Chapter 31 of A Daughter of To-Day is here in full — 176 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 31 of A Daughter of To-Day is here in full — 176 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"To-day, remember. You promised that I should see it to-day," Elfrida reminded Kendal, dropping instantly into the pose they had jointly decided on. "I know I'm late, but you will not punish me by another postponement, will you?" Kendal looked sternly at his watch. "A good twenty minutes, mademoiselle," he returned aggrievedly.
Chapter 31 of A Daughter of To-Day is here in full — 176 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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coming down freely under the influence of gravity
From this reading “You promised that I should see it to-day," Elfrida reminded Kendal, dropping instantly into the pose they had jointly decided on.”
in collaboration or cooperation
From this reading “You promised that I should see it to-day," Elfrida reminded Kendal, dropping instantly into the pose they had jointly decided on.”
a green dye, often used to color cloth, which is obtained from the woad plant
From this reading “You promised that I should see it to-day," Elfrida reminded Kendal, dropping instantly into the pose they had jointly decided on.”
introduce
From this reading “You promised that I should see it to-day," Elfrida reminded Kendal, dropping instantly into the pose they had jointly decided on.”
time during which some action is awaited
From this reading “"I know I'm late, but you will not punish me by another postponement, will you?"”
impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on
From this reading “"I know I'm late, but you will not punish me by another postponement, will you?"”
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading “You promised that I should see it to-day," Elfrida reminded Kendal, dropping instantly into the pose they had jointly decided on.”
with sternness; in a severe manner
From this reading “Kendal looked sternly at his watch.”
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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 good twenty minutes, mademoiselle," he returned aggrievedly.
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From this reading "A good twenty minutes, mademoiselle," he returned aggrievedly.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "I know I'm late, but you will not punish me by another postponement, will you?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Kendal looked sternly at his watch.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I know I'm late, but you will not punish me by another postponement, will you?"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "I know I'm late, but you will not punish me by another postponement, will you?"
recognizable; marked
From this reading You promised that I should see it to-day," Elfrida reminded Kendal, dropping instantly into the pose they had jointly decided on.
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
From this reading You promised that I should see it to-day," Elfrida reminded Kendal, dropping instantly into the pose they had jointly decided on.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You promised that I should see it to-day," Elfrida reminded Kendal, dropping instantly into the pose they had jointly decided on.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "A good twenty minutes, mademoiselle," he returned aggrievedly.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading You promised that I should see it to-day," Elfrida reminded Kendal, dropping instantly into the pose they had jointly decided on.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "A good twenty minutes, mademoiselle," he returned aggrievedly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Kendal looked sternly at his watch.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading You promised that I should see it to-day," Elfrida reminded Kendal, dropping instantly into the pose they had jointly decided on.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I know I'm late, but you will not punish me by another postponement, will you?"
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading You promised that I should see it to-day," Elfrida reminded Kendal, dropping instantly into the pose they had jointly decided on.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading You promised that I should see it to-day," Elfrida reminded Kendal, dropping instantly into the pose they had jointly decided on.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading You promised that I should see it to-day," Elfrida reminded Kendal, dropping instantly into the pose they had jointly decided on.
in collaboration or cooperation
From this reading You promised that I should see it to-day," Elfrida reminded Kendal, dropping instantly into the pose they had jointly decided on.
a green dye, often used to color cloth, which is obtained from the woad plant
From this reading You promised that I should see it to-day," Elfrida reminded Kendal, dropping instantly into the pose they had jointly decided on.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I know I'm late, but you will not punish me by another postponement, will you?"
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading "I know I'm late, but you will not punish me by another postponement, will you?"
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Kendal looked sternly at his watch.
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading "A good twenty minutes, mademoiselle," he returned aggrievedly.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I know I'm late, but you will not punish me by another postponement, will you?"
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading "A good twenty minutes, mademoiselle," he returned aggrievedly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I know I'm late, but you will not punish me by another postponement, will you?"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading You promised that I should see it to-day," Elfrida reminded Kendal, dropping instantly into the pose they had jointly decided on.
introduce
From this reading You promised that I should see it to-day," Elfrida reminded Kendal, dropping instantly into the pose they had jointly decided on.
time during which some action is awaited
From this reading "I know I'm late, but you will not punish me by another postponement, will you?"
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading You promised that I should see it to-day," Elfrida reminded Kendal, dropping instantly into the pose they had jointly decided on.
impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on
From this reading "I know I'm late, but you will not punish me by another postponement, will you?"
To recall to mind.
From this reading "To-day, remember.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading You promised that I should see it to-day," Elfrida reminded Kendal, dropping instantly into the pose they had jointly decided on.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "A good twenty minutes, mademoiselle," he returned aggrievedly.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You promised that I should see it to-day," Elfrida reminded Kendal, dropping instantly into the pose they had jointly decided on.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading You promised that I should see it to-day," Elfrida reminded Kendal, dropping instantly into the pose they had jointly decided on.
with sternness; in a severe manner
From this reading Kendal looked sternly at his watch.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You promised that I should see it to-day," Elfrida reminded Kendal, dropping instantly into the pose they had jointly decided on.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading You promised that I should see it to-day," Elfrida reminded Kendal, dropping instantly into the pose they had jointly decided on.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading You promised that I should see it to-day," Elfrida reminded Kendal, dropping instantly into the pose they had jointly decided on.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "To-day, remember.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading "A good twenty minutes, mademoiselle," he returned aggrievedly.
look attentively
From this reading Kendal looked sternly at his watch.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I know I'm late, but you will not punish me by another postponement, will you?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You promised that I should see it to-day," Elfrida reminded Kendal, dropping instantly into the pose they had jointly decided on.
Chapter 31 of A Daughter of To-Day by Sara Jeannette Duncan holds 176 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.
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