Chapter 16 of A Missionary Twig is here in full — 106 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 16 of A Missionary Twig is here in full — 106 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A FLOWER SALE. "Oh, look! Look over there!" exclaimed Marty. "What are those lovely white flowers?" "Wild clematis," replied Evaline.
Chapter 16 of A Missionary Twig is here in full — 106 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
any of various ornamental climbing plants of the genus Clematis usually having showy flowers
From this reading “"Wild clematis," replied Evaline.”
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “Look over there!" exclaimed Marty.”
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading “A FLOWER SALE.”
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading “"What are those lovely white flowers?"”
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading “"What are those lovely white flowers?"”
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “"Wild clematis," replied Evaline.”
a particular instance of selling
From this reading “A FLOWER SALE.”
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading “"Wild clematis," replied Evaline.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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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 FLOWER SALE.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "What are those lovely white flowers?"
any of various ornamental climbing plants of the genus Clematis usually having showy flowers
From this reading "Wild clematis," replied Evaline.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Wild clematis," replied Evaline.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading Look over there!" exclaimed Marty.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading A FLOWER SALE.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading "What are those lovely white flowers?"
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Oh, look!
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading "What are those lovely white flowers?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Look over there!" exclaimed Marty.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, look!
above and across; more than
From this reading Look over there!" exclaimed Marty.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Wild clematis," replied Evaline.
a particular instance of selling
From this reading A FLOWER SALE.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Look over there!" exclaimed Marty.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "What are those lovely white flowers?"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What are those lovely white flowers?"
a Caucasian
From this reading "What are those lovely white flowers?"
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading "Wild clematis," replied Evaline.
Chapter 16 of A Missionary Twig by Emma L. Burnett holds 106 sentences, grouped into 22 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 16 holds 106 sentences of A Missionary Twig, unabridged, divided into 22 reading sections.
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