Chapter 3 of A Modern Aladdin is here in full — 453 sentences across 91 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 3 of A Modern Aladdin is here in full — 453 sentences across 91 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"'Yes,' said Raymond. "Agnes paused for an instant. 'Then take me there, Raymond,' said she. "For a moment or two Raymond could not speak for surprise. 'What?' he cried.
Chapter 3 of A Modern Aladdin is here in full — 453 sentences across 91 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “'What?' he cried.”
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading “"Agnes paused for an instant.”
a particular point in time
From this reading “"For a moment or two Raymond could not speak for surprise.”
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading “"Agnes paused for an instant.”
express in speech
From this reading “"For a moment or two Raymond could not speak for surprise.”
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading “"For a moment or two Raymond could not speak for surprise.”
carry out
From this reading “'Then take me there, Raymond,' said she.”
an affirmative
From this reading “"'Yes,' said Raymond.”
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In this reading “"Agnes paused for an instant.”
temporarily
In this reading “"For a moment or two Raymond could not speak for surprise.”
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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 "For a moment or two Raymond could not speak for surprise.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Agnes paused for an instant.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Agnes paused for an instant.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "For a moment or two Raymond could not speak for surprise.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading 'What?' he cried.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Agnes paused for an instant.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'What?' he cried.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading "Agnes paused for an instant.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 'Then take me there, Raymond,' said she.
a particular point in time
From this reading "For a moment or two Raymond could not speak for surprise.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "For a moment or two Raymond could not speak for surprise.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "For a moment or two Raymond could not speak for surprise.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading "Agnes paused for an instant.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "'Yes,' said Raymond.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "'Yes,' said Raymond.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'Then take me there, Raymond,' said she.
express in speech
From this reading "For a moment or two Raymond could not speak for surprise.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading "For a moment or two Raymond could not speak for surprise.
carry out
From this reading 'Then take me there, Raymond,' said she.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading 'Then take me there, Raymond,' said she.
in or at that place or location
From this reading 'Then take me there, Raymond,' said she.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "For a moment or two Raymond could not speak for surprise.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading 'What?' he cried.
an affirmative
From this reading "'Yes,' said Raymond.
Chapter 3 of A Modern Aladdin by Howard Pyle holds 453 sentences, grouped into 91 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 3 holds 453 sentences of A Modern Aladdin, unabridged, divided into 91 reading sections.
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