrogative greeting, and, with a second nod to Louis, she crossed the room and sat down by Phyllis.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Zizi said, by way of interrogative greeting, and, with a second nod to Louis, she crossed the room and sat down by Phyllis.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “I am so glad to know you.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Zizi said, by way of interrogative greeting, and, with a second nod to Louis, she crossed the room and sat down by Phyllis.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Zizi said, by way of interrogative greeting, and, with a second nod to Louis, she crossed the room and sat down by Phyllis.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading “Miss Lindsay,” and the visitor took both Phyllis’ hands in her own.
someone who visits
From this reading “Miss Lindsay,” and the visitor took both Phyllis’ hands in her own.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Zizi said, by way of interrogative greeting, and, with a second nod to Louis, she crossed the room and sat down by Phyllis.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Zizi said, by way of interrogative greeting, and, with a second nod to Louis, she crossed the room and sat down by Phyllis.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I am so glad to know you.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Zizi “Mrs Lindsay?”
Chapter 17 of The Luminous Face by Carolyn Wells holds 270 sentences, grouped into 54 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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