Chapter 19 of The Rainbow Feather is here in full — 162 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 19 of The Rainbow Feather is here in full — 162 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
WHO MR. LOVEL WAS. "Then Herne must be guilty!" cried Paul, looking at the name on the handkerchief. "I am not sure," replied Iris. "If he were guilty, he would not accuse Mr. Lovel."
Chapter 19 of The Rainbow Feather is here in full — 162 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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bring an accusation against; level a charge against
From this reading “"If he were guilty, he would not accuse Mr. Lovel."”
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading “"Then Herne must be guilty!" cried Paul, looking at the name on the handkerchief.”
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading “"Then Herne must be guilty!" cried Paul, looking at the name on the handkerchief.”
plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals
From this reading “"I am not sure," replied Iris.”
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading “"Then Herne must be guilty!" cried Paul, looking at the name on the handkerchief.”
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading “"Then Herne must be guilty!" cried Paul, looking at the name on the handkerchief.”
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “"I am not sure," replied Iris.”
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “"I am not sure," replied Iris.”
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bring an accusation against; level a charge against
From this reading "If he were guilty, he would not accuse Mr. Lovel."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am not sure," replied Iris.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Then Herne must be guilty!" cried Paul, looking at the name on the handkerchief.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Then Herne must be guilty!" cried Paul, looking at the name on the handkerchief.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Then Herne must be guilty!" cried Paul, looking at the name on the handkerchief.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading "Then Herne must be guilty!" cried Paul, looking at the name on the handkerchief.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading "Then Herne must be guilty!" cried Paul, looking at the name on the handkerchief.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "If he were guilty, he would not accuse Mr. Lovel."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Then Herne must be guilty!" cried Paul, looking at the name on the handkerchief.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am not sure," replied Iris.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If he were guilty, he would not accuse Mr. Lovel."
plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals
From this reading "I am not sure," replied Iris.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "Then Herne must be guilty!" cried Paul, looking at the name on the handkerchief.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LOVEL WAS.
a form of address for a man
From this reading WHO MR.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Then Herne must be guilty!" cried Paul, looking at the name on the handkerchief.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Then Herne must be guilty!" cried Paul, looking at the name on the handkerchief.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I am not sure," replied Iris.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Then Herne must be guilty!" cried Paul, looking at the name on the handkerchief.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading "Then Herne must be guilty!" cried Paul, looking at the name on the handkerchief.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I am not sure," replied Iris.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I am not sure," replied Iris.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Then Herne must be guilty!" cried Paul, looking at the name on the handkerchief.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Then Herne must be guilty!" cried Paul, looking at the name on the handkerchief.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LOVEL WAS.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "If he were guilty, he would not accuse Mr. Lovel."
which person or people
From this reading WHO MR.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "If he were guilty, he would not accuse Mr. Lovel."
Chapter 19 of The Rainbow Feather by Fergus Hume holds 162 sentences, grouped into 33 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, 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 19 holds 162 sentences of The Rainbow Feather, unabridged, divided into 33 reading sections.
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