Chapter 11 of The Three Lovers is here in full — 407 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 11 of The Three Lovers is here in full — 407 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"I'm not sure," said Patricia, coldly. "I'm rather busy this week." The devil you are! thought Edgar. He grew equally cold for an instant, until his patience conquered his irritation. "I'll ask my mother to write and suggest an evening," he went on, as if unconcernedly.
Chapter 11 of The Three Lovers is here in full — 407 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/81 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
lacking warmth of feeling; in a cold, unemotional manner
From this reading “"I'm not sure," said Patricia, coldly.”
past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority
From this reading “He grew equally cold for an instant, until his patience conquered his irritation.”
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading “The devil you are! thought Edgar.”
the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)
From this reading “The devil you are! thought Edgar.”
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading “He grew equally cold for an instant, until his patience conquered his irritation.”
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading “He grew equally cold for an instant, until his patience conquered his irritation.”
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading “He grew equally cold for an instant, until his patience conquered his irritation.”
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading “"I'll ask my mother to write and suggest an evening," he went on, as if unconcernedly.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.
In this reading “He grew equally cold for an instant, until his patience conquered his irritation.”
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
In this reading “"I'll ask my mother to write and suggest an evening," he went on, as if unconcernedly.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He grew equally cold for an instant, until his patience conquered his irritation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I'll ask my mother to write and suggest an evening," he went on, as if unconcernedly.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The devil you are! thought Edgar.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I'll ask my mother to write and suggest an evening," he went on, as if unconcernedly.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "I'll ask my mother to write and suggest an evening," he went on, as if unconcernedly.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading "I'm rather busy this week."
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading He grew equally cold for an instant, until his patience conquered his irritation.
lacking warmth of feeling; in a cold, unemotional manner
From this reading "I'm not sure," said Patricia, coldly.
past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority
From this reading He grew equally cold for an instant, until his patience conquered his irritation.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading The devil you are! thought Edgar.
the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)
From this reading The devil you are! thought Edgar.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading He grew equally cold for an instant, until his patience conquered his irritation.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "I'll ask my mother to write and suggest an evening," he went on, as if unconcernedly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He grew equally cold for an instant, until his patience conquered his irritation.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading He grew equally cold for an instant, until his patience conquered his irritation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He grew equally cold for an instant, until his patience conquered his irritation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He grew equally cold for an instant, until his patience conquered his irritation.
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From this reading "I'll ask my mother to write and suggest an evening," he went on, as if unconcernedly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'm not sure," said Patricia, coldly.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I'll ask my mother to write and suggest an evening," he went on, as if unconcernedly.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading He grew equally cold for an instant, until his patience conquered his irritation.
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading He grew equally cold for an instant, until his patience conquered his irritation.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "I'll ask my mother to write and suggest an evening," he went on, as if unconcernedly.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I'll ask my mother to write and suggest an evening," he went on, as if unconcernedly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I'm not sure," said Patricia, coldly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I'll ask my mother to write and suggest an evening," he went on, as if unconcernedly.
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading He grew equally cold for an instant, until his patience conquered his irritation.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'm not sure," said Patricia, coldly.
on the contrary
From this reading "I'm rather busy this week."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I'm not sure," said Patricia, coldly.
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "I'll ask my mother to write and suggest an evening," he went on, as if unconcernedly.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I'm not sure," said Patricia, coldly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The devil you are! thought Edgar.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I'm rather busy this week."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The devil you are! thought Edgar.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I'll ask my mother to write and suggest an evening," he went on, as if unconcernedly.
in an unconcerned manner
From this reading "I'll ask my mother to write and suggest an evening," he went on, as if unconcernedly.
up to a particular time
From this reading He grew equally cold for an instant, until his patience conquered his irritation.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading "I'm rather busy this week."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I'll ask my mother to write and suggest an evening," he went on, as if unconcernedly.
produce a literary work
From this reading "I'll ask my mother to write and suggest an evening," he went on, as if unconcernedly.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The devil you are! thought Edgar.
Chapter 11 of The Three Lovers by Frank Swinnerton holds 407 sentences, grouped into 82 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 11 holds 407 sentences of The Three Lovers, unabridged, divided into 82 reading sections.
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