Chapter XI of Buell Hampton, “Daddy’. Consent,” is here in full — 92 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter XI of Buell Hampton, “Daddy’. Consent,” is here in full — 92 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
ETHEL HORTON remained on the veranda watching Mrs. Osborn’s carriage as it disappeared in the gathering darkness. Her mother complained of fatigue and retired to her room. In reply to an inquiry from her father, Ethel said: “Oh, yes, daddy, I like Mr. Stanton very much. He is quite interesting.
Chapter XI of Buell Hampton, “Daddy’. Consent,” is here in full — 92 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/18 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading “Her mother complained of fatigue and retired to her room.”
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading ““Oh, yes, daddy, I like Mr. Stanton very much.”
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading “Her mother complained of fatigue and retired to her room.”
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading “ETHEL HORTON remained on the veranda watching Mrs. Osborn’s carriage as it disappeared in the gathering darkness.”
a search for knowledge
From this reading “In reply to an inquiry from her father, Ethel said:”
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading “Her mother complained of fatigue and retired to her room.”
United States suffragist and feminist; called for reform of the practices that perpetuated sexual inequality (1815-1902)
From this reading ““Oh, yes, daddy, I like Mr. Stanton very much.”
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading “ETHEL HORTON remained on the veranda watching Mrs. Osborn’s carriage as it disappeared in the gathering darkness.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
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In this reading “ETHEL HORTON remained on the veranda watching Mrs. Osborn’s carriage as it disappeared in the gathering darkness.”
In this reading “ETHEL HORTON remained on the veranda watching Mrs. Osborn’s carriage as it disappeared in the gathering darkness.”
In this reading “Her mother complained of fatigue and retired to her room.”
In this reading “ETHEL HORTON remained on the veranda watching Mrs. Osborn’s carriage as it disappeared in the gathering darkness.”
In this reading “ETHEL HORTON remained on the veranda watching Mrs. Osborn’s carriage as it disappeared in the gathering darkness.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In reply to an inquiry from her father, Ethel said:
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her mother complained of fatigue and retired to her room.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ETHEL HORTON remained on the veranda watching Mrs. Osborn’s carriage as it disappeared in the gathering darkness.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading ETHEL HORTON remained on the veranda watching Mrs. Osborn’s carriage as it disappeared in the gathering darkness.
past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading Her mother complained of fatigue and retired to her room.
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading “Oh, yes, daddy, I like Mr. Stanton very much.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading ETHEL HORTON remained on the veranda watching Mrs. Osborn’s carriage as it disappeared in the gathering darkness.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading ETHEL HORTON remained on the veranda watching Mrs. Osborn’s carriage as it disappeared in the gathering darkness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ETHEL HORTON remained on the veranda watching Mrs. Osborn’s carriage as it disappeared in the gathering darkness.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading In reply to an inquiry from her father, Ethel said:
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading Her mother complained of fatigue and retired to her room.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In reply to an inquiry from her father, Ethel said:
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading ETHEL HORTON remained on the veranda watching Mrs. Osborn’s carriage as it disappeared in the gathering darkness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He is quite interesting.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her mother complained of fatigue and retired to her room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ETHEL HORTON remained on the veranda watching Mrs. Osborn’s carriage as it disappeared in the gathering darkness.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Oh, yes, daddy, I like Mr. Stanton very much.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ETHEL HORTON remained on the veranda watching Mrs. Osborn’s carriage as it disappeared in the gathering darkness.
a search for knowledge
From this reading In reply to an inquiry from her father, Ethel said:
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading He is quite interesting.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He is quite interesting.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ETHEL HORTON remained on the veranda watching Mrs. Osborn’s carriage as it disappeared in the gathering darkness.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “Oh, yes, daddy, I like Mr. Stanton very much.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Her mother complained of fatigue and retired to her room.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Oh, yes, daddy, I like Mr. Stanton very much.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading ETHEL HORTON remained on the veranda watching Mrs. Osborn’s carriage as it disappeared in the gathering darkness.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “Oh, yes, daddy, I like Mr. Stanton very much.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her mother complained of fatigue and retired to her room.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh, yes, daddy, I like Mr. Stanton very much.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ETHEL HORTON remained on the veranda watching Mrs. Osborn’s carriage as it disappeared in the gathering darkness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ETHEL HORTON remained on the veranda watching Mrs. Osborn’s carriage as it disappeared in the gathering darkness.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He is quite interesting.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading ETHEL HORTON remained on the veranda watching Mrs. Osborn’s carriage as it disappeared in the gathering darkness.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading In reply to an inquiry from her father, Ethel said:
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading Her mother complained of fatigue and retired to her room.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Her mother complained of fatigue and retired to her room.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading In reply to an inquiry from her father, Ethel said:
United States suffragist and feminist; called for reform of the practices that perpetuated sexual inequality (1815-1902)
From this reading “Oh, yes, daddy, I like Mr. Stanton very much.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ETHEL HORTON remained on the veranda watching Mrs. Osborn’s carriage as it disappeared in the gathering darkness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her mother complained of fatigue and retired to her room.
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading ETHEL HORTON remained on the veranda watching Mrs. Osborn’s carriage as it disappeared in the gathering darkness.
precisely as stated
From this reading “Oh, yes, daddy, I like Mr. Stanton very much.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading ETHEL HORTON remained on the veranda watching Mrs. Osborn’s carriage as it disappeared in the gathering darkness.
an affirmative
From this reading “Oh, yes, daddy, I like Mr. Stanton very much.
Chapter 11 of Buell Hampton by Willis George Emerson holds 92 sentences, grouped into 19 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 11 holds 92 sentences of Buell Hampton, unabridged, divided into 19 reading sections.
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