Chapter 18 of Wanted: A Cook: Domestic Dialogues is here in full — 336 sentences across 68 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 18 of Wanted: A Cook: Domestic Dialogues is here in full — 336 sentences across 68 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"And they lived happily ever after!" If the advent of Madame de Lyrolle had only been the cue for that sweet, old-fashioned culmination--that dulcet, though generally inartistic surcease from trouble! But, of course, it was not. My readers will probably say that sheer dramatic justice cries out for our speedy chastisement. Alas!
Chapter 18 of Wanted: A Cook: Domestic Dialogues is here in full — 336 sentences across 68 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)
From this reading “If the advent of Madame de Lyrolle had only been the cue for that sweet, old-fashioned culmination--that dulcet, though generally inartistic surcease from trouble!”
an actor's line that immediately precedes and serves as a reminder for some action or speech
From this reading “If the advent of Madame de Lyrolle had only been the cue for that sweet, old-fashioned culmination--that dulcet, though generally inartistic surcease from trouble!”
a final climactic stage
From this reading “If the advent of Madame de Lyrolle had only been the cue for that sweet, old-fashioned culmination--that dulcet, though generally inartistic surcease from trouble!”
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading “My readers will probably say that sheer dramatic justice cries out for our speedy chastisement.”
extremely pleasant in a gentle way
From this reading “If the advent of Madame de Lyrolle had only been the cue for that sweet, old-fashioned culmination--that dulcet, though generally inartistic surcease from trouble!”
out of fashion
From this reading “If the advent of Madame de Lyrolle had only been the cue for that sweet, old-fashioned culmination--that dulcet, though generally inartistic surcease from trouble!”
characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed
From this reading “My readers will probably say that sheer dramatic justice cries out for our speedy chastisement.”
a stopping
From this reading “If the advent of Madame de Lyrolle had only been the cue for that sweet, old-fashioned culmination--that dulcet, though generally inartistic surcease from trouble!”
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In this reading “"And they lived happily ever after!"”
as might be expected
In this reading “But, of course, it was not.”
utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
In this reading “My readers will probably say that sheer dramatic justice cries out for our speedy chastisement.”
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arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)
From this reading If the advent of Madame de Lyrolle had only been the cue for that sweet, old-fashioned culmination--that dulcet, though generally inartistic surcease from trouble!
later than; following
From this reading "And they lived happily ever after!"
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading Alas!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And they lived happily ever after!"
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If the advent of Madame de Lyrolle had only been the cue for that sweet, old-fashioned culmination--that dulcet, though generally inartistic surcease from trouble!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, of course, it was not.
verbal punishment
From this reading My readers will probably say that sheer dramatic justice cries out for our speedy chastisement.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading But, of course, it was not.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading My readers will probably say that sheer dramatic justice cries out for our speedy chastisement.
an actor's line that immediately precedes and serves as a reminder for some action or speech
From this reading If the advent of Madame de Lyrolle had only been the cue for that sweet, old-fashioned culmination--that dulcet, though generally inartistic surcease from trouble!
a final climactic stage
From this reading If the advent of Madame de Lyrolle had only been the cue for that sweet, old-fashioned culmination--that dulcet, though generally inartistic surcease from trouble!
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading If the advent of Madame de Lyrolle had only been the cue for that sweet, old-fashioned culmination--that dulcet, though generally inartistic surcease from trouble!
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading My readers will probably say that sheer dramatic justice cries out for our speedy chastisement.
extremely pleasant in a gentle way
From this reading If the advent of Madame de Lyrolle had only been the cue for that sweet, old-fashioned culmination--that dulcet, though generally inartistic surcease from trouble!
at any time
From this reading "And they lived happily ever after!"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If the advent of Madame de Lyrolle had only been the cue for that sweet, old-fashioned culmination--that dulcet, though generally inartistic surcease from trouble!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading If the advent of Madame de Lyrolle had only been the cue for that sweet, old-fashioned culmination--that dulcet, though generally inartistic surcease from trouble!
usually; as a rule
From this reading If the advent of Madame de Lyrolle had only been the cue for that sweet, old-fashioned culmination--that dulcet, though generally inartistic surcease from trouble!
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If the advent of Madame de Lyrolle had only been the cue for that sweet, old-fashioned culmination--that dulcet, though generally inartistic surcease from trouble!
in a joyous manner
From this reading "And they lived happily ever after!"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the advent of Madame de Lyrolle had only been the cue for that sweet, old-fashioned culmination--that dulcet, though generally inartistic surcease from trouble!
lacking aesthetic sensibility
From this reading If the advent of Madame de Lyrolle had only been the cue for that sweet, old-fashioned culmination--that dulcet, though generally inartistic surcease from trouble!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But, of course, it was not.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading My readers will probably say that sheer dramatic justice cries out for our speedy chastisement.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading "And they lived happily ever after!"
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From this reading If the advent of Madame de Lyrolle had only been the cue for that sweet, old-fashioned culmination--that dulcet, though generally inartistic surcease from trouble!
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading If the advent of Madame de Lyrolle had only been the cue for that sweet, old-fashioned culmination--that dulcet, though generally inartistic surcease from trouble!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My readers will probably say that sheer dramatic justice cries out for our speedy chastisement.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But, of course, it was not.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If the advent of Madame de Lyrolle had only been the cue for that sweet, old-fashioned culmination--that dulcet, though generally inartistic surcease from trouble!
out of fashion
From this reading If the advent of Madame de Lyrolle had only been the cue for that sweet, old-fashioned culmination--that dulcet, though generally inartistic surcease from trouble!
and nothing more
From this reading If the advent of Madame de Lyrolle had only been the cue for that sweet, old-fashioned culmination--that dulcet, though generally inartistic surcease from trouble!
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading My readers will probably say that sheer dramatic justice cries out for our speedy chastisement.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading My readers will probably say that sheer dramatic justice cries out for our speedy chastisement.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading My readers will probably say that sheer dramatic justice cries out for our speedy chastisement.
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading My readers will probably say that sheer dramatic justice cries out for our speedy chastisement.
express in words
From this reading My readers will probably say that sheer dramatic justice cries out for our speedy chastisement.
complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
From this reading My readers will probably say that sheer dramatic justice cries out for our speedy chastisement.
characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed
From this reading My readers will probably say that sheer dramatic justice cries out for our speedy chastisement.
a stopping
From this reading If the advent of Madame de Lyrolle had only been the cue for that sweet, old-fashioned culmination--that dulcet, though generally inartistic surcease from trouble!
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading If the advent of Madame de Lyrolle had only been the cue for that sweet, old-fashioned culmination--that dulcet, though generally inartistic surcease from trouble!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If the advent of Madame de Lyrolle had only been the cue for that sweet, old-fashioned culmination--that dulcet, though generally inartistic surcease from trouble!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If the advent of Madame de Lyrolle had only been the cue for that sweet, old-fashioned culmination--that dulcet, though generally inartistic surcease from trouble!
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "And they lived happily ever after!"
in spite of the fact that
From this reading If the advent of Madame de Lyrolle had only been the cue for that sweet, old-fashioned culmination--that dulcet, though generally inartistic surcease from trouble!
a source of difficulty
From this reading If the advent of Madame de Lyrolle had only been the cue for that sweet, old-fashioned culmination--that dulcet, though generally inartistic surcease from trouble!
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But, of course, it was not.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading My readers will probably say that sheer dramatic justice cries out for our speedy chastisement.
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