Chapter 11 of The Snake's Pass is here in full — 261 sentences across 53 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 11 of The Snake's Pass is here in full — 261 sentences across 53 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
_UN MAUVAIS QUART D’HEURE._ When we were strolling back to the hotel Dick said to me:— “Cheer up, old fellow! You needn’t be the least bit downhearted. Go soon and see Joyce. He will not stand in the girl’s way, you may be sure. He is a good fellow, and loves Norah dearly—who could help it!”
Chapter 11 of The Snake's Pass is here in full — 261 sentences across 53 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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give encouragement to
From this reading “_UN MAUVAIS QUART D’HEURE._ When we were strolling back to the hotel Dick said to me:— “Cheer up, old fellow!”
in a sincere and heartfelt manner
From this reading “He is a good fellow, and loves Norah dearly—who could help it!””
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading “_UN MAUVAIS QUART D’HEURE._ When we were strolling back to the hotel Dick said to me:— “Cheer up, old fellow!”
influential Irish writer noted for his many innovations (such as stream of consciousness writing) (1882-1941)
From this reading “Go soon and see Joyce.”
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading “He is a good fellow, and loves Norah dearly—who could help it!””
a United States liquid unit equal to 32 fluid ounces; four quarts equal one gallon
From this reading “_UN MAUVAIS QUART D’HEURE._ When we were strolling back to the hotel Dick said to me:— “Cheer up, old fellow!”
-ing form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading “_UN MAUVAIS QUART D’HEURE._ When we were strolling back to the hotel Dick said to me:— “Cheer up, old fellow!”
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In this reading “You needn’t be the least bit downhearted.”
In this reading “_UN MAUVAIS QUART D’HEURE._ When we were strolling back to the hotel Dick said to me:— “Cheer up, old fellow!”
cause (somebody) to feel happier or more cheerful
In this reading “_UN MAUVAIS QUART D’HEURE._ When we were strolling back to the hotel Dick said to me:— “Cheer up, old fellow!”
In this reading “He is a good fellow, and loves Norah dearly—who could help it!””
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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 He is a good fellow, and loves Norah dearly—who could help it!”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Go soon and see Joyce.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading _UN MAUVAIS QUART D’HEURE._ When we were strolling back to the hotel Dick said to me:— “Cheer up, old fellow!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading You needn’t be the least bit downhearted.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading You needn’t be the least bit downhearted.
give encouragement to
From this reading _UN MAUVAIS QUART D’HEURE._ When we were strolling back to the hotel Dick said to me:— “Cheer up, old fellow!
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He is a good fellow, and loves Norah dearly—who could help it!”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _UN MAUVAIS QUART D’HEURE._ When we were strolling back to the hotel Dick said to me:— “Cheer up, old fellow!
in a sincere and heartfelt manner
From this reading He is a good fellow, and loves Norah dearly—who could help it!”
someone who is a detective
From this reading _UN MAUVAIS QUART D’HEURE._ When we were strolling back to the hotel Dick said to me:— “Cheer up, old fellow!
filled with melancholy and despondency
From this reading You needn’t be the least bit downhearted.
a boy or man
From this reading _UN MAUVAIS QUART D’HEURE._ When we were strolling back to the hotel Dick said to me:— “Cheer up, old fellow!
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading He will not stand in the girl’s way, you may be sure.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Go soon and see Joyce.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He is a good fellow, and loves Norah dearly—who could help it!”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He will not stand in the girl’s way, you may be sure.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He is a good fellow, and loves Norah dearly—who could help it!”
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading _UN MAUVAIS QUART D’HEURE._ When we were strolling back to the hotel Dick said to me:— “Cheer up, old fellow!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He will not stand in the girl’s way, you may be sure.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He is a good fellow, and loves Norah dearly—who could help it!”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He is a good fellow, and loves Norah dearly—who could help it!”
influential Irish writer noted for his many innovations (such as stream of consciousness writing) (1882-1941)
From this reading Go soon and see Joyce.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading You needn’t be the least bit downhearted.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading He is a good fellow, and loves Norah dearly—who could help it!”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _UN MAUVAIS QUART D’HEURE._ When we were strolling back to the hotel Dick said to me:— “Cheer up, old fellow!
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading He will not stand in the girl’s way, you may be sure.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _UN MAUVAIS QUART D’HEURE._ When we were strolling back to the hotel Dick said to me:— “Cheer up, old fellow!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You needn’t be the least bit downhearted.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He is a good fellow, and loves Norah dearly—who could help it!”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He will not stand in the girl’s way, you may be sure.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading _UN MAUVAIS QUART D’HEURE._ When we were strolling back to the hotel Dick said to me:— “Cheer up, old fellow!
a United States liquid unit equal to 32 fluid ounces; four quarts equal one gallon
From this reading _UN MAUVAIS QUART D’HEURE._ When we were strolling back to the hotel Dick said to me:— “Cheer up, old fellow!
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading _UN MAUVAIS QUART D’HEURE._ When we were strolling back to the hotel Dick said to me:— “Cheer up, old fellow!
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Go soon and see Joyce.
in the near future
From this reading Go soon and see Joyce.
be standing; be upright
From this reading He will not stand in the girl’s way, you may be sure.
-ing form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading _UN MAUVAIS QUART D’HEURE._ When we were strolling back to the hotel Dick said to me:— “Cheer up, old fellow!
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He will not stand in the girl’s way, you may be sure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _UN MAUVAIS QUART D’HEURE._ When we were strolling back to the hotel Dick said to me:— “Cheer up, old fellow!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _UN MAUVAIS QUART D’HEURE._ When we were strolling back to the hotel Dick said to me:— “Cheer up, old fellow!
an organization of independent states formed in 1945 to promote international peace and security
From this reading _UN MAUVAIS QUART D’HEURE._ When we were strolling back to the hotel Dick said to me:— “Cheer up, old fellow!
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading _UN MAUVAIS QUART D’HEURE._ When we were strolling back to the hotel Dick said to me:— “Cheer up, old fellow!
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He will not stand in the girl’s way, you may be sure.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _UN MAUVAIS QUART D’HEURE._ When we were strolling back to the hotel Dick said to me:— “Cheer up, old fellow!
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _UN MAUVAIS QUART D’HEURE._ When we were strolling back to the hotel Dick said to me:— “Cheer up, old fellow!
at the time that
From this reading _UN MAUVAIS QUART D’HEURE._ When we were strolling back to the hotel Dick said to me:— “Cheer up, old fellow!
which person or people
From this reading He is a good fellow, and loves Norah dearly—who could help it!”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He will not stand in the girl’s way, you may be sure.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You needn’t be the least bit downhearted.
Chapter 11 of The Snake's Pass by Bram Stoker holds 261 sentences, grouped into 53 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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