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Emmy Lou's Road to Grace
Emmy Lou's Road to Grace

Chapter II

Chapter 2 of Emmy Lou's Road to Grace is here in full — 409 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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"Yes, I suppose so.
Run along out, now, and play."
A sunny winter day it was as Emmy Lou went, a day to rejoice in, could one at four put the feelings into thought, except that Izzy at his gate in his stout coat and his fur cap is only mildly glad to see her.
Izzy is six years old.
Usually kind, and as patient to catch her point as to help her to his, just now he is engrossed with looking down the street.
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Emmy Lou's Road to Grace

Chapter II

Chapter 2 of Emmy Lou's Road to Grace is here in full — 409 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/81 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
"Yes, I suppose so.
/jes aɪ səˈpoʊz soʊ/
Line 2
Run along out, now, and play."
/rʌn əˈlɔːŋ aʊt naʊ ənd pleɪ/
Line 3
A sunny winter day it was as Emmy Lou went, a day to rejoice in, could one at four put the feelings into thought, except that Izzy at his gate in his stout coat and his fur cap is only mildly glad to see her.
Line 4
Izzy is six years old.
Line 5
Usually kind, and as patient to catch her point as to help her to his, just now he is engrossed with looking down the street.
/ˈjuːʒəwəli kaɪnd ənd æz ˈpeɪʃənt tuː kætʃ hɜːr pɔɪnt æz tuː help hɜːr tuː hɪz dʒʌst naʊ hiː ɪz ɪnˈɡroʊst wɪð ˈlʊkɪŋ daʊn ðə striːt/

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

Emmy noun US /ˈemi/

an annual award by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for outstanding achievements in television

From this reading “A sunny winter day it was as Emmy Lou went, a day to rejoice in, could one at four put the feelings into thought, except that Izzy at his gate in his stout coat and his fur cap is only mildly glad to see her.”

engrossed adjective US /ɪnˈɡroʊst/

giving or marked by complete attention to

From this reading “Usually kind, and as patient to catch her point as to help her to his, just now he is engrossed with looking down the street.”

fur noun US /fɜːr/

the dressed hairy coat of a mammal

From this reading “A sunny winter day it was as Emmy Lou went, a day to rejoice in, could one at four put the feelings into thought, except that Izzy at his gate in his stout coat and his fur cap is only mildly glad to see her.”

mildly adverb US /ˈmaɪldli/

to a moderate degree

From this reading “A sunny winter day it was as Emmy Lou went, a day to rejoice in, could one at four put the feelings into thought, except that Izzy at his gate in his stout coat and his fur cap is only mildly glad to see her.”

patient noun US /ˈpeɪʃənt/

a person who requires medical care

From this reading “Usually kind, and as patient to catch her point as to help her to his, just now he is engrossed with looking down the street.”

rejoice verb US /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/

feel happiness or joy

From this reading “A sunny winter day it was as Emmy Lou went, a day to rejoice in, could one at four put the feelings into thought, except that Izzy at his gate in his stout coat and his fur cap is only mildly glad to see her.”

stout adjective US /staʊt/

dependable

From this reading “A sunny winter day it was as Emmy Lou went, a day to rejoice in, could one at four put the feelings into thought, except that Izzy at his gate in his stout coat and his fur cap is only mildly glad to see her.”

sunny adjective US /ˈsʌni/

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading “A sunny winter day it was as Emmy Lou went, a day to rejoice in, could one at four put the feelings into thought, except that Izzy at his gate in his stout coat and his fur cap is only mildly glad to see her.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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.

fur cap noun + noun

In this reading “A sunny winter day it was as Emmy Lou went, a day to rejoice in, could one at four put the feelings into thought, except that Izzy at his gate in his stout coat and his fur cap is only mildly glad to see her.”

six years noun + noun

In this reading “Izzy is six years old.”

Run along verb + particle

be in line with; form a line along

In this reading “Run along out, now, and play."”

rejoice in verb + particle

In this reading “A sunny winter day it was as Emmy Lou went, a day to rejoice in, could one at four put the feelings into thought, except that Izzy at his gate in his stout coat and his fur cap is only mildly glad to see her.”

All words in this reading · 63

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

AdeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A sunny winter day it was as Emmy Lou went, a day to rejoice in, could one at four put the feelings into thought, except that Izzy at his gate in his stout coat and his fur cap is only mildly glad to see her.

alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Run along out, now, and play."

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Run along out, now, and play."

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading A sunny winter day it was as Emmy Lou went, a day to rejoice in, could one at four put the feelings into thought, except that Izzy at his gate in his stout coat and his fur cap is only mildly glad to see her.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A sunny winter day it was as Emmy Lou went, a day to rejoice in, could one at four put the feelings into thought, except that Izzy at his gate in his stout coat and his fur cap is only mildly glad to see her.

capnounUS /kæp/

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading A sunny winter day it was as Emmy Lou went, a day to rejoice in, could one at four put the feelings into thought, except that Izzy at his gate in his stout coat and his fur cap is only mildly glad to see her.

catchverbUS /kætʃ/

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Usually kind, and as patient to catch her point as to help her to his, just now he is engrossed with looking down the street.

coatnounUS /koʊt/

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading A sunny winter day it was as Emmy Lou went, a day to rejoice in, could one at four put the feelings into thought, except that Izzy at his gate in his stout coat and his fur cap is only mildly glad to see her.

couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading A sunny winter day it was as Emmy Lou went, a day to rejoice in, could one at four put the feelings into thought, except that Izzy at his gate in his stout coat and his fur cap is only mildly glad to see her.

daynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A sunny winter day it was as Emmy Lou went, a day to rejoice in, could one at four put the feelings into thought, except that Izzy at his gate in his stout coat and his fur cap is only mildly glad to see her.

downadjectiveUS /daʊn/

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Usually kind, and as patient to catch her point as to help her to his, just now he is engrossed with looking down the street.

EmmynounUS /ˈemi/

an annual award by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for outstanding achievements in television

From this reading A sunny winter day it was as Emmy Lou went, a day to rejoice in, could one at four put the feelings into thought, except that Izzy at his gate in his stout coat and his fur cap is only mildly glad to see her.

engrossedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈɡroʊst/

giving or marked by complete attention to

From this reading Usually kind, and as patient to catch her point as to help her to his, just now he is engrossed with looking down the street.

exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/

apart from; not including

From this reading A sunny winter day it was as Emmy Lou went, a day to rejoice in, could one at four put the feelings into thought, except that Izzy at his gate in his stout coat and his fur cap is only mildly glad to see her.

feelingsnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋz/

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading A sunny winter day it was as Emmy Lou went, a day to rejoice in, could one at four put the feelings into thought, except that Izzy at his gate in his stout coat and his fur cap is only mildly glad to see her.

fournounUS /fɔːr/

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading A sunny winter day it was as Emmy Lou went, a day to rejoice in, could one at four put the feelings into thought, except that Izzy at his gate in his stout coat and his fur cap is only mildly glad to see her.

furnounUS /fɜːr/

the dressed hairy coat of a mammal

From this reading A sunny winter day it was as Emmy Lou went, a day to rejoice in, could one at four put the feelings into thought, except that Izzy at his gate in his stout coat and his fur cap is only mildly glad to see her.

gatenounUS /ɡeɪt/

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading A sunny winter day it was as Emmy Lou went, a day to rejoice in, could one at four put the feelings into thought, except that Izzy at his gate in his stout coat and his fur cap is only mildly glad to see her.

gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading A sunny winter day it was as Emmy Lou went, a day to rejoice in, could one at four put the feelings into thought, except that Izzy at his gate in his stout coat and his fur cap is only mildly glad to see her.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Usually kind, and as patient to catch her point as to help her to his, just now he is engrossed with looking down the street.

helpverbUS /help/

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Usually kind, and as patient to catch her point as to help her to his, just now he is engrossed with looking down the street.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

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

From this reading A sunny winter day it was as Emmy Lou went, a day to rejoice in, could one at four put the feelings into thought, except that Izzy at his gate in his stout coat and his fur cap is only mildly glad to see her.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading A sunny winter day it was as Emmy Lou went, a day to rejoice in, could one at four put the feelings into thought, except that Izzy at his gate in his stout coat and his fur cap is only mildly glad to see her.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Yes, I suppose so.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading A sunny winter day it was as Emmy Lou went, a day to rejoice in, could one at four put the feelings into thought, except that Izzy at his gate in his stout coat and his fur cap is only mildly glad to see her.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A sunny winter day it was as Emmy Lou went, a day to rejoice in, could one at four put the feelings into thought, except that Izzy at his gate in his stout coat and his fur cap is only mildly glad to see her.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading A sunny winter day it was as Emmy Lou went, a day to rejoice in, could one at four put the feelings into thought, except that Izzy at his gate in his stout coat and his fur cap is only mildly glad to see her.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A sunny winter day it was as Emmy Lou went, a day to rejoice in, could one at four put the feelings into thought, except that Izzy at his gate in his stout coat and his fur cap is only mildly glad to see her.

Izzy

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

From this reading A sunny winter day it was as Emmy Lou went, a day to rejoice in, could one at four put the feelings into thought, except that Izzy at his gate in his stout coat and his fur cap is only mildly glad to see her.

justadverbUS /dʒʌst/

and nothing more

From this reading Usually kind, and as patient to catch her point as to help her to his, just now he is engrossed with looking down the street.

kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Usually kind, and as patient to catch her point as to help her to his, just now he is engrossed with looking down the street.

lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Usually kind, and as patient to catch her point as to help her to his, just now he is engrossed with looking down the street.

Lou

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

From this reading A sunny winter day it was as Emmy Lou went, a day to rejoice in, could one at four put the feelings into thought, except that Izzy at his gate in his stout coat and his fur cap is only mildly glad to see her.

mildlyadverbUS /ˈmaɪldli/

to a moderate degree

From this reading A sunny winter day it was as Emmy Lou went, a day to rejoice in, could one at four put the feelings into thought, except that Izzy at his gate in his stout coat and his fur cap is only mildly glad to see her.

nowadverbUS /naʊ/

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Run along out, now, and play."

oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

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

From this reading Izzy is six years old.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A sunny winter day it was as Emmy Lou went, a day to rejoice in, could one at four put the feelings into thought, except that Izzy at his gate in his stout coat and his fur cap is only mildly glad to see her.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading A sunny winter day it was as Emmy Lou went, a day to rejoice in, could one at four put the feelings into thought, except that Izzy at his gate in his stout coat and his fur cap is only mildly glad to see her.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Run along out, now, and play."

patientnounUS /ˈpeɪʃənt/

a person who requires medical care

From this reading Usually kind, and as patient to catch her point as to help her to his, just now he is engrossed with looking down the street.

playverbUS /pleɪ/

participate in games or sport

From this reading Run along out, now, and play."

pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Usually kind, and as patient to catch her point as to help her to his, just now he is engrossed with looking down the street.

putverbUS /pʊt/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading A sunny winter day it was as Emmy Lou went, a day to rejoice in, could one at four put the feelings into thought, except that Izzy at his gate in his stout coat and his fur cap is only mildly glad to see her.

rejoiceverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/

feel happiness or joy

From this reading A sunny winter day it was as Emmy Lou went, a day to rejoice in, could one at four put the feelings into thought, except that Izzy at his gate in his stout coat and his fur cap is only mildly glad to see her.

RunverbUS /rʌn/

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Run along out, now, and play."

seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading A sunny winter day it was as Emmy Lou went, a day to rejoice in, could one at four put the feelings into thought, except that Izzy at his gate in his stout coat and his fur cap is only mildly glad to see her.

sixnounUS /sɪks/

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Izzy is six years old.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Yes, I suppose so.

stoutadjectiveUS /staʊt/

dependable

From this reading A sunny winter day it was as Emmy Lou went, a day to rejoice in, could one at four put the feelings into thought, except that Izzy at his gate in his stout coat and his fur cap is only mildly glad to see her.

streetnounUS /striːt/

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Usually kind, and as patient to catch her point as to help her to his, just now he is engrossed with looking down the street.

sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading A sunny winter day it was as Emmy Lou went, a day to rejoice in, could one at four put the feelings into thought, except that Izzy at his gate in his stout coat and his fur cap is only mildly glad to see her.

supposeverbUS /səˈpoʊz/

express a supposition

From this reading "Yes, I suppose so.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A sunny winter day it was as Emmy Lou went, a day to rejoice in, could one at four put the feelings into thought, except that Izzy at his gate in his stout coat and his fur cap is only mildly glad to see her.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading A sunny winter day it was as Emmy Lou went, a day to rejoice in, could one at four put the feelings into thought, except that Izzy at his gate in his stout coat and his fur cap is only mildly glad to see her.

thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/

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

From this reading A sunny winter day it was as Emmy Lou went, a day to rejoice in, could one at four put the feelings into thought, except that Izzy at his gate in his stout coat and his fur cap is only mildly glad to see her.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading A sunny winter day it was as Emmy Lou went, a day to rejoice in, could one at four put the feelings into thought, except that Izzy at his gate in his stout coat and his fur cap is only mildly glad to see her.

UsuallyadverbUS /ˈjuːʒəwəli/

under normal conditions

From this reading Usually kind, and as patient to catch her point as to help her to his, just now he is engrossed with looking down the street.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading A sunny winter day it was as Emmy Lou went, a day to rejoice in, could one at four put the feelings into thought, except that Izzy at his gate in his stout coat and his fur cap is only mildly glad to see her.

wentverbUS /went/

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading A sunny winter day it was as Emmy Lou went, a day to rejoice in, could one at four put the feelings into thought, except that Izzy at his gate in his stout coat and his fur cap is only mildly glad to see her.

winternounUS /ˈwɪntər/

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading A sunny winter day it was as Emmy Lou went, a day to rejoice in, could one at four put the feelings into thought, except that Izzy at his gate in his stout coat and his fur cap is only mildly glad to see her.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Usually kind, and as patient to catch her point as to help her to his, just now he is engrossed with looking down the street.

yearsnounUS /jɪrz/

a late time of life

From this reading Izzy is six years old.

YesnounUS /jes/

an affirmative

From this reading "Yes, I suppose so.

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