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Amarilly of Clothes-line Alley
Amarilly of Clothes-line Alley

Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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Monday's mops and pails broke in upon the spell of Amarilly's spiritual enchantment to some extent, but remembrance of the scenic effects lingered and was refreshed by the clothes-line of vestal garb which manifested the family prosperity, and heralded to the neighborhood that the Jenkins's star was in the ascendant.
"Them Jenkinses," said Mrs. Hudgers, who lived next door, "is orful stuck up sence they got the sudsin' of them surpluses."
This animadversion was soon conveyed to Amarilly, who instantly and freely forgave the critic.
"She's old and rheumatic," argued the little girl.
"She can't git to go nowhars, and folks that is shut in too long spiles, jest like canned goods.
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Amarilly of Clothes-line Alley

Chapter VI · Chapter 6

Chapter 6 of Amarilly of Clothes-line Alley is here in full — 104 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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Monday's mops and pails broke in upon the spell of Amarilly's spiritual enchantment to some extent, but remembrance of the scenic effects lingered and was refreshed by the clothes-line of vestal garb which manifested the family prosperity, and heralded to the neighborhood that the Jenkins's star was in the ascendant.
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"Them Jenkinses," said Mrs. Hudgers, who lived next door, "is orful stuck up sence they got the sudsin' of them surpluses."
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This animadversion was soon conveyed to Amarilly, who instantly and freely forgave the critic.
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"She's old and rheumatic," argued the little girl.
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"She can't git to go nowhars, and folks that is shut in too long spiles, jest like canned goods.

Learner Dictionary

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.

ascendant noun US /əˈsendənt/

position or state of being dominant or in control

From this reading “Monday's mops and pails broke in upon the spell of Amarilly's spiritual enchantment to some extent, but remembrance of the scenic effects lingered and was refreshed by the clothes-line of vestal garb which manifested the family prosperity, and heralded to the neighborhood that the Jenkins's star was in the ascendant.”

canned adjective US /kænd/

recorded for broadcast

From this reading “"She can't git to go nowhars, and folks that is shut in too long spiles, jest like canned goods.”

heralded adjective US /ˈherəldɪd/

publicly announced

From this reading “Monday's mops and pails broke in upon the spell of Amarilly's spiritual enchantment to some extent, but remembrance of the scenic effects lingered and was refreshed by the clothes-line of vestal garb which manifested the family prosperity, and heralded to the neighborhood that the Jenkins's star was in the ascendant.”

Monday's noun US /ˈmʌndiz/

possessive form of “monday” — the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading “Monday's mops and pails broke in upon the spell of Amarilly's spiritual enchantment to some extent, but remembrance of the scenic effects lingered and was refreshed by the clothes-line of vestal garb which manifested the family prosperity, and heralded to the neighborhood that the Jenkins's star was in the ascendant.”

mops noun US /mɑːps/

plural of “mop” — cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors

From this reading “Monday's mops and pails broke in upon the spell of Amarilly's spiritual enchantment to some extent, but remembrance of the scenic effects lingered and was refreshed by the clothes-line of vestal garb which manifested the family prosperity, and heralded to the neighborhood that the Jenkins's star was in the ascendant.”

scenic adjective US /ˈsiːnɪk/

used of locations; having beautiful natural scenery

From this reading “Monday's mops and pails broke in upon the spell of Amarilly's spiritual enchantment to some extent, but remembrance of the scenic effects lingered and was refreshed by the clothes-line of vestal garb which manifested the family prosperity, and heralded to the neighborhood that the Jenkins's star was in the ascendant.”

surpluses noun US /ˈsɜːrpləsɪz/

plural of “surplus” — a quantity much larger than is needed

From this reading “"Them Jenkinses," said Mrs. Hudgers, who lived next door, "is orful stuck up sence they got the sudsin' of them surpluses."”

vestal adjective US /ˈvestəl/

of or relating to Vesta

From this reading “Monday's mops and pails broke in upon the spell of Amarilly's spiritual enchantment to some extent, but remembrance of the scenic effects lingered and was refreshed by the clothes-line of vestal garb which manifested the family prosperity, and heralded to the neighborhood that the Jenkins's star was in the ascendant.”

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Amarilly

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From this reading This animadversion was soon conveyed to Amarilly, who instantly and freely forgave the critic.

Amarilly's

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From this reading Monday's mops and pails broke in upon the spell of Amarilly's spiritual enchantment to some extent, but remembrance of the scenic effects lingered and was refreshed by the clothes-line of vestal garb which manifested the family prosperity, and heralded to the neighborhood that the Jenkins's star was in the ascendant.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Monday's mops and pails broke in upon the spell of Amarilly's spiritual enchantment to some extent, but remembrance of the scenic effects lingered and was refreshed by the clothes-line of vestal garb which manifested the family prosperity, and heralded to the neighborhood that the Jenkins's star was in the ascendant.

animadversionnoun

harsh criticism or disapproval

From this reading This animadversion was soon conveyed to Amarilly, who instantly and freely forgave the critic.

arguedverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːd/

past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments

From this reading "She's old and rheumatic," argued the little girl.

ascendantnounUS /əˈsendənt/

position or state of being dominant or in control

From this reading Monday's mops and pails broke in upon the spell of Amarilly's spiritual enchantment to some extent, but remembrance of the scenic effects lingered and was refreshed by the clothes-line of vestal garb which manifested the family prosperity, and heralded to the neighborhood that the Jenkins's star was in the ascendant.

brokeadjectiveUS /broʊk/

lacking funds

From this reading Monday's mops and pails broke in upon the spell of Amarilly's spiritual enchantment to some extent, but remembrance of the scenic effects lingered and was refreshed by the clothes-line of vestal garb which manifested the family prosperity, and heralded to the neighborhood that the Jenkins's star was in the ascendant.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Monday's mops and pails broke in upon the spell of Amarilly's spiritual enchantment to some extent, but remembrance of the scenic effects lingered and was refreshed by the clothes-line of vestal garb which manifested the family prosperity, and heralded to the neighborhood that the Jenkins's star was in the ascendant.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Monday's mops and pails broke in upon the spell of Amarilly's spiritual enchantment to some extent, but remembrance of the scenic effects lingered and was refreshed by the clothes-line of vestal garb which manifested the family prosperity, and heralded to the neighborhood that the Jenkins's star was in the ascendant.

can't

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

From this reading "She can't git to go nowhars, and folks that is shut in too long spiles, jest like canned goods.

cannedadjectiveUS /kænd/

recorded for broadcast

From this reading "She can't git to go nowhars, and folks that is shut in too long spiles, jest like canned goods.

clothes-line

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

From this reading Monday's mops and pails broke in upon the spell of Amarilly's spiritual enchantment to some extent, but remembrance of the scenic effects lingered and was refreshed by the clothes-line of vestal garb which manifested the family prosperity, and heralded to the neighborhood that the Jenkins's star was in the ascendant.

conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/

past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on

From this reading This animadversion was soon conveyed to Amarilly, who instantly and freely forgave the critic.

criticnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪk/

a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art

From this reading This animadversion was soon conveyed to Amarilly, who instantly and freely forgave the critic.

doornounUS /dɔːr/

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading "Them Jenkinses," said Mrs. Hudgers, who lived next door, "is orful stuck up sence they got the sudsin' of them surpluses."

effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/

property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business

From this reading Monday's mops and pails broke in upon the spell of Amarilly's spiritual enchantment to some extent, but remembrance of the scenic effects lingered and was refreshed by the clothes-line of vestal garb which manifested the family prosperity, and heralded to the neighborhood that the Jenkins's star was in the ascendant.

enchantmentnounUS /enˈtʃæntmənt/

a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual

From this reading Monday's mops and pails broke in upon the spell of Amarilly's spiritual enchantment to some extent, but remembrance of the scenic effects lingered and was refreshed by the clothes-line of vestal garb which manifested the family prosperity, and heralded to the neighborhood that the Jenkins's star was in the ascendant.

extentnounUS /ɪkˈstent/

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading Monday's mops and pails broke in upon the spell of Amarilly's spiritual enchantment to some extent, but remembrance of the scenic effects lingered and was refreshed by the clothes-line of vestal garb which manifested the family prosperity, and heralded to the neighborhood that the Jenkins's star was in the ascendant.

familynounUS /ˈfæməli/

a social unit living together

From this reading Monday's mops and pails broke in upon the spell of Amarilly's spiritual enchantment to some extent, but remembrance of the scenic effects lingered and was refreshed by the clothes-line of vestal garb which manifested the family prosperity, and heralded to the neighborhood that the Jenkins's star was in the ascendant.

folksnounUS /foʊks/

your parents

From this reading "She can't git to go nowhars, and folks that is shut in too long spiles, jest like canned goods.

forgaveverbUS /fərˈɡeɪv/

inflected form of “forgive” — stop blaming or grant forgiveness

From this reading This animadversion was soon conveyed to Amarilly, who instantly and freely forgave the critic.

freelyadverbUS /ˈfriːli/

in a free manner

From this reading This animadversion was soon conveyed to Amarilly, who instantly and freely forgave the critic.

garbnounUS /ɡɑːrb/

clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion

From this reading Monday's mops and pails broke in upon the spell of Amarilly's spiritual enchantment to some extent, but remembrance of the scenic effects lingered and was refreshed by the clothes-line of vestal garb which manifested the family prosperity, and heralded to the neighborhood that the Jenkins's star was in the ascendant.

girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/

a young female

From this reading "She's old and rheumatic," argued the little girl.

gitnounUS /ɡɪt/

a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible

From this reading "She can't git to go nowhars, and folks that is shut in too long spiles, jest like canned goods.

goverbUS /ɡoʊ/

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

From this reading "She can't git to go nowhars, and folks that is shut in too long spiles, jest like canned goods.

goodsnounUS /ɡʊdz/

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading "She can't git to go nowhars, and folks that is shut in too long spiles, jest like canned goods.

gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "Them Jenkinses," said Mrs. Hudgers, who lived next door, "is orful stuck up sence they got the sudsin' of them surpluses."

heraldedadjectiveUS /ˈherəldɪd/

publicly announced

From this reading Monday's mops and pails broke in upon the spell of Amarilly's spiritual enchantment to some extent, but remembrance of the scenic effects lingered and was refreshed by the clothes-line of vestal garb which manifested the family prosperity, and heralded to the neighborhood that the Jenkins's star was in the ascendant.

Hudgers

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

From this reading "Them Jenkinses," said Mrs. Hudgers, who lived next door, "is orful stuck up sence they got the sudsin' of them surpluses."

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Monday's mops and pails broke in upon the spell of Amarilly's spiritual enchantment to some extent, but remembrance of the scenic effects lingered and was refreshed by the clothes-line of vestal garb which manifested the family prosperity, and heralded to the neighborhood that the Jenkins's star was in the ascendant.

instantlyadverbUS /ˈɪnstəntli/

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading This animadversion was soon conveyed to Amarilly, who instantly and freely forgave the critic.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading "Them Jenkinses," said Mrs. Hudgers, who lived next door, "is orful stuck up sence they got the sudsin' of them surpluses."

Jenkins's

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

From this reading Monday's mops and pails broke in upon the spell of Amarilly's spiritual enchantment to some extent, but remembrance of the scenic effects lingered and was refreshed by the clothes-line of vestal garb which manifested the family prosperity, and heralded to the neighborhood that the Jenkins's star was in the ascendant.

Jenkinses

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

From this reading "Them Jenkinses," said Mrs. Hudgers, who lived next door, "is orful stuck up sence they got the sudsin' of them surpluses."

jestnounUS /dʒest/

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading "She can't git to go nowhars, and folks that is shut in too long spiles, jest like canned goods.

likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "She can't git to go nowhars, and folks that is shut in too long spiles, jest like canned goods.

lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/

past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying

From this reading Monday's mops and pails broke in upon the spell of Amarilly's spiritual enchantment to some extent, but remembrance of the scenic effects lingered and was refreshed by the clothes-line of vestal garb which manifested the family prosperity, and heralded to the neighborhood that the Jenkins's star was in the ascendant.

littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "She's old and rheumatic," argued the little girl.

livedverbUS /lɪvd/

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading "Them Jenkinses," said Mrs. Hudgers, who lived next door, "is orful stuck up sence they got the sudsin' of them surpluses."

longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading "She can't git to go nowhars, and folks that is shut in too long spiles, jest like canned goods.

manifestedverbUS /ˈmænəfestəd/

past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

From this reading Monday's mops and pails broke in upon the spell of Amarilly's spiritual enchantment to some extent, but remembrance of the scenic effects lingered and was refreshed by the clothes-line of vestal garb which manifested the family prosperity, and heralded to the neighborhood that the Jenkins's star was in the ascendant.

Monday'snounUS /ˈmʌndiz/

possessive form of “monday” — the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading Monday's mops and pails broke in upon the spell of Amarilly's spiritual enchantment to some extent, but remembrance of the scenic effects lingered and was refreshed by the clothes-line of vestal garb which manifested the family prosperity, and heralded to the neighborhood that the Jenkins's star was in the ascendant.

mopsnounUS /mɑːps/

plural of “mop” — cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors

From this reading Monday's mops and pails broke in upon the spell of Amarilly's spiritual enchantment to some extent, but remembrance of the scenic effects lingered and was refreshed by the clothes-line of vestal garb which manifested the family prosperity, and heralded to the neighborhood that the Jenkins's star was in the ascendant.

MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading "Them Jenkinses," said Mrs. Hudgers, who lived next door, "is orful stuck up sence they got the sudsin' of them surpluses."

neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading Monday's mops and pails broke in upon the spell of Amarilly's spiritual enchantment to some extent, but remembrance of the scenic effects lingered and was refreshed by the clothes-line of vestal garb which manifested the family prosperity, and heralded to the neighborhood that the Jenkins's star was in the ascendant.

nextadjectiveUS /nekst/

immediately following in time or order

From this reading "Them Jenkinses," said Mrs. Hudgers, who lived next door, "is orful stuck up sence they got the sudsin' of them surpluses."

nowhars

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

From this reading "She can't git to go nowhars, and folks that is shut in too long spiles, jest like canned goods.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Monday's mops and pails broke in upon the spell of Amarilly's spiritual enchantment to some extent, but remembrance of the scenic effects lingered and was refreshed by the clothes-line of vestal garb which manifested the family prosperity, and heralded to the neighborhood that the Jenkins's star was in the ascendant.

oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading "She's old and rheumatic," argued the little girl.

orful

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

From this reading "Them Jenkinses," said Mrs. Hudgers, who lived next door, "is orful stuck up sence they got the sudsin' of them surpluses."

pailsnounUS /peɪlz/

plural of “pail” — a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top

From this reading Monday's mops and pails broke in upon the spell of Amarilly's spiritual enchantment to some extent, but remembrance of the scenic effects lingered and was refreshed by the clothes-line of vestal garb which manifested the family prosperity, and heralded to the neighborhood that the Jenkins's star was in the ascendant.

prosperitynounUS /prɑːˈsperəti/

an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment

From this reading Monday's mops and pails broke in upon the spell of Amarilly's spiritual enchantment to some extent, but remembrance of the scenic effects lingered and was refreshed by the clothes-line of vestal garb which manifested the family prosperity, and heralded to the neighborhood that the Jenkins's star was in the ascendant.

refreshedadjectiveUS /riˈfreʃt/

with restored energy

From this reading Monday's mops and pails broke in upon the spell of Amarilly's spiritual enchantment to some extent, but remembrance of the scenic effects lingered and was refreshed by the clothes-line of vestal garb which manifested the family prosperity, and heralded to the neighborhood that the Jenkins's star was in the ascendant.

remembrancenounUS /riˈmembrəns/

the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading Monday's mops and pails broke in upon the spell of Amarilly's spiritual enchantment to some extent, but remembrance of the scenic effects lingered and was refreshed by the clothes-line of vestal garb which manifested the family prosperity, and heralded to the neighborhood that the Jenkins's star was in the ascendant.

rheumaticnounUS /ruːˈmætɪk/

a person suffering with rheumatism

From this reading "She's old and rheumatic," argued the little girl.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Them Jenkinses," said Mrs. Hudgers, who lived next door, "is orful stuck up sence they got the sudsin' of them surpluses."

scenicadjectiveUS /ˈsiːnɪk/

used of locations; having beautiful natural scenery

From this reading Monday's mops and pails broke in upon the spell of Amarilly's spiritual enchantment to some extent, but remembrance of the scenic effects lingered and was refreshed by the clothes-line of vestal garb which manifested the family prosperity, and heralded to the neighborhood that the Jenkins's star was in the ascendant.

sence

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

From this reading "Them Jenkinses," said Mrs. Hudgers, who lived next door, "is orful stuck up sence they got the sudsin' of them surpluses."

ShepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "She can't git to go nowhars, and folks that is shut in too long spiles, jest like canned goods.

She's

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

From this reading "She's old and rheumatic," argued the little girl.

shutverbUS /ʃʌt/

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading "She can't git to go nowhars, and folks that is shut in too long spiles, jest like canned goods.

someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Monday's mops and pails broke in upon the spell of Amarilly's spiritual enchantment to some extent, but remembrance of the scenic effects lingered and was refreshed by the clothes-line of vestal garb which manifested the family prosperity, and heralded to the neighborhood that the Jenkins's star was in the ascendant.

soonadverbUS /suːn/

in the near future

From this reading This animadversion was soon conveyed to Amarilly, who instantly and freely forgave the critic.

spellverbUS /spel/

orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of

From this reading Monday's mops and pails broke in upon the spell of Amarilly's spiritual enchantment to some extent, but remembrance of the scenic effects lingered and was refreshed by the clothes-line of vestal garb which manifested the family prosperity, and heralded to the neighborhood that the Jenkins's star was in the ascendant.

spiles

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

From this reading "She can't git to go nowhars, and folks that is shut in too long spiles, jest like canned goods.

spiritualadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtʃuːəl/

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading Monday's mops and pails broke in upon the spell of Amarilly's spiritual enchantment to some extent, but remembrance of the scenic effects lingered and was refreshed by the clothes-line of vestal garb which manifested the family prosperity, and heralded to the neighborhood that the Jenkins's star was in the ascendant.

starnounUS /stɑːr/

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading Monday's mops and pails broke in upon the spell of Amarilly's spiritual enchantment to some extent, but remembrance of the scenic effects lingered and was refreshed by the clothes-line of vestal garb which manifested the family prosperity, and heralded to the neighborhood that the Jenkins's star was in the ascendant.

stuckadjectiveUS /stʌk/

caught or fixed

From this reading "Them Jenkinses," said Mrs. Hudgers, who lived next door, "is orful stuck up sence they got the sudsin' of them surpluses."

sudsin

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

From this reading "Them Jenkinses," said Mrs. Hudgers, who lived next door, "is orful stuck up sence they got the sudsin' of them surpluses."

surplusesnounUS /ˈsɜːrpləsɪz/

plural of “surplus” — a quantity much larger than is needed

From this reading "Them Jenkinses," said Mrs. Hudgers, who lived next door, "is orful stuck up sence they got the sudsin' of them surpluses."

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Monday's mops and pails broke in upon the spell of Amarilly's spiritual enchantment to some extent, but remembrance of the scenic effects lingered and was refreshed by the clothes-line of vestal garb which manifested the family prosperity, and heralded to the neighborhood that the Jenkins's star was in the ascendant.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Monday's mops and pails broke in upon the spell of Amarilly's spiritual enchantment to some extent, but remembrance of the scenic effects lingered and was refreshed by the clothes-line of vestal garb which manifested the family prosperity, and heralded to the neighborhood that the Jenkins's star was in the ascendant.

ThempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "Them Jenkinses," said Mrs. Hudgers, who lived next door, "is orful stuck up sence they got the sudsin' of them surpluses."

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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

From this reading "Them Jenkinses," said Mrs. Hudgers, who lived next door, "is orful stuck up sence they got the sudsin' of them surpluses."

ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This animadversion was soon conveyed to Amarilly, who instantly and freely forgave the critic.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Monday's mops and pails broke in upon the spell of Amarilly's spiritual enchantment to some extent, but remembrance of the scenic effects lingered and was refreshed by the clothes-line of vestal garb which manifested the family prosperity, and heralded to the neighborhood that the Jenkins's star was in the ascendant.

tooadverbUS /tuː/

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "She can't git to go nowhars, and folks that is shut in too long spiles, jest like canned goods.

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading "Them Jenkinses," said Mrs. Hudgers, who lived next door, "is orful stuck up sence they got the sudsin' of them surpluses."

uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Monday's mops and pails broke in upon the spell of Amarilly's spiritual enchantment to some extent, but remembrance of the scenic effects lingered and was refreshed by the clothes-line of vestal garb which manifested the family prosperity, and heralded to the neighborhood that the Jenkins's star was in the ascendant.

vestaladjectiveUS /ˈvestəl/

of or relating to Vesta

From this reading Monday's mops and pails broke in upon the spell of Amarilly's spiritual enchantment to some extent, but remembrance of the scenic effects lingered and was refreshed by the clothes-line of vestal garb which manifested the family prosperity, and heralded to the neighborhood that the Jenkins's star was in the ascendant.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading Monday's mops and pails broke in upon the spell of Amarilly's spiritual enchantment to some extent, but remembrance of the scenic effects lingered and was refreshed by the clothes-line of vestal garb which manifested the family prosperity, and heralded to the neighborhood that the Jenkins's star was in the ascendant.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Monday's mops and pails broke in upon the spell of Amarilly's spiritual enchantment to some extent, but remembrance of the scenic effects lingered and was refreshed by the clothes-line of vestal garb which manifested the family prosperity, and heralded to the neighborhood that the Jenkins's star was in the ascendant.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading "Them Jenkinses," said Mrs. Hudgers, who lived next door, "is orful stuck up sence they got the sudsin' of them surpluses."

Chapter 6 of Amarilly of Clothes-line Alley by Belle Kanaris Maniates holds 104 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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