Chapter 16 of The Thing from the Lake is here in full — 397 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 16 of The Thing from the Lake is here in full — 397 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"I have had a dream past the wit of man to say what dream it was."--MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM. "Mr. Locke! Mr. Locke!" I opened heavy eyes to meet the eyes of Ethan Vere, who bent over me. Phillida was there, too, pale of face.
Chapter 16 of The Thing from the Lake is here in full — 397 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading “I opened heavy eyes to meet the eyes of Ethan Vere, who bent over me.”
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading “"I have had a dream past the wit of man to say what dream it was."--MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM.”
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading “I opened heavy eyes to meet the eyes of Ethan Vere, who bent over me.”
English empiricist philosopher who believed that all knowledge is derived from sensory experience (1632-1704)
From this reading “"Mr. Locke!”
June 21, when the sun is at its northernmost point
From this reading “"I have had a dream past the wit of man to say what dream it was."--MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM.”
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading “"I have had a dream past the wit of man to say what dream it was."--MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM.”
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading “Phillida was there, too, pale of face.”
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading “"I have had a dream past the wit of man to say what dream it was."--MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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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 have had a dream past the wit of man to say what dream it was."--MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading I opened heavy eyes to meet the eyes of Ethan Vere, who bent over me.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading "I have had a dream past the wit of man to say what dream it was."--MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I opened heavy eyes to meet the eyes of Ethan Vere, who bent over me.
opinion or judgment
From this reading I opened heavy eyes to meet the eyes of Ethan Vere, who bent over me.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Phillida was there, too, pale of face.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I have had a dream past the wit of man to say what dream it was."--MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have had a dream past the wit of man to say what dream it was."--MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading I opened heavy eyes to meet the eyes of Ethan Vere, who bent over me.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have had a dream past the wit of man to say what dream it was."--MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I have had a dream past the wit of man to say what dream it was."--MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM.
English empiricist philosopher who believed that all knowledge is derived from sensory experience (1632-1704)
From this reading "Mr. Locke!
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "I have had a dream past the wit of man to say what dream it was."--MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I opened heavy eyes to meet the eyes of Ethan Vere, who bent over me.
come together
From this reading I opened heavy eyes to meet the eyes of Ethan Vere, who bent over me.
June 21, when the sun is at its northernmost point
From this reading "I have had a dream past the wit of man to say what dream it was."--MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Mr. Locke!
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "I have had a dream past the wit of man to say what dream it was."--MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I have had a dream past the wit of man to say what dream it was."--MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading I opened heavy eyes to meet the eyes of Ethan Vere, who bent over me.
above and across; more than
From this reading I opened heavy eyes to meet the eyes of Ethan Vere, who bent over me.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Phillida was there, too, pale of face.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading "I have had a dream past the wit of man to say what dream it was."--MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Phillida was there, too, pale of face.
express in words
From this reading "I have had a dream past the wit of man to say what dream it was."--MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I have had a dream past the wit of man to say what dream it was."--MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Phillida was there, too, pale of face.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I have had a dream past the wit of man to say what dream it was."--MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Phillida was there, too, pale of face.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I opened heavy eyes to meet the eyes of Ethan Vere, who bent over me.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I have had a dream past the wit of man to say what dream it was."--MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I have had a dream past the wit of man to say what dream it was."--MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM.
which person or people
From this reading I opened heavy eyes to meet the eyes of Ethan Vere, who bent over me.
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading "I have had a dream past the wit of man to say what dream it was."--MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM.
Chapter 16 of The Thing from the Lake by Eleanor M. (Eleanor Marie) Ingram holds 397 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.
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