Chapter 28 of Thomas Wingfold, Curate V2 is here in full — 93 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 28 of Thomas Wingfold, Curate V2 is here in full — 93 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A SHOP IN HEAVEN. "Uncle," said Rachel, "may I read your visions of the shops in heaven?" "Oh no, Rachel. You are not able to read to-night," said her uncle deprecatingly. "I think I am, uncle.
Chapter 28 of Thomas Wingfold, Curate V2 is here in full — 93 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading “You are not able to read to-night," said her uncle deprecatingly.”
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading “A SHOP IN HEAVEN.”
(Old Testament) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin
From this reading “"Uncle," said Rachel, "may I read your visions of the shops in heaven?"”
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading “"Uncle," said Rachel, "may I read your visions of the shops in heaven?"”
do one's shopping
From this reading “A SHOP IN HEAVEN.”
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading “"Uncle," said Rachel, "may I read your visions of the shops in heaven?"”
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading “"Uncle," said Rachel, "may I read your visions of the shops in heaven?"”
plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image
From this reading “"Uncle," said Rachel, "may I read your visions of the shops in heaven?"”
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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 A SHOP IN HEAVEN.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading You are not able to read to-night," said her uncle deprecatingly.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I think I am, uncle.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You are not able to read to-night," said her uncle deprecatingly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You are not able to read to-night," said her uncle deprecatingly.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading A SHOP IN HEAVEN.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading You are not able to read to-night," said her uncle deprecatingly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Uncle," said Rachel, "may I read your visions of the shops in heaven?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A SHOP IN HEAVEN.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Uncle," said Rachel, "may I read your visions of the shops in heaven?"
not any; not one
From this reading "Oh no, Rachel.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading You are not able to read to-night," said her uncle deprecatingly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Uncle," said Rachel, "may I read your visions of the shops in heaven?"
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh no, Rachel.
(Old Testament) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin
From this reading "Uncle," said Rachel, "may I read your visions of the shops in heaven?"
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading "Uncle," said Rachel, "may I read your visions of the shops in heaven?"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Uncle," said Rachel, "may I read your visions of the shops in heaven?"
do one's shopping
From this reading A SHOP IN HEAVEN.
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading "Uncle," said Rachel, "may I read your visions of the shops in heaven?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Uncle," said Rachel, "may I read your visions of the shops in heaven?"
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think I am, uncle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You are not able to read to-night," said her uncle deprecatingly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You are not able to read to-night," said her uncle deprecatingly.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "Uncle," said Rachel, "may I read your visions of the shops in heaven?"
plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image
From this reading "Uncle," said Rachel, "may I read your visions of the shops in heaven?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You are not able to read to-night," said her uncle deprecatingly.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Uncle," said Rachel, "may I read your visions of the shops in heaven?"
Chapter 28 of Thomas Wingfold, Curate V2 by George MacDonald holds 93 sentences, grouped into 19 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.
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