Chapter 2 of Gem of neatness is here in full — 60 sentences across 12 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter II
Chapter 2 of Gem of neatness is here in full — 60 sentences across 12 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
EMILY'S BUREAU. MRS. MORGAN stood at the door of her little daughter's chamber, a bright smile of satisfaction illumining her countenance. Presently she stepped back into the hall, and, leaning over the balustrade, called out: "Cousin Mary, come up here a moment."
Chapter 2 of Gem of neatness is here in full — 60 sentences across 12 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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an administrative unit of government
From this reading “EMILY'S BUREAU.”
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading “MORGAN stood at the door of her little daughter's chamber, a bright smile of satisfaction illumining her countenance.”
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading “MORGAN stood at the door of her little daughter's chamber, a bright smile of satisfaction illumining her countenance.”
possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading “MORGAN stood at the door of her little daughter's chamber, a bright smile of satisfaction illumining her countenance.”
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading “Presently she stepped back into the hall, and, leaning over the balustrade, called out:”
United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)
From this reading “MORGAN stood at the door of her little daughter's chamber, a bright smile of satisfaction illumining her countenance.”
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading “MORGAN stood at the door of her little daughter's chamber, a bright smile of satisfaction illumining her countenance.”
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading “Presently she stepped back into the hall, and, leaning over the balustrade, called out:”
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In this reading “Presently she stepped back into the hall, and, leaning over the balustrade, called out:”
In this reading “Presently she stepped back into the hall, and, leaning over the balustrade, called out:”
In this reading “MORGAN stood at the door of her little daughter's chamber, a bright smile of satisfaction illumining her countenance.”
utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
In this reading “Presently she stepped back into the hall, and, leaning over the balustrade, called out:”
bring forth, usually something desirable
In this reading “"Cousin Mary, come up here a moment."”
In this reading “MORGAN stood at the door of her little daughter's chamber, a bright smile of satisfaction illumining her countenance.”
In this reading “MORGAN stood at the door of her little daughter's chamber, a bright smile of satisfaction illumining her countenance.”
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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 MORGAN stood at the door of her little daughter's chamber, a bright smile of satisfaction illumining her countenance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Presently she stepped back into the hall, and, leaning over the balustrade, called out:
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MORGAN stood at the door of her little daughter's chamber, a bright smile of satisfaction illumining her countenance.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Presently she stepped back into the hall, and, leaning over the balustrade, called out:
a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling
From this reading Presently she stepped back into the hall, and, leaning over the balustrade, called out:
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading MORGAN stood at the door of her little daughter's chamber, a bright smile of satisfaction illumining her countenance.
an administrative unit of government
From this reading EMILY'S BUREAU.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Presently she stepped back into the hall, and, leaning over the balustrade, called out:
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading MORGAN stood at the door of her little daughter's chamber, a bright smile of satisfaction illumining her countenance.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Cousin Mary, come up here a moment."
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading MORGAN stood at the door of her little daughter's chamber, a bright smile of satisfaction illumining her countenance.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading "Cousin Mary, come up here a moment."
possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading MORGAN stood at the door of her little daughter's chamber, a bright smile of satisfaction illumining her countenance.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading MORGAN stood at the door of her little daughter's chamber, a bright smile of satisfaction illumining her countenance.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading EMILY'S BUREAU.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Presently she stepped back into the hall, and, leaning over the balustrade, called out:
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading MORGAN stood at the door of her little daughter's chamber, a bright smile of satisfaction illumining her countenance.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Cousin Mary, come up here a moment."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MORGAN stood at the door of her little daughter's chamber, a bright smile of satisfaction illumining her countenance.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Presently she stepped back into the hall, and, leaning over the balustrade, called out:
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading Presently she stepped back into the hall, and, leaning over the balustrade, called out:
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading MORGAN stood at the door of her little daughter's chamber, a bright smile of satisfaction illumining her countenance.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading "Cousin Mary, come up here a moment."
a particular point in time
From this reading "Cousin Mary, come up here a moment."
United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)
From this reading MORGAN stood at the door of her little daughter's chamber, a bright smile of satisfaction illumining her countenance.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MORGAN stood at the door of her little daughter's chamber, a bright smile of satisfaction illumining her countenance.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Presently she stepped back into the hall, and, leaning over the balustrade, called out:
above and across; more than
From this reading Presently she stepped back into the hall, and, leaning over the balustrade, called out:
in the near future
From this reading Presently she stepped back into the hall, and, leaning over the balustrade, called out:
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading MORGAN stood at the door of her little daughter's chamber, a bright smile of satisfaction illumining her countenance.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Presently she stepped back into the hall, and, leaning over the balustrade, called out:
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading MORGAN stood at the door of her little daughter's chamber, a bright smile of satisfaction illumining her countenance.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Presently she stepped back into the hall, and, leaning over the balustrade, called out:
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading MORGAN stood at the door of her little daughter's chamber, a bright smile of satisfaction illumining her countenance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MORGAN stood at the door of her little daughter's chamber, a bright smile of satisfaction illumining her countenance.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Cousin Mary, come up here a moment."
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