Chapter 12 of A Daughter of the Forest is here in full — 179 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XII
Chapter 12 of A Daughter of the Forest is here in full — 179 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
CARRYING Pierre's ill-temper was short-lived, but his curiosity remained. However, when Adrian steadily refused to gratify it his interest returned to himself. "Say, I've a mind to go the whole way." "Where?" "Wherever you're going.
Chapter 12 of A Daughter of the Forest is here in full — 179 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Roman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan; travelled throughout his empire to strengthen its frontiers and encourage learning and architecture; on a visit to Britain in 122 he ordered the construction of Hadrian's Wall (76-138)
From this reading “However, when Adrian steadily refused to gratify it his interest returned to himself.”
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading “CARRYING Pierre's ill-temper was short-lived, but his curiosity remained.”
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading “CARRYING Pierre's ill-temper was short-lived, but his curiosity remained.”
make happy or satisfied
From this reading “However, when Adrian steadily refused to gratify it his interest returned to himself.”
possessive form of “pierre” — capital of the state of South Dakota; located in central South Dakota on the Missouri river
From this reading “CARRYING Pierre's ill-temper was short-lived, but his curiosity remained.”
lasting a very short time
From this reading “CARRYING Pierre's ill-temper was short-lived, but his curiosity remained.”
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading “However, when Adrian steadily refused to gratify it his interest returned to himself.”
in or to any place at all
From this reading “"Wherever you're going.”
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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 "Say, I've a mind to go the whole way."
Roman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan; travelled throughout his empire to strengthen its frontiers and encourage learning and architecture; on a visit to Britain in 122 he ordered the construction of Hadrian's Wall (76-138)
From this reading However, when Adrian steadily refused to gratify it his interest returned to himself.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading CARRYING Pierre's ill-temper was short-lived, but his curiosity remained.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading CARRYING Pierre's ill-temper was short-lived, but his curiosity remained.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading CARRYING Pierre's ill-temper was short-lived, but his curiosity remained.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Say, I've a mind to go the whole way."
the act of departing
From this reading "Wherever you're going.
make happy or satisfied
From this reading However, when Adrian steadily refused to gratify it his interest returned to himself.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading However, when Adrian steadily refused to gratify it his interest returned to himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CARRYING Pierre's ill-temper was short-lived, but his curiosity remained.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, when Adrian steadily refused to gratify it his interest returned to himself.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Say, I've a mind to go the whole way."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CARRYING Pierre's ill-temper was short-lived, but his curiosity remained.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading However, when Adrian steadily refused to gratify it his interest returned to himself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading However, when Adrian steadily refused to gratify it his interest returned to himself.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "Say, I've a mind to go the whole way."
possessive form of “pierre” — capital of the state of South Dakota; located in central South Dakota on the Missouri river
From this reading CARRYING Pierre's ill-temper was short-lived, but his curiosity remained.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading However, when Adrian steadily refused to gratify it his interest returned to himself.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading CARRYING Pierre's ill-temper was short-lived, but his curiosity remained.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading However, when Adrian steadily refused to gratify it his interest returned to himself.
express in words
From this reading "Say, I've a mind to go the whole way."
lasting a very short time
From this reading CARRYING Pierre's ill-temper was short-lived, but his curiosity remained.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading However, when Adrian steadily refused to gratify it his interest returned to himself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Say, I've a mind to go the whole way."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading However, when Adrian steadily refused to gratify it his interest returned to himself.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CARRYING Pierre's ill-temper was short-lived, but his curiosity remained.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Say, I've a mind to go the whole way."
at the time that
From this reading However, when Adrian steadily refused to gratify it his interest returned to himself.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where?"
in or to any place at all
From this reading "Wherever you're going.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading "Say, I've a mind to go the whole way."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Wherever you're going.
Chapter 12 of A Daughter of the Forest by Evelyn Raymond holds 179 sentences, grouped into 36 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 12 holds 179 sentences of A Daughter of the Forest, unabridged, divided into 36 reading sections.
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