Chapter 37 of When Ghost Meets Ghost is here in full — 423 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 37 of When Ghost Meets Ghost is here in full — 423 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
HOW GWEN INTRODUCED MR. TORRENS, AND MRS. PICTURE TOOK HOLD OF HIS HAND. OF MR. TORREN'S FIRM FAITH IN DEVILS, AND OLD MAISIE'S HAPPINESS THEREAT.
Chapter 37 of When Ghost Meets Ghost is here in full — 423 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading “TORREN'S FIRM FAITH IN DEVILS, AND OLD MAISIE'S HAPPINESS THEREAT.”
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading “TORREN'S FIRM FAITH IN DEVILS, AND OLD MAISIE'S HAPPINESS THEREAT.”
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading “TORREN'S FIRM FAITH IN DEVILS, AND OLD MAISIE'S HAPPINESS THEREAT.”
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading “TORREN'S FIRM FAITH IN DEVILS, AND OLD MAISIE'S HAPPINESS THEREAT.”
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading “PICTURE TOOK HOLD OF HIS HAND.”
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading “HOW GWEN INTRODUCED MR.”
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading “PICTURE TOOK HOLD OF HIS HAND.”
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading “PICTURE TOOK HOLD OF HIS HAND.”
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In this reading “TORREN'S FIRM FAITH IN DEVILS, AND OLD MAISIE'S HAPPINESS THEREAT.”
In this reading “PICTURE TOOK HOLD OF HIS HAND.”
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TORRENS, AND MRS.
plural of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading TORREN'S FIRM FAITH IN DEVILS, AND OLD MAISIE'S HAPPINESS THEREAT.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading TORREN'S FIRM FAITH IN DEVILS, AND OLD MAISIE'S HAPPINESS THEREAT.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading TORREN'S FIRM FAITH IN DEVILS, AND OLD MAISIE'S HAPPINESS THEREAT.
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From this reading HOW GWEN INTRODUCED MR.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading PICTURE TOOK HOLD OF HIS HAND.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading TORREN'S FIRM FAITH IN DEVILS, AND OLD MAISIE'S HAPPINESS THEREAT.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading PICTURE TOOK HOLD OF HIS HAND.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading PICTURE TOOK HOLD OF HIS HAND.
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From this reading HOW GWEN INTRODUCED MR.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TORREN'S FIRM FAITH IN DEVILS, AND OLD MAISIE'S HAPPINESS THEREAT.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading HOW GWEN INTRODUCED MR.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TORREN'S FIRM FAITH IN DEVILS, AND OLD MAISIE'S HAPPINESS THEREAT.
a form of address for a man
From this reading HOW GWEN INTRODUCED MR.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading TORRENS, AND MRS.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PICTURE TOOK HOLD OF HIS HAND.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading TORREN'S FIRM FAITH IN DEVILS, AND OLD MAISIE'S HAPPINESS THEREAT.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading PICTURE TOOK HOLD OF HIS HAND.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TORREN'S FIRM FAITH IN DEVILS, AND OLD MAISIE'S HAPPINESS THEREAT.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading PICTURE TOOK HOLD OF HIS HAND.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TORREN'S FIRM FAITH IN DEVILS, AND OLD MAISIE'S HAPPINESS THEREAT.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TORRENS, AND MRS.
Chapter 37 of When Ghost Meets Ghost by William De Morgan holds 423 sentences, grouped into 85 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.
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