Chapter 12 of Wayward Winifred is here in full — 153 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XII
Chapter 12 of Wayward Winifred is here in full — 153 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE SCHOOLMASTER'S SECRET. I had waited with breathless interest for what Niall might have to say; but he put his whole secret in the opening words of his narrative. "I am," he began, "a gold-seeker--a hunter for treasure-trove." "A gold-seeker?" I repeated, amazed and incredulous; though here was the explanation of many mysteries.
Chapter 12 of Wayward Winifred is here in full — 153 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading “I repeated, amazed and incredulous; though here was the explanation of many mysteries.”
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading “I had waited with breathless interest for what Niall might have to say; but he put his whole secret in the opening words of his narrative.”
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading “I repeated, amazed and incredulous; though here was the explanation of many mysteries.”
someone who hunts game
From this reading “"I am," he began, "a gold-seeker--a hunter for treasure-trove."”
not disposed or willing to believe; unbelieving
From this reading “I repeated, amazed and incredulous; though here was the explanation of many mysteries.”
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading “I repeated, amazed and incredulous; though here was the explanation of many mysteries.”
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading “I had waited with breathless interest for what Niall might have to say; but he put his whole secret in the opening words of his narrative.”
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading “I had waited with breathless interest for what Niall might have to say; but he put his whole secret in the opening words of his narrative.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.
In this reading “I had waited with breathless interest for what Niall might have to say; but he put his whole secret in the opening words of his narrative.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I am," he began, "a gold-seeker--a hunter for treasure-trove."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am," he began, "a gold-seeker--a hunter for treasure-trove."
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading I repeated, amazed and incredulous; though here was the explanation of many mysteries.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I repeated, amazed and incredulous; though here was the explanation of many mysteries.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "I am," he began, "a gold-seeker--a hunter for treasure-trove."
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading I had waited with breathless interest for what Niall might have to say; but he put his whole secret in the opening words of his narrative.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I had waited with breathless interest for what Niall might have to say; but he put his whole secret in the opening words of his narrative.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading I repeated, amazed and incredulous; though here was the explanation of many mysteries.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I had waited with breathless interest for what Niall might have to say; but he put his whole secret in the opening words of his narrative.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I am," he began, "a gold-seeker--a hunter for treasure-trove."
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had waited with breathless interest for what Niall might have to say; but he put his whole secret in the opening words of his narrative.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I had waited with breathless interest for what Niall might have to say; but he put his whole secret in the opening words of his narrative.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I had waited with breathless interest for what Niall might have to say; but he put his whole secret in the opening words of his narrative.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I repeated, amazed and incredulous; though here was the explanation of many mysteries.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I had waited with breathless interest for what Niall might have to say; but he put his whole secret in the opening words of his narrative.
someone who hunts game
From this reading "I am," he began, "a gold-seeker--a hunter for treasure-trove."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had waited with breathless interest for what Niall might have to say; but he put his whole secret in the opening words of his narrative.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I had waited with breathless interest for what Niall might have to say; but he put his whole secret in the opening words of his narrative.
not disposed or willing to believe; unbelieving
From this reading I repeated, amazed and incredulous; though here was the explanation of many mysteries.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading I had waited with breathless interest for what Niall might have to say; but he put his whole secret in the opening words of his narrative.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading I repeated, amazed and incredulous; though here was the explanation of many mysteries.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I had waited with breathless interest for what Niall might have to say; but he put his whole secret in the opening words of his narrative.
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading I repeated, amazed and incredulous; though here was the explanation of many mysteries.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading I had waited with breathless interest for what Niall might have to say; but he put his whole secret in the opening words of his narrative.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I had waited with breathless interest for what Niall might have to say; but he put his whole secret in the opening words of his narrative.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I had waited with breathless interest for what Niall might have to say; but he put his whole secret in the opening words of his narrative.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading I had waited with breathless interest for what Niall might have to say; but he put his whole secret in the opening words of his narrative.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I had waited with breathless interest for what Niall might have to say; but he put his whole secret in the opening words of his narrative.
recurring again and again
From this reading I repeated, amazed and incredulous; though here was the explanation of many mysteries.
express in words
From this reading I had waited with breathless interest for what Niall might have to say; but he put his whole secret in the opening words of his narrative.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SCHOOLMASTER'S SECRET.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading THE SCHOOLMASTER'S SECRET.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SCHOOLMASTER'S SECRET.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I repeated, amazed and incredulous; though here was the explanation of many mysteries.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I had waited with breathless interest for what Niall might have to say; but he put his whole secret in the opening words of his narrative.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I am," he began, "a gold-seeker--a hunter for treasure-trove."
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading I had waited with breathless interest for what Niall might have to say; but he put his whole secret in the opening words of his narrative.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I repeated, amazed and incredulous; though here was the explanation of many mysteries.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I had waited with breathless interest for what Niall might have to say; but he put his whole secret in the opening words of his narrative.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading I had waited with breathless interest for what Niall might have to say; but he put his whole secret in the opening words of his narrative.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I had waited with breathless interest for what Niall might have to say; but he put his whole secret in the opening words of his narrative.
the words that are spoken
From this reading I had waited with breathless interest for what Niall might have to say; but he put his whole secret in the opening words of his narrative.
Chapter 12 of Wayward Winifred by Anna T. (Anna Theresa) Sadlier holds 153 sentences, grouped into 31 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 12 holds 153 sentences of Wayward Winifred, unabridged, divided into 31 reading sections.
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