Chapter 5 of Wilhelmina in London is here in full — 438 sentences across 88 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 5 of Wilhelmina in London is here in full — 438 sentences across 88 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
“Yes, sir,” said the handsome man in the frock coat. “You will arrange that. See? Do the best you can for the lady.” Then he wandered away through a glazed door which seemed to lead to outer darkness, carrying tenderly in one hand one of the car’s vertebræ.
Chapter 5 of Wilhelmina in London is here in full — 438 sentences across 88 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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put into a proper or systematic order
From this reading ““You will arrange that.”
possessive form of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading “Then he wandered away through a glazed door which seemed to lead to outer darkness, carrying tenderly in one hand one of the car’s vertebræ.”
a long, loose outer garment
From this reading ““Yes, sir,” said the handsome man in the frock coat.”
(used of eyes) lacking liveliness
From this reading “Then he wandered away through a glazed door which seemed to lead to outer darkness, carrying tenderly in one hand one of the car’s vertebræ.”
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading “Then he wandered away through a glazed door which seemed to lead to outer darkness, carrying tenderly in one hand one of the car’s vertebræ.”
with tenderness; in a tender manner
From this reading “Then he wandered away through a glazed door which seemed to lead to outer darkness, carrying tenderly in one hand one of the car’s vertebræ.”
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading “Then he wandered away through a glazed door which seemed to lead to outer darkness, carrying tenderly in one hand one of the car’s vertebræ.”
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a man's coat having knee-length skirts front and back; worn in the 19th century
In this reading ““Yes, sir,” said the handsome man in the frock coat.”
In this reading “Then he wandered away through a glazed door which seemed to lead to outer darkness, carrying tenderly in one hand one of the car’s vertebræ.”
In this reading “Then he wandered away through a glazed door which seemed to lead to outer darkness, carrying tenderly in one hand one of the car’s vertebræ.”
In this reading ““Yes, sir,” said the handsome man in the frock coat.”
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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 Then he wandered away through a glazed door which seemed to lead to outer darkness, carrying tenderly in one hand one of the car’s vertebræ.
put into a proper or systematic order
From this reading “You will arrange that.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Then he wandered away through a glazed door which seemed to lead to outer darkness, carrying tenderly in one hand one of the car’s vertebræ.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Do the best you can for the lady.”
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Do the best you can for the lady.”
possessive form of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Then he wandered away through a glazed door which seemed to lead to outer darkness, carrying tenderly in one hand one of the car’s vertebræ.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Then he wandered away through a glazed door which seemed to lead to outer darkness, carrying tenderly in one hand one of the car’s vertebræ.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading “Yes, sir,” said the handsome man in the frock coat.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Then he wandered away through a glazed door which seemed to lead to outer darkness, carrying tenderly in one hand one of the car’s vertebræ.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Do the best you can for the lady.”
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Then he wandered away through a glazed door which seemed to lead to outer darkness, carrying tenderly in one hand one of the car’s vertebræ.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Do the best you can for the lady.”
a long, loose outer garment
From this reading “Yes, sir,” said the handsome man in the frock coat.
(used of eyes) lacking liveliness
From this reading Then he wandered away through a glazed door which seemed to lead to outer darkness, carrying tenderly in one hand one of the car’s vertebræ.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Then he wandered away through a glazed door which seemed to lead to outer darkness, carrying tenderly in one hand one of the car’s vertebræ.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading “Yes, sir,” said the handsome man in the frock coat.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then he wandered away through a glazed door which seemed to lead to outer darkness, carrying tenderly in one hand one of the car’s vertebræ.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Yes, sir,” said the handsome man in the frock coat.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Do the best you can for the lady.”
take somebody somewhere
From this reading Then he wandered away through a glazed door which seemed to lead to outer darkness, carrying tenderly in one hand one of the car’s vertebræ.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “Yes, sir,” said the handsome man in the frock coat.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then he wandered away through a glazed door which seemed to lead to outer darkness, carrying tenderly in one hand one of the car’s vertebræ.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Then he wandered away through a glazed door which seemed to lead to outer darkness, carrying tenderly in one hand one of the car’s vertebræ.
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading Then he wandered away through a glazed door which seemed to lead to outer darkness, carrying tenderly in one hand one of the car’s vertebræ.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Yes, sir,” said the handsome man in the frock coat.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading See?
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Then he wandered away through a glazed door which seemed to lead to outer darkness, carrying tenderly in one hand one of the car’s vertebræ.
term of address for a man
From this reading “Yes, sir,” said the handsome man in the frock coat.
with tenderness; in a tender manner
From this reading Then he wandered away through a glazed door which seemed to lead to outer darkness, carrying tenderly in one hand one of the car’s vertebræ.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “You will arrange that.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Yes, sir,” said the handsome man in the frock coat.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he wandered away through a glazed door which seemed to lead to outer darkness, carrying tenderly in one hand one of the car’s vertebræ.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Then he wandered away through a glazed door which seemed to lead to outer darkness, carrying tenderly in one hand one of the car’s vertebræ.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then he wandered away through a glazed door which seemed to lead to outer darkness, carrying tenderly in one hand one of the car’s vertebræ.
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From this reading Then he wandered away through a glazed door which seemed to lead to outer darkness, carrying tenderly in one hand one of the car’s vertebræ.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Then he wandered away through a glazed door which seemed to lead to outer darkness, carrying tenderly in one hand one of the car’s vertebræ.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then he wandered away through a glazed door which seemed to lead to outer darkness, carrying tenderly in one hand one of the car’s vertebræ.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “You will arrange that.
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes, sir,” said the handsome man in the frock coat.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You will arrange that.
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