Chapter 16 of True to a Type, Vol. 2 (of 2) is here in full — 181 sentences across 37 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 16 of True to a Type, Vol. 2 (of 2) is here in full — 181 sentences across 37 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
MILLICENT. Next morning, Joseph Naylor was disturbed in the act of shaving by the intelligence that a lady desired to see him, and that she was waiting his coming down-stairs in one of the parlours. "A lady? Who is it? What does she want?" he inquired of the black boy who brought the message.
Chapter 16 of True to a Type, Vol. 2 (of 2) is here in full — 181 sentences across 37 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading “Next morning, Joseph Naylor was disturbed in the act of shaving by the intelligence that a lady desired to see him, and that she was waiting his coming down-stairs in one of the parlours.”
wanted intensely
From this reading “Next morning, Joseph Naylor was disturbed in the act of shaving by the intelligence that a lady desired to see him, and that she was waiting his coming down-stairs in one of the parlours.”
having the place or position changed
From this reading “Next morning, Joseph Naylor was disturbed in the act of shaving by the intelligence that a lady desired to see him, and that she was waiting his coming down-stairs in one of the parlours.”
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading “What does she want?" he inquired of the black boy who brought the message.”
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading “Next morning, Joseph Naylor was disturbed in the act of shaving by the intelligence that a lady desired to see him, and that she was waiting his coming down-stairs in one of the parlours.”
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading “Next morning, Joseph Naylor was disturbed in the act of shaving by the intelligence that a lady desired to see him, and that she was waiting his coming down-stairs in one of the parlours.”
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading “What does she want?" he inquired of the black boy who brought the message.”
the act of removing hair with a razor
From this reading “Next morning, Joseph Naylor was disturbed in the act of shaving by the intelligence that a lady desired to see him, and that she was waiting his coming down-stairs in one of the parlours.”
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In this reading “Next morning, Joseph Naylor was disturbed in the act of shaving by the intelligence that a lady desired to see him, and that she was waiting his coming down-stairs in one of the parlours.”
In this reading “Next morning, Joseph Naylor was disturbed in the act of shaving by the intelligence that a lady desired to see him, and that she was waiting his coming down-stairs in one of the parlours.”
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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 Next morning, Joseph Naylor was disturbed in the act of shaving by the intelligence that a lady desired to see him, and that she was waiting his coming down-stairs in one of the parlours.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Next morning, Joseph Naylor was disturbed in the act of shaving by the intelligence that a lady desired to see him, and that she was waiting his coming down-stairs in one of the parlours.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Next morning, Joseph Naylor was disturbed in the act of shaving by the intelligence that a lady desired to see him, and that she was waiting his coming down-stairs in one of the parlours.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading What does she want?" he inquired of the black boy who brought the message.
a youthful male person
From this reading What does she want?" he inquired of the black boy who brought the message.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading What does she want?" he inquired of the black boy who brought the message.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Next morning, Joseph Naylor was disturbed in the act of shaving by the intelligence that a lady desired to see him, and that she was waiting his coming down-stairs in one of the parlours.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Next morning, Joseph Naylor was disturbed in the act of shaving by the intelligence that a lady desired to see him, and that she was waiting his coming down-stairs in one of the parlours.
wanted intensely
From this reading Next morning, Joseph Naylor was disturbed in the act of shaving by the intelligence that a lady desired to see him, and that she was waiting his coming down-stairs in one of the parlours.
having the place or position changed
From this reading Next morning, Joseph Naylor was disturbed in the act of shaving by the intelligence that a lady desired to see him, and that she was waiting his coming down-stairs in one of the parlours.
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What does she want?" he inquired of the black boy who brought the message.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Next morning, Joseph Naylor was disturbed in the act of shaving by the intelligence that a lady desired to see him, and that she was waiting his coming down-stairs in one of the parlours.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading What does she want?" he inquired of the black boy who brought the message.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Next morning, Joseph Naylor was disturbed in the act of shaving by the intelligence that a lady desired to see him, and that she was waiting his coming down-stairs in one of the parlours.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Next morning, Joseph Naylor was disturbed in the act of shaving by the intelligence that a lady desired to see him, and that she was waiting his coming down-stairs in one of the parlours.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Next morning, Joseph Naylor was disturbed in the act of shaving by the intelligence that a lady desired to see him, and that she was waiting his coming down-stairs in one of the parlours.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading What does she want?" he inquired of the black boy who brought the message.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading Next morning, Joseph Naylor was disturbed in the act of shaving by the intelligence that a lady desired to see him, and that she was waiting his coming down-stairs in one of the parlours.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Who is it?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Who is it?
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading Next morning, Joseph Naylor was disturbed in the act of shaving by the intelligence that a lady desired to see him, and that she was waiting his coming down-stairs in one of the parlours.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Next morning, Joseph Naylor was disturbed in the act of shaving by the intelligence that a lady desired to see him, and that she was waiting his coming down-stairs in one of the parlours.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading What does she want?" he inquired of the black boy who brought the message.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MILLICENT.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Next morning, Joseph Naylor was disturbed in the act of shaving by the intelligence that a lady desired to see him, and that she was waiting his coming down-stairs in one of the parlours.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Next morning, Joseph Naylor was disturbed in the act of shaving by the intelligence that a lady desired to see him, and that she was waiting his coming down-stairs in one of the parlours.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next morning, Joseph Naylor was disturbed in the act of shaving by the intelligence that a lady desired to see him, and that she was waiting his coming down-stairs in one of the parlours.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Next morning, Joseph Naylor was disturbed in the act of shaving by the intelligence that a lady desired to see him, and that she was waiting his coming down-stairs in one of the parlours.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Next morning, Joseph Naylor was disturbed in the act of shaving by the intelligence that a lady desired to see him, and that she was waiting his coming down-stairs in one of the parlours.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Next morning, Joseph Naylor was disturbed in the act of shaving by the intelligence that a lady desired to see him, and that she was waiting his coming down-stairs in one of the parlours.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Next morning, Joseph Naylor was disturbed in the act of shaving by the intelligence that a lady desired to see him, and that she was waiting his coming down-stairs in one of the parlours.
the act of removing hair with a razor
From this reading Next morning, Joseph Naylor was disturbed in the act of shaving by the intelligence that a lady desired to see him, and that she was waiting his coming down-stairs in one of the parlours.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Next morning, Joseph Naylor was disturbed in the act of shaving by the intelligence that a lady desired to see him, and that she was waiting his coming down-stairs in one of the parlours.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Next morning, Joseph Naylor was disturbed in the act of shaving by the intelligence that a lady desired to see him, and that she was waiting his coming down-stairs in one of the parlours.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Next morning, Joseph Naylor was disturbed in the act of shaving by the intelligence that a lady desired to see him, and that she was waiting his coming down-stairs in one of the parlours.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Next morning, Joseph Naylor was disturbed in the act of shaving by the intelligence that a lady desired to see him, and that she was waiting his coming down-stairs in one of the parlours.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Next morning, Joseph Naylor was disturbed in the act of shaving by the intelligence that a lady desired to see him, and that she was waiting his coming down-stairs in one of the parlours.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading What does she want?" he inquired of the black boy who brought the message.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Next morning, Joseph Naylor was disturbed in the act of shaving by the intelligence that a lady desired to see him, and that she was waiting his coming down-stairs in one of the parlours.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What does she want?" he inquired of the black boy who brought the message.
which person or people
From this reading Who is it?
Chapter 16 of True to a Type, Vol. 2 (of 2) by Robert Cleland holds 181 sentences, grouped into 37 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.
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