Chapter 26 of The Twelfth Hour is here in full — 158 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 26 of The Twelfth Hour is here in full — 158 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
VERA'S ADVENTURE Mrs. Ogilvie stopped at Hatchards' and fluttered in her usual vague way to the bookshop. "I want some serious books," she said. "Something about Life or Philosophy or anything of that kind." The young man said he understood exactly what she meant, and produced a new book by Hichens. "But that's a novel!
Chapter 26 of The Twelfth Hour 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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take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading “VERA'S ADVENTURE Mrs. Ogilvie stopped at Hatchards' and fluttered in her usual vague way to the bookshop.”
a shop where books are sold
From this reading “VERA'S ADVENTURE Mrs. Ogilvie stopped at Hatchards' and fluttered in her usual vague way to the bookshop.”
past form of “flutter” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading “VERA'S ADVENTURE Mrs. Ogilvie stopped at Hatchards' and fluttered in her usual vague way to the bookshop.”
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading “"But that's a novel!”
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading “"Something about Life or Philosophy or anything of that kind."”
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading “The young man said he understood exactly what she meant, and produced a new book by Hichens.”
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading “"I want some serious books," she said.”
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading “VERA'S ADVENTURE Mrs. Ogilvie stopped at Hatchards' and fluttered in her usual vague way to the bookshop.”
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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 The young man said he understood exactly what she meant, and produced a new book by Hichens.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Something about Life or Philosophy or anything of that kind."
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading VERA'S ADVENTURE Mrs. Ogilvie stopped at Hatchards' and fluttered in her usual vague way to the bookshop.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading VERA'S ADVENTURE Mrs. Ogilvie stopped at Hatchards' and fluttered in her usual vague way to the bookshop.
any thing at all
From this reading "Something about Life or Philosophy or anything of that kind."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading VERA'S ADVENTURE Mrs. Ogilvie stopped at Hatchards' and fluttered in her usual vague way to the bookshop.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading The young man said he understood exactly what she meant, and produced a new book by Hichens.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading "I want some serious books," she said.
a shop where books are sold
From this reading VERA'S ADVENTURE Mrs. Ogilvie stopped at Hatchards' and fluttered in her usual vague way to the bookshop.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But that's a novel!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The young man said he understood exactly what she meant, and produced a new book by Hichens.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading The young man said he understood exactly what she meant, and produced a new book by Hichens.
past form of “flutter” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading VERA'S ADVENTURE Mrs. Ogilvie stopped at Hatchards' and fluttered in her usual vague way to the bookshop.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading VERA'S ADVENTURE Mrs. Ogilvie stopped at Hatchards' and fluttered in her usual vague way to the bookshop.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The young man said he understood exactly what she meant, and produced a new book by Hichens.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading VERA'S ADVENTURE Mrs. Ogilvie stopped at Hatchards' and fluttered in her usual vague way to the bookshop.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The young man said he understood exactly what she meant, and produced a new book by Hichens.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I want some serious books," she said.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading VERA'S ADVENTURE Mrs. Ogilvie stopped at Hatchards' and fluttered in her usual vague way to the bookshop.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "Something about Life or Philosophy or anything of that kind."
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "Something about Life or Philosophy or anything of that kind."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The young man said he understood exactly what she meant, and produced a new book by Hichens.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading The young man said he understood exactly what she meant, and produced a new book by Hichens.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading VERA'S ADVENTURE Mrs. Ogilvie stopped at Hatchards' and fluttered in her usual vague way to the bookshop.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The young man said he understood exactly what she meant, and produced a new book by Hichens.
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading "But that's a novel!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Something about Life or Philosophy or anything of that kind."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading VERA'S ADVENTURE Mrs. Ogilvie stopped at Hatchards' and fluttered in her usual vague way to the bookshop.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Something about Life or Philosophy or anything of that kind."
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading "Something about Life or Philosophy or anything of that kind."
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading The young man said he understood exactly what she meant, and produced a new book by Hichens.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I want some serious books," she said.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading "I want some serious books," she said.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I want some serious books," she said.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "I want some serious books," she said.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "Something about Life or Philosophy or anything of that kind."
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading VERA'S ADVENTURE Mrs. Ogilvie stopped at Hatchards' and fluttered in her usual vague way to the bookshop.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Something about Life or Philosophy or anything of that kind."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But that's a novel!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading VERA'S ADVENTURE Mrs. Ogilvie stopped at Hatchards' and fluttered in her usual vague way to the bookshop.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading VERA'S ADVENTURE Mrs. Ogilvie stopped at Hatchards' and fluttered in her usual vague way to the bookshop.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading The young man said he understood exactly what she meant, and produced a new book by Hichens.
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading VERA'S ADVENTURE Mrs. Ogilvie stopped at Hatchards' and fluttered in her usual vague way to the bookshop.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading VERA'S ADVENTURE Mrs. Ogilvie stopped at Hatchards' and fluttered in her usual vague way to the bookshop.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading VERA'S ADVENTURE Mrs. Ogilvie stopped at Hatchards' and fluttered in her usual vague way to the bookshop.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "I want some serious books," she said.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading VERA'S ADVENTURE Mrs. Ogilvie stopped at Hatchards' and fluttered in her usual vague way to the bookshop.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The young man said he understood exactly what she meant, and produced a new book by Hichens.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young man said he understood exactly what she meant, and produced a new book by Hichens.
Chapter 26 of The Twelfth Hour by Ada Leverson holds 158 sentences, grouped into 32 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 26 holds 158 sentences of The Twelfth Hour, unabridged, divided into 32 reading sections.
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