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Chapter 23 of The white countess is here in full — 171 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Both the young men stood still for a moment, shocked beyond the power of speech at what Geoffrey had done. But it was only for a moment. Then Gerard knelt down beside the huddled-up form of Reginald Candover, and laying a hand on his heart said:-- “I don’t think he is dead, after all. Look here! There’s a doctor who lives quite close--a Dr. Fendall.
Chapter 23 of The white countess is here in full — 171 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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next to; at the side of
From this reading “Then Gerard knelt down beside the huddled-up form of Reginald Candover, and laying a hand on his heart said:-- “I don’t think he is dead, after all.”
on the far side of; further than
From this reading “Both the young men stood still for a moment, shocked beyond the power of speech at what Geoffrey had done.”
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading “Then Gerard knelt down beside the huddled-up form of Reginald Candover, and laying a hand on his heart said:-- “I don’t think he is dead, after all.”
inflected form of “kneel” — rest one's weight on one's knees
From this reading “Then Gerard knelt down beside the huddled-up form of Reginald Candover, and laying a hand on his heart said:-- “I don’t think he is dead, after all.”
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading “Then Gerard knelt down beside the huddled-up form of Reginald Candover, and laying a hand on his heart said:-- “I don’t think he is dead, after all.”
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading “There’s a doctor who lives quite close--a Dr. Fendall.”
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading “Both the young men stood still for a moment, shocked beyond the power of speech at what Geoffrey had done.”
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading “Both the young men stood still for a moment, shocked beyond the power of speech at what Geoffrey had done.”
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.
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In this reading “Then Gerard knelt down beside the huddled-up form of Reginald Candover, and laying a hand on his heart said:-- “I don’t think he is dead, after all.”
In this reading “Both the young men stood still for a moment, shocked beyond the power of speech at what Geoffrey had done.”
In this reading “Both the young men stood still for a moment, shocked beyond the power of speech at what Geoffrey had done.”
temporarily
In this reading “Both the young men stood still for a moment, shocked beyond the power of speech at what Geoffrey had done.”
In this reading “Both the young men stood still for a moment, shocked beyond the power of speech at what Geoffrey had done.”
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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 Both the young men stood still for a moment, shocked beyond the power of speech at what Geoffrey had done.
later than; following
From this reading Then Gerard knelt down beside the huddled-up form of Reginald Candover, and laying a hand on his heart said:-- “I don’t think he is dead, after all.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Then Gerard knelt down beside the huddled-up form of Reginald Candover, and laying a hand on his heart said:-- “I don’t think he is dead, after all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then Gerard knelt down beside the huddled-up form of Reginald Candover, and laying a hand on his heart said:-- “I don’t think he is dead, after all.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Both the young men stood still for a moment, shocked beyond the power of speech at what Geoffrey had done.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Then Gerard knelt down beside the huddled-up form of Reginald Candover, and laying a hand on his heart said:-- “I don’t think he is dead, after all.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Both the young men stood still for a moment, shocked beyond the power of speech at what Geoffrey had done.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both the young men stood still for a moment, shocked beyond the power of speech at what Geoffrey had done.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it was only for a moment.
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From this reading Then Gerard knelt down beside the huddled-up form of Reginald Candover, and laying a hand on his heart said:-- “I don’t think he is dead, after all.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading There’s a doctor who lives quite close--a Dr. Fendall.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Then Gerard knelt down beside the huddled-up form of Reginald Candover, and laying a hand on his heart said:-- “I don’t think he is dead, after all.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading There’s a doctor who lives quite close--a Dr. Fendall.
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From this reading Then Gerard knelt down beside the huddled-up form of Reginald Candover, and laying a hand on his heart said:-- “I don’t think he is dead, after all.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Both the young men stood still for a moment, shocked beyond the power of speech at what Geoffrey had done.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Then Gerard knelt down beside the huddled-up form of Reginald Candover, and laying a hand on his heart said:-- “I don’t think he is dead, after all.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There’s a doctor who lives quite close--a Dr. Fendall.
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From this reading There’s a doctor who lives quite close--a Dr. Fendall.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Both the young men stood still for a moment, shocked beyond the power of speech at what Geoffrey had done.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Then Gerard knelt down beside the huddled-up form of Reginald Candover, and laying a hand on his heart said:-- “I don’t think he is dead, after all.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Both the young men stood still for a moment, shocked beyond the power of speech at what Geoffrey had done.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then Gerard knelt down beside the huddled-up form of Reginald Candover, and laying a hand on his heart said:-- “I don’t think he is dead, after all.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Both the young men stood still for a moment, shocked beyond the power of speech at what Geoffrey had done.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Then Gerard knelt down beside the huddled-up form of Reginald Candover, and laying a hand on his heart said:-- “I don’t think he is dead, after all.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then Gerard knelt down beside the huddled-up form of Reginald Candover, and laying a hand on his heart said:-- “I don’t think he is dead, after all.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Then Gerard knelt down beside the huddled-up form of Reginald Candover, and laying a hand on his heart said:-- “I don’t think he is dead, after all.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Look here!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then Gerard knelt down beside the huddled-up form of Reginald Candover, and laying a hand on his heart said:-- “I don’t think he is dead, after all.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then Gerard knelt down beside the huddled-up form of Reginald Candover, and laying a hand on his heart said:-- “I don’t think he is dead, after all.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Then Gerard knelt down beside the huddled-up form of Reginald Candover, and laying a hand on his heart said:-- “I don’t think he is dead, after all.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then Gerard knelt down beside the huddled-up form of Reginald Candover, and laying a hand on his heart said:-- “I don’t think he is dead, after all.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it was only for a moment.
inflected form of “kneel” — rest one's weight on one's knees
From this reading Then Gerard knelt down beside the huddled-up form of Reginald Candover, and laying a hand on his heart said:-- “I don’t think he is dead, after all.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading Then Gerard knelt down beside the huddled-up form of Reginald Candover, and laying a hand on his heart said:-- “I don’t think he is dead, after all.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading There’s a doctor who lives quite close--a Dr. Fendall.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Look here!
the force of workers available
From this reading Both the young men stood still for a moment, shocked beyond the power of speech at what Geoffrey had done.
a particular point in time
From this reading Both the young men stood still for a moment, shocked beyond the power of speech at what Geoffrey had done.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Both the young men stood still for a moment, shocked beyond the power of speech at what Geoffrey had done.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then Gerard knelt down beside the huddled-up form of Reginald Candover, and laying a hand on his heart said:-- “I don’t think he is dead, after all.
and nothing more
From this reading But it was only for a moment.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Both the young men stood still for a moment, shocked beyond the power of speech at what Geoffrey had done.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading There’s a doctor who lives quite close--a Dr. Fendall.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then Gerard knelt down beside the huddled-up form of Reginald Candover, and laying a hand on his heart said:-- “I don’t think he is dead, after all.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Then Gerard knelt down beside the huddled-up form of Reginald Candover, and laying a hand on his heart said:-- “I don’t think he is dead, after all.
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading Both the young men stood still for a moment, shocked beyond the power of speech at what Geoffrey had done.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading Both the young men stood still for a moment, shocked beyond the power of speech at what Geoffrey had done.
not in physical motion
From this reading Both the young men stood still for a moment, shocked beyond the power of speech at what Geoffrey had done.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Both the young men stood still for a moment, shocked beyond the power of speech at what Geoffrey had done.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Both the young men stood still for a moment, shocked beyond the power of speech at what Geoffrey had done.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then Gerard knelt down beside the huddled-up form of Reginald Candover, and laying a hand on his heart said:-- “I don’t think he is dead, after all.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There’s a doctor who lives quite close--a Dr. Fendall.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Then Gerard knelt down beside the huddled-up form of Reginald Candover, and laying a hand on his heart said:-- “I don’t think he is dead, after all.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But it was only for a moment.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Both the young men stood still for a moment, shocked beyond the power of speech at what Geoffrey had done.
which person or people
From this reading There’s a doctor who lives quite close--a Dr. Fendall.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Both the young men stood still for a moment, shocked beyond the power of speech at what Geoffrey had done.
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