Chapter 31 of The Rocks of Valpré is here in full — 291 sentences across 59 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 31 of The Rocks of Valpré is here in full — 291 sentences across 59 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE WAY OF THE WYNDHAMS When Mordaunt returned from his ride, it was close upon the luncheon-hour. He went straight upstairs to prepare for the meal. Chris's room was empty. He wondered where she was, but Noel bounded in and enlightened him before he descended. "She's doing the pretty to Aunt Philippa," he reported.
Chapter 31 of The Rocks of Valpré is here in full — 291 sentences across 59 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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having the limits or boundaries established
From this reading “He wondered where she was, but Noel bounded in and enlightened him before he descended.”
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading “He wondered where she was, but Noel bounded in and enlightened him before he descended.”
having knowledge and spiritual insight
From this reading “He wondered where she was, but Noel bounded in and enlightened him before he descended.”
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading “He went straight upstairs to prepare for the meal.”
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading “He wondered where she was, but Noel bounded in and enlightened him before he descended.”
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading “He went straight upstairs to prepare for the meal.”
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading “"She's doing the pretty to Aunt Philippa," he reported.”
on a floor above
From this reading “He went straight upstairs to prepare for the meal.”
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He wondered where she was, but Noel bounded in and enlightened him before he descended.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading "She's doing the pretty to Aunt Philippa," he reported.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He wondered where she was, but Noel bounded in and enlightened him before he descended.
having the limits or boundaries established
From this reading He wondered where she was, but Noel bounded in and enlightened him before he descended.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He wondered where she was, but Noel bounded in and enlightened him before he descended.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Chris's room was empty.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading THE WAY OF THE WYNDHAMS When Mordaunt returned from his ride, it was close upon the luncheon-hour.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading He wondered where she was, but Noel bounded in and enlightened him before he descended.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading "She's doing the pretty to Aunt Philippa," he reported.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading Chris's room was empty.
having knowledge and spiritual insight
From this reading He wondered where she was, but Noel bounded in and enlightened him before he descended.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He went straight upstairs to prepare for the meal.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE WAY OF THE WYNDHAMS When Mordaunt returned from his ride, it was close upon the luncheon-hour.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He went straight upstairs to prepare for the meal.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He wondered where she was, but Noel bounded in and enlightened him before he descended.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE WAY OF THE WYNDHAMS When Mordaunt returned from his ride, it was close upon the luncheon-hour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He wondered where she was, but Noel bounded in and enlightened him before he descended.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE WAY OF THE WYNDHAMS When Mordaunt returned from his ride, it was close upon the luncheon-hour.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE WAY OF THE WYNDHAMS When Mordaunt returned from his ride, it was close upon the luncheon-hour.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading He went straight upstairs to prepare for the meal.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE WAY OF THE WYNDHAMS When Mordaunt returned from his ride, it was close upon the luncheon-hour.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading He wondered where she was, but Noel bounded in and enlightened him before he descended.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WAY OF THE WYNDHAMS When Mordaunt returned from his ride, it was close upon the luncheon-hour.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "She's doing the pretty to Aunt Philippa," he reported.
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading He went straight upstairs to prepare for the meal.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "She's doing the pretty to Aunt Philippa," he reported.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading "She's doing the pretty to Aunt Philippa," he reported.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE WAY OF THE WYNDHAMS When Mordaunt returned from his ride, it was close upon the luncheon-hour.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading THE WAY OF THE WYNDHAMS When Mordaunt returned from his ride, it was close upon the luncheon-hour.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Chris's room was empty.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He wondered where she was, but Noel bounded in and enlightened him before he descended.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "She's doing the pretty to Aunt Philippa," he reported.
successive (without a break)
From this reading He went straight upstairs to prepare for the meal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WAY OF THE WYNDHAMS When Mordaunt returned from his ride, it was close upon the luncheon-hour.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He went straight upstairs to prepare for the meal.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE WAY OF THE WYNDHAMS When Mordaunt returned from his ride, it was close upon the luncheon-hour.
on a floor above
From this reading He went straight upstairs to prepare for the meal.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE WAY OF THE WYNDHAMS When Mordaunt returned from his ride, it was close upon the luncheon-hour.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE WAY OF THE WYNDHAMS When Mordaunt returned from his ride, it was close upon the luncheon-hour.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He went straight upstairs to prepare for the meal.
at the time that
From this reading THE WAY OF THE WYNDHAMS When Mordaunt returned from his ride, it was close upon the luncheon-hour.
in or at the place that
From this reading He wondered where she was, but Noel bounded in and enlightened him before he descended.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading He wondered where she was, but Noel bounded in and enlightened him before he descended.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE WAY OF THE WYNDHAMS When Mordaunt returned from his ride, it was close upon the luncheon-hour.
Chapter 31 of The Rocks of Valpré by Ethel M. (Ethel May) Dell holds 291 sentences, grouped into 59 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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