Chapter 8 of The Pines of Lory is here in full — 409 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 8 of The Pines of Lory is here in full — 409 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
From the look which came into Elinor's face, and from a quiver in the voice, the sympathetic visitor knew there was a deeper feeling than had been expressed. She said, gently: "You are tired now. Tell me the rest of the story later." "No, no. I will tell you now.
Chapter 8 of The Pines of Lory is here in full — 409 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading “From the look which came into Elinor's face, and from a quiver in the voice, the sympathetic visitor knew there was a deeper feeling than had been expressed.”
communicated in words
From this reading “From the look which came into Elinor's face, and from a quiver in the voice, the sympathetic visitor knew there was a deeper feeling than had been expressed.”
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading “From the look which came into Elinor's face, and from a quiver in the voice, the sympathetic visitor knew there was a deeper feeling than had been expressed.”
in a gradual manner
From this reading “She said, gently: "You are tired now.”
shake with fast, tremulous movements
From this reading “From the look which came into Elinor's face, and from a quiver in the voice, the sympathetic visitor knew there was a deeper feeling than had been expressed.”
of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system
From this reading “From the look which came into Elinor's face, and from a quiver in the voice, the sympathetic visitor knew there was a deeper feeling than had been expressed.”
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading “She said, gently: "You are tired now.”
someone who visits
From this reading “From the look which came into Elinor's face, and from a quiver in the voice, the sympathetic visitor knew there was a deeper feeling than had been expressed.”
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obtain, especially accidentally
In this reading “From the look which came into Elinor's face, and from a quiver in the voice, the sympathetic visitor knew there was a deeper feeling than had been expressed.”
In this reading “Tell me the rest of the story later."”
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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 From the look which came into Elinor's face, and from a quiver in the voice, the sympathetic visitor knew there was a deeper feeling than had been expressed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From the look which came into Elinor's face, and from a quiver in the voice, the sympathetic visitor knew there was a deeper feeling than had been expressed.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She said, gently: "You are tired now.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading From the look which came into Elinor's face, and from a quiver in the voice, the sympathetic visitor knew there was a deeper feeling than had been expressed.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading From the look which came into Elinor's face, and from a quiver in the voice, the sympathetic visitor knew there was a deeper feeling than had been expressed.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading From the look which came into Elinor's face, and from a quiver in the voice, the sympathetic visitor knew there was a deeper feeling than had been expressed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From the look which came into Elinor's face, and from a quiver in the voice, the sympathetic visitor knew there was a deeper feeling than had been expressed.
communicated in words
From this reading From the look which came into Elinor's face, and from a quiver in the voice, the sympathetic visitor knew there was a deeper feeling than had been expressed.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading From the look which came into Elinor's face, and from a quiver in the voice, the sympathetic visitor knew there was a deeper feeling than had been expressed.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading From the look which came into Elinor's face, and from a quiver in the voice, the sympathetic visitor knew there was a deeper feeling than had been expressed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the look which came into Elinor's face, and from a quiver in the voice, the sympathetic visitor knew there was a deeper feeling than had been expressed.
in a gradual manner
From this reading She said, gently: "You are tired now.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From the look which came into Elinor's face, and from a quiver in the voice, the sympathetic visitor knew there was a deeper feeling than had been expressed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I will tell you now.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From the look which came into Elinor's face, and from a quiver in the voice, the sympathetic visitor knew there was a deeper feeling than had been expressed.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading From the look which came into Elinor's face, and from a quiver in the voice, the sympathetic visitor knew there was a deeper feeling than had been expressed.
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 From the look which came into Elinor's face, and from a quiver in the voice, the sympathetic visitor knew there was a deeper feeling than had been expressed.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Tell me the rest of the story later."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading From the look which came into Elinor's face, and from a quiver in the voice, the sympathetic visitor knew there was a deeper feeling than had been expressed.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Tell me the rest of the story later."
not any; not one
From this reading "No, no.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She said, gently: "You are tired now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Tell me the rest of the story later."
shake with fast, tremulous movements
From this reading From the look which came into Elinor's face, and from a quiver in the voice, the sympathetic visitor knew there was a deeper feeling than had been expressed.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Tell me the rest of the story later."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading She said, gently: "You are tired now.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She said, gently: "You are tired now.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Tell me the rest of the story later."
of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system
From this reading From the look which came into Elinor's face, and from a quiver in the voice, the sympathetic visitor knew there was a deeper feeling than had been expressed.
express in words
From this reading Tell me the rest of the story later."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading From the look which came into Elinor's face, and from a quiver in the voice, the sympathetic visitor knew there was a deeper feeling than had been expressed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From the look which came into Elinor's face, and from a quiver in the voice, the sympathetic visitor knew there was a deeper feeling than had been expressed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading From the look which came into Elinor's face, and from a quiver in the voice, the sympathetic visitor knew there was a deeper feeling than had been expressed.
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading She said, gently: "You are tired now.
someone who visits
From this reading From the look which came into Elinor's face, and from a quiver in the voice, the sympathetic visitor knew there was a deeper feeling than had been expressed.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading From the look which came into Elinor's face, and from a quiver in the voice, the sympathetic visitor knew there was a deeper feeling than had been expressed.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From the look which came into Elinor's face, and from a quiver in the voice, the sympathetic visitor knew there was a deeper feeling than had been expressed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading From the look which came into Elinor's face, and from a quiver in the voice, the sympathetic visitor knew there was a deeper feeling than had been expressed.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I will tell you now.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading She said, gently: "You are tired now.
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