Chapter 29 of The Virginian: A Horseman of the Plains is here in full — 234 sentences across 47 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 29 of The Virginian: A Horseman of the Plains is here in full — 234 sentences across 47 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
He now noticed the miniature of Grandmother Stark. “You are awful like her,” he whispered. “You’re cert’nly awful like her. May I kiss you too, ma’am?” Then, tottering, he rose from his sick-chair.
Chapter 29 of The Virginian: A Horseman of the Plains is here in full — 234 sentences across 47 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading ““You are awful like her,” he whispered.”
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading “He now noticed the miniature of Grandmother Stark.”
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading “May I kiss you too, ma’am?””
a woman of refinement
painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)
From this reading “He now noticed the miniature of Grandmother Stark.”
being perceived or observed
From this reading “He now noticed the miniature of Grandmother Stark.”
devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment
From this reading “He now noticed the miniature of Grandmother Stark.”
unsteady in gait as from infirmity or old age
From this reading “Then, tottering, he rose from his sick-chair.”
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 “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “You are awful like her,” he whispered.
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading “You are awful like her,” he whispered.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “You’re cert’nly awful like her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Then, tottering, he rose from his sick-chair.
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading He now noticed the miniature of Grandmother Stark.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He now noticed the miniature of Grandmother Stark.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “You are awful like her,” he whispered.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then, tottering, he rose from his sick-chair.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading May I kiss you too, ma’am?”
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading May I kiss you too, ma’am?”
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “You are awful like her,” he whispered.
a woman of refinement
From this reading May I kiss you too, ma’am?”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading May I kiss you too, ma’am?”
painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)
From this reading He now noticed the miniature of Grandmother Stark.
being perceived or observed
From this reading He now noticed the miniature of Grandmother Stark.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He now noticed the miniature of Grandmother Stark.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He now noticed the miniature of Grandmother Stark.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Then, tottering, he rose from his sick-chair.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then, tottering, he rose from his sick-chair.
devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment
From this reading He now noticed the miniature of Grandmother Stark.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He now noticed the miniature of Grandmother Stark.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, tottering, he rose from his sick-chair.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading May I kiss you too, ma’am?”
unsteady in gait as from infirmity or old age
From this reading Then, tottering, he rose from his sick-chair.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading “You are awful like her,” he whispered.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You are awful like her,” he whispered.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “You’re cert’nly awful like her.
Chapter 29 of The Virginian: A Horseman of the Plains by Owen Wister holds 234 sentences, grouped into 47 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, 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 29 holds 234 sentences of The Virginian: A Horseman of the Plains, unabridged, divided into 47 reading sections.
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