Chapter 10 of Friendship Village Love Stories is here in full — 409 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 10 of Friendship Village Love Stories is here in full — 409 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Peter," said I, "may Miggy and I come to pay you that visit now, on the way back?" Miggy looked startled. "It's supper time," she objected. Who are we that we should interrupt a sunset, or a situation, or the stars in their courses, merely to sup? Neither Miggy nor I belong to those who do so.
Chapter 10 of Friendship Village Love Stories is here in full — 409 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading “Neither Miggy nor I belong to those who do so.”
plural of “course” — education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “Who are we that we should interrupt a sunset, or a situation, or the stars in their courses, merely to sup?”
make a break in
From this reading “Who are we that we should interrupt a sunset, or a situation, or the stars in their courses, merely to sup?”
past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
From this reading “"It's supper time," she objected.”
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading “Who are we that we should interrupt a sunset, or a situation, or the stars in their courses, merely to sup?”
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading “Miggy looked startled.”
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading “Who are we that we should interrupt a sunset, or a situation, or the stars in their courses, merely to sup?”
a small amount of liquid food
From this reading “Who are we that we should interrupt a sunset, or a situation, or the stars in their courses, merely to sup?”
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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 Who are we that we should interrupt a sunset, or a situation, or the stars in their courses, merely to sup?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Peter," said I, "may Miggy and I come to pay you that visit now, on the way back?"
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Who are we that we should interrupt a sunset, or a situation, or the stars in their courses, merely to sup?
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Peter," said I, "may Miggy and I come to pay you that visit now, on the way back?"
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading Neither Miggy nor I belong to those who do so.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Peter," said I, "may Miggy and I come to pay you that visit now, on the way back?"
plural of “course” — education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Who are we that we should interrupt a sunset, or a situation, or the stars in their courses, merely to sup?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Neither Miggy nor I belong to those who do so.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Peter," said I, "may Miggy and I come to pay you that visit now, on the way back?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Who are we that we should interrupt a sunset, or a situation, or the stars in their courses, merely to sup?
make a break in
From this reading Who are we that we should interrupt a sunset, or a situation, or the stars in their courses, merely to sup?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It's supper time," she objected.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Miggy looked startled.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Peter," said I, "may Miggy and I come to pay you that visit now, on the way back?"
and nothing more
From this reading Who are we that we should interrupt a sunset, or a situation, or the stars in their courses, merely to sup?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Peter," said I, "may Miggy and I come to pay you that visit now, on the way back?"
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither Miggy nor I belong to those who do so.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Neither Miggy nor I belong to those who do so.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Peter," said I, "may Miggy and I come to pay you that visit now, on the way back?"
past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
From this reading "It's supper time," she objected.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Peter," said I, "may Miggy and I come to pay you that visit now, on the way back?"
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Who are we that we should interrupt a sunset, or a situation, or the stars in their courses, merely to sup?
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading "Peter," said I, "may Miggy and I come to pay you that visit now, on the way back?"
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading "Peter," said I, "may Miggy and I come to pay you that visit now, on the way back?"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Peter," said I, "may Miggy and I come to pay you that visit now, on the way back?"
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It's supper time," she objected.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Who are we that we should interrupt a sunset, or a situation, or the stars in their courses, merely to sup?
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Who are we that we should interrupt a sunset, or a situation, or the stars in their courses, merely to sup?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Neither Miggy nor I belong to those who do so.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading Who are we that we should interrupt a sunset, or a situation, or the stars in their courses, merely to sup?
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading Miggy looked startled.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading Who are we that we should interrupt a sunset, or a situation, or the stars in their courses, merely to sup?
a small amount of liquid food
From this reading Who are we that we should interrupt a sunset, or a situation, or the stars in their courses, merely to sup?
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading "It's supper time," she objected.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Peter," said I, "may Miggy and I come to pay you that visit now, on the way back?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Peter," said I, "may Miggy and I come to pay you that visit now, on the way back?"
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Who are we that we should interrupt a sunset, or a situation, or the stars in their courses, merely to sup?
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Neither Miggy nor I belong to those who do so.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "It's supper time," she objected.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Peter," said I, "may Miggy and I come to pay you that visit now, on the way back?"
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading "Peter," said I, "may Miggy and I come to pay you that visit now, on the way back?"
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Peter," said I, "may Miggy and I come to pay you that visit now, on the way back?"
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Who are we that we should interrupt a sunset, or a situation, or the stars in their courses, merely to sup?
which person or people
From this reading Who are we that we should interrupt a sunset, or a situation, or the stars in their courses, merely to sup?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Peter," said I, "may Miggy and I come to pay you that visit now, on the way back?"
Chapter 10 of Friendship Village Love Stories by Zona Gale holds 409 sentences, grouped into 82 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 10 holds 409 sentences of Friendship Village Love Stories, unabridged, divided into 82 reading sections.
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