Chapter 3 of Under the Skylights is here in full — 404 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter III
Chapter 3 of Under the Skylights is here in full — 404 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Not a jar! Not a tot! You'll see whether----" "Your object, then, is to show how much stronger you are than I am?" Clytie suddenly paused in her impetuous rush. "Adrian," she breathed, with plaintive contrition, "I wish you wouldn't say such things--no, nor even think them."
Chapter 3 of Under the Skylights is here in full — 404 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/80 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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Roman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan; travelled throughout his empire to strengthen its frontiers and encourage learning and architecture; on a visit to Britain in 122 he ordered the construction of Hadrian's Wall (76-138)
From this reading “"Adrian," she breathed, with plaintive contrition, "I wish you wouldn't say such things--no, nor even think them."”
uttered without voice
From this reading “"Adrian," she breathed, with plaintive contrition, "I wish you wouldn't say such things--no, nor even think them."”
sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation
From this reading “"Adrian," she breathed, with plaintive contrition, "I wish you wouldn't say such things--no, nor even think them."”
characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation
From this reading “Clytie suddenly paused in her impetuous rush.”
be incompatible; be or come into conflict
From this reading “"Not a jar!”
expressing sorrow
From this reading “"Adrian," she breathed, with plaintive contrition, "I wish you wouldn't say such things--no, nor even think them."”
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading “You'll see whether----" "Your object, then, is to show how much stronger you are than I am?"”
a small amount (especially of a drink)
From this reading “Not a tot!”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Not a jar!
Roman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan; travelled throughout his empire to strengthen its frontiers and encourage learning and architecture; on a visit to Britain in 122 he ordered the construction of Hadrian's Wall (76-138)
From this reading "Adrian," she breathed, with plaintive contrition, "I wish you wouldn't say such things--no, nor even think them."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading You'll see whether----" "Your object, then, is to show how much stronger you are than I am?"
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You'll see whether----" "Your object, then, is to show how much stronger you are than I am?"
uttered without voice
From this reading "Adrian," she breathed, with plaintive contrition, "I wish you wouldn't say such things--no, nor even think them."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Clytie suddenly paused in her impetuous rush.
sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation
From this reading "Adrian," she breathed, with plaintive contrition, "I wish you wouldn't say such things--no, nor even think them."
divisible by two
From this reading "Adrian," she breathed, with plaintive contrition, "I wish you wouldn't say such things--no, nor even think them."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Clytie suddenly paused in her impetuous rush.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You'll see whether----" "Your object, then, is to show how much stronger you are than I am?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading You'll see whether----" "Your object, then, is to show how much stronger you are than I am?"
characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation
From this reading Clytie suddenly paused in her impetuous rush.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Clytie suddenly paused in her impetuous rush.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You'll see whether----" "Your object, then, is to show how much stronger you are than I am?"
be incompatible; be or come into conflict
From this reading "Not a jar!
to a great degree or extent
From this reading You'll see whether----" "Your object, then, is to show how much stronger you are than I am?"
not any; not one
From this reading "Adrian," she breathed, with plaintive contrition, "I wish you wouldn't say such things--no, nor even think them."
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading "Adrian," she breathed, with plaintive contrition, "I wish you wouldn't say such things--no, nor even think them."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not a jar!
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading You'll see whether----" "Your object, then, is to show how much stronger you are than I am?"
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Clytie suddenly paused in her impetuous rush.
expressing sorrow
From this reading "Adrian," she breathed, with plaintive contrition, "I wish you wouldn't say such things--no, nor even think them."
move hurridly
From this reading Clytie suddenly paused in her impetuous rush.
express in words
From this reading "Adrian," she breathed, with plaintive contrition, "I wish you wouldn't say such things--no, nor even think them."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You'll see whether----" "Your object, then, is to show how much stronger you are than I am?"
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Adrian," she breathed, with plaintive contrition, "I wish you wouldn't say such things--no, nor even think them."
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading You'll see whether----" "Your object, then, is to show how much stronger you are than I am?"
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading You'll see whether----" "Your object, then, is to show how much stronger you are than I am?"
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "Adrian," she breathed, with plaintive contrition, "I wish you wouldn't say such things--no, nor even think them."
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Clytie suddenly paused in her impetuous rush.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading You'll see whether----" "Your object, then, is to show how much stronger you are than I am?"
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Adrian," she breathed, with plaintive contrition, "I wish you wouldn't say such things--no, nor even think them."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading You'll see whether----" "Your object, then, is to show how much stronger you are than I am?"
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "Adrian," she breathed, with plaintive contrition, "I wish you wouldn't say such things--no, nor even think them."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Adrian," she breathed, with plaintive contrition, "I wish you wouldn't say such things--no, nor even think them."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You'll see whether----" "Your object, then, is to show how much stronger you are than I am?"
a small amount (especially of a drink)
From this reading Not a tot!
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading You'll see whether----" "Your object, then, is to show how much stronger you are than I am?"
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "Adrian," she breathed, with plaintive contrition, "I wish you wouldn't say such things--no, nor even think them."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Adrian," she breathed, with plaintive contrition, "I wish you wouldn't say such things--no, nor even think them."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Adrian," she breathed, with plaintive contrition, "I wish you wouldn't say such things--no, nor even think them."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You'll see whether----" "Your object, then, is to show how much stronger you are than I am?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You'll see whether----" "Your object, then, is to show how much stronger you are than I am?"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You'll see whether----" "Your object, then, is to show how much stronger you are than I am?"
Chapter 3 of Under the Skylights by Henry Blake Fuller holds 404 sentences, grouped into 81 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 3 holds 404 sentences of Under the Skylights, unabridged, divided into 81 reading sections.
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