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Dorothy Dale's Great Secret

Chapter X · Leaving Glenwood

Chapter X of Dorothy Dale's Great Secret, “Leaving Glenwood,” is here in full — 94 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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But one more day remained of the school term at Glenwood.
All the tests had been concluded, and, as there were to be no formal exercises the “last day” was given over entirely to packing up, and making ready for the departure from the institution.
Dorothy and Tavia were busy with the others.
To Dorothy the prospect of seeing her dear ones so soon, filled every thought of this day’s work.
Tavia, too, seemed more like her old self and “jollied the girls” as she flung things into her trunk with her usual disregard for order.
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Dorothy Dale's Great Secret

Chapter X · Leaving Glenwood

Chapter X of Dorothy Dale's Great Secret, “Leaving Glenwood,” is here in full — 94 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/18 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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But one more day remained of the school term at Glenwood.
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All the tests had been concluded, and, as there were to be no formal exercises the “last day” was given over entirely to packing up, and making ready for the departure from the institution.
/ɔːl ðə tests hæd bɪn kənˈkluːdəd ənd æz ðer wɜːr tuː biː noʊ ˈfɔːrməl ˈeksərsaɪzəz ðə læst deɪ wɑːz ˈɡɪvən ˈoʊvər ɪnˈtaɪərli tuː ˈpækɪŋ ʌp ənd ˈmeɪkɪŋ ˈredi fɔːr ðə dɪˈpɑːrtʃər frʌm ðə ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/
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Dorothy and Tavia were busy with the others.
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To Dorothy the prospect of seeing her dear ones so soon, filled every thought of this day’s work.
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Tavia, too, seemed more like her old self and “jollied the girls” as she flung things into her trunk with her usual disregard for order.

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day's noun US /deɪz/

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

disregard verb US /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːrd/

refuse to acknowledge

From this reading “Tavia, too, seemed more like her old self and “jollied the girls” as she flung things into her trunk with her usual disregard for order.”

exercises noun US /ˈeksərsaɪzəz/

plural of “exercise” — the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading “All the tests had been concluded, and, as there were to be no formal exercises the “last day” was given over entirely to packing up, and making ready for the departure from the institution.”

formal adjective US /ˈfɔːrməl/

being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)

From this reading “All the tests had been concluded, and, as there were to be no formal exercises the “last day” was given over entirely to packing up, and making ready for the departure from the institution.”

institution noun US /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/

an organization founded and united for a specific purpose

From this reading “All the tests had been concluded, and, as there were to be no formal exercises the “last day” was given over entirely to packing up, and making ready for the departure from the institution.”

packing noun US /ˈpækɪŋ/

any material used especially to protect something

From this reading “All the tests had been concluded, and, as there were to be no formal exercises the “last day” was given over entirely to packing up, and making ready for the departure from the institution.”

term noun US /tɜːrm/

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading “But one more day remained of the school term at Glenwood.”

tests noun US /tests/

plural of “test” — trying something to find out about it

From this reading “All the tests had been concluded, and, as there were to be no formal exercises the “last day” was given over entirely to packing up, and making ready for the departure from the institution.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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old self adjective + noun

In this reading “Tavia, too, seemed more like her old self and “jollied the girls” as she flung things into her trunk with her usual disregard for order.”

busy with verb + particle

In this reading “Dorothy and Tavia were busy with the others.”

last day adjective + noun

(New Testament) day at the end of time following Armageddon when God will decree the fates of all individual humans according to the good and evil of their earthly lives

In this reading “All the tests had been concluded, and, as there were to be no formal exercises the “last day” was given over entirely to packing up, and making ready for the departure from the institution.”

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AlladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading All the tests had been concluded, and, as there were to be no formal exercises the “last day” was given over entirely to packing up, and making ready for the departure from the institution.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading All the tests had been concluded, and, as there were to be no formal exercises the “last day” was given over entirely to packing up, and making ready for the departure from the institution.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading All the tests had been concluded, and, as there were to be no formal exercises the “last day” was given over entirely to packing up, and making ready for the departure from the institution.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But one more day remained of the school term at Glenwood.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading All the tests had been concluded, and, as there were to be no formal exercises the “last day” was given over entirely to packing up, and making ready for the departure from the institution.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading All the tests had been concluded, and, as there were to be no formal exercises the “last day” was given over entirely to packing up, and making ready for the departure from the institution.

busyadjectiveUS /ˈbɪzi/

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading Dorothy and Tavia were busy with the others.

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But one more day remained of the school term at Glenwood.

concludedadjectiveUS /kənˈkluːdəd/

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading All the tests had been concluded, and, as there were to be no formal exercises the “last day” was given over entirely to packing up, and making ready for the departure from the institution.

daynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading But one more day remained of the school term at Glenwood.

day'snounUS /deɪz/

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading To Dorothy the prospect of seeing her dear ones so soon, filled every thought of this day’s work.

dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/

dearly loved

From this reading To Dorothy the prospect of seeing her dear ones so soon, filled every thought of this day’s work.

departurenounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/

the act of departing

From this reading All the tests had been concluded, and, as there were to be no formal exercises the “last day” was given over entirely to packing up, and making ready for the departure from the institution.

disregardverbUS /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːrd/

refuse to acknowledge

From this reading Tavia, too, seemed more like her old self and “jollied the girls” as she flung things into her trunk with her usual disregard for order.

Dorothy

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Dorothy and Tavia were busy with the others.

entirelyadverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪərli/

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading All the tests had been concluded, and, as there were to be no formal exercises the “last day” was given over entirely to packing up, and making ready for the departure from the institution.

everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading To Dorothy the prospect of seeing her dear ones so soon, filled every thought of this day’s work.

exercisesnounUS /ˈeksərsaɪzəz/

plural of “exercise” — the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading All the tests had been concluded, and, as there were to be no formal exercises the “last day” was given over entirely to packing up, and making ready for the departure from the institution.

filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading To Dorothy the prospect of seeing her dear ones so soon, filled every thought of this day’s work.

flungverbUS /flʌŋ/

inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading Tavia, too, seemed more like her old self and “jollied the girls” as she flung things into her trunk with her usual disregard for order.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading All the tests had been concluded, and, as there were to be no formal exercises the “last day” was given over entirely to packing up, and making ready for the departure from the institution.

formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/

being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)

From this reading All the tests had been concluded, and, as there were to be no formal exercises the “last day” was given over entirely to packing up, and making ready for the departure from the institution.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading All the tests had been concluded, and, as there were to be no formal exercises the “last day” was given over entirely to packing up, and making ready for the departure from the institution.

girlsnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Tavia, too, seemed more like her old self and “jollied the girls” as she flung things into her trunk with her usual disregard for order.

givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading All the tests had been concluded, and, as there were to be no formal exercises the “last day” was given over entirely to packing up, and making ready for the departure from the institution.

Glenwood

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But one more day remained of the school term at Glenwood.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading All the tests had been concluded, and, as there were to be no formal exercises the “last day” was given over entirely to packing up, and making ready for the departure from the institution.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading To Dorothy the prospect of seeing her dear ones so soon, filled every thought of this day’s work.

institutionnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/

an organization founded and united for a specific purpose

From this reading All the tests had been concluded, and, as there were to be no formal exercises the “last day” was given over entirely to packing up, and making ready for the departure from the institution.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Tavia, too, seemed more like her old self and “jollied the girls” as she flung things into her trunk with her usual disregard for order.

jollied

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Tavia, too, seemed more like her old self and “jollied the girls” as she flung things into her trunk with her usual disregard for order.

lastadjectiveUS /læst/

immediately past

From this reading All the tests had been concluded, and, as there were to be no formal exercises the “last day” was given over entirely to packing up, and making ready for the departure from the institution.

likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Tavia, too, seemed more like her old self and “jollied the girls” as she flung things into her trunk with her usual disregard for order.

makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading All the tests had been concluded, and, as there were to be no formal exercises the “last day” was given over entirely to packing up, and making ready for the departure from the institution.

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading But one more day remained of the school term at Glenwood.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading All the tests had been concluded, and, as there were to be no formal exercises the “last day” was given over entirely to packing up, and making ready for the departure from the institution.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But one more day remained of the school term at Glenwood.

oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Tavia, too, seemed more like her old self and “jollied the girls” as she flung things into her trunk with her usual disregard for order.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But one more day remained of the school term at Glenwood.

onesnounUS /wʌnz/

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading To Dorothy the prospect of seeing her dear ones so soon, filled every thought of this day’s work.

ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Tavia, too, seemed more like her old self and “jollied the girls” as she flung things into her trunk with her usual disregard for order.

others

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Dorothy and Tavia were busy with the others.

overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading All the tests had been concluded, and, as there were to be no formal exercises the “last day” was given over entirely to packing up, and making ready for the departure from the institution.

packingnounUS /ˈpækɪŋ/

any material used especially to protect something

From this reading All the tests had been concluded, and, as there were to be no formal exercises the “last day” was given over entirely to packing up, and making ready for the departure from the institution.

prospectnounUS /ˈprɑːspekt/

the possibility of future success

From this reading To Dorothy the prospect of seeing her dear ones so soon, filled every thought of this day’s work.

readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading All the tests had been concluded, and, as there were to be no formal exercises the “last day” was given over entirely to packing up, and making ready for the departure from the institution.

remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading But one more day remained of the school term at Glenwood.

schoolnounUS /skuːl/

an educational institution

From this reading But one more day remained of the school term at Glenwood.

seeingnounUS /ˈsiːɪŋ/

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading To Dorothy the prospect of seeing her dear ones so soon, filled every thought of this day’s work.

seemedverbUS /siːmd/

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Tavia, too, seemed more like her old self and “jollied the girls” as she flung things into her trunk with her usual disregard for order.

selfnounUS /self/

your consciousness of your own identity

From this reading Tavia, too, seemed more like her old self and “jollied the girls” as she flung things into her trunk with her usual disregard for order.

shepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Tavia, too, seemed more like her old self and “jollied the girls” as she flung things into her trunk with her usual disregard for order.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading To Dorothy the prospect of seeing her dear ones so soon, filled every thought of this day’s work.

soonadverbUS /suːn/

in the near future

From this reading To Dorothy the prospect of seeing her dear ones so soon, filled every thought of this day’s work.

Tavia

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Dorothy and Tavia were busy with the others.

termnounUS /tɜːrm/

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading But one more day remained of the school term at Glenwood.

testsnounUS /tests/

plural of “test” — trying something to find out about it

From this reading All the tests had been concluded, and, as there were to be no formal exercises the “last day” was given over entirely to packing up, and making ready for the departure from the institution.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading But one more day remained of the school term at Glenwood.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading All the tests had been concluded, and, as there were to be no formal exercises the “last day” was given over entirely to packing up, and making ready for the departure from the institution.

thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Tavia, too, seemed more like her old self and “jollied the girls” as she flung things into her trunk with her usual disregard for order.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading To Dorothy the prospect of seeing her dear ones so soon, filled every thought of this day’s work.

thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading To Dorothy the prospect of seeing her dear ones so soon, filled every thought of this day’s work.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading All the tests had been concluded, and, as there were to be no formal exercises the “last day” was given over entirely to packing up, and making ready for the departure from the institution.

tooadverbUS /tuː/

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Tavia, too, seemed more like her old self and “jollied the girls” as she flung things into her trunk with her usual disregard for order.

trunknounUS /trʌŋk/

the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber

From this reading Tavia, too, seemed more like her old self and “jollied the girls” as she flung things into her trunk with her usual disregard for order.

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading All the tests had been concluded, and, as there were to be no formal exercises the “last day” was given over entirely to packing up, and making ready for the departure from the institution.

usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Tavia, too, seemed more like her old self and “jollied the girls” as she flung things into her trunk with her usual disregard for order.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading All the tests had been concluded, and, as there were to be no formal exercises the “last day” was given over entirely to packing up, and making ready for the departure from the institution.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading All the tests had been concluded, and, as there were to be no formal exercises the “last day” was given over entirely to packing up, and making ready for the departure from the institution.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Dorothy and Tavia were busy with the others.

workverbUS /wɜːrk/

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading To Dorothy the prospect of seeing her dear ones so soon, filled every thought of this day’s work.

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