Chapter 14 of White Magic: A Novel is here in full — 407 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 14 of White Magic: A Novel is here in full — 407 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
“But you’ll surely--” began Peter, but he halted on the threshold of impertinence. “Well--I hope you’ll look in at the Wolcott and cheer her up. Good-by. Thank you again.” The young men shook hands with the friendliness of intimacy.
Chapter 14 of White Magic: A Novel is here in full — 407 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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give encouragement to
From this reading ““Well--I hope you’ll look in at the Wolcott and cheer her up.”
a feeling of liking for another person; enjoyment in their company
From this reading “The young men shook hands with the friendliness of intimacy.”
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading ““But you’ll surely--” began Peter, but he halted on the threshold of impertinence.”
close or warm friendship
From this reading “The young men shook hands with the friendliness of intimacy.”
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading ““But you’ll surely--” began Peter, but he halted on the threshold of impertinence.”
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading ““But you’ll surely--” began Peter, but he halted on the threshold of impertinence.”
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading “Thank you again.””
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading ““But you’ll surely--” began Peter, but he halted on the threshold of impertinence.”
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In this reading “The young men shook hands with the friendliness of intimacy.”
In this reading ““But you’ll surely--” began Peter, but he halted on the threshold of impertinence.”
In this reading “The young men shook hands with the friendliness of intimacy.”
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anew
From this reading Thank you again.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Well--I hope you’ll look in at the Wolcott and cheer her up.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Well--I hope you’ll look in at the Wolcott and cheer her up.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “But you’ll surely--” began Peter, but he halted on the threshold of impertinence.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But you’ll surely--” began Peter, but he halted on the threshold of impertinence.
give encouragement to
From this reading “Well--I hope you’ll look in at the Wolcott and cheer her up.
a feeling of liking for another person; enjoyment in their company
From this reading The young men shook hands with the friendliness of intimacy.
a farewell remark
From this reading Good-by.
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading “But you’ll surely--” began Peter, but he halted on the threshold of impertinence.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The young men shook hands with the friendliness of intimacy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “But you’ll surely--” began Peter, but he halted on the threshold of impertinence.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Well--I hope you’ll look in at the Wolcott and cheer her up.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “Well--I hope you’ll look in at the Wolcott and cheer her up.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Well--I hope you’ll look in at the Wolcott and cheer her up.
an impudent statement
From this reading “But you’ll surely--” began Peter, but he halted on the threshold of impertinence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Well--I hope you’ll look in at the Wolcott and cheer her up.
close or warm friendship
From this reading The young men shook hands with the friendliness of intimacy.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Well--I hope you’ll look in at the Wolcott and cheer her up.
the force of workers available
From this reading The young men shook hands with the friendliness of intimacy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “But you’ll surely--” began Peter, but he halted on the threshold of impertinence.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “But you’ll surely--” began Peter, but he halted on the threshold of impertinence.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading “But you’ll surely--” began Peter, but he halted on the threshold of impertinence.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading The young men shook hands with the friendliness of intimacy.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading “But you’ll surely--” began Peter, but he halted on the threshold of impertinence.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading Thank you again.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “But you’ll surely--” began Peter, but he halted on the threshold of impertinence.
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading “But you’ll surely--” began Peter, but he halted on the threshold of impertinence.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Well--I hope you’ll look in at the Wolcott and cheer her up.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “Well--I hope you’ll look in at the Wolcott and cheer her up.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The young men shook hands with the friendliness of intimacy.
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From this reading “Well--I hope you’ll look in at the Wolcott and cheer her up.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Thank you again.”
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From this reading “But you’ll surely--” began Peter, but he halted on the threshold of impertinence.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young men shook hands with the friendliness of intimacy.
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