Chapter 19 of Under the Rose is here in full — 203 sentences across 41 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XIX
Chapter 19 of Under the Rose is here in full — 203 sentences across 41 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE SECRET OF THE JESTRESS She, the quest, the mission! With growing amazement he gazed at her, but she returned his look, as though enjoying his surprise. "You do not seem overpleased with the prospect of my company?" she observed. "Or perhaps you fear I may encumber you?" With mock irony.
Chapter 19 of Under the Rose is here in full — 203 sentences across 41 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading “With growing amazement he gazed at her, but she returned his look, as though enjoying his surprise.”
restrict (someone or something) so as to make free movement difficult
From this reading “"Or perhaps you fear I may encumber you?"”
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading “With growing amazement he gazed at her, but she returned his look, as though enjoying his surprise.”
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading “With mock irony.”
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading “THE SECRET OF THE JESTRESS She, the quest, the mission!”
treat with contempt
From this reading “With mock irony.”
the possibility of future success
From this reading “"You do not seem overpleased with the prospect of my company?" she observed.”
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading “THE SECRET OF THE JESTRESS She, the quest, the mission!”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading With growing amazement he gazed at her, but she returned his look, as though enjoying his surprise.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading With growing amazement he gazed at her, but she returned his look, as though enjoying his surprise.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading With growing amazement he gazed at her, but she returned his look, as though enjoying his surprise.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading With growing amazement he gazed at her, but she returned his look, as though enjoying his surprise.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading "You do not seem overpleased with the prospect of my company?" she observed.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "You do not seem overpleased with the prospect of my company?" she observed.
restrict (someone or something) so as to make free movement difficult
From this reading "Or perhaps you fear I may encumber you?"
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading With growing amazement he gazed at her, but she returned his look, as though enjoying his surprise.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "Or perhaps you fear I may encumber you?"
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading With growing amazement he gazed at her, but she returned his look, as though enjoying his surprise.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading With growing amazement he gazed at her, but she returned his look, as though enjoying his surprise.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With growing amazement he gazed at her, but she returned his look, as though enjoying his surprise.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading With growing amazement he gazed at her, but she returned his look, as though enjoying his surprise.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With growing amazement he gazed at her, but she returned his look, as though enjoying his surprise.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Or perhaps you fear I may encumber you?"
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading With mock irony.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE JESTRESS She, the quest, the mission!
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading With growing amazement he gazed at her, but she returned his look, as though enjoying his surprise.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Or perhaps you fear I may encumber you?"
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE JESTRESS She, the quest, the mission!
treat with contempt
From this reading With mock irony.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "You do not seem overpleased with the prospect of my company?" she observed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "You do not seem overpleased with the prospect of my company?" she observed.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "You do not seem overpleased with the prospect of my company?" she observed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE JESTRESS She, the quest, the mission!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Or perhaps you fear I may encumber you?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You do not seem overpleased with the prospect of my company?" she observed.
by chance
From this reading "Or perhaps you fear I may encumber you?"
the possibility of future success
From this reading "You do not seem overpleased with the prospect of my company?" she observed.
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE JESTRESS She, the quest, the mission!
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading With growing amazement he gazed at her, but she returned his look, as though enjoying his surprise.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE JESTRESS She, the quest, the mission!
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "You do not seem overpleased with the prospect of my company?" she observed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE JESTRESS She, the quest, the mission!
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading With growing amazement he gazed at her, but she returned his look, as though enjoying his surprise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE JESTRESS She, the quest, the mission!
in spite of the fact that
From this reading With growing amazement he gazed at her, but she returned his look, as though enjoying his surprise.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With growing amazement he gazed at her, but she returned his look, as though enjoying his surprise.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You do not seem overpleased with the prospect of my company?" she observed.
Chapter 19 of Under the Rose by Frederic Stewart Isham holds 203 sentences, grouped into 41 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.
Chapter 19 holds 203 sentences of Under the Rose, unabridged, divided into 41 reading sections.
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