Chapter 5 of Two on a Tower is here in full — 173 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 5 of Two on a Tower is here in full — 173 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
SWITHIN ST. CLEEVE.' Not another word in the letter about his errand; his mind ran on nothing but this astronomical subject. He had succeeded in his mission, and yet he did not even say yes or no to the great question,--whether or not her husband was masquerading in London at the address she had given. 'Was ever anything so provoking!' she cried.
Chapter 5 of Two on a Tower is here in full — 173 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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speak to
From this reading “He had succeeded in his mission, and yet he did not even say yes or no to the great question,--whether or not her husband was masquerading in London at the address she had given.”
relating or belonging to the science of astronomy
From this reading “Not another word in the letter about his errand; his mind ran on nothing but this astronomical subject.”
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading “Not another word in the letter about his errand; his mind ran on nothing but this astronomical subject.”
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading “He had succeeded in his mission, and yet he did not even say yes or no to the great question,--whether or not her husband was masquerading in London at the address she had given.”
-ing form of “masquerade” — take part in a masquerade
From this reading “He had succeeded in his mission, and yet he did not even say yes or no to the great question,--whether or not her husband was masquerading in London at the address she had given.”
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading “He had succeeded in his mission, and yet he did not even say yes or no to the great question,--whether or not her husband was masquerading in London at the address she had given.”
causing or tending to cause anger or resentment
From this reading “'Was ever anything so provoking!' she cried.”
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading “He had succeeded in his mission, and yet he did not even say yes or no to the great question,--whether or not her husband was masquerading in London at the address she had given.”
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Not another word in the letter about his errand; his mind ran on nothing but this astronomical subject.
speak to
From this reading He had succeeded in his mission, and yet he did not even say yes or no to the great question,--whether or not her husband was masquerading in London at the address she had given.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had succeeded in his mission, and yet he did not even say yes or no to the great question,--whether or not her husband was masquerading in London at the address she had given.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Not another word in the letter about his errand; his mind ran on nothing but this astronomical subject.
any thing at all
From this reading 'Was ever anything so provoking!' she cried.
relating or belonging to the science of astronomy
From this reading Not another word in the letter about his errand; his mind ran on nothing but this astronomical subject.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had succeeded in his mission, and yet he did not even say yes or no to the great question,--whether or not her husband was masquerading in London at the address she had given.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not another word in the letter about his errand; his mind ran on nothing but this astronomical subject.
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From this reading CLEEVE.'
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading 'Was ever anything so provoking!' she cried.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He had succeeded in his mission, and yet he did not even say yes or no to the great question,--whether or not her husband was masquerading in London at the address she had given.
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading Not another word in the letter about his errand; his mind ran on nothing but this astronomical subject.
divisible by two
From this reading He had succeeded in his mission, and yet he did not even say yes or no to the great question,--whether or not her husband was masquerading in London at the address she had given.
at any time
From this reading 'Was ever anything so provoking!' she cried.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading He had succeeded in his mission, and yet he did not even say yes or no to the great question,--whether or not her husband was masquerading in London at the address she had given.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He had succeeded in his mission, and yet he did not even say yes or no to the great question,--whether or not her husband was masquerading in London at the address she had given.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had succeeded in his mission, and yet he did not even say yes or no to the great question,--whether or not her husband was masquerading in London at the address she had given.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had succeeded in his mission, and yet he did not even say yes or no to the great question,--whether or not her husband was masquerading in London at the address she had given.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had succeeded in his mission, and yet he did not even say yes or no to the great question,--whether or not her husband was masquerading in London at the address she had given.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Not another word in the letter about his errand; his mind ran on nothing but this astronomical subject.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading He had succeeded in his mission, and yet he did not even say yes or no to the great question,--whether or not her husband was masquerading in London at the address she had given.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Not another word in the letter about his errand; his mind ran on nothing but this astronomical subject.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Not another word in the letter about his errand; his mind ran on nothing but this astronomical subject.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading He had succeeded in his mission, and yet he did not even say yes or no to the great question,--whether or not her husband was masquerading in London at the address she had given.
-ing form of “masquerade” — take part in a masquerade
From this reading He had succeeded in his mission, and yet he did not even say yes or no to the great question,--whether or not her husband was masquerading in London at the address she had given.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Not another word in the letter about his errand; his mind ran on nothing but this astronomical subject.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading He had succeeded in his mission, and yet he did not even say yes or no to the great question,--whether or not her husband was masquerading in London at the address she had given.
not any; not one
From this reading He had succeeded in his mission, and yet he did not even say yes or no to the great question,--whether or not her husband was masquerading in London at the address she had given.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not another word in the letter about his errand; his mind ran on nothing but this astronomical subject.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Not another word in the letter about his errand; his mind ran on nothing but this astronomical subject.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Not another word in the letter about his errand; his mind ran on nothing but this astronomical subject.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He had succeeded in his mission, and yet he did not even say yes or no to the great question,--whether or not her husband was masquerading in London at the address she had given.
causing or tending to cause anger or resentment
From this reading 'Was ever anything so provoking!' she cried.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading He had succeeded in his mission, and yet he did not even say yes or no to the great question,--whether or not her husband was masquerading in London at the address she had given.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Not another word in the letter about his errand; his mind ran on nothing but this astronomical subject.
express in words
From this reading He had succeeded in his mission, and yet he did not even say yes or no to the great question,--whether or not her husband was masquerading in London at the address she had given.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had succeeded in his mission, and yet he did not even say yes or no to the great question,--whether or not her husband was masquerading in London at the address she had given.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading 'Was ever anything so provoking!' she cried.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SWITHIN ST.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Not another word in the letter about his errand; his mind ran on nothing but this astronomical subject.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading He had succeeded in his mission, and yet he did not even say yes or no to the great question,--whether or not her husband was masquerading in London at the address she had given.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SWITHIN ST.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Not another word in the letter about his errand; his mind ran on nothing but this astronomical subject.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Not another word in the letter about his errand; his mind ran on nothing but this astronomical subject.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had succeeded in his mission, and yet he did not even say yes or no to the great question,--whether or not her husband was masquerading in London at the address she had given.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had succeeded in his mission, and yet he did not even say yes or no to the great question,--whether or not her husband was masquerading in London at the address she had given.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading He had succeeded in his mission, and yet he did not even say yes or no to the great question,--whether or not her husband was masquerading in London at the address she had given.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Not another word in the letter about his errand; his mind ran on nothing but this astronomical subject.
an affirmative
From this reading He had succeeded in his mission, and yet he did not even say yes or no to the great question,--whether or not her husband was masquerading in London at the address she had given.
but in spite of that
From this reading He had succeeded in his mission, and yet he did not even say yes or no to the great question,--whether or not her husband was masquerading in London at the address she had given.
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