Chapter 11 of Wild Margaret is here in full — 471 sentences across 95 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter XI
Chapter 11 of Wild Margaret is here in full — 471 sentences across 95 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"What do you say?" said Lord Blair, staring at Austin Ambrose with astonishment. "You wouldn't tell the earl?" "No," said Ambrose, lighting a cigarette and stretching out his legs with comfortable indolence. "I certainly should not." "But--but why not?" demanded Lord Blair.
Chapter 11 of Wild Margaret is here in full — 471 sentences across 95 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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(Roman Catholic Church) Roman priest who became bishop of Milan
From this reading “"What do you say?" said Lord Blair, staring at Austin Ambrose with astonishment.”
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading “"What do you say?" said Lord Blair, staring at Austin Ambrose with astonishment.”
state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas
From this reading “"What do you say?" said Lord Blair, staring at Austin Ambrose with astonishment.”
British statesman who became prime minister in 1997 (born in 1953)
From this reading “"What do you say?" said Lord Blair, staring at Austin Ambrose with astonishment.”
finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading “"No," said Ambrose, lighting a cigarette and stretching out his legs with comfortable indolence.”
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading “"You wouldn't tell the earl?"”
having abundant light or illumination
From this reading “"No," said Ambrose, lighting a cigarette and stretching out his legs with comfortable indolence.”
act of expanding by lengthening or widening
From this reading “"No," said Ambrose, lighting a cigarette and stretching out his legs with comfortable indolence.”
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.
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In this reading “"What do you say?" said Lord Blair, staring at Austin Ambrose with astonishment.”
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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 "No," said Ambrose, lighting a cigarette and stretching out his legs with comfortable indolence.
(Roman Catholic Church) Roman priest who became bishop of Milan
From this reading "What do you say?" said Lord Blair, staring at Austin Ambrose with astonishment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "No," said Ambrose, lighting a cigarette and stretching out his legs with comfortable indolence.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading "What do you say?" said Lord Blair, staring at Austin Ambrose with astonishment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "What do you say?" said Lord Blair, staring at Austin Ambrose with astonishment.
state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas
From this reading "What do you say?" said Lord Blair, staring at Austin Ambrose with astonishment.
British statesman who became prime minister in 1997 (born in 1953)
From this reading "What do you say?" said Lord Blair, staring at Austin Ambrose with astonishment.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But--but why not?" demanded Lord Blair.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "I certainly should not."
finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading "No," said Ambrose, lighting a cigarette and stretching out his legs with comfortable indolence.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading "No," said Ambrose, lighting a cigarette and stretching out his legs with comfortable indolence.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "But--but why not?" demanded Lord Blair.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What do you say?" said Lord Blair, staring at Austin Ambrose with astonishment.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading "You wouldn't tell the earl?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "No," said Ambrose, lighting a cigarette and stretching out his legs with comfortable indolence.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I certainly should not."
inactivity resulting from a dislike of work
From this reading "No," said Ambrose, lighting a cigarette and stretching out his legs with comfortable indolence.
staying power
From this reading "No," said Ambrose, lighting a cigarette and stretching out his legs with comfortable indolence.
having abundant light or illumination
From this reading "No," said Ambrose, lighting a cigarette and stretching out his legs with comfortable indolence.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading "What do you say?" said Lord Blair, staring at Austin Ambrose with astonishment.
not any; not one
From this reading "No," said Ambrose, lighting a cigarette and stretching out his legs with comfortable indolence.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I certainly should not."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "No," said Ambrose, lighting a cigarette and stretching out his legs with comfortable indolence.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "What do you say?" said Lord Blair, staring at Austin Ambrose with astonishment.
express in words
From this reading "What do you say?" said Lord Blair, staring at Austin Ambrose with astonishment.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I certainly should not."
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading "What do you say?" said Lord Blair, staring at Austin Ambrose with astonishment.
act of expanding by lengthening or widening
From this reading "No," said Ambrose, lighting a cigarette and stretching out his legs with comfortable indolence.
express in words
From this reading "You wouldn't tell the earl?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "You wouldn't tell the earl?"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What do you say?" said Lord Blair, staring at Austin Ambrose with astonishment.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "But--but why not?" demanded Lord Blair.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "What do you say?" said Lord Blair, staring at Austin Ambrose with astonishment.
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From this reading "You wouldn't tell the earl?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What do you say?" said Lord Blair, staring at Austin Ambrose with astonishment.
Chapter 11 of Wild Margaret by Charles Garvice holds 471 sentences, grouped into 95 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 11 holds 471 sentences of Wild Margaret, unabridged, divided into 95 reading sections.
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