Chapter 2 of The pride o' the morning is here in full — 174 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter II
Chapter 2 of The pride o' the morning is here in full — 174 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
MIDNIGHT MOVEMENTS "HOW do you do?" a precise voice said. It was not needful to announce Mr. Thomas Dugdale. He was as much at home in the house as its proper inmates. If a door were open, he walked in; if not, the butler opened it, but did not venture to treat him like a caller. The greeting was meant for Colin.
Chapter 2 of The pride o' the morning is here in full — 174 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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make known; make an announcement
From this reading “It was not needful to announce Mr. Thomas Dugdale.”
a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading “If a door were open, he walked in; if not, the butler opened it, but did not venture to treat him like a caller.”
a social or business visitor
From this reading “If a door were open, he walked in; if not, the butler opened it, but did not venture to treat him like a caller.”
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading “The greeting was meant for Colin.”
plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading “He was as much at home in the house as its proper inmates.”
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading “MIDNIGHT MOVEMENTS "HOW do you do?" a precise voice said.”
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading “It was not needful to announce Mr. Thomas Dugdale.”
sharply exact or accurate or delimited
From this reading “MIDNIGHT MOVEMENTS "HOW do you do?" a precise voice said.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
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a reception held in your own home
In this reading “He was as much at home in the house as its proper inmates.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MIDNIGHT MOVEMENTS "HOW do you do?" a precise voice said.
make known; make an announcement
From this reading It was not needful to announce Mr. Thomas Dugdale.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was as much at home in the house as its proper inmates.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was as much at home in the house as its proper inmates.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If a door were open, he walked in; if not, the butler opened it, but did not venture to treat him like a caller.
a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading If a door were open, he walked in; if not, the butler opened it, but did not venture to treat him like a caller.
a social or business visitor
From this reading If a door were open, he walked in; if not, the butler opened it, but did not venture to treat him like a caller.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The greeting was meant for Colin.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading If a door were open, he walked in; if not, the butler opened it, but did not venture to treat him like a caller.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading MIDNIGHT MOVEMENTS "HOW do you do?" a precise voice said.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading If a door were open, he walked in; if not, the butler opened it, but did not venture to treat him like a caller.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was not needful to announce Mr. Thomas Dugdale.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The greeting was meant for Colin.
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading The greeting was meant for Colin.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was as much at home in the house as its proper inmates.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If a door were open, he walked in; if not, the butler opened it, but did not venture to treat him like a caller.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He was as much at home in the house as its proper inmates.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He was as much at home in the house as its proper inmates.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MIDNIGHT MOVEMENTS "HOW do you do?" a precise voice said.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If a door were open, he walked in; if not, the butler opened it, but did not venture to treat him like a caller.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was as much at home in the house as its proper inmates.
plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading He was as much at home in the house as its proper inmates.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not needful to announce Mr. Thomas Dugdale.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He was as much at home in the house as its proper inmates.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading If a door were open, he walked in; if not, the butler opened it, but did not venture to treat him like a caller.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading The greeting was meant for Colin.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading MIDNIGHT MOVEMENTS "HOW do you do?" a precise voice said.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading MIDNIGHT MOVEMENTS "HOW do you do?" a precise voice said.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It was not needful to announce Mr. Thomas Dugdale.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He was as much at home in the house as its proper inmates.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading It was not needful to announce Mr. Thomas Dugdale.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not needful to announce Mr. Thomas Dugdale.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading If a door were open, he walked in; if not, the butler opened it, but did not venture to treat him like a caller.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading If a door were open, he walked in; if not, the butler opened it, but did not venture to treat him like a caller.
sharply exact or accurate or delimited
From this reading MIDNIGHT MOVEMENTS "HOW do you do?" a precise voice said.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading He was as much at home in the house as its proper inmates.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading MIDNIGHT MOVEMENTS "HOW do you do?" a precise voice said.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was as much at home in the house as its proper inmates.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading It was not needful to announce Mr. Thomas Dugdale.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was not needful to announce Mr. Thomas Dugdale.
interact in a certain way
From this reading If a door were open, he walked in; if not, the butler opened it, but did not venture to treat him like a caller.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading If a door were open, he walked in; if not, the butler opened it, but did not venture to treat him like a caller.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading MIDNIGHT MOVEMENTS "HOW do you do?" a precise voice said.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading If a door were open, he walked in; if not, the butler opened it, but did not venture to treat him like a caller.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not needful to announce Mr. Thomas Dugdale.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If a door were open, he walked in; if not, the butler opened it, but did not venture to treat him like a caller.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading MIDNIGHT MOVEMENTS "HOW do you do?" a precise voice said.
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