Chapter 22 of The Unseen Bridegroom is here in full — 238 sentences across 48 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 22 of The Unseen Bridegroom is here in full — 238 sentences across 48 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A MOONLIGHT FLITTING. The big Dutch clock on the kitchen mantel struck nine. The silence of the grave reigned within the house. With the first clear chime Mrs. Susan Sharpe rose from the bed on which she had thrown herself, dressed and prepared for action. She drew the curtain and looked out.
Chapter 22 of The Unseen Bridegroom is here in full — 238 sentences across 48 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument
From this reading “With the first clear chime Mrs. Susan Sharpe rose from the bed on which she had thrown herself, dressed and prepared for action.”
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading “The big Dutch clock on the kitchen mantel struck nine.”
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading “She drew the curtain and looked out.”
of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture
From this reading “The big Dutch clock on the kitchen mantel struck nine.”
inflected form of “flit” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading “A MOONLIGHT FLITTING.”
shelf that projects from wall above fireplace
From this reading “The big Dutch clock on the kitchen mantel struck nine.”
the light of the Moon
From this reading “A MOONLIGHT FLITTING.”
past form of “reign” — have sovereign power
From this reading “The silence of the grave reigned within the house.”
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.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MOONLIGHT FLITTING.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading With the first clear chime Mrs. Susan Sharpe rose from the bed on which she had thrown herself, dressed and prepared for action.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With the first clear chime Mrs. Susan Sharpe rose from the bed on which she had thrown herself, dressed and prepared for action.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading With the first clear chime Mrs. Susan Sharpe rose from the bed on which she had thrown herself, dressed and prepared for action.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The big Dutch clock on the kitchen mantel struck nine.
a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument
From this reading With the first clear chime Mrs. Susan Sharpe rose from the bed on which she had thrown herself, dressed and prepared for action.
rid of obstructions
From this reading With the first clear chime Mrs. Susan Sharpe rose from the bed on which she had thrown herself, dressed and prepared for action.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading The big Dutch clock on the kitchen mantel struck nine.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading She drew the curtain and looked out.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading With the first clear chime Mrs. Susan Sharpe rose from the bed on which she had thrown herself, dressed and prepared for action.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading She drew the curtain and looked out.
of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture
From this reading The big Dutch clock on the kitchen mantel struck nine.
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading With the first clear chime Mrs. Susan Sharpe rose from the bed on which she had thrown herself, dressed and prepared for action.
inflected form of “flit” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading A MOONLIGHT FLITTING.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading With the first clear chime Mrs. Susan Sharpe rose from the bed on which she had thrown herself, dressed and prepared for action.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading With the first clear chime Mrs. Susan Sharpe rose from the bed on which she had thrown herself, dressed and prepared for action.
death of a person
From this reading The silence of the grave reigned within the house.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading With the first clear chime Mrs. Susan Sharpe rose from the bed on which she had thrown herself, dressed and prepared for action.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading With the first clear chime Mrs. Susan Sharpe rose from the bed on which she had thrown herself, dressed and prepared for action.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The silence of the grave reigned within the house.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading The big Dutch clock on the kitchen mantel struck nine.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She drew the curtain and looked out.
shelf that projects from wall above fireplace
From this reading The big Dutch clock on the kitchen mantel struck nine.
the light of the Moon
From this reading A MOONLIGHT FLITTING.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading With the first clear chime Mrs. Susan Sharpe rose from the bed on which she had thrown herself, dressed and prepared for action.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading The big Dutch clock on the kitchen mantel struck nine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The silence of the grave reigned within the house.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The big Dutch clock on the kitchen mantel struck nine.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She drew the curtain and looked out.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading With the first clear chime Mrs. Susan Sharpe rose from the bed on which she had thrown herself, dressed and prepared for action.
past form of “reign” — have sovereign power
From this reading The silence of the grave reigned within the house.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading With the first clear chime Mrs. Susan Sharpe rose from the bed on which she had thrown herself, dressed and prepared for action.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With the first clear chime Mrs. Susan Sharpe rose from the bed on which she had thrown herself, dressed and prepared for action.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With the first clear chime Mrs. Susan Sharpe rose from the bed on which she had thrown herself, dressed and prepared for action.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading The silence of the grave reigned within the house.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading The big Dutch clock on the kitchen mantel struck nine.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With the first clear chime Mrs. Susan Sharpe rose from the bed on which she had thrown herself, dressed and prepared for action.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The big Dutch clock on the kitchen mantel struck nine.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading With the first clear chime Mrs. Susan Sharpe rose from the bed on which she had thrown herself, dressed and prepared for action.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading With the first clear chime Mrs. Susan Sharpe rose from the bed on which she had thrown herself, dressed and prepared for action.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the first clear chime Mrs. Susan Sharpe rose from the bed on which she had thrown herself, dressed and prepared for action.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The silence of the grave reigned within the house.
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