Chapter 19 of Cricket at the Seashore is here in full — 306 sentences across 62 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 19 of Cricket at the Seashore is here in full — 306 sentences across 62 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
BECALMED. "What shall it be first, then?" went on Auntie Jean, adjusting the cushions behind her back and resting her umbrella against the rail. "Teakettle," suggested Edna. "What _is_ teakettle?" asked Hilda. "Don't you know?
Chapter 19 of Cricket at the Seashore is here in full — 306 sentences across 62 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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-ing form of “adjust” — alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
From this reading “"What shall it be first, then?" went on Auntie Jean, adjusting the cushions behind her back and resting her umbrella against the rail.”
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading “"What shall it be first, then?" went on Auntie Jean, adjusting the cushions behind her back and resting her umbrella against the rail.”
rendered motionless for lack of wind
From this reading “BECALMED.”
plural of “cushion” — a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
From this reading “"What shall it be first, then?" went on Auntie Jean, adjusting the cushions behind her back and resting her umbrella against the rail.”
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading “"What shall it be first, then?" went on Auntie Jean, adjusting the cushions behind her back and resting her umbrella against the rail.”
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading “"What shall it be first, then?" went on Auntie Jean, adjusting the cushions behind her back and resting her umbrella against the rail.”
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading “"What shall it be first, then?" went on Auntie Jean, adjusting the cushions behind her back and resting her umbrella against the rail.”
a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy
From this reading “"What shall it be first, then?" went on Auntie Jean, adjusting the cushions behind her back and resting her umbrella against the rail.”
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-ing form of “adjust” — alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
From this reading "What shall it be first, then?" went on Auntie Jean, adjusting the cushions behind her back and resting her umbrella against the rail.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading "What shall it be first, then?" went on Auntie Jean, adjusting the cushions behind her back and resting her umbrella against the rail.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "What shall it be first, then?" went on Auntie Jean, adjusting the cushions behind her back and resting her umbrella against the rail.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What _is_ teakettle?" asked Hilda.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading "What shall it be first, then?" went on Auntie Jean, adjusting the cushions behind her back and resting her umbrella against the rail.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "What shall it be first, then?" went on Auntie Jean, adjusting the cushions behind her back and resting her umbrella against the rail.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "What shall it be first, then?" went on Auntie Jean, adjusting the cushions behind her back and resting her umbrella against the rail.
rendered motionless for lack of wind
From this reading BECALMED.
at or toward the back of something
From this reading "What shall it be first, then?" went on Auntie Jean, adjusting the cushions behind her back and resting her umbrella against the rail.
plural of “cushion” — a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
From this reading "What shall it be first, then?" went on Auntie Jean, adjusting the cushions behind her back and resting her umbrella against the rail.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Don't you know?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Teakettle," suggested Edna.
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "What shall it be first, then?" went on Auntie Jean, adjusting the cushions behind her back and resting her umbrella against the rail.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "What shall it be first, then?" went on Auntie Jean, adjusting the cushions behind her back and resting her umbrella against the rail.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What _is_ teakettle?" asked Hilda.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What _is_ teakettle?" asked Hilda.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "What shall it be first, then?" went on Auntie Jean, adjusting the cushions behind her back and resting her umbrella against the rail.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading "What shall it be first, then?" went on Auntie Jean, adjusting the cushions behind her back and resting her umbrella against the rail.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Don't you know?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "What shall it be first, then?" went on Auntie Jean, adjusting the cushions behind her back and resting her umbrella against the rail.
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading "What shall it be first, then?" went on Auntie Jean, adjusting the cushions behind her back and resting her umbrella against the rail.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading "What shall it be first, then?" went on Auntie Jean, adjusting the cushions behind her back and resting her umbrella against the rail.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "What shall it be first, then?" went on Auntie Jean, adjusting the cushions behind her back and resting her umbrella against the rail.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "Teakettle," suggested Edna.
kettle for boiling water to make tea
From this reading "Teakettle," suggested Edna.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "What shall it be first, then?" went on Auntie Jean, adjusting the cushions behind her back and resting her umbrella against the rail.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "What shall it be first, then?" went on Auntie Jean, adjusting the cushions behind her back and resting her umbrella against the rail.
a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy
From this reading "What shall it be first, then?" went on Auntie Jean, adjusting the cushions behind her back and resting her umbrella against the rail.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "What shall it be first, then?" went on Auntie Jean, adjusting the cushions behind her back and resting her umbrella against the rail.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What shall it be first, then?" went on Auntie Jean, adjusting the cushions behind her back and resting her umbrella against the rail.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Don't you know?
Chapter 19 of Cricket at the Seashore by Elizabeth Weston Timlow holds 306 sentences, grouped into 62 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 19 holds 306 sentences of Cricket at the Seashore, unabridged, divided into 62 reading sections.
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