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A Dixie School Girl

Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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"DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.
She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.
You will find that door securely locked!"
They needed no urging, but the door opened at a touch, locks nevertheless and notwithstanding.
The light was switched on instanter.
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A Dixie School Girl

Chapter XI · Chapter 11

Chapter 11 of A Dixie School Girl is here in full — 154 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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"DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.
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She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.
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You will find that door securely locked!"
/juː wɪl faɪnd ðæt dɔːr sɪˈkjʊrli lɑːkt/
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They needed no urging, but the door opened at a touch, locks nevertheless and notwithstanding.
/ðeɪ ˈniːdəd noʊ ˈɜːrdʒɪŋ bʌt ðə dɔːr ˈoʊpənd æt ə tʌtʃ lɑːks ˌnevərðəˈles ənd ˌnɑːtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/
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The light was switched on instanter.

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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affirming verb US /əˈfɜːrmɪŋ/

-ing form of “affirm” — establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

From this reading “She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.”

heading noun US /ˈhedɪŋ/

a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about

From this reading “"DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.”

securely adverb US /sɪˈkjʊrli/

in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger

From this reading “You will find that door securely locked!"”

Stetson noun US /ˈstetsən/

a hat made of felt with a creased crown

From this reading “She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.”

substantiate verb US /səbˈstæntʃieɪt/

establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

From this reading “"DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.”

switched verb US /swɪtʃt/

past form of “switch” — change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence

From this reading “The light was switched on instanter.”

unimpaired adjective US /ˌʌnɪmˈperd/

not damaged or diminished in any respect

From this reading “She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.”

Woodhull noun US /ˈwʊdhʌl/

United States advocate of women's suffrage; in 1872 she was the first woman to run for the United States presidency (1838-1927)

From this reading “"DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.”

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10

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From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.

AdeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.

aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.

affirmingverbUS /əˈfɜːrmɪŋ/

-ing form of “affirm” — establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.

againadverbUS /əˈɡen/

anew

From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.

amauxiliary verbUS /æm/

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They needed no urging, but the door opened at a touch, locks nevertheless and notwithstanding.

bedroomnounUS /ˈbedruːm/

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.

Beverly

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.

Bonnell

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.

bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/

the two together, not just one

From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.

chooseverbUS /tʃuːz/

pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.

convictionsnounUS /kənˈvɪkʃənz/

plural of “conviction” — an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence

From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.

convinceverbUS /kənˈvɪns/

make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something

From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.

corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/

an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it

From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.

DEnounUS /diː/

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.

DISnounUS /dɪs/

(Roman mythology) god of the underworld; counterpart of Greek Hades

From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.

doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.

DONEadjectiveUS /dʌn/

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.

doornounUS /dɔːr/

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading You will find that door securely locked!"

doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/

open to doubt or suspicion

From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.

endeavornounUS /ɪnˈdevər/

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.

facultiesnounUS /ˈfækəltiz/

plural of “faculty” — one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind

From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.

findverbUS /faɪnd/

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading You will find that door securely locked!"

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.

forcenounUS /fɔːrs/

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.

fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.

generallyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəli/

usually; as a rule

From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.

GOTverbUS /ɡɑːt/

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.

HANTS

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.

havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.

headingnounUS /ˈhedɪŋ/

a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about

From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.

HOUSEnounUS /haʊs/

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.

HYER

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.

instanter

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The light was switched on instanter.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.

justifyverbUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪ/

show to be right by providing justification or proof

From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.

knowverbUS /noʊ/

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.

lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The light was switched on instanter.

lockedverbUS /lɑːkt/

past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock

From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.

locksnounUS /lɑːks/

plural of “lock” — a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed

From this reading They needed no urging, but the door opened at a touch, locks nevertheless and notwithstanding.

minutesnounUS /ˈmɪnəts/

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.

MissverbUS /mɪs/

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.

MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.

myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.

neededadjectiveUS /ˈniːdəd/

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading They needed no urging, but the door opened at a touch, locks nevertheless and notwithstanding.

neverthelessadverbUS /ˌnevərðəˈles/

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading They needed no urging, but the door opened at a touch, locks nevertheless and notwithstanding.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.

notwithstandingadverbUS /ˌnɑːtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading They needed no urging, but the door opened at a touch, locks nevertheless and notwithstanding.

nowadverbUS /naʊ/

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The light was switched on instanter.

openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading They needed no urging, but the door opened at a touch, locks nevertheless and notwithstanding.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.

ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.

pastnounUS /pæst/

the time that has elapsed

From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.

preferverbUS /prəˈfɜːr/

like better; value more highly

From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.

proveverbUS /pruːv/

be shown or be found to be

From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.

reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.

reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.

securelyadverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrli/

in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger

From this reading You will find that door securely locked!"

ShepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.

southnounUS /saʊθ/

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.

statementnounUS /ˈsteɪtmənt/

a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.

StetsonnounUS /ˈstetsən/

a hat made of felt with a creased crown

From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.

straightadjectiveUS /streɪt/

successive (without a break)

From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.

substantiateverbUS /səbˈstæntʃieɪt/

establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.

SuitenounUS /swiːt/

a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected

From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.

SUREadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.

switchedverbUS /swɪtʃt/

past form of “switch” — change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence

From this reading The light was switched on instanter.

talkingnounUS /ˈtɔːkɪŋ/

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.

ThereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.

TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.

touchverbUS /tʌtʃ/

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading They needed no urging, but the door opened at a touch, locks nevertheless and notwithstanding.

tryverbUS /traɪ/

make an effort or attempt

From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.

twentynounUS /ˈtwenti/

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.

unimpairedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪmˈperd/

not damaged or diminished in any respect

From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.

unlessconjunctionUS /ənˈles/

except if; if not

From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.

urgingnounUS /ˈɜːrdʒɪŋ/

a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

From this reading They needed no urging, but the door opened at a touch, locks nevertheless and notwithstanding.

voicenounUS /vɔɪs/

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading You will find that door securely locked!"

withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.

WoodhullnounUS /ˈwʊdhʌl/

United States advocate of women's suffrage; in 1872 she was the first woman to run for the United States presidency (1838-1927)

From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.

Chapter 11 of A Dixie School Girl by Gabrielle E. (Gabrielle Emilie) Jackson holds 154 sentences, grouped into 31 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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