Chapter 12 of Chronicles of Avonlea is here in full — 198 sentences across 40 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter XII
Chapter 12 of Chronicles of Avonlea is here in full — 198 sentences across 40 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
“Lauretta Bradley and Sara Shaw are two different people,” said Sara’s father, trying to smile. “And your house, too,” pursued Mrs. Blewett ruthlessly. “It’s such a queer, little, old place. What’ll she think of it after her aunt’s? I’ve heard tell Mrs. Adair lives in a perfect palace.
Chapter 12 of Chronicles of Avonlea is here in full — 198 sentences across 40 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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possessive form of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
United States politician who was elected the first black mayor of Los Angeles (1917-1998)
From this reading ““Lauretta Bradley and Sara Shaw are two different people,” said Sara’s father, trying to smile.”
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading “I’ve heard tell Mrs. Adair lives in a perfect palace.”
a large and stately mansion
From this reading “I’ve heard tell Mrs. Adair lives in a perfect palace.”
a person who is being chased
From this reading ““And your house, too,” pursued Mrs. Blewett ruthlessly.”
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading ““It’s such a queer, little, old place.”
in a ruthless manner
From this reading ““And your house, too,” pursued Mrs. Blewett ruthlessly.”
United States clarinetist and leader of a swing band (1910-2004)
From this reading ““Lauretta Bradley and Sara Shaw are two different people,” said Sara’s father, trying to smile.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “It’s such a queer, little, old place.
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From this reading I’ve heard tell Mrs. Adair lives in a perfect palace.
later than; following
From this reading What’ll she think of it after her aunt’s?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Lauretta Bradley and Sara Shaw are two different people,” said Sara’s father, trying to smile.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Lauretta Bradley and Sara Shaw are two different people,” said Sara’s father, trying to smile.
possessive form of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading What’ll she think of it after her aunt’s?
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From this reading “And your house, too,” pursued Mrs. Blewett ruthlessly.
United States politician who was elected the first black mayor of Los Angeles (1917-1998)
From this reading “Lauretta Bradley and Sara Shaw are two different people,” said Sara’s father, trying to smile.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading “Lauretta Bradley and Sara Shaw are two different people,” said Sara’s father, trying to smile.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading “Lauretta Bradley and Sara Shaw are two different people,” said Sara’s father, trying to smile.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I’ve heard tell Mrs. Adair lives in a perfect palace.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading What’ll she think of it after her aunt’s?
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading “And your house, too,” pursued Mrs. Blewett ruthlessly.
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From this reading I’ve heard tell Mrs. Adair lives in a perfect palace.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I’ve heard tell Mrs. Adair lives in a perfect palace.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading What’ll she think of it after her aunt’s?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It’s such a queer, little, old place.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Lauretta Bradley and Sara Shaw are two different people,” said Sara’s father, trying to smile.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “It’s such a queer, little, old place.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I’ve heard tell Mrs. Adair lives in a perfect palace.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “And your house, too,” pursued Mrs. Blewett ruthlessly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading What’ll she think of it after her aunt’s?
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “It’s such a queer, little, old place.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading I’ve heard tell Mrs. Adair lives in a perfect palace.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading “Lauretta Bradley and Sara Shaw are two different people,” said Sara’s father, trying to smile.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading I’ve heard tell Mrs. Adair lives in a perfect palace.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading “It’s such a queer, little, old place.
a person who is being chased
From this reading “And your house, too,” pursued Mrs. Blewett ruthlessly.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading “It’s such a queer, little, old place.
in a ruthless manner
From this reading “And your house, too,” pursued Mrs. Blewett ruthlessly.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Lauretta Bradley and Sara Shaw are two different people,” said Sara’s father, trying to smile.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Lauretta Bradley and Sara Shaw are two different people,” said Sara’s father, trying to smile.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Lauretta Bradley and Sara Shaw are two different people,” said Sara’s father, trying to smile.
United States clarinetist and leader of a swing band (1910-2004)
From this reading “Lauretta Bradley and Sara Shaw are two different people,” said Sara’s father, trying to smile.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading What’ll she think of it after her aunt’s?
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading “Lauretta Bradley and Sara Shaw are two different people,” said Sara’s father, trying to smile.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “It’s such a queer, little, old place.
express in words
From this reading I’ve heard tell Mrs. Adair lives in a perfect palace.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading What’ll she think of it after her aunt’s?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Lauretta Bradley and Sara Shaw are two different people,” said Sara’s father, trying to smile.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “And your house, too,” pursued Mrs. Blewett ruthlessly.
hard to endure
From this reading “Lauretta Bradley and Sara Shaw are two different people,” said Sara’s father, trying to smile.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “Lauretta Bradley and Sara Shaw are two different people,” said Sara’s father, trying to smile.
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From this reading What’ll she think of it after her aunt’s?
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “And your house, too,” pursued Mrs. Blewett ruthlessly.
Chapter 12 of Chronicles of Avonlea by L. M. (Lucy Maud) Montgomery holds 198 sentences, grouped into 40 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, 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 198 sentences of Chronicles of Avonlea, unabridged, divided into 40 reading sections.
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