Chapter 12 of Cecilia of the Pink Roses is here in full — 173 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter XII
Chapter 12 of Cecilia of the Pink Roses is here in full — 173 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
PAIN "If it is any satisfaction," said Father McGowan dryly, "I will assure you that he loves you. Anybody could see that. I suppose it is your father, Cecilia." She nodded. "Marjory----" she started, then stopped.
Chapter 12 of Cecilia of the Pink Roses is here in full — 173 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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any person at all
From this reading “Anybody could see that.”
make certain of
From this reading “PAIN "If it is any satisfaction," said Father McGowan dryly, "I will assure you that he loves you.”
in a dry laconic manner
From this reading “PAIN "If it is any satisfaction," said Father McGowan dryly, "I will assure you that he loves you.”
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading “PAIN "If it is any satisfaction," said Father McGowan dryly, "I will assure you that he loves you.”
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading “She nodded.”
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading “PAIN "If it is any satisfaction," said Father McGowan dryly, "I will assure you that he loves you.”
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading “PAIN "If it is any satisfaction," said Father McGowan dryly, "I will assure you that he loves you.”
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading “"Marjory----" she started, then stopped.”
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.
Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.
In this reading “"Marjory----" she started, then stopped.”
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one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading PAIN "If it is any satisfaction," said Father McGowan dryly, "I will assure you that he loves you.
any person at all
From this reading Anybody could see that.
make certain of
From this reading PAIN "If it is any satisfaction," said Father McGowan dryly, "I will assure you that he loves you.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I suppose it is your father, Cecilia."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Anybody could see that.
in a dry laconic manner
From this reading PAIN "If it is any satisfaction," said Father McGowan dryly, "I will assure you that he loves you.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading PAIN "If it is any satisfaction," said Father McGowan dryly, "I will assure you that he loves you.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PAIN "If it is any satisfaction," said Father McGowan dryly, "I will assure you that he loves you.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading PAIN "If it is any satisfaction," said Father McGowan dryly, "I will assure you that he loves you.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading PAIN "If it is any satisfaction," said Father McGowan dryly, "I will assure you that he loves you.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PAIN "If it is any satisfaction," said Father McGowan dryly, "I will assure you that he loves you.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading PAIN "If it is any satisfaction," said Father McGowan dryly, "I will assure you that he loves you.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading PAIN "If it is any satisfaction," said Father McGowan dryly, "I will assure you that he loves you.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Marjory----" she started, then stopped.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PAIN "If it is any satisfaction," said Father McGowan dryly, "I will assure you that he loves you.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading She nodded.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading PAIN "If it is any satisfaction," said Father McGowan dryly, "I will assure you that he loves you.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading PAIN "If it is any satisfaction," said Father McGowan dryly, "I will assure you that he loves you.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading PAIN "If it is any satisfaction," said Father McGowan dryly, "I will assure you that he loves you.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Anybody could see that.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She nodded.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Marjory----" she started, then stopped.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading "Marjory----" she started, then stopped.
express a supposition
From this reading I suppose it is your father, Cecilia."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PAIN "If it is any satisfaction," said Father McGowan dryly, "I will assure you that he loves you.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Marjory----" she started, then stopped.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading PAIN "If it is any satisfaction," said Father McGowan dryly, "I will assure you that he loves you.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading PAIN "If it is any satisfaction," said Father McGowan dryly, "I will assure you that he loves you.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I suppose it is your father, Cecilia."
Chapter 12 of Cecilia of the Pink Roses by Katharine Haviland-Taylor holds 173 sentences, grouped into 35 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 12 holds 173 sentences of Cecilia of the Pink Roses, unabridged, divided into 35 reading sections.
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