Chapter 2 of Clematis is here in full — 119 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter II
Chapter 2 of Clematis is here in full — 119 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE CHILDREN'S HOME As they climbed the steps leading to the Home, Clematis looked up at the policeman. "What is this place?" she asked. "This is the Children's Home, miss. You will have a fine time here." A young woman with a kind face opened the door.
Chapter 2 of Clematis is here in full — 119 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/23 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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any of various ornamental climbing plants of the genus Clematis usually having showy flowers
From this reading “THE CHILDREN'S HOME As they climbed the steps leading to the Home, Clematis looked up at the policeman.”
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading “THE CHILDREN'S HOME As they climbed the steps leading to the Home, Clematis looked up at the policeman.”
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading “You will have a fine time here."”
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading “A young woman with a kind face opened the door.”
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading “THE CHILDREN'S HOME As they climbed the steps leading to the Home, Clematis looked up at the policeman.”
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading “A young woman with a kind face opened the door.”
a member of a police force
From this reading “THE CHILDREN'S HOME As they climbed the steps leading to the Home, Clematis looked up at the policeman.”
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading “THE CHILDREN'S HOME As they climbed the steps leading to the Home, Clematis looked up at the policeman.”
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a young female
In this reading “A young woman with a kind face opened the door.”
In this reading “THE CHILDREN'S HOME As they climbed the steps leading to the Home, Clematis looked up at the policeman.”
seek information from
In this reading “THE CHILDREN'S HOME As they climbed the steps leading to the Home, Clematis looked up at the policeman.”
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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 You will have a fine time here."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE CHILDREN'S HOME As they climbed the steps leading to the Home, Clematis looked up at the policeman.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What is this place?" she asked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE CHILDREN'S HOME As they climbed the steps leading to the Home, Clematis looked up at the policeman.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE CHILDREN'S HOME As they climbed the steps leading to the Home, Clematis looked up at the policeman.
any of various ornamental climbing plants of the genus Clematis usually having showy flowers
From this reading THE CHILDREN'S HOME As they climbed the steps leading to the Home, Clematis looked up at the policeman.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading THE CHILDREN'S HOME As they climbed the steps leading to the Home, Clematis looked up at the policeman.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A young woman with a kind face opened the door.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A young woman with a kind face opened the door.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading You will have a fine time here."
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You will have a fine time here."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading You will have a fine time here."
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE CHILDREN'S HOME As they climbed the steps leading to the Home, Clematis looked up at the policeman.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is this place?" she asked.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading A young woman with a kind face opened the door.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading THE CHILDREN'S HOME As they climbed the steps leading to the Home, Clematis looked up at the policeman.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE CHILDREN'S HOME As they climbed the steps leading to the Home, Clematis looked up at the policeman.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "This is the Children's Home, miss.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading A young woman with a kind face opened the door.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "What is this place?" she asked.
a member of a police force
From this reading THE CHILDREN'S HOME As they climbed the steps leading to the Home, Clematis looked up at the policeman.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What is this place?" she asked.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading THE CHILDREN'S HOME As they climbed the steps leading to the Home, Clematis looked up at the policeman.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CHILDREN'S HOME As they climbed the steps leading to the Home, Clematis looked up at the policeman.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE CHILDREN'S HOME As they climbed the steps leading to the Home, Clematis looked up at the policeman.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "What is this place?" she asked.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading You will have a fine time here."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CHILDREN'S HOME As they climbed the steps leading to the Home, Clematis looked up at the policeman.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE CHILDREN'S HOME As they climbed the steps leading to the Home, Clematis looked up at the policeman.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is this place?" she asked.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading You will have a fine time here."
in the company of; together with
From this reading A young woman with a kind face opened the door.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A young woman with a kind face opened the door.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You will have a fine time here."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A young woman with a kind face opened the door.
Chapter 2 of Clematis by Bertha B. (Bertha Browning) Cobb holds 119 sentences, grouped into 24 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 2 holds 119 sentences of Clematis, unabridged, divided into 24 reading sections.
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