Chapter 24 of The Sorcery Club is here in full — 158 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 24 of The Sorcery Club is here in full — 158 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
CURTIS IN A NEW RÔLE In an instant, Lilian Rosenberg had decided the course she would adopt. "What a disgusting thing to do," she indignantly exclaimed. "I wouldn't have believed it of Shiel. The idea of forcing me to give evidence--of forcing me to save the situation for the sake of the woman he thinks he loves! I shan't do it!"
Chapter 24 of The Sorcery Club is here in full — 158 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/31 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
From this reading “CURTIS IN A NEW RÔLE In an instant, Lilian Rosenberg had decided the course she would adopt.”
English botanical writer and publisher (1746-1799)
From this reading “CURTIS IN A NEW RÔLE In an instant, Lilian Rosenberg had decided the course she would adopt.”
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading “"What a disgusting thing to do," she indignantly exclaimed.”
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading “The idea of forcing me to give evidence--of forcing me to save the situation for the sake of the woman he thinks he loves!”
-ing form of “force” — to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
From this reading “The idea of forcing me to give evidence--of forcing me to save the situation for the sake of the woman he thinks he loves!”
in an indignant manner
From this reading “"What a disgusting thing to do," she indignantly exclaimed.”
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading “The idea of forcing me to give evidence--of forcing me to save the situation for the sake of the woman he thinks he loves!”
plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking
From this reading “The idea of forcing me to give evidence--of forcing me to save the situation for the sake of the woman he thinks he loves!”
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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 CURTIS IN A NEW RÔLE In an instant, Lilian Rosenberg had decided the course she would adopt.
choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
From this reading CURTIS IN A NEW RÔLE In an instant, Lilian Rosenberg had decided the course she would adopt.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading CURTIS IN A NEW RÔLE In an instant, Lilian Rosenberg had decided the course she would adopt.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "I wouldn't have believed it of Shiel.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading CURTIS IN A NEW RÔLE In an instant, Lilian Rosenberg had decided the course she would adopt.
English botanical writer and publisher (1746-1799)
From this reading CURTIS IN A NEW RÔLE In an instant, Lilian Rosenberg had decided the course she would adopt.
recognizable; marked
From this reading CURTIS IN A NEW RÔLE In an instant, Lilian Rosenberg had decided the course she would adopt.
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading "What a disgusting thing to do," she indignantly exclaimed.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What a disgusting thing to do," she indignantly exclaimed.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading The idea of forcing me to give evidence--of forcing me to save the situation for the sake of the woman he thinks he loves!
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "What a disgusting thing to do," she indignantly exclaimed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The idea of forcing me to give evidence--of forcing me to save the situation for the sake of the woman he thinks he loves!
-ing form of “force” — to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
From this reading The idea of forcing me to give evidence--of forcing me to save the situation for the sake of the woman he thinks he loves!
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The idea of forcing me to give evidence--of forcing me to save the situation for the sake of the woman he thinks he loves!
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CURTIS IN A NEW RÔLE In an instant, Lilian Rosenberg had decided the course she would adopt.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I wouldn't have believed it of Shiel.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The idea of forcing me to give evidence--of forcing me to save the situation for the sake of the woman he thinks he loves!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I wouldn't have believed it of Shiel.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The idea of forcing me to give evidence--of forcing me to save the situation for the sake of the woman he thinks he loves!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CURTIS IN A NEW RÔLE In an instant, Lilian Rosenberg had decided the course she would adopt.
in an indignant manner
From this reading "What a disgusting thing to do," she indignantly exclaimed.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading CURTIS IN A NEW RÔLE In an instant, Lilian Rosenberg had decided the course she would adopt.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I wouldn't have believed it of Shiel.
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From this reading CURTIS IN A NEW RÔLE In an instant, Lilian Rosenberg had decided the course she would adopt.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The idea of forcing me to give evidence--of forcing me to save the situation for the sake of the woman he thinks he loves!
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The idea of forcing me to give evidence--of forcing me to save the situation for the sake of the woman he thinks he loves!
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading CURTIS IN A NEW RÔLE In an instant, Lilian Rosenberg had decided the course she would adopt.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I wouldn't have believed it of Shiel.
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From this reading CURTIS IN A NEW RÔLE In an instant, Lilian Rosenberg had decided the course she would adopt.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CURTIS IN A NEW RÔLE In an instant, Lilian Rosenberg had decided the course she would adopt.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading The idea of forcing me to give evidence--of forcing me to save the situation for the sake of the woman he thinks he loves!
except for; apart from
From this reading The idea of forcing me to give evidence--of forcing me to save the situation for the sake of the woman he thinks he loves!
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From this reading I shan't do it!"
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CURTIS IN A NEW RÔLE In an instant, Lilian Rosenberg had decided the course she would adopt.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I wouldn't have believed it of Shiel.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The idea of forcing me to give evidence--of forcing me to save the situation for the sake of the woman he thinks he loves!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CURTIS IN A NEW RÔLE In an instant, Lilian Rosenberg had decided the course she would adopt.
a special situation
From this reading "What a disgusting thing to do," she indignantly exclaimed.
plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking
From this reading The idea of forcing me to give evidence--of forcing me to save the situation for the sake of the woman he thinks he loves!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "What a disgusting thing to do," she indignantly exclaimed.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What a disgusting thing to do," she indignantly exclaimed.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The idea of forcing me to give evidence--of forcing me to save the situation for the sake of the woman he thinks he loves!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading CURTIS IN A NEW RÔLE In an instant, Lilian Rosenberg had decided the course she would adopt.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I wouldn't have believed it of Shiel.
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