Chapter 14 of Weighed and Wanting is here in full — 130 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 14 of Weighed and Wanting is here in full — 130 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
MOTHER AND DAUGHTER. When she woke it was to a blaze of sunlight, but caught in the net of her closed curtains. The night had passed and carried the tears of the day with it. Ah, how much is done in the night when we sleep and know nothing! Things never stop.
Chapter 14 of Weighed and Wanting is here in full — 130 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading “When she woke it was to a blaze of sunlight, but caught in the net of her closed curtains.”
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading “When she woke it was to a blaze of sunlight, but caught in the net of her closed curtains.”
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading “When she woke it was to a blaze of sunlight, but caught in the net of her closed curtains.”
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading “When she woke it was to a blaze of sunlight, but caught in the net of her closed curtains.”
a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
From this reading “When she woke it was to a blaze of sunlight, but caught in the net of her closed curtains.”
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading “Things never stop.”
the rays of the sun
From this reading “When she woke it was to a blaze of sunlight, but caught in the net of her closed curtains.”
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading “When she woke it was to a blaze of sunlight, but caught in the net of her closed curtains.”
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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 When she woke it was to a blaze of sunlight, but caught in the net of her closed curtains.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ah, how much is done in the night when we sleep and know nothing!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MOTHER AND DAUGHTER.
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading When she woke it was to a blaze of sunlight, but caught in the net of her closed curtains.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When she woke it was to a blaze of sunlight, but caught in the net of her closed curtains.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The night had passed and carried the tears of the day with it.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading When she woke it was to a blaze of sunlight, but caught in the net of her closed curtains.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading When she woke it was to a blaze of sunlight, but caught in the net of her closed curtains.
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading When she woke it was to a blaze of sunlight, but caught in the net of her closed curtains.
a female human offspring
From this reading MOTHER AND DAUGHTER.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The night had passed and carried the tears of the day with it.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Ah, how much is done in the night when we sleep and know nothing!
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The night had passed and carried the tears of the day with it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When she woke it was to a blaze of sunlight, but caught in the net of her closed curtains.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ah, how much is done in the night when we sleep and know nothing!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When she woke it was to a blaze of sunlight, but caught in the net of her closed curtains.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ah, how much is done in the night when we sleep and know nothing!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When she woke it was to a blaze of sunlight, but caught in the net of her closed curtains.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Ah, how much is done in the night when we sleep and know nothing!
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading MOTHER AND DAUGHTER.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Ah, how much is done in the night when we sleep and know nothing!
a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
From this reading When she woke it was to a blaze of sunlight, but caught in the net of her closed curtains.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Things never stop.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The night had passed and carried the tears of the day with it.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Ah, how much is done in the night when we sleep and know nothing!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When she woke it was to a blaze of sunlight, but caught in the net of her closed curtains.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The night had passed and carried the tears of the day with it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When she woke it was to a blaze of sunlight, but caught in the net of her closed curtains.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Ah, how much is done in the night when we sleep and know nothing!
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Things never stop.
the rays of the sun
From this reading When she woke it was to a blaze of sunlight, but caught in the net of her closed curtains.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading The night had passed and carried the tears of the day with it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When she woke it was to a blaze of sunlight, but caught in the net of her closed curtains.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Things never stop.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When she woke it was to a blaze of sunlight, but caught in the net of her closed curtains.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When she woke it was to a blaze of sunlight, but caught in the net of her closed curtains.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Ah, how much is done in the night when we sleep and know nothing!
at the time that
From this reading When she woke it was to a blaze of sunlight, but caught in the net of her closed curtains.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The night had passed and carried the tears of the day with it.
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading When she woke it was to a blaze of sunlight, but caught in the net of her closed curtains.
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