Chapter 9 of Capitola the madcap is here in full — 199 sentences across 40 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 9 of Capitola the madcap is here in full — 199 sentences across 40 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
CAP IN CAPTIVITY. I lingered here and rescue planned For Clara and for me. --SCOTT. Meanwhile how fared it with Capitola in the Hidden House? "I am in for it now!" said Cap, as she closed the door behind Clara; "I am in for it now!
Chapter 9 of Capitola the madcap is here in full — 199 sentences across 40 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading “CAP IN CAPTIVITY.”
the state of being imprisoned
From this reading “CAP IN CAPTIVITY.”
past form of “fare” — proceed or get along
From this reading “Meanwhile how fared it with Capitola in the Hidden House?”
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading “I lingered here and rescue planned For Clara and for me.”
at the same time but in another place
From this reading “Meanwhile how fared it with Capitola in the Hidden House?”
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading “I lingered here and rescue planned For Clara and for me.”
free from harm or evil
From this reading “I lingered here and rescue planned For Clara and for me.”
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading “--SCOTT.”
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the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am in for it now!" said Cap, as she closed the door behind Clara; "I am in for it now!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I lingered here and rescue planned For Clara and for me.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I am in for it now!" said Cap, as she closed the door behind Clara; "I am in for it now!
at or toward the back of something
From this reading "I am in for it now!" said Cap, as she closed the door behind Clara; "I am in for it now!
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading CAP IN CAPTIVITY.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Meanwhile how fared it with Capitola in the Hidden House?
the state of being imprisoned
From this reading CAP IN CAPTIVITY.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I lingered here and rescue planned For Clara and for me.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading "I am in for it now!" said Cap, as she closed the door behind Clara; "I am in for it now!
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "I am in for it now!" said Cap, as she closed the door behind Clara; "I am in for it now!
past form of “fare” — proceed or get along
From this reading Meanwhile how fared it with Capitola in the Hidden House?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I lingered here and rescue planned For Clara and for me.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I lingered here and rescue planned For Clara and for me.
not accessible to view
From this reading Meanwhile how fared it with Capitola in the Hidden House?
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Meanwhile how fared it with Capitola in the Hidden House?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Meanwhile how fared it with Capitola in the Hidden House?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I lingered here and rescue planned For Clara and for me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CAP IN CAPTIVITY.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Meanwhile how fared it with Capitola in the Hidden House?
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading I lingered here and rescue planned For Clara and for me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I lingered here and rescue planned For Clara and for me.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile how fared it with Capitola in the Hidden House?
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "I am in for it now!" said Cap, as she closed the door behind Clara; "I am in for it now!
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading I lingered here and rescue planned For Clara and for me.
free from harm or evil
From this reading I lingered here and rescue planned For Clara and for me.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I am in for it now!" said Cap, as she closed the door behind Clara; "I am in for it now!
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading --SCOTT.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I am in for it now!" said Cap, as she closed the door behind Clara; "I am in for it now!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Meanwhile how fared it with Capitola in the Hidden House?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Meanwhile how fared it with Capitola in the Hidden House?
Chapter 9 of Capitola the madcap by Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte Southworth holds 199 sentences, grouped into 40 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 9 holds 199 sentences of Capitola the madcap, unabridged, divided into 40 reading sections.
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