Chapter 2 of The Restless Sex is here in full — 404 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter II
Chapter 2 of The Restless Sex is here in full — 404 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Mrs. Schmidt?" "Yes, sir,"—retying the string which alone kept up her skirt. He explained briefly who he was, where he had been, what he had done through the United Charities for the child, Stephanie. "I’d like to take a look at her," he added, "if it’s perfectly convenient." Mrs. Schmidt began to cry: "_Ex_-cuse me, sir; I’m so glad we can keep her.
Chapter 2 of The Restless Sex is here in full — 404 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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for a short time
From this reading “He explained briefly who he was, where he had been, what he had done through the United Charities for the child, Stephanie.”
plural of “charity” — a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading “He explained briefly who he was, where he had been, what he had done through the United Charities for the child, Stephanie.”
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading “"I’d like to take a look at her," he added, "if it’s perfectly convenient."”
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading “He explained briefly who he was, where he had been, what he had done through the United Charities for the child, Stephanie.”
German statesman who served as chancellor of Germany (born in 1918)
From this reading “"Mrs. Schmidt?"”
cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading “"Yes, sir,"—retying the string which alone kept up her skirt.”
a lightweight cord
From this reading “"Yes, sir,"—retying the string which alone kept up her skirt.”
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading “He explained briefly who he was, where he had been, what he had done through the United Charities for the child, Stephanie.”
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In this reading “He explained briefly who he was, where he had been, what he had done through the United Charities for the child, Stephanie.”
take into consideration for exemplifying purposes
In this reading “"I’d like to take a look at her," he added, "if it’s perfectly convenient."”
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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 "I’d like to take a look at her," he added, "if it’s perfectly convenient."
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "I’d like to take a look at her," he added, "if it’s perfectly convenient."
Having no one else present.
From this reading "Yes, sir,"—retying the string which alone kept up her skirt.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I’d like to take a look at her," he added, "if it’s perfectly convenient."
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He explained briefly who he was, where he had been, what he had done through the United Charities for the child, Stephanie.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Mrs. Schmidt began to cry: "_Ex_-cuse me, sir; I’m so glad we can keep her.
for a short time
From this reading He explained briefly who he was, where he had been, what he had done through the United Charities for the child, Stephanie.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Mrs. Schmidt began to cry: "_Ex_-cuse me, sir; I’m so glad we can keep her.
plural of “charity” — a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading He explained briefly who he was, where he had been, what he had done through the United Charities for the child, Stephanie.
a young person of either sex
From this reading He explained briefly who he was, where he had been, what he had done through the United Charities for the child, Stephanie.
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading "I’d like to take a look at her," he added, "if it’s perfectly convenient."
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Mrs. Schmidt began to cry: "_Ex_-cuse me, sir; I’m so glad we can keep her.
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From this reading Mrs. Schmidt began to cry: "_Ex_-cuse me, sir; I’m so glad we can keep her.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He explained briefly who he was, where he had been, what he had done through the United Charities for the child, Stephanie.
a man who was formerly a certain woman's husband
From this reading Mrs. Schmidt began to cry: "_Ex_-cuse me, sir; I’m so glad we can keep her.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading He explained briefly who he was, where he had been, what he had done through the United Charities for the child, Stephanie.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He explained briefly who he was, where he had been, what he had done through the United Charities for the child, Stephanie.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Mrs. Schmidt began to cry: "_Ex_-cuse me, sir; I’m so glad we can keep her.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He explained briefly who he was, where he had been, what he had done through the United Charities for the child, Stephanie.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He explained briefly who he was, where he had been, what he had done through the United Charities for the child, Stephanie.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Yes, sir,"—retying the string which alone kept up her skirt.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I’d like to take a look at her," he added, "if it’s perfectly convenient."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Schmidt began to cry: "_Ex_-cuse me, sir; I’m so glad we can keep her.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I’d like to take a look at her," he added, "if it’s perfectly convenient."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I’d like to take a look at her," he added, "if it’s perfectly convenient."
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Mrs. Schmidt began to cry: "_Ex_-cuse me, sir; I’m so glad we can keep her.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading "Yes, sir,"—retying the string which alone kept up her skirt.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I’d like to take a look at her," he added, "if it’s perfectly convenient."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "I’d like to take a look at her," he added, "if it’s perfectly convenient."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mrs. Schmidt began to cry: "_Ex_-cuse me, sir; I’m so glad we can keep her.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Mrs. Schmidt?"
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading "I’d like to take a look at her," he added, "if it’s perfectly convenient."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, sir,"—retying the string which alone kept up her skirt.
German statesman who served as chancellor of Germany (born in 1918)
From this reading "Mrs. Schmidt?"
term of address for a man
From this reading "Yes, sir,"—retying the string which alone kept up her skirt.
cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading "Yes, sir,"—retying the string which alone kept up her skirt.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mrs. Schmidt began to cry: "_Ex_-cuse me, sir; I’m so glad we can keep her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He explained briefly who he was, where he had been, what he had done through the United Charities for the child, Stephanie.
a lightweight cord
From this reading "Yes, sir,"—retying the string which alone kept up her skirt.
carry out
From this reading "I’d like to take a look at her," he added, "if it’s perfectly convenient."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Yes, sir,"—retying the string which alone kept up her skirt.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He explained briefly who he was, where he had been, what he had done through the United Charities for the child, Stephanie.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I’d like to take a look at her," he added, "if it’s perfectly convenient."
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading He explained briefly who he was, where he had been, what he had done through the United Charities for the child, Stephanie.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Yes, sir,"—retying the string which alone kept up her skirt.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He explained briefly who he was, where he had been, what he had done through the United Charities for the child, Stephanie.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Mrs. Schmidt began to cry: "_Ex_-cuse me, sir; I’m so glad we can keep her.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He explained briefly who he was, where he had been, what he had done through the United Charities for the child, Stephanie.
in or at the place that
From this reading He explained briefly who he was, where he had been, what he had done through the United Charities for the child, Stephanie.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Yes, sir,"—retying the string which alone kept up her skirt.
which person or people
From this reading He explained briefly who he was, where he had been, what he had done through the United Charities for the child, Stephanie.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, sir,"—retying the string which alone kept up her skirt.
Chapter 2 of The Restless Sex by Robert W. (Robert William) Chambers holds 404 sentences, grouped into 81 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.
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