Chapter 21 of Zuleika Dobson is here in full — 210 sentences across 42 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 21 of Zuleika Dobson is here in full — 210 sentences across 42 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
She tried to speak, could not. But she nodded her head. The Duke, much relieved, came nearer to her. “What is your name?” he asked gently. “Katie,” she was able to gasp.
Chapter 21 of Zuleika Dobson is here in full — 210 sentences across 42 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading ““Katie,” she was able to gasp.”
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading “The Duke, much relieved, came nearer to her.”
a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open
From this reading ““Katie,” she was able to gasp.”
in a gradual manner
From this reading ““What is your name?” he asked gently.”
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading “The Duke, much relieved, came nearer to her.”
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading “But she nodded her head.”
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading “The Duke, much relieved, came nearer to her.”
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading “She tried to speak, could not.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading “Katie,” she was able to gasp.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “What is your name?” he asked gently.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she nodded her head.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The Duke, much relieved, came nearer to her.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She tried to speak, could not.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading The Duke, much relieved, came nearer to her.
a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open
From this reading “Katie,” she was able to gasp.
in a gradual manner
From this reading “What is your name?” he asked gently.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “What is your name?” he asked gently.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading But she nodded her head.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But she nodded her head.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “What is your name?” he asked gently.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Katie,” she was able to gasp.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The Duke, much relieved, came nearer to her.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “What is your name?” he asked gently.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading The Duke, much relieved, came nearer to her.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading But she nodded her head.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She tried to speak, could not.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading The Duke, much relieved, came nearer to her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She tried to speak, could not.
express in speech
From this reading She tried to speak, could not.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Duke, much relieved, came nearer to her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She tried to speak, could not.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading She tried to speak, could not.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Katie,” she was able to gasp.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What is your name?” he asked gently.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “What is your name?” he asked gently.
Chapter 21 of Zuleika Dobson by Max, Sir Beerbohm holds 210 sentences, grouped into 42 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, 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 21 holds 210 sentences of Zuleika Dobson, unabridged, divided into 42 reading sections.
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