Chapter 3 of The Yellow House is here in full — 187 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 3 of The Yellow House is here in full — 187 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
MR. BRUCE DEVILLE My father’s first sermon was a great success. As usual, it was polished, eloquent, and simple, and withal original. He preached without manuscript, almost without notes, and he took particular pains to keep within the comprehension of his tiny congregation. Lady Naselton, who waited for me in the aisle, whispered her warm approval.
Chapter 3 of The Yellow House is here in full — 187 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)
From this reading “Lady Naselton, who waited for me in the aisle, whispered her warm approval.”
Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)
From this reading “BRUCE DEVILLE My father’s first sermon was a great success.”
an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result)
From this reading “He preached without manuscript, almost without notes, and he took particular pains to keep within the comprehension of his tiny congregation.”
a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church
From this reading “He preached without manuscript, almost without notes, and he took particular pains to keep within the comprehension of his tiny congregation.”
expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively
From this reading “As usual, it was polished, eloquent, and simple, and withal original.”
A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.
From this reading “He preached without manuscript, almost without notes, and he took particular pains to keep within the comprehension of his tiny congregation.”
past form of “preach” — deliver a sermon
From this reading “He preached without manuscript, almost without notes, and he took particular pains to keep within the comprehension of his tiny congregation.”
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading “BRUCE DEVILLE My father’s first sermon was a great success.”
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In this reading “BRUCE DEVILLE My father’s first sermon was a great success.”
In this reading “Lady Naselton, who waited for me in the aisle, whispered her warm approval.”
In this reading “BRUCE DEVILLE My father’s first sermon was a great success.”
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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 BRUCE DEVILLE My father’s first sermon was a great success.
a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)
From this reading Lady Naselton, who waited for me in the aisle, whispered her warm approval.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He preached without manuscript, almost without notes, and he took particular pains to keep within the comprehension of his tiny congregation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As usual, it was polished, eloquent, and simple, and withal original.
the formal act of approving
From this reading Lady Naselton, who waited for me in the aisle, whispered her warm approval.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As usual, it was polished, eloquent, and simple, and withal original.
Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)
From this reading BRUCE DEVILLE My father’s first sermon was a great success.
an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result)
From this reading He preached without manuscript, almost without notes, and he took particular pains to keep within the comprehension of his tiny congregation.
a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church
From this reading He preached without manuscript, almost without notes, and he took particular pains to keep within the comprehension of his tiny congregation.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BRUCE DEVILLE My father’s first sermon was a great success.
expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively
From this reading As usual, it was polished, eloquent, and simple, and withal original.
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading BRUCE DEVILLE My father’s first sermon was a great success.
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading BRUCE DEVILLE My father’s first sermon was a great success.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Lady Naselton, who waited for me in the aisle, whispered her warm approval.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading BRUCE DEVILLE My father’s first sermon was a great success.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He preached without manuscript, almost without notes, and he took particular pains to keep within the comprehension of his tiny congregation.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lady Naselton, who waited for me in the aisle, whispered her warm approval.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He preached without manuscript, almost without notes, and he took particular pains to keep within the comprehension of his tiny congregation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lady Naselton, who waited for me in the aisle, whispered her warm approval.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As usual, it was polished, eloquent, and simple, and withal original.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He preached without manuscript, almost without notes, and he took particular pains to keep within the comprehension of his tiny congregation.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Naselton, who waited for me in the aisle, whispered her warm approval.
A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.
From this reading He preached without manuscript, almost without notes, and he took particular pains to keep within the comprehension of his tiny congregation.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Lady Naselton, who waited for me in the aisle, whispered her warm approval.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading BRUCE DEVILLE My father’s first sermon was a great success.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lady Naselton, who waited for me in the aisle, whispered her warm approval.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading He preached without manuscript, almost without notes, and he took particular pains to keep within the comprehension of his tiny congregation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He preached without manuscript, almost without notes, and he took particular pains to keep within the comprehension of his tiny congregation.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading As usual, it was polished, eloquent, and simple, and withal original.
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading He preached without manuscript, almost without notes, and he took particular pains to keep within the comprehension of his tiny congregation.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading He preached without manuscript, almost without notes, and he took particular pains to keep within the comprehension of his tiny congregation.
perfected or made shiny and smooth
From this reading As usual, it was polished, eloquent, and simple, and withal original.
past form of “preach” — deliver a sermon
From this reading He preached without manuscript, almost without notes, and he took particular pains to keep within the comprehension of his tiny congregation.
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading BRUCE DEVILLE My father’s first sermon was a great success.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading As usual, it was polished, eloquent, and simple, and withal original.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading BRUCE DEVILLE My father’s first sermon was a great success.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He preached without manuscript, almost without notes, and he took particular pains to keep within the comprehension of his tiny congregation.
very small
From this reading He preached without manuscript, almost without notes, and he took particular pains to keep within the comprehension of his tiny congregation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He preached without manuscript, almost without notes, and he took particular pains to keep within the comprehension of his tiny congregation.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He preached without manuscript, almost without notes, and he took particular pains to keep within the comprehension of his tiny congregation.
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading As usual, it was polished, eloquent, and simple, and withal original.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Lady Naselton, who waited for me in the aisle, whispered her warm approval.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Lady Naselton, who waited for me in the aisle, whispered her warm approval.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BRUCE DEVILLE My father’s first sermon was a great success.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading Lady Naselton, who waited for me in the aisle, whispered her warm approval.
which person or people
From this reading Lady Naselton, who waited for me in the aisle, whispered her warm approval.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading As usual, it was polished, eloquent, and simple, and withal original.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading He preached without manuscript, almost without notes, and he took particular pains to keep within the comprehension of his tiny congregation.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He preached without manuscript, almost without notes, and he took particular pains to keep within the comprehension of his tiny congregation.
Chapter 3 of The Yellow House by E. Phillips (Edward Phillips) Oppenheim holds 187 sentences, grouped into 38 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 3 holds 187 sentences of The Yellow House, unabridged, divided into 38 reading sections.
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