Chapter 15 of Averil is here in full — 184 sentences across 37 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 15 of Averil is here in full — 184 sentences across 37 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
MME. DELAMOTTE'S LITTLE BILL. "How could she have the courage?" mused Annette, when Lottie had finished her recital, and she repeated her thoughts aloud. "Averil is never wanting in courage, but the worst of it is, her mind is stronger than her body, and that tells on her. Of course, when she spoke in that quiet, decided tone, there could be no possible appeal.
Chapter 15 of Averil is here in full — 184 sentences across 37 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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using the voice; not silently
From this reading “"How could she have the courage?" mused Annette, when Lottie had finished her recital, and she repeated her thoughts aloud.”
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading “Of course, when she spoke in that quiet, decided tone, there could be no possible appeal.”
past form of “muse” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading “"How could she have the courage?" mused Annette, when Lottie had finished her recital, and she repeated her thoughts aloud.”
the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
From this reading “"How could she have the courage?" mused Annette, when Lottie had finished her recital, and she repeated her thoughts aloud.”
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading “"Averil is never wanting in courage, but the worst of it is, her mind is stronger than her body, and that tells on her.”
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading “"Averil is never wanting in courage, but the worst of it is, her mind is stronger than her body, and that tells on her.”
nonexistent
From this reading “"Averil is never wanting in courage, but the worst of it is, her mind is stronger than her body, and that tells on her.”
the least favorable outcome
From this reading “"Averil is never wanting in courage, but the worst of it is, her mind is stronger than her body, and that tells on her.”
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as might be expected
In this reading “Of course, when she spoke in that quiet, decided tone, there could be no possible appeal.”
In this reading “Of course, when she spoke in that quiet, decided tone, there could be no possible appeal.”
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using the voice; not silently
From this reading "How could she have the courage?" mused Annette, when Lottie had finished her recital, and she repeated her thoughts aloud.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "How could she have the courage?" mused Annette, when Lottie had finished her recital, and she repeated her thoughts aloud.
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From this reading "How could she have the courage?" mused Annette, when Lottie had finished her recital, and she repeated her thoughts aloud.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading Of course, when she spoke in that quiet, decided tone, there could be no possible appeal.
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From this reading "Averil is never wanting in courage, but the worst of it is, her mind is stronger than her body, and that tells on her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Of course, when she spoke in that quiet, decided tone, there could be no possible appeal.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading DELAMOTTE'S LITTLE BILL.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading "Averil is never wanting in courage, but the worst of it is, her mind is stronger than her body, and that tells on her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Averil is never wanting in courage, but the worst of it is, her mind is stronger than her body, and that tells on her.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "How could she have the courage?" mused Annette, when Lottie had finished her recital, and she repeated her thoughts aloud.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading "How could she have the courage?" mused Annette, when Lottie had finished her recital, and she repeated her thoughts aloud.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, when she spoke in that quiet, decided tone, there could be no possible appeal.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Of course, when she spoke in that quiet, decided tone, there could be no possible appeal.
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From this reading DELAMOTTE'S LITTLE BILL.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading "How could she have the courage?" mused Annette, when Lottie had finished her recital, and she repeated her thoughts aloud.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "How could she have the courage?" mused Annette, when Lottie had finished her recital, and she repeated her thoughts aloud.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "How could she have the courage?" mused Annette, when Lottie had finished her recital, and she repeated her thoughts aloud.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "How could she have the courage?" mused Annette, when Lottie had finished her recital, and she repeated her thoughts aloud.
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From this reading "How could she have the courage?" mused Annette, when Lottie had finished her recital, and she repeated her thoughts aloud.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Averil is never wanting in courage, but the worst of it is, her mind is stronger than her body, and that tells on her.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Averil is never wanting in courage, but the worst of it is, her mind is stronger than her body, and that tells on her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Averil is never wanting in courage, but the worst of it is, her mind is stronger than her body, and that tells on her.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading DELAMOTTE'S LITTLE BILL.
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From this reading "How could she have the courage?" mused Annette, when Lottie had finished her recital, and she repeated her thoughts aloud.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "Averil is never wanting in courage, but the worst of it is, her mind is stronger than her body, and that tells on her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MME.
past form of “muse” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading "How could she have the courage?" mused Annette, when Lottie had finished her recital, and she repeated her thoughts aloud.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Averil is never wanting in courage, but the worst of it is, her mind is stronger than her body, and that tells on her.
not any; not one
From this reading Of course, when she spoke in that quiet, decided tone, there could be no possible appeal.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Averil is never wanting in courage, but the worst of it is, her mind is stronger than her body, and that tells on her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Averil is never wanting in courage, but the worst of it is, her mind is stronger than her body, and that tells on her.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Of course, when she spoke in that quiet, decided tone, there could be no possible appeal.
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Of course, when she spoke in that quiet, decided tone, there could be no possible appeal.
the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
From this reading "How could she have the courage?" mused Annette, when Lottie had finished her recital, and she repeated her thoughts aloud.
recurring again and again
From this reading "How could she have the courage?" mused Annette, when Lottie had finished her recital, and she repeated her thoughts aloud.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "How could she have the courage?" mused Annette, when Lottie had finished her recital, and she repeated her thoughts aloud.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Of course, when she spoke in that quiet, decided tone, there could be no possible appeal.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading "Averil is never wanting in courage, but the worst of it is, her mind is stronger than her body, and that tells on her.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading "Averil is never wanting in courage, but the worst of it is, her mind is stronger than her body, and that tells on her.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Averil is never wanting in courage, but the worst of it is, her mind is stronger than her body, and that tells on her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Averil is never wanting in courage, but the worst of it is, her mind is stronger than her body, and that tells on her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "How could she have the courage?" mused Annette, when Lottie had finished her recital, and she repeated her thoughts aloud.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Of course, when she spoke in that quiet, decided tone, there could be no possible appeal.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "How could she have the courage?" mused Annette, when Lottie had finished her recital, and she repeated her thoughts aloud.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Of course, when she spoke in that quiet, decided tone, there could be no possible appeal.
nonexistent
From this reading "Averil is never wanting in courage, but the worst of it is, her mind is stronger than her body, and that tells on her.
at the time that
From this reading "How could she have the courage?" mused Annette, when Lottie had finished her recital, and she repeated her thoughts aloud.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading "Averil is never wanting in courage, but the worst of it is, her mind is stronger than her body, and that tells on her.
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