Chapter 10 of The Path of Duty, and Other Stories is here in full — 125 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 10 of The Path of Duty, and Other Stories is here in full — 125 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
EMBARRASSING INTERVIEWS. My time passed in the usual daily routine of duties. About this time Georgania returned to spend a few weeks at home. Though much improved in personal appearance, she was far from being a pleasant companion. Her manner, to me, was exceedingly haughty, almost contemptuous.
Chapter 10 of The Path of Duty, and Other Stories is here in full — 125 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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expressing extreme contempt
From this reading “Her manner, to me, was exceedingly haughty, almost contemptuous.”
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading “My time passed in the usual daily routine of duties.”
hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment
From this reading “EMBARRASSING INTERVIEWS.”
to an extreme degree
From this reading “Her manner, to me, was exceedingly haughty, almost contemptuous.”
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
From this reading “Her manner, to me, was exceedingly haughty, almost contemptuous.”
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading “Though much improved in personal appearance, she was far from being a pleasant companion.”
plural of “interview” — the questioning of a person (or a conversation in which information is elicited); often conducted by journalists
From this reading “EMBARRASSING INTERVIEWS.”
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading “My time passed in the usual daily routine of duties.”
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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 About this time Georgania returned to spend a few weeks at home.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About this time Georgania returned to spend a few weeks at home.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Her manner, to me, was exceedingly haughty, almost contemptuous.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Though much improved in personal appearance, she was far from being a pleasant companion.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading About this time Georgania returned to spend a few weeks at home.
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Though much improved in personal appearance, she was far from being a pleasant companion.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Though much improved in personal appearance, she was far from being a pleasant companion.
expressing extreme contempt
From this reading Her manner, to me, was exceedingly haughty, almost contemptuous.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading My time passed in the usual daily routine of duties.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading My time passed in the usual daily routine of duties.
hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment
From this reading EMBARRASSING INTERVIEWS.
to an extreme degree
From this reading Her manner, to me, was exceedingly haughty, almost contemptuous.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Though much improved in personal appearance, she was far from being a pleasant companion.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading About this time Georgania returned to spend a few weeks at home.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Though much improved in personal appearance, she was far from being a pleasant companion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading About this time Georgania returned to spend a few weeks at home.
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
From this reading Her manner, to me, was exceedingly haughty, almost contemptuous.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her manner, to me, was exceedingly haughty, almost contemptuous.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading About this time Georgania returned to spend a few weeks at home.
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading Though much improved in personal appearance, she was far from being a pleasant companion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading My time passed in the usual daily routine of duties.
plural of “interview” — the questioning of a person (or a conversation in which information is elicited); often conducted by journalists
From this reading EMBARRASSING INTERVIEWS.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Her manner, to me, was exceedingly haughty, almost contemptuous.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Her manner, to me, was exceedingly haughty, almost contemptuous.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Though much improved in personal appearance, she was far from being a pleasant companion.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My time passed in the usual daily routine of duties.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My time passed in the usual daily routine of duties.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading My time passed in the usual daily routine of duties.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Though much improved in personal appearance, she was far from being a pleasant companion.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Though much improved in personal appearance, she was far from being a pleasant companion.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading About this time Georgania returned to spend a few weeks at home.
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading My time passed in the usual daily routine of duties.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though much improved in personal appearance, she was far from being a pleasant companion.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading About this time Georgania returned to spend a few weeks at home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading My time passed in the usual daily routine of duties.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading About this time Georgania returned to spend a few weeks at home.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though much improved in personal appearance, she was far from being a pleasant companion.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading My time passed in the usual daily routine of duties.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading About this time Georgania returned to spend a few weeks at home.
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading My time passed in the usual daily routine of duties.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though much improved in personal appearance, she was far from being a pleasant companion.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading About this time Georgania returned to spend a few weeks at home.
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