Chapter 25 of Winefred: A Story of the Chalk Cliffs is here in full — 162 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 25 of Winefred: A Story of the Chalk Cliffs is here in full — 162 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A CHARIOT DRIVE 'Madam! the chariot is at the door.' 'Bless me! not dressed. I ordered it for three o'clock.' 'It is now on the stroke,' said Jesse. 'Dear, dear! the clock has stopped.
Chapter 25 of Winefred: A Story of the Chalk Cliffs is here in full — 162 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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give a benediction to
From this reading “'Bless me! not dressed.”
a light four-wheel horse-drawn ceremonial carriage
From this reading “A CHARIOT DRIVE 'Madam! the chariot is at the door.'”
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading “I ordered it for three o'clock.'”
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading “'Bless me! not dressed.”
a woman of refinement
From this reading “A CHARIOT DRIVE 'Madam! the chariot is at the door.'”
according to the clock
From this reading “I ordered it for three o'clock.'”
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading “I ordered it for three o'clock.'”
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading “'It is now on the stroke,' said Jesse.”
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 “A CHARIOT DRIVE 'Madam! the chariot is at the door.'”
In this reading “I ordered it for three o'clock.'”
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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 A CHARIOT DRIVE 'Madam! the chariot is at the door.'
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A CHARIOT DRIVE 'Madam! the chariot is at the door.'
give a benediction to
From this reading 'Bless me! not dressed.
a light four-wheel horse-drawn ceremonial carriage
From this reading A CHARIOT DRIVE 'Madam! the chariot is at the door.'
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading 'Dear, dear! the clock has stopped.
dearly loved
From this reading 'Dear, dear! the clock has stopped.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A CHARIOT DRIVE 'Madam! the chariot is at the door.'
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading 'Bless me! not dressed.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading A CHARIOT DRIVE 'Madam! the chariot is at the door.'
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I ordered it for three o'clock.'
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'Dear, dear! the clock has stopped.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I ordered it for three o'clock.'
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A CHARIOT DRIVE 'Madam! the chariot is at the door.'
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I ordered it for three o'clock.'
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'It is now on the stroke,' said Jesse.
a woman of refinement
From this reading A CHARIOT DRIVE 'Madam! the chariot is at the door.'
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 'Bless me! not dressed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading 'Bless me! not dressed.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading 'It is now on the stroke,' said Jesse.
according to the clock
From this reading I ordered it for three o'clock.'
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading 'It is now on the stroke,' said Jesse.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading I ordered it for three o'clock.'
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'It is now on the stroke,' said Jesse.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading 'Dear, dear! the clock has stopped.
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading 'It is now on the stroke,' said Jesse.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CHARIOT DRIVE 'Madam! the chariot is at the door.'
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading I ordered it for three o'clock.'
Chapter 25 of Winefred: A Story of the Chalk Cliffs by S. (Sabine) Baring-Gould holds 162 sentences, grouped into 33 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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