Chapter 8 of Trusia: A Princess of Krovitch is here in full — 423 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter VIII
Chapter 8 of Trusia: A Princess of Krovitch is here in full — 423 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"I wish," he sighed impotently, "that you were an American girl." She smiled mechanically to hide the sadness welling in her breast. "Wishes," she murmured resignedly, "are too near akin to dreams for me to indulge them. Besides I have a country to hope for. Why should I join you in such a wish?"
Chapter 8 of Trusia: A Princess of Krovitch is here in full — 423 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/84 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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similar in quality or character
From this reading “"Wishes," she murmured resignedly, "are too near akin to dreams for me to indulge them.”
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading “"Wishes," she murmured resignedly, "are too near akin to dreams for me to indulge them.”
give free rein to
From this reading “"Wishes," she murmured resignedly, "are too near akin to dreams for me to indulge them.”
in a mechanical manner; by a mechanism
From this reading “She smiled mechanically to hide the sadness welling in her breast.”
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading “She smiled mechanically to hide the sadness welling in her breast.”
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading “"I wish," he sighed impotently, "that you were an American girl."”
-ing form of “well” — come up, as of a liquid
From this reading “She smiled mechanically to hide the sadness welling in her breast.”
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading “"Wishes," she murmured resignedly, "are too near akin to dreams for me to indulge them.”
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 “"Wishes," she murmured resignedly, "are too near akin to dreams for me to indulge them.”
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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 Besides I have a country to hope for.
similar in quality or character
From this reading "Wishes," she murmured resignedly, "are too near akin to dreams for me to indulge them.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading "I wish," he sighed impotently, "that you were an American girl."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I wish," he sighed impotently, "that you were an American girl."
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Wishes," she murmured resignedly, "are too near akin to dreams for me to indulge them.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides I have a country to hope for.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading She smiled mechanically to hide the sadness welling in her breast.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Besides I have a country to hope for.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading "Wishes," she murmured resignedly, "are too near akin to dreams for me to indulge them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Wishes," she murmured resignedly, "are too near akin to dreams for me to indulge them.
a young female
From this reading "I wish," he sighed impotently, "that you were an American girl."
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Besides I have a country to hope for.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I wish," he sighed impotently, "that you were an American girl."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She smiled mechanically to hide the sadness welling in her breast.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading She smiled mechanically to hide the sadness welling in her breast.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Besides I have a country to hope for.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I wish," he sighed impotently, "that you were an American girl."
in a helpless manner
From this reading "I wish," he sighed impotently, "that you were an American girl."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She smiled mechanically to hide the sadness welling in her breast.
give free rein to
From this reading "Wishes," she murmured resignedly, "are too near akin to dreams for me to indulge them.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Why should I join you in such a wish?"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Wishes," she murmured resignedly, "are too near akin to dreams for me to indulge them.
in a mechanical manner; by a mechanism
From this reading She smiled mechanically to hide the sadness welling in her breast.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading "Wishes," she murmured resignedly, "are too near akin to dreams for me to indulge them.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "Wishes," she murmured resignedly, "are too near akin to dreams for me to indulge them.
with resignation and acceptance; in a resigned manner
From this reading "Wishes," she murmured resignedly, "are too near akin to dreams for me to indulge them.
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading She smiled mechanically to hide the sadness welling in her breast.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She smiled mechanically to hide the sadness welling in her breast.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Why should I join you in such a wish?"
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading "I wish," he sighed impotently, "that you were an American girl."
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading She smiled mechanically to hide the sadness welling in her breast.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Why should I join you in such a wish?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I wish," he sighed impotently, "that you were an American girl."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She smiled mechanically to hide the sadness welling in her breast.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Wishes," she murmured resignedly, "are too near akin to dreams for me to indulge them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She smiled mechanically to hide the sadness welling in her breast.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Wishes," she murmured resignedly, "are too near akin to dreams for me to indulge them.
-ing form of “well” — come up, as of a liquid
From this reading She smiled mechanically to hide the sadness welling in her breast.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I wish," he sighed impotently, "that you were an American girl."
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why should I join you in such a wish?"
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "I wish," he sighed impotently, "that you were an American girl."
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading "Wishes," she murmured resignedly, "are too near akin to dreams for me to indulge them.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I wish," he sighed impotently, "that you were an American girl."
Chapter 8 of Trusia: A Princess of Krovitch by Davis Brinton holds 423 sentences, grouped into 85 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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