Chapter 2 of Try to remember! is here in full — 467 sentences across 94 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter II
Chapter 2 of Try to remember! is here in full — 467 sentences across 94 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Ohashi obeyed. * * * * * It started with a symbolic trek on camel-back: swaying, undulating. The dancing girl expressed longing for her warrior. _How suggestive the motions of her hands along her hips_, thought Francine. With a feeling of abrupt shock, she recalled seeing almost the exact gesture from one of the films of the Galactics.
Chapter 2 of Try to remember! is here in full — 467 sentences across 94 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/93 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions
From this reading “With a feeling of abrupt shock, she recalled seeing almost the exact gesture from one of the films of the Galactics.”
plural of “film” — a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement
From this reading “With a feeling of abrupt shock, she recalled seeing almost the exact gesture from one of the films of the Galactics.”
plural of “hip” — either side of the body below the waist and above the thigh
plural of “motion” — the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading “_How suggestive the motions of her hands along her hips_, thought Francine.”
tending to suggest or imply
From this reading “_How suggestive the motions of her hands along her hips_, thought Francine.”
relating to or using or proceeding by means of symbols
From this reading “* * * * * It started with a symbolic trek on camel-back: swaying, undulating.”
a journey by ox wagon (especially an organized migration by a group of settlers)
From this reading “* * * * * It started with a symbolic trek on camel-back: swaying, undulating.”
-ing form of “undulate” — stir up (water) so as to form ripples
From this reading “* * * * * It started with a symbolic trek on camel-back: swaying, undulating.”
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In this reading “The dancing girl expressed longing for her warrior.”
In this reading “With a feeling of abrupt shock, she recalled seeing almost the exact gesture from one of the films of the Galactics.”
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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 * * * * * It started with a symbolic trek on camel-back: swaying, undulating.
marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions
From this reading With a feeling of abrupt shock, she recalled seeing almost the exact gesture from one of the films of the Galactics.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading With a feeling of abrupt shock, she recalled seeing almost the exact gesture from one of the films of the Galactics.
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading _How suggestive the motions of her hands along her hips_, thought Francine.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading * * * * * It started with a symbolic trek on camel-back: swaying, undulating.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading The dancing girl expressed longing for her warrior.
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading With a feeling of abrupt shock, she recalled seeing almost the exact gesture from one of the films of the Galactics.
communicated in words
From this reading The dancing girl expressed longing for her warrior.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading With a feeling of abrupt shock, she recalled seeing almost the exact gesture from one of the films of the Galactics.
plural of “film” — a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement
From this reading With a feeling of abrupt shock, she recalled seeing almost the exact gesture from one of the films of the Galactics.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The dancing girl expressed longing for her warrior.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _How suggestive the motions of her hands along her hips_, thought Francine.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading With a feeling of abrupt shock, she recalled seeing almost the exact gesture from one of the films of the Galactics.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With a feeling of abrupt shock, she recalled seeing almost the exact gesture from one of the films of the Galactics.
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading With a feeling of abrupt shock, she recalled seeing almost the exact gesture from one of the films of the Galactics.
a young female
From this reading The dancing girl expressed longing for her warrior.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading _How suggestive the motions of her hands along her hips_, thought Francine.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The dancing girl expressed longing for her warrior.
plural of “hip” — either side of the body below the waist and above the thigh
From this reading _How suggestive the motions of her hands along her hips_, thought Francine.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _How suggestive the motions of her hands along her hips_, thought Francine.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading * * * * * It started with a symbolic trek on camel-back: swaying, undulating.
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading The dancing girl expressed longing for her warrior.
plural of “motion” — the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading _How suggestive the motions of her hands along her hips_, thought Francine.
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading Ohashi obeyed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _How suggestive the motions of her hands along her hips_, thought Francine.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ohashi obeyed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading * * * * * It started with a symbolic trek on camel-back: swaying, undulating.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading With a feeling of abrupt shock, she recalled seeing almost the exact gesture from one of the films of the Galactics.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading With a feeling of abrupt shock, she recalled seeing almost the exact gesture from one of the films of the Galactics.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading With a feeling of abrupt shock, she recalled seeing almost the exact gesture from one of the films of the Galactics.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With a feeling of abrupt shock, she recalled seeing almost the exact gesture from one of the films of the Galactics.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading With a feeling of abrupt shock, she recalled seeing almost the exact gesture from one of the films of the Galactics.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading * * * * * It started with a symbolic trek on camel-back: swaying, undulating.
tending to suggest or imply
From this reading _How suggestive the motions of her hands along her hips_, thought Francine.
-ing form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading * * * * * It started with a symbolic trek on camel-back: swaying, undulating.
relating to or using or proceeding by means of symbols
From this reading * * * * * It started with a symbolic trek on camel-back: swaying, undulating.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The dancing girl expressed longing for her warrior.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading _How suggestive the motions of her hands along her hips_, thought Francine.
a journey by ox wagon (especially an organized migration by a group of settlers)
From this reading * * * * * It started with a symbolic trek on camel-back: swaying, undulating.
-ing form of “undulate” — stir up (water) so as to form ripples
From this reading * * * * * It started with a symbolic trek on camel-back: swaying, undulating.
someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading The dancing girl expressed longing for her warrior.
in the company of; together with
From this reading * * * * * It started with a symbolic trek on camel-back: swaying, undulating.
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