Chapter 13 of White Magic: A Novel is here in full — 411 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter XIII
Chapter 13 of White Magic: A Novel is here in full — 411 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
“I, too, belong to myself, mademoiselle,” replied the girl with a quiet dignity equal to that of her mistress. “I cannot stay here. I’ll go with you if I may. But--I’ll not stay here.” Richmond, realizing that his rage of the impotent had once more whirled him into an impossible situation, disappeared in the house.
Chapter 13 of White Magic: A Novel is here in full — 411 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading ““I, too, belong to myself, mademoiselle,” replied the girl with a quiet dignity equal to that of her mistress.”
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading ““I, too, belong to myself, mademoiselle,” replied the girl with a quiet dignity equal to that of her mistress.”
lacking power or ability
From this reading “Richmond, realizing that his rage of the impotent had once more whirled him into an impossible situation, disappeared in the house.”
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading ““I, too, belong to myself, mademoiselle,” replied the girl with a quiet dignity equal to that of her mistress.”
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading “Richmond, realizing that his rage of the impotent had once more whirled him into an impossible situation, disappeared in the house.”
-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading “Richmond, realizing that his rage of the impotent had once more whirled him into an impossible situation, disappeared in the house.”
capital of the state of Virginia located in the east central part of the state; was capital of the Confederacy during the American Civil War
From this reading “Richmond, realizing that his rage of the impotent had once more whirled him into an impossible situation, disappeared in the house.”
past form of “whirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading “Richmond, realizing that his rage of the impotent had once more whirled him into an impossible situation, disappeared in the house.”
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In this reading ““I, too, belong to myself, mademoiselle,” replied the girl with a quiet dignity equal to that of her mistress.”
anew
In this reading “Richmond, realizing that his rage of the impotent had once more whirled him into an impossible situation, disappeared in the house.”
In this reading ““I cannot stay here.”
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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, too, belong to myself, mademoiselle,” replied the girl with a quiet dignity equal to that of her mistress.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Richmond, realizing that his rage of the impotent had once more whirled him into an impossible situation, disappeared in the house.
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading “I, too, belong to myself, mademoiselle,” replied the girl with a quiet dignity equal to that of her mistress.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But--I’ll not stay here.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I cannot stay here.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading “I, too, belong to myself, mademoiselle,” replied the girl with a quiet dignity equal to that of her mistress.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading Richmond, realizing that his rage of the impotent had once more whirled him into an impossible situation, disappeared in the house.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading “I, too, belong to myself, mademoiselle,” replied the girl with a quiet dignity equal to that of her mistress.
a young female
From this reading “I, too, belong to myself, mademoiselle,” replied the girl with a quiet dignity equal to that of her mistress.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I’ll go with you if I may.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Richmond, realizing that his rage of the impotent had once more whirled him into an impossible situation, disappeared in the house.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “I, too, belong to myself, mademoiselle,” replied the girl with a quiet dignity equal to that of her mistress.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “I cannot stay here.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Richmond, realizing that his rage of the impotent had once more whirled him into an impossible situation, disappeared in the house.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Richmond, realizing that his rage of the impotent had once more whirled him into an impossible situation, disappeared in the house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Richmond, realizing that his rage of the impotent had once more whirled him into an impossible situation, disappeared in the house.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I, too, belong to myself, mademoiselle,” replied the girl with a quiet dignity equal to that of her mistress.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I’ll go with you if I may.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I’ll go with you if I may.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Richmond, realizing that his rage of the impotent had once more whirled him into an impossible situation, disappeared in the house.
lacking power or ability
From this reading Richmond, realizing that his rage of the impotent had once more whirled him into an impossible situation, disappeared in the house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Richmond, realizing that his rage of the impotent had once more whirled him into an impossible situation, disappeared in the house.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Richmond, realizing that his rage of the impotent had once more whirled him into an impossible situation, disappeared in the house.
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading “I, too, belong to myself, mademoiselle,” replied the girl with a quiet dignity equal to that of her mistress.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I’ll go with you if I may.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading “I, too, belong to myself, mademoiselle,” replied the girl with a quiet dignity equal to that of her mistress.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Richmond, realizing that his rage of the impotent had once more whirled him into an impossible situation, disappeared in the house.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading “I, too, belong to myself, mademoiselle,” replied the girl with a quiet dignity equal to that of her mistress.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But--I’ll not stay here.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I, too, belong to myself, mademoiselle,” replied the girl with a quiet dignity equal to that of her mistress.
on one occasion
From this reading Richmond, realizing that his rage of the impotent had once more whirled him into an impossible situation, disappeared in the house.
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading “I, too, belong to myself, mademoiselle,” replied the girl with a quiet dignity equal to that of her mistress.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading Richmond, realizing that his rage of the impotent had once more whirled him into an impossible situation, disappeared in the house.
-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading Richmond, realizing that his rage of the impotent had once more whirled him into an impossible situation, disappeared in the house.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “I, too, belong to myself, mademoiselle,” replied the girl with a quiet dignity equal to that of her mistress.
capital of the state of Virginia located in the east central part of the state; was capital of the Confederacy during the American Civil War
From this reading Richmond, realizing that his rage of the impotent had once more whirled him into an impossible situation, disappeared in the house.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Richmond, realizing that his rage of the impotent had once more whirled him into an impossible situation, disappeared in the house.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading “I cannot stay here.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I, too, belong to myself, mademoiselle,” replied the girl with a quiet dignity equal to that of her mistress.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I, too, belong to myself, mademoiselle,” replied the girl with a quiet dignity equal to that of her mistress.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I, too, belong to myself, mademoiselle,” replied the girl with a quiet dignity equal to that of her mistress.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “I, too, belong to myself, mademoiselle,” replied the girl with a quiet dignity equal to that of her mistress.
past form of “whirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading Richmond, realizing that his rage of the impotent had once more whirled him into an impossible situation, disappeared in the house.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I, too, belong to myself, mademoiselle,” replied the girl with a quiet dignity equal to that of her mistress.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I’ll go with you if I may.
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