Chapter 16 of The Prophet of Berkeley Square is here in full — 282 sentences across 57 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 16 of The Prophet of Berkeley Square is here in full — 282 sentences across 57 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE PROPHET RETURNS FROM THE MOUSE WITH TWO OLD AND VALUED FRIENDS At these exclamations the Prophet started in some surprise. “You know this lady?” he asked. “By repute, sir,” replied Mr. Sagittarius. “Who does not?” cried Madame. “She built the ‘Prophets’ Rest’ at Birchington.”
Chapter 16 of The Prophet of Berkeley Square is here in full — 282 sentences across 57 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading ““She built the ‘Prophets’ Rest’ at Birchington.””
plural of “exclamation” — an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading “THE PROPHET RETURNS FROM THE MOUSE WITH TWO OLD AND VALUED FRIENDS At these exclamations the Prophet started in some surprise.”
any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails
From this reading “THE PROPHET RETURNS FROM THE MOUSE WITH TWO OLD AND VALUED FRIENDS At these exclamations the Prophet started in some surprise.”
an authoritative person who divines the future
From this reading “THE PROPHET RETURNS FROM THE MOUSE WITH TWO OLD AND VALUED FRIENDS At these exclamations the Prophet started in some surprise.”
the second of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures
From this reading ““She built the ‘Prophets’ Rest’ at Birchington.””
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading ““By repute, sir,” replied Mr. Sagittarius.”
plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability
From this reading “THE PROPHET RETURNS FROM THE MOUSE WITH TWO OLD AND VALUED FRIENDS At these exclamations the Prophet started in some surprise.”
(usually used in combination) having value of a specified kind
From this reading “THE PROPHET RETURNS FROM THE MOUSE WITH TWO OLD AND VALUED FRIENDS At these exclamations the Prophet started in some surprise.”
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PROPHET RETURNS FROM THE MOUSE WITH TWO OLD AND VALUED FRIENDS At these exclamations the Prophet started in some surprise.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “You know this lady?” he asked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE PROPHET RETURNS FROM THE MOUSE WITH TWO OLD AND VALUED FRIENDS At these exclamations the Prophet started in some surprise.
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From this reading “She built the ‘Prophets’ Rest’ at Birchington.”
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading “She built the ‘Prophets’ Rest’ at Birchington.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “By repute, sir,” replied Mr. Sagittarius.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Who does not?” cried Madame.
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Who does not?” cried Madame.
plural of “exclamation” — an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading THE PROPHET RETURNS FROM THE MOUSE WITH TWO OLD AND VALUED FRIENDS At these exclamations the Prophet started in some surprise.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading THE PROPHET RETURNS FROM THE MOUSE WITH TWO OLD AND VALUED FRIENDS At these exclamations the Prophet started in some surprise.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE PROPHET RETURNS FROM THE MOUSE WITH TWO OLD AND VALUED FRIENDS At these exclamations the Prophet started in some surprise.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “You know this lady?” he asked.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PROPHET RETURNS FROM THE MOUSE WITH TWO OLD AND VALUED FRIENDS At these exclamations the Prophet started in some surprise.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “You know this lady?” he asked.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading “You know this lady?” he asked.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading “Who does not?” cried Madame.
any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails
From this reading THE PROPHET RETURNS FROM THE MOUSE WITH TWO OLD AND VALUED FRIENDS At these exclamations the Prophet started in some surprise.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “By repute, sir,” replied Mr. Sagittarius.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Who does not?” cried Madame.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE PROPHET RETURNS FROM THE MOUSE WITH TWO OLD AND VALUED FRIENDS At these exclamations the Prophet started in some surprise.
an authoritative person who divines the future
From this reading THE PROPHET RETURNS FROM THE MOUSE WITH TWO OLD AND VALUED FRIENDS At these exclamations the Prophet started in some surprise.
the second of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures
From this reading “She built the ‘Prophets’ Rest’ at Birchington.”
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “By repute, sir,” replied Mr. Sagittarius.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading “By repute, sir,” replied Mr. Sagittarius.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading “She built the ‘Prophets’ Rest’ at Birchington.”
plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability
From this reading THE PROPHET RETURNS FROM THE MOUSE WITH TWO OLD AND VALUED FRIENDS At these exclamations the Prophet started in some surprise.
(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Sagittarius
From this reading “By repute, sir,” replied Mr. Sagittarius.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “She built the ‘Prophets’ Rest’ at Birchington.”
term of address for a man
From this reading “By repute, sir,” replied Mr. Sagittarius.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE PROPHET RETURNS FROM THE MOUSE WITH TWO OLD AND VALUED FRIENDS At these exclamations the Prophet started in some surprise.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE PROPHET RETURNS FROM THE MOUSE WITH TWO OLD AND VALUED FRIENDS At these exclamations the Prophet started in some surprise.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading THE PROPHET RETURNS FROM THE MOUSE WITH TWO OLD AND VALUED FRIENDS At these exclamations the Prophet started in some surprise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PROPHET RETURNS FROM THE MOUSE WITH TWO OLD AND VALUED FRIENDS At these exclamations the Prophet started in some surprise.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading THE PROPHET RETURNS FROM THE MOUSE WITH TWO OLD AND VALUED FRIENDS At these exclamations the Prophet started in some surprise.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “You know this lady?” he asked.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE PROPHET RETURNS FROM THE MOUSE WITH TWO OLD AND VALUED FRIENDS At these exclamations the Prophet started in some surprise.
(usually used in combination) having value of a specified kind
From this reading THE PROPHET RETURNS FROM THE MOUSE WITH TWO OLD AND VALUED FRIENDS At these exclamations the Prophet started in some surprise.
which person or people
From this reading “Who does not?” cried Madame.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE PROPHET RETURNS FROM THE MOUSE WITH TWO OLD AND VALUED FRIENDS At these exclamations the Prophet started in some surprise.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You know this lady?” he asked.
Chapter 16 of The Prophet of Berkeley Square by Robert Hichens holds 282 sentences, grouped into 57 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.
Chapter 16 holds 282 sentences of The Prophet of Berkeley Square, unabridged, divided into 57 reading sections.
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