Chapter 11 of A Flock of Girls and Boys is here in full — 103 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 11 of A Flock of Girls and Boys is here in full — 103 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"What yer watchin' for, Polly?" Polly didn't answer. "Guess I know," said Martha, laughing; "yer watchin' for the postman to bring yer a valentine." "I ain't," said Polly. Just then the postman crossed the street, and ring, ring, went the Home bell.
Chapter 11 of A Flock of Girls and Boys is here in full — 103 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/20 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading “Just then the postman crossed the street, and ring, ring, went the Home bell.”
placed crosswise
From this reading “Just then the postman crossed the street, and ring, ring, went the Home bell.”
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading “"Guess I know," said Martha, laughing; "yer watchin' for the postman to bring yer a valentine."”
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading “"Guess I know," said Martha, laughing; "yer watchin' for the postman to bring yer a valentine."”
a man who delivers the mail
From this reading “"Guess I know," said Martha, laughing; "yer watchin' for the postman to bring yer a valentine."”
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading “Just then the postman crossed the street, and ring, ring, went the Home bell.”
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading “Just then the postman crossed the street, and ring, ring, went the Home bell.”
a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day
From this reading “"Guess I know," said Martha, laughing; "yer watchin' for the postman to bring yer a valentine."”
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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 "Guess I know," said Martha, laughing; "yer watchin' for the postman to bring yer a valentine."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I ain't," said Polly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Just then the postman crossed the street, and ring, ring, went the Home bell.
react verbally
From this reading Polly didn't answer.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Just then the postman crossed the street, and ring, ring, went the Home bell.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "Guess I know," said Martha, laughing; "yer watchin' for the postman to bring yer a valentine."
placed crosswise
From this reading Just then the postman crossed the street, and ring, ring, went the Home bell.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Polly didn't answer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "What yer watchin' for, Polly?"
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "Guess I know," said Martha, laughing; "yer watchin' for the postman to bring yer a valentine."
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Just then the postman crossed the street, and ring, ring, went the Home bell.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Guess I know," said Martha, laughing; "yer watchin' for the postman to bring yer a valentine."
and nothing more
From this reading Just then the postman crossed the street, and ring, ring, went the Home bell.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Guess I know," said Martha, laughing; "yer watchin' for the postman to bring yer a valentine."
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading "Guess I know," said Martha, laughing; "yer watchin' for the postman to bring yer a valentine."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Guess I know," said Martha, laughing; "yer watchin' for the postman to bring yer a valentine."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What yer watchin' for, Polly?"
a man who delivers the mail
From this reading "Guess I know," said Martha, laughing; "yer watchin' for the postman to bring yer a valentine."
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Just then the postman crossed the street, and ring, ring, went the Home bell.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Guess I know," said Martha, laughing; "yer watchin' for the postman to bring yer a valentine."
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Just then the postman crossed the street, and ring, ring, went the Home bell.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Guess I know," said Martha, laughing; "yer watchin' for the postman to bring yer a valentine."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Just then the postman crossed the street, and ring, ring, went the Home bell.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Guess I know," said Martha, laughing; "yer watchin' for the postman to bring yer a valentine."
a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day
From this reading "Guess I know," said Martha, laughing; "yer watchin' for the postman to bring yer a valentine."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What yer watchin' for, Polly?"
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Just then the postman crossed the street, and ring, ring, went the Home bell.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What yer watchin' for, Polly?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What yer watchin' for, Polly?"
Chapter 11 of A Flock of Girls and Boys by Nora Perry holds 103 sentences, grouped into 21 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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