Chapter 2 of Vera Nevill is here in full — 242 sentences across 49 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 2 of Vera Nevill is here in full — 242 sentences across 49 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
FANNING DEAD ASHES. Weep no more, nor sigh, nor groan, Sorrow calls no time that's gone, Violets plucked, the sweetest rain Makes not fresh, nor grow again. Fletcher. "Have you heard of Sir John's latest vagary, grandpapa? He is gone down to Kynaston to hunt--so there's an end of _him_."
Chapter 2 of Vera Nevill is here in full — 242 sentences across 49 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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inflected form of “fan” — strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)
From this reading “FANNING DEAD ASHES.”
prolific English dramatist who collaborated with Francis Beaumont and many other dramatists (1579-1625)
From this reading “Fletcher.”
an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
From this reading “Weep no more, nor sigh, nor groan, Sorrow calls no time that's gone, Violets plucked, the sweetest rain Makes not fresh, nor grow again.”
possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading “"Have you heard of Sir John's latest vagary, grandpapa?”
of a stringed instrument; sounded with the fingers or a plectrum
From this reading “Weep no more, nor sigh, nor groan, Sorrow calls no time that's gone, Violets plucked, the sweetest rain Makes not fresh, nor grow again.”
superlative of “sweet” — having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading “Weep no more, nor sigh, nor groan, Sorrow calls no time that's gone, Violets plucked, the sweetest rain Makes not fresh, nor grow again.”
an unexpected and inexplicable change in something (in a situation or a person's behavior, etc.)
From this reading “"Have you heard of Sir John's latest vagary, grandpapa?”
plural of “violet” — any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading “Weep no more, nor sigh, nor groan, Sorrow calls no time that's gone, Violets plucked, the sweetest rain Makes not fresh, nor grow again.”
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anew
From this reading Weep no more, nor sigh, nor groan, Sorrow calls no time that's gone, Violets plucked, the sweetest rain Makes not fresh, nor grow again.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He is gone down to Kynaston to hunt--so there's an end of _him_."
The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.
From this reading FANNING DEAD ASHES.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading Weep no more, nor sigh, nor groan, Sorrow calls no time that's gone, Violets plucked, the sweetest rain Makes not fresh, nor grow again.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading FANNING DEAD ASHES.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He is gone down to Kynaston to hunt--so there's an end of _him_."
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading He is gone down to Kynaston to hunt--so there's an end of _him_."
inflected form of “fan” — strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)
From this reading FANNING DEAD ASHES.
prolific English dramatist who collaborated with Francis Beaumont and many other dramatists (1579-1625)
From this reading Fletcher.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Weep no more, nor sigh, nor groan, Sorrow calls no time that's gone, Violets plucked, the sweetest rain Makes not fresh, nor grow again.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Weep no more, nor sigh, nor groan, Sorrow calls no time that's gone, Violets plucked, the sweetest rain Makes not fresh, nor grow again.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Have you heard of Sir John's latest vagary, grandpapa?
an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
From this reading Weep no more, nor sigh, nor groan, Sorrow calls no time that's gone, Violets plucked, the sweetest rain Makes not fresh, nor grow again.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Weep no more, nor sigh, nor groan, Sorrow calls no time that's gone, Violets plucked, the sweetest rain Makes not fresh, nor grow again.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Have you heard of Sir John's latest vagary, grandpapa?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He is gone down to Kynaston to hunt--so there's an end of _him_."
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "Have you heard of Sir John's latest vagary, grandpapa?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He is gone down to Kynaston to hunt--so there's an end of _him_."
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading He is gone down to Kynaston to hunt--so there's an end of _him_."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He is gone down to Kynaston to hunt--so there's an end of _him_."
possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading "Have you heard of Sir John's latest vagary, grandpapa?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He is gone down to Kynaston to hunt--so there's an end of _him_."
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading "Have you heard of Sir John's latest vagary, grandpapa?
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading Weep no more, nor sigh, nor groan, Sorrow calls no time that's gone, Violets plucked, the sweetest rain Makes not fresh, nor grow again.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Weep no more, nor sigh, nor groan, Sorrow calls no time that's gone, Violets plucked, the sweetest rain Makes not fresh, nor grow again.
not any; not one
From this reading Weep no more, nor sigh, nor groan, Sorrow calls no time that's gone, Violets plucked, the sweetest rain Makes not fresh, nor grow again.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Weep no more, nor sigh, nor groan, Sorrow calls no time that's gone, Violets plucked, the sweetest rain Makes not fresh, nor grow again.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Weep no more, nor sigh, nor groan, Sorrow calls no time that's gone, Violets plucked, the sweetest rain Makes not fresh, nor grow again.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Have you heard of Sir John's latest vagary, grandpapa?
of a stringed instrument; sounded with the fingers or a plectrum
From this reading Weep no more, nor sigh, nor groan, Sorrow calls no time that's gone, Violets plucked, the sweetest rain Makes not fresh, nor grow again.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Weep no more, nor sigh, nor groan, Sorrow calls no time that's gone, Violets plucked, the sweetest rain Makes not fresh, nor grow again.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Weep no more, nor sigh, nor groan, Sorrow calls no time that's gone, Violets plucked, the sweetest rain Makes not fresh, nor grow again.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Have you heard of Sir John's latest vagary, grandpapa?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He is gone down to Kynaston to hunt--so there's an end of _him_."
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading Weep no more, nor sigh, nor groan, Sorrow calls no time that's gone, Violets plucked, the sweetest rain Makes not fresh, nor grow again.
superlative of “sweet” — having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Weep no more, nor sigh, nor groan, Sorrow calls no time that's gone, Violets plucked, the sweetest rain Makes not fresh, nor grow again.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Weep no more, nor sigh, nor groan, Sorrow calls no time that's gone, Violets plucked, the sweetest rain Makes not fresh, nor grow again.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Weep no more, nor sigh, nor groan, Sorrow calls no time that's gone, Violets plucked, the sweetest rain Makes not fresh, nor grow again.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He is gone down to Kynaston to hunt--so there's an end of _him_."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Weep no more, nor sigh, nor groan, Sorrow calls no time that's gone, Violets plucked, the sweetest rain Makes not fresh, nor grow again.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He is gone down to Kynaston to hunt--so there's an end of _him_."
an unexpected and inexplicable change in something (in a situation or a person's behavior, etc.)
From this reading "Have you heard of Sir John's latest vagary, grandpapa?
plural of “violet” — any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading Weep no more, nor sigh, nor groan, Sorrow calls no time that's gone, Violets plucked, the sweetest rain Makes not fresh, nor grow again.
shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading Weep no more, nor sigh, nor groan, Sorrow calls no time that's gone, Violets plucked, the sweetest rain Makes not fresh, nor grow again.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Have you heard of Sir John's latest vagary, grandpapa?
Chapter 2 of Vera Nevill by H. Lovett, Mrs. Cameron holds 242 sentences, grouped into 49 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 2 holds 242 sentences of Vera Nevill, unabridged, divided into 49 reading sections.
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