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A Mountain Woman

Chapter II · Chapter 2

Chapter 2 of A Mountain Woman is here in full — 204 sentences across 41 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Then you are sure to like New York when you go there to live,” cried Jessica; for there you will find something to make life entertaining all the time.
No one need fall back on books there.”
I'm not sure.
I'm afraid there must be such dreadful crowds of people.
Of course I should try to feel that they were all like me, with just the same sort of fears, and that it was ridiculous for us to be afraid of each other, when at heart we all meant to be kind.”
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A Mountain Woman

Chapter II · Chapter 2

Chapter 2 of A Mountain Woman is here in full — 204 sentences across 41 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/40 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
Then you are sure to like New York when you go there to live,” cried Jessica; “for there you will find something to make life entertaining all the time.
Line 2
No one need fall back on books there.”
/noʊ wʌn niːd fɔːl bæk ɑːn bʊks ðer/
Line 3
I'm not sure.
Line 4
I'm afraid there must be such dreadful crowds of people.
Line 5
Of course I should try to feel that they were all like me, with just the same sort of fears, and that it was ridiculous for us to be afraid of each other, when at heart we all meant to be kind.”
/ʌv kɔːrs aɪ ʃʊd traɪ tuː fiːl ðæt ðeɪ wɜːr ɔːl laɪk miː wɪð dʒʌst ðə seɪm sɔːrt ʌv fɪrz ənd ðæt ɪt wɑːz rɪˈdɪkjələs fɔːr ʌs tuː biː əˈfreɪd ʌv iːtʃ ˈʌðər wen æt hɑːrt wiː ɔːl ment tuː biː kaɪnd/

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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.

books noun US /bʊks/

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading “No one need fall back on books there.””

crowds noun US /kraʊdz/

plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together

From this reading “I'm afraid there must be such dreadful crowds of people.”

dreadful adjective US /ˈdredfəl/

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading “I'm afraid there must be such dreadful crowds of people.”

entertaining adjective US /ˌentərˈteɪnɪŋ/

agreeably diverting

From this reading ““Then you are sure to like New York when you go there to live,” cried Jessica; “for there you will find something to make life entertaining all the time.”

fears noun US /fɪrz/

plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading “Of course I should try to feel that they were all like me, with just the same sort of fears, and that it was ridiculous for us to be afraid of each other, when at heart we all meant to be kind.””

meant verb US /ment/

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading “Of course I should try to feel that they were all like me, with just the same sort of fears, and that it was ridiculous for us to be afraid of each other, when at heart we all meant to be kind.””

ridiculous adjective US /rɪˈdɪkjələs/

inspiring scornful pity

From this reading “Of course I should try to feel that they were all like me, with just the same sort of fears, and that it was ridiculous for us to be afraid of each other, when at heart we all meant to be kind.””

York noun US /jɔːrk/

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading ““Then you are sure to like New York when you go there to live,” cried Jessica; “for there you will find something to make life entertaining all the time.”

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Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

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afraidadjectiveUS /əˈfreɪd/

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading I'm afraid there must be such dreadful crowds of people.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading “Then you are sure to like New York when you go there to live,” cried Jessica; “for there you will find something to make life entertaining all the time.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Of course I should try to feel that they were all like me, with just the same sort of fears, and that it was ridiculous for us to be afraid of each other, when at heart we all meant to be kind.”

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading “Then you are sure to like New York when you go there to live,” cried Jessica; “for there you will find something to make life entertaining all the time.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Of course I should try to feel that they were all like me, with just the same sort of fears, and that it was ridiculous for us to be afraid of each other, when at heart we all meant to be kind.”

backadverbUS /bæk/

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading No one need fall back on books there.”

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading I'm afraid there must be such dreadful crowds of people.

booksnounUS /bʊks/

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading No one need fall back on books there.”

coursenounUS /kɔːrs/

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course I should try to feel that they were all like me, with just the same sort of fears, and that it was ridiculous for us to be afraid of each other, when at heart we all meant to be kind.”

criedverbUS /kraɪd/

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading “Then you are sure to like New York when you go there to live,” cried Jessica; “for there you will find something to make life entertaining all the time.

crowdsnounUS /kraʊdz/

plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together

From this reading I'm afraid there must be such dreadful crowds of people.

dreadfuladjectiveUS /ˈdredfəl/

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading I'm afraid there must be such dreadful crowds of people.

eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Of course I should try to feel that they were all like me, with just the same sort of fears, and that it was ridiculous for us to be afraid of each other, when at heart we all meant to be kind.”

entertainingadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnɪŋ/

agreeably diverting

From this reading “Then you are sure to like New York when you go there to live,” cried Jessica; “for there you will find something to make life entertaining all the time.

fallverbUS /fɔːl/

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading No one need fall back on books there.”

fearsnounUS /fɪrz/

plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading Of course I should try to feel that they were all like me, with just the same sort of fears, and that it was ridiculous for us to be afraid of each other, when at heart we all meant to be kind.”

feelverbUS /fiːl/

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading Of course I should try to feel that they were all like me, with just the same sort of fears, and that it was ridiculous for us to be afraid of each other, when at heart we all meant to be kind.”

findverbUS /faɪnd/

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading “Then you are sure to like New York when you go there to live,” cried Jessica; “for there you will find something to make life entertaining all the time.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “Then you are sure to like New York when you go there to live,” cried Jessica; “for there you will find something to make life entertaining all the time.

goverbUS /ɡoʊ/

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading “Then you are sure to like New York when you go there to live,” cried Jessica; “for there you will find something to make life entertaining all the time.

heartnounUS /hɑːrt/

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Of course I should try to feel that they were all like me, with just the same sort of fears, and that it was ridiculous for us to be afraid of each other, when at heart we all meant to be kind.”

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading Of course I should try to feel that they were all like me, with just the same sort of fears, and that it was ridiculous for us to be afraid of each other, when at heart we all meant to be kind.”

I'm

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

From this reading “I'm not sure.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Of course I should try to feel that they were all like me, with just the same sort of fears, and that it was ridiculous for us to be afraid of each other, when at heart we all meant to be kind.”

Jessica

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

From this reading “Then you are sure to like New York when you go there to live,” cried Jessica; “for there you will find something to make life entertaining all the time.

justadverbUS /dʒʌst/

and nothing more

From this reading Of course I should try to feel that they were all like me, with just the same sort of fears, and that it was ridiculous for us to be afraid of each other, when at heart we all meant to be kind.”

kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Of course I should try to feel that they were all like me, with just the same sort of fears, and that it was ridiculous for us to be afraid of each other, when at heart we all meant to be kind.”

lifenounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading “Then you are sure to like New York when you go there to live,” cried Jessica; “for there you will find something to make life entertaining all the time.

likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading “Then you are sure to like New York when you go there to live,” cried Jessica; “for there you will find something to make life entertaining all the time.

liveverbUS /laɪv/

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading “Then you are sure to like New York when you go there to live,” cried Jessica; “for there you will find something to make life entertaining all the time.

makeverbUS /meɪk/

engage in

From this reading “Then you are sure to like New York when you go there to live,” cried Jessica; “for there you will find something to make life entertaining all the time.

mepronounUS /miː/

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Of course I should try to feel that they were all like me, with just the same sort of fears, and that it was ridiculous for us to be afraid of each other, when at heart we all meant to be kind.”

meantverbUS /ment/

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Of course I should try to feel that they were all like me, with just the same sort of fears, and that it was ridiculous for us to be afraid of each other, when at heart we all meant to be kind.”

mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading I'm afraid there must be such dreadful crowds of people.

neednounUS /niːd/

a condition requiring relief

From this reading No one need fall back on books there.”

NewadjectiveUS /nuː/

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading “Then you are sure to like New York when you go there to live,” cried Jessica; “for there you will find something to make life entertaining all the time.

NodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading No one need fall back on books there.”

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “I'm not sure.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I'm afraid there must be such dreadful crowds of people.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading No one need fall back on books there.”

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading No one need fall back on books there.”

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Of course I should try to feel that they were all like me, with just the same sort of fears, and that it was ridiculous for us to be afraid of each other, when at heart we all meant to be kind.”

peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading I'm afraid there must be such dreadful crowds of people.

ridiculousadjectiveUS /rɪˈdɪkjələs/

inspiring scornful pity

From this reading Of course I should try to feel that they were all like me, with just the same sort of fears, and that it was ridiculous for us to be afraid of each other, when at heart we all meant to be kind.”

sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading Of course I should try to feel that they were all like me, with just the same sort of fears, and that it was ridiculous for us to be afraid of each other, when at heart we all meant to be kind.”

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Of course I should try to feel that they were all like me, with just the same sort of fears, and that it was ridiculous for us to be afraid of each other, when at heart we all meant to be kind.”

somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

a thing, without saying which

From this reading “Then you are sure to like New York when you go there to live,” cried Jessica; “for there you will find something to make life entertaining all the time.

sortnounUS /sɔːrt/

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Of course I should try to feel that they were all like me, with just the same sort of fears, and that it was ridiculous for us to be afraid of each other, when at heart we all meant to be kind.”

suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading I'm afraid there must be such dreadful crowds of people.

sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading “Then you are sure to like New York when you go there to live,” cried Jessica; “for there you will find something to make life entertaining all the time.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Of course I should try to feel that they were all like me, with just the same sort of fears, and that it was ridiculous for us to be afraid of each other, when at heart we all meant to be kind.”

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading “Then you are sure to like New York when you go there to live,” cried Jessica; “for there you will find something to make life entertaining all the time.

ThenadverbUS /ðen/

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading “Then you are sure to like New York when you go there to live,” cried Jessica; “for there you will find something to make life entertaining all the time.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading “Then you are sure to like New York when you go there to live,” cried Jessica; “for there you will find something to make life entertaining all the time.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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

From this reading Of course I should try to feel that they were all like me, with just the same sort of fears, and that it was ridiculous for us to be afraid of each other, when at heart we all meant to be kind.”

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading “Then you are sure to like New York when you go there to live,” cried Jessica; “for there you will find something to make life entertaining all the time.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading “Then you are sure to like New York when you go there to live,” cried Jessica; “for there you will find something to make life entertaining all the time.

tryverbUS /traɪ/

make an effort or attempt

From this reading Of course I should try to feel that they were all like me, with just the same sort of fears, and that it was ridiculous for us to be afraid of each other, when at heart we all meant to be kind.”

uspronounUS /ʌs/

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Of course I should try to feel that they were all like me, with just the same sort of fears, and that it was ridiculous for us to be afraid of each other, when at heart we all meant to be kind.”

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading Of course I should try to feel that they were all like me, with just the same sort of fears, and that it was ridiculous for us to be afraid of each other, when at heart we all meant to be kind.”

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Of course I should try to feel that they were all like me, with just the same sort of fears, and that it was ridiculous for us to be afraid of each other, when at heart we all meant to be kind.”

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading Of course I should try to feel that they were all like me, with just the same sort of fears, and that it was ridiculous for us to be afraid of each other, when at heart we all meant to be kind.”

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading “Then you are sure to like New York when you go there to live,” cried Jessica; “for there you will find something to make life entertaining all the time.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “Then you are sure to like New York when you go there to live,” cried Jessica; “for there you will find something to make life entertaining all the time.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Of course I should try to feel that they were all like me, with just the same sort of fears, and that it was ridiculous for us to be afraid of each other, when at heart we all meant to be kind.”

YorknounUS /jɔːrk/

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading “Then you are sure to like New York when you go there to live,” cried Jessica; “for there you will find something to make life entertaining all the time.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Then you are sure to like New York when you go there to live,” cried Jessica; “for there you will find something to make life entertaining all the time.

Chapter 2 of A Mountain Woman by Elia Wilkinson Peattie holds 204 sentences, grouped into 41 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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Chapter 2 holds 204 sentences of A Mountain Woman, unabridged, divided into 41 reading sections.

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Friend
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Kindest
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