Chapter 18 of A Little Maid of Ticonderoga is here in full — 99 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 18 of A Little Maid of Ticonderoga is here in full — 99 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
HOME AGAIN "Scotchie's" warning growl turned to a joyful greeting as Faith spoke his name. "Great Caesar! Faith!" exclaimed her uncle, drawing her into the kitchen. "What on earth are you doing out-of-doors at this time of night?" "You locked the door," whimpered Faith.
Chapter 18 of A Little Maid of Ticonderoga is here in full — 99 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/19 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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conqueror of Gaul and master of Italy (100-44 BC)
From this reading “"Great Caesar!”
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading “Faith!" exclaimed her uncle, drawing her into the kitchen.”
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading “HOME AGAIN "Scotchie's" warning growl turned to a joyful greeting as Faith spoke his name.”
the sound of growling (as made by animals)
From this reading “HOME AGAIN "Scotchie's" warning growl turned to a joyful greeting as Faith spoke his name.”
full of or producing joy
From this reading “HOME AGAIN "Scotchie's" warning growl turned to a joyful greeting as Faith spoke his name.”
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading “Faith!" exclaimed her uncle, drawing her into the kitchen.”
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading “"You locked the door," whimpered Faith.”
a message informing of danger
From this reading “HOME AGAIN "Scotchie's" warning growl turned to a joyful greeting as Faith spoke his name.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.
In this reading “"You locked the door," whimpered Faith.”
In this reading “Faith!" exclaimed her uncle, drawing her into the kitchen.”
used with question words to convey surprise
In this reading “"What on earth are you doing out-of-doors at this time of night?"”
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.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOME AGAIN "Scotchie's" warning growl turned to a joyful greeting as Faith spoke his name.
anew
From this reading HOME AGAIN "Scotchie's" warning growl turned to a joyful greeting as Faith spoke his name.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "What on earth are you doing out-of-doors at this time of night?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading HOME AGAIN "Scotchie's" warning growl turned to a joyful greeting as Faith spoke his name.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "What on earth are you doing out-of-doors at this time of night?"
conqueror of Gaul and master of Italy (100-44 BC)
From this reading "Great Caesar!
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading "What on earth are you doing out-of-doors at this time of night?"
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "You locked the door," whimpered Faith.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading Faith!" exclaimed her uncle, drawing her into the kitchen.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading "What on earth are you doing out-of-doors at this time of night?"
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading Faith!" exclaimed her uncle, drawing her into the kitchen.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading HOME AGAIN "Scotchie's" warning growl turned to a joyful greeting as Faith spoke his name.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "Great Caesar!
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading HOME AGAIN "Scotchie's" warning growl turned to a joyful greeting as Faith spoke his name.
the sound of growling (as made by animals)
From this reading HOME AGAIN "Scotchie's" warning growl turned to a joyful greeting as Faith spoke his name.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Faith!" exclaimed her uncle, drawing her into the kitchen.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HOME AGAIN "Scotchie's" warning growl turned to a joyful greeting as Faith spoke his name.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading HOME AGAIN "Scotchie's" warning growl turned to a joyful greeting as Faith spoke his name.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Faith!" exclaimed her uncle, drawing her into the kitchen.
full of or producing joy
From this reading HOME AGAIN "Scotchie's" warning growl turned to a joyful greeting as Faith spoke his name.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading Faith!" exclaimed her uncle, drawing her into the kitchen.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading "You locked the door," whimpered Faith.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading HOME AGAIN "Scotchie's" warning growl turned to a joyful greeting as Faith spoke his name.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "What on earth are you doing out-of-doors at this time of night?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "What on earth are you doing out-of-doors at this time of night?"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "What on earth are you doing out-of-doors at this time of night?"
where the air is unconfined
From this reading "What on earth are you doing out-of-doors at this time of night?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOME AGAIN "Scotchie's" warning growl turned to a joyful greeting as Faith spoke his name.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading HOME AGAIN "Scotchie's" warning growl turned to a joyful greeting as Faith spoke his name.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Faith!" exclaimed her uncle, drawing her into the kitchen.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "What on earth are you doing out-of-doors at this time of night?"
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "What on earth are you doing out-of-doors at this time of night?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOME AGAIN "Scotchie's" warning growl turned to a joyful greeting as Faith spoke his name.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading HOME AGAIN "Scotchie's" warning growl turned to a joyful greeting as Faith spoke his name.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Faith!" exclaimed her uncle, drawing her into the kitchen.
a message informing of danger
From this reading HOME AGAIN "Scotchie's" warning growl turned to a joyful greeting as Faith spoke his name.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What on earth are you doing out-of-doors at this time of night?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You locked the door," whimpered Faith.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What on earth are you doing out-of-doors at this time of night?"
Chapter 18 of A Little Maid of Ticonderoga by Alice Turner Curtis holds 99 sentences, grouped into 20 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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