Chapter 10 of The secret spring is here in full — 396 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 10 of The secret spring is here in full — 396 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"I'm at your service, sir," I said. "Tomorrow, or any day you like." "Tomorrow," he replied bitterly. "Do you think I'm going to give you a chance of seeing her? She's waiting for you, I know.
Chapter 10 of The secret spring is here in full — 396 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading “"Tomorrow," he replied bitterly.”
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading “"Do you think I'm going to give you a chance of seeing her?”
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “"Do you think I'm going to give you a chance of seeing her?”
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “"Tomorrow," he replied bitterly.”
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading “"Do you think I'm going to give you a chance of seeing her?”
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading “"I'm at your service, sir," I said.”
the day after today
From this reading “"Tomorrow, or any day you like."”
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading “She's waiting for you, I know.”
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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 "Do you think I'm going to give you a chance of seeing her?
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Tomorrow, or any day you like."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I'm at your service, sir," I said.
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading "Tomorrow," he replied bitterly.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "Do you think I'm going to give you a chance of seeing her?
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "Tomorrow, or any day you like."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you think I'm going to give you a chance of seeing her?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She's waiting for you, I know.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Do you think I'm going to give you a chance of seeing her?
the act of departing
From this reading "Do you think I'm going to give you a chance of seeing her?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Tomorrow," he replied bitterly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Do you think I'm going to give you a chance of seeing her?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I'm at your service, sir," I said.
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From this reading "I'm at your service, sir," I said.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She's waiting for you, I know.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Tomorrow, or any day you like."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Do you think I'm going to give you a chance of seeing her?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Tomorrow, or any day you like."
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Tomorrow," he replied bitterly.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I'm at your service, sir," I said.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading "Do you think I'm going to give you a chance of seeing her?
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading "I'm at your service, sir," I said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She's waiting for you, I know.
term of address for a man
From this reading "I'm at your service, sir," I said.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Do you think I'm going to give you a chance of seeing her?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Do you think I'm going to give you a chance of seeing her?
the day after today
From this reading "Tomorrow, or any day you like."
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading She's waiting for you, I know.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Tomorrow, or any day you like."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I'm at your service, sir," I said.
Chapter 10 of The secret spring by Pierre Benoît holds 396 sentences, grouped into 80 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 10 holds 396 sentences of The secret spring, unabridged, divided into 80 reading sections.
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