Chapter 4 of The Man Between: An International Romance is here in full — 124 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 4 of The Man Between: An International Romance is here in full — 124 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
“WHAT do you think of the evening, Aunt Ruth?” Ethel was in her aunt’s room, comfortably wrapped in a pink kimono, when she asked this question. “What do you think of it, Ethel?” “I am not sure.” “The dinner was well served.”
Chapter 4 of The Man Between: An International Romance is here in full — 124 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading ““WHAT do you think of the evening, Aunt Ruth?””
possessive form of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading “Ethel was in her aunt’s room, comfortably wrapped in a pink kimono, when she asked this question.”
a loose robe; imitated from robes originally worn by Japanese
From this reading “Ethel was in her aunt’s room, comfortably wrapped in a pink kimono, when she asked this question.”
a light shade of red
From this reading “Ethel was in her aunt’s room, comfortably wrapped in a pink kimono, when she asked this question.”
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading ““WHAT do you think of the evening, Aunt Ruth?””
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading ““The dinner was well served.””
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading “Ethel was in her aunt’s room, comfortably wrapped in a pink kimono, when she asked this question.”
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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 Ethel was in her aunt’s room, comfortably wrapped in a pink kimono, when she asked this question.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am not sure.”
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Ethel was in her aunt’s room, comfortably wrapped in a pink kimono, when she asked this question.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading “WHAT do you think of the evening, Aunt Ruth?”
possessive form of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Ethel was in her aunt’s room, comfortably wrapped in a pink kimono, when she asked this question.
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading Ethel was in her aunt’s room, comfortably wrapped in a pink kimono, when she asked this question.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading “The dinner was well served.”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “WHAT do you think of the evening, Aunt Ruth?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ethel was in her aunt’s room, comfortably wrapped in a pink kimono, when she asked this question.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading “WHAT do you think of the evening, Aunt Ruth?”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Ethel was in her aunt’s room, comfortably wrapped in a pink kimono, when she asked this question.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I am not sure.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ethel was in her aunt’s room, comfortably wrapped in a pink kimono, when she asked this question.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “What do you think of it, Ethel?”
a loose robe; imitated from robes originally worn by Japanese
From this reading Ethel was in her aunt’s room, comfortably wrapped in a pink kimono, when she asked this question.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I am not sure.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “WHAT do you think of the evening, Aunt Ruth?”
a light shade of red
From this reading Ethel was in her aunt’s room, comfortably wrapped in a pink kimono, when she asked this question.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Ethel was in her aunt’s room, comfortably wrapped in a pink kimono, when she asked this question.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Ethel was in her aunt’s room, comfortably wrapped in a pink kimono, when she asked this question.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading “WHAT do you think of the evening, Aunt Ruth?”
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading “The dinner was well served.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ethel was in her aunt’s room, comfortably wrapped in a pink kimono, when she asked this question.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “I am not sure.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “WHAT do you think of the evening, Aunt Ruth?”
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “WHAT do you think of the evening, Aunt Ruth?”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Ethel was in her aunt’s room, comfortably wrapped in a pink kimono, when she asked this question.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ethel was in her aunt’s room, comfortably wrapped in a pink kimono, when she asked this question.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “The dinner was well served.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “WHAT do you think of the evening, Aunt Ruth?”
at the time that
From this reading Ethel was in her aunt’s room, comfortably wrapped in a pink kimono, when she asked this question.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading Ethel was in her aunt’s room, comfortably wrapped in a pink kimono, when she asked this question.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “WHAT do you think of the evening, Aunt Ruth?”
Chapter 4 of The Man Between: An International Romance by Amelia E. Barr holds 124 sentences, grouped into 25 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, 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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