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Georgina of the Rainbows
Georgina of the Rainbows

Chapter XII · Chapter 12

Chapter 12 of Georgina of the Rainbows is here in full — 167 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Lost and Found at the Liniment Wagon With Mrs. Triplett back in bed again on account of the rheumatism which crippled her, and Belle going about white of face and sick of soul, home held little cheer for Georgina.
But with Mrs. Triplett averse to company of any kind, and Belle anxious to be alone with her misery, there was nothing to hinder Georgina from seeking cheer elsewhere and she sought it early and late.
She had spent her birthday dollar in imagination many times before she took her check to the bank to have it cashed.
With Richard to lend her courage, and Manuel, Joseph and Rosa trailing after by special invitation, she walked in and asked for Mr. Gates.
That is the way Barby always did, and as far as Georgina knew he was the only one to apply to for money.
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Georgina of the Rainbows

Chapter XII · Chapter 12

Chapter 12 of Georgina of the Rainbows is here in full — 167 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/33 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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Lost and Found at the Liniment Wagon With Mrs. Triplett back in bed again on account of the rheumatism which crippled her, and Belle going about white of face and sick of soul, home held little cheer for Georgina.
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But with Mrs. Triplett averse to company of any kind, and Belle anxious to be alone with her misery, there was nothing to hinder Georgina from seeking cheer elsewhere and she sought it early and late.
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She had spent her birthday dollar in imagination many times before she took her check to the bank to have it cashed.
/ʃiː hæd spent hɜːr ˈbɜːrθdeɪ ˈdɑːlər ɪn ˌɪmædʒəˈneɪʃən ˈmeni taɪmz bɪˈfɔːr ʃiː tʊk hɜːr tʃek tuː ðə bæŋk tuː hæv ɪt kæʃt/
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With Richard to lend her courage, and Manuel, Joseph and Rosa trailing after by special invitation, she walked in and asked for Mr. Gates.
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That is the way Barby always did, and as far as Georgina knew he was the only one to apply to for money.

Learner Dictionary

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.

averse adjective US /əˈvɜːrs/

(usually followed by “to”) strongly opposed

From this reading “But with Mrs. Triplett averse to company of any kind, and Belle anxious to be alone with her misery, there was nothing to hinder Georgina from seeking cheer elsewhere and she sought it early and late.”

Belle noun US /bel/

a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals

From this reading “Lost and Found at the Liniment Wagon With Mrs. Triplett back in bed again on account of the rheumatism which crippled her, and Belle going about white of face and sick of soul, home held little cheer for Georgina.”

cashed adjective US /kæʃt/

for which money has been paid

From this reading “She had spent her birthday dollar in imagination many times before she took her check to the bank to have it cashed.”

crippled adjective US /ˈkrɪpəld/

disabled in the feet or legs

From this reading “Lost and Found at the Liniment Wagon With Mrs. Triplett back in bed again on account of the rheumatism which crippled her, and Belle going about white of face and sick of soul, home held little cheer for Georgina.”

hinder verb US /ˈhɪndər/

be a hindrance or obstacle to

From this reading “But with Mrs. Triplett averse to company of any kind, and Belle anxious to be alone with her misery, there was nothing to hinder Georgina from seeking cheer elsewhere and she sought it early and late.”

rheumatism noun US /ˈruːmətɪzəm/

any painful disorder of the joints or muscles or connective tissues

From this reading “Lost and Found at the Liniment Wagon With Mrs. Triplett back in bed again on account of the rheumatism which crippled her, and Belle going about white of face and sick of soul, home held little cheer for Georgina.”

Rosa noun US /ˈroʊzə/

large genus of erect or climbing prickly shrubs including roses

From this reading “With Richard to lend her courage, and Manuel, Joseph and Rosa trailing after by special invitation, she walked in and asked for Mr. Gates.”

trailing noun US /ˈtreɪlɪŋ/

the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind

From this reading “With Richard to lend her courage, and Manuel, Joseph and Rosa trailing after by special invitation, she walked in and asked for Mr. Gates.”

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aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Lost and Found at the Liniment Wagon With Mrs. Triplett back in bed again on account of the rheumatism which crippled her, and Belle going about white of face and sick of soul, home held little cheer for Georgina.

accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Lost and Found at the Liniment Wagon With Mrs. Triplett back in bed again on account of the rheumatism which crippled her, and Belle going about white of face and sick of soul, home held little cheer for Georgina.

afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading With Richard to lend her courage, and Manuel, Joseph and Rosa trailing after by special invitation, she walked in and asked for Mr. Gates.

againadverbUS /əˈɡen/

anew

From this reading Lost and Found at the Liniment Wagon With Mrs. Triplett back in bed again on account of the rheumatism which crippled her, and Belle going about white of face and sick of soul, home held little cheer for Georgina.

aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/

Having no one else present.

From this reading But with Mrs. Triplett averse to company of any kind, and Belle anxious to be alone with her misery, there was nothing to hinder Georgina from seeking cheer elsewhere and she sought it early and late.

alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading That is the way Barby always did, and as far as Georgina knew he was the only one to apply to for money.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Lost and Found at the Liniment Wagon With Mrs. Triplett back in bed again on account of the rheumatism which crippled her, and Belle going about white of face and sick of soul, home held little cheer for Georgina.

anxiousadjectiveUS /ˈæŋkʃəs/

eagerly desirous

From this reading But with Mrs. Triplett averse to company of any kind, and Belle anxious to be alone with her misery, there was nothing to hinder Georgina from seeking cheer elsewhere and she sought it early and late.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading But with Mrs. Triplett averse to company of any kind, and Belle anxious to be alone with her misery, there was nothing to hinder Georgina from seeking cheer elsewhere and she sought it early and late.

applyverbUS /əˈplaɪ/

put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading That is the way Barby always did, and as far as Georgina knew he was the only one to apply to for money.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading That is the way Barby always did, and as far as Georgina knew he was the only one to apply to for money.

askedverbUS /æskt/

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading With Richard to lend her courage, and Manuel, Joseph and Rosa trailing after by special invitation, she walked in and asked for Mr. Gates.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Lost and Found at the Liniment Wagon With Mrs. Triplett back in bed again on account of the rheumatism which crippled her, and Belle going about white of face and sick of soul, home held little cheer for Georgina.

averseadjectiveUS /əˈvɜːrs/

(usually followed by “to”) strongly opposed

From this reading But with Mrs. Triplett averse to company of any kind, and Belle anxious to be alone with her misery, there was nothing to hinder Georgina from seeking cheer elsewhere and she sought it early and late.

backadverbUS /bæk/

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Lost and Found at the Liniment Wagon With Mrs. Triplett back in bed again on account of the rheumatism which crippled her, and Belle going about white of face and sick of soul, home held little cheer for Georgina.

banknounUS /bæŋk/

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading She had spent her birthday dollar in imagination many times before she took her check to the bank to have it cashed.

Barby

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

From this reading That is the way Barby always did, and as far as Georgina knew he was the only one to apply to for money.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading But with Mrs. Triplett averse to company of any kind, and Belle anxious to be alone with her misery, there was nothing to hinder Georgina from seeking cheer elsewhere and she sought it early and late.

bednounUS /bed/

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Lost and Found at the Liniment Wagon With Mrs. Triplett back in bed again on account of the rheumatism which crippled her, and Belle going about white of face and sick of soul, home held little cheer for Georgina.

beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading She had spent her birthday dollar in imagination many times before she took her check to the bank to have it cashed.

BellenounUS /bel/

a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals

From this reading Lost and Found at the Liniment Wagon With Mrs. Triplett back in bed again on account of the rheumatism which crippled her, and Belle going about white of face and sick of soul, home held little cheer for Georgina.

birthdaynounUS /ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/

an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)

From this reading She had spent her birthday dollar in imagination many times before she took her check to the bank to have it cashed.

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But with Mrs. Triplett averse to company of any kind, and Belle anxious to be alone with her misery, there was nothing to hinder Georgina from seeking cheer elsewhere and she sought it early and late.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading With Richard to lend her courage, and Manuel, Joseph and Rosa trailing after by special invitation, she walked in and asked for Mr. Gates.

cashedadjectiveUS /kæʃt/

for which money has been paid

From this reading She had spent her birthday dollar in imagination many times before she took her check to the bank to have it cashed.

checkverbUS /tʃek/

examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition

From this reading She had spent her birthday dollar in imagination many times before she took her check to the bank to have it cashed.

cheerverbUS /tʃɪr/

give encouragement to

From this reading Lost and Found at the Liniment Wagon With Mrs. Triplett back in bed again on account of the rheumatism which crippled her, and Belle going about white of face and sick of soul, home held little cheer for Georgina.

companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading But with Mrs. Triplett averse to company of any kind, and Belle anxious to be alone with her misery, there was nothing to hinder Georgina from seeking cheer elsewhere and she sought it early and late.

couragenounUS /ˈkɜːrədʒ/

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading With Richard to lend her courage, and Manuel, Joseph and Rosa trailing after by special invitation, she walked in and asked for Mr. Gates.

crippledadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪpəld/

disabled in the feet or legs

From this reading Lost and Found at the Liniment Wagon With Mrs. Triplett back in bed again on account of the rheumatism which crippled her, and Belle going about white of face and sick of soul, home held little cheer for Georgina.

didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading That is the way Barby always did, and as far as Georgina knew he was the only one to apply to for money.

dollarnounUS /ˈdɑːlər/

the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading She had spent her birthday dollar in imagination many times before she took her check to the bank to have it cashed.

earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading But with Mrs. Triplett averse to company of any kind, and Belle anxious to be alone with her misery, there was nothing to hinder Georgina from seeking cheer elsewhere and she sought it early and late.

elsewhereadverbUS /ˈelswer/

in or to another place

From this reading But with Mrs. Triplett averse to company of any kind, and Belle anxious to be alone with her misery, there was nothing to hinder Georgina from seeking cheer elsewhere and she sought it early and late.

facenounUS /feɪs/

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Lost and Found at the Liniment Wagon With Mrs. Triplett back in bed again on account of the rheumatism which crippled her, and Belle going about white of face and sick of soul, home held little cheer for Georgina.

faradverbUS /fɑːr/

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading That is the way Barby always did, and as far as Georgina knew he was the only one to apply to for money.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Lost and Found at the Liniment Wagon With Mrs. Triplett back in bed again on account of the rheumatism which crippled her, and Belle going about white of face and sick of soul, home held little cheer for Georgina.

FoundverbUS /faʊnd/

set up or found

From this reading Lost and Found at the Liniment Wagon With Mrs. Triplett back in bed again on account of the rheumatism which crippled her, and Belle going about white of face and sick of soul, home held little cheer for Georgina.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But with Mrs. Triplett averse to company of any kind, and Belle anxious to be alone with her misery, there was nothing to hinder Georgina from seeking cheer elsewhere and she sought it early and late.

GatesnounUS /ɡeɪts/

United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)

From this reading With Richard to lend her courage, and Manuel, Joseph and Rosa trailing after by special invitation, she walked in and asked for Mr. Gates.

Georgina

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

From this reading Lost and Found at the Liniment Wagon With Mrs. Triplett back in bed again on account of the rheumatism which crippled her, and Belle going about white of face and sick of soul, home held little cheer for Georgina.

goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/

the act of departing

From this reading Lost and Found at the Liniment Wagon With Mrs. Triplett back in bed again on account of the rheumatism which crippled her, and Belle going about white of face and sick of soul, home held little cheer for Georgina.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading She had spent her birthday dollar in imagination many times before she took her check to the bank to have it cashed.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading She had spent her birthday dollar in imagination many times before she took her check to the bank to have it cashed.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading That is the way Barby always did, and as far as Georgina knew he was the only one to apply to for money.

heldadjectiveUS /held/

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Lost and Found at the Liniment Wagon With Mrs. Triplett back in bed again on account of the rheumatism which crippled her, and Belle going about white of face and sick of soul, home held little cheer for Georgina.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

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

From this reading Lost and Found at the Liniment Wagon With Mrs. Triplett back in bed again on account of the rheumatism which crippled her, and Belle going about white of face and sick of soul, home held little cheer for Georgina.

hinderverbUS /ˈhɪndər/

be a hindrance or obstacle to

From this reading But with Mrs. Triplett averse to company of any kind, and Belle anxious to be alone with her misery, there was nothing to hinder Georgina from seeking cheer elsewhere and she sought it early and late.

homenounUS /hoʊm/

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Lost and Found at the Liniment Wagon With Mrs. Triplett back in bed again on account of the rheumatism which crippled her, and Belle going about white of face and sick of soul, home held little cheer for Georgina.

imaginationnounUS /ˌɪmædʒəˈneɪʃən/

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading She had spent her birthday dollar in imagination many times before she took her check to the bank to have it cashed.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Lost and Found at the Liniment Wagon With Mrs. Triplett back in bed again on account of the rheumatism which crippled her, and Belle going about white of face and sick of soul, home held little cheer for Georgina.

invitationnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading With Richard to lend her courage, and Manuel, Joseph and Rosa trailing after by special invitation, she walked in and asked for Mr. Gates.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading That is the way Barby always did, and as far as Georgina knew he was the only one to apply to for money.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But with Mrs. Triplett averse to company of any kind, and Belle anxious to be alone with her misery, there was nothing to hinder Georgina from seeking cheer elsewhere and she sought it early and late.

JosephnounUS /ˈdʒoʊsəf/

leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)

From this reading With Richard to lend her courage, and Manuel, Joseph and Rosa trailing after by special invitation, she walked in and asked for Mr. Gates.

kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/

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

From this reading But with Mrs. Triplett averse to company of any kind, and Belle anxious to be alone with her misery, there was nothing to hinder Georgina from seeking cheer elsewhere and she sought it early and late.

knewverbUS /nuː/

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading That is the way Barby always did, and as far as Georgina knew he was the only one to apply to for money.

lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading But with Mrs. Triplett averse to company of any kind, and Belle anxious to be alone with her misery, there was nothing to hinder Georgina from seeking cheer elsewhere and she sought it early and late.

lendverbUS /lend/

bestow a quality on

From this reading With Richard to lend her courage, and Manuel, Joseph and Rosa trailing after by special invitation, she walked in and asked for Mr. Gates.

Linimentnoun

a medicinal liquid that is rubbed into the skin to relieve muscular stiffness and pain

From this reading Lost and Found at the Liniment Wagon With Mrs. Triplett back in bed again on account of the rheumatism which crippled her, and Belle going about white of face and sick of soul, home held little cheer for Georgina.

littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Lost and Found at the Liniment Wagon With Mrs. Triplett back in bed again on account of the rheumatism which crippled her, and Belle going about white of face and sick of soul, home held little cheer for Georgina.

LostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Lost and Found at the Liniment Wagon With Mrs. Triplett back in bed again on account of the rheumatism which crippled her, and Belle going about white of face and sick of soul, home held little cheer for Georgina.

Manuel

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

From this reading With Richard to lend her courage, and Manuel, Joseph and Rosa trailing after by special invitation, she walked in and asked for Mr. Gates.

manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading She had spent her birthday dollar in imagination many times before she took her check to the bank to have it cashed.

miserynounUS /ˈmɪzəri/

a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune

From this reading But with Mrs. Triplett averse to company of any kind, and Belle anxious to be alone with her misery, there was nothing to hinder Georgina from seeking cheer elsewhere and she sought it early and late.

moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading That is the way Barby always did, and as far as Georgina knew he was the only one to apply to for money.

MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading With Richard to lend her courage, and Manuel, Joseph and Rosa trailing after by special invitation, she walked in and asked for Mr. Gates.

MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Lost and Found at the Liniment Wagon With Mrs. Triplett back in bed again on account of the rheumatism which crippled her, and Belle going about white of face and sick of soul, home held little cheer for Georgina.

nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/

not one thing; not anything

From this reading But with Mrs. Triplett averse to company of any kind, and Belle anxious to be alone with her misery, there was nothing to hinder Georgina from seeking cheer elsewhere and she sought it early and late.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Lost and Found at the Liniment Wagon With Mrs. Triplett back in bed again on account of the rheumatism which crippled her, and Belle going about white of face and sick of soul, home held little cheer for Georgina.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Lost and Found at the Liniment Wagon With Mrs. Triplett back in bed again on account of the rheumatism which crippled her, and Belle going about white of face and sick of soul, home held little cheer for Georgina.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading That is the way Barby always did, and as far as Georgina knew he was the only one to apply to for money.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading That is the way Barby always did, and as far as Georgina knew he was the only one to apply to for money.

rheumatismnounUS /ˈruːmətɪzəm/

any painful disorder of the joints or muscles or connective tissues

From this reading Lost and Found at the Liniment Wagon With Mrs. Triplett back in bed again on account of the rheumatism which crippled her, and Belle going about white of face and sick of soul, home held little cheer for Georgina.

Richard

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

From this reading With Richard to lend her courage, and Manuel, Joseph and Rosa trailing after by special invitation, she walked in and asked for Mr. Gates.

RosanounUS /ˈroʊzə/

large genus of erect or climbing prickly shrubs including roses

From this reading With Richard to lend her courage, and Manuel, Joseph and Rosa trailing after by special invitation, she walked in and asked for Mr. Gates.

seekingnounUS /ˈsiːkɪŋ/

the act of searching for something

From this reading But with Mrs. Triplett averse to company of any kind, and Belle anxious to be alone with her misery, there was nothing to hinder Georgina from seeking cheer elsewhere and she sought it early and late.

shepronounUS /ʃiː/

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

From this reading But with Mrs. Triplett averse to company of any kind, and Belle anxious to be alone with her misery, there was nothing to hinder Georgina from seeking cheer elsewhere and she sought it early and late.

sickadjectiveUS /sɪk/

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading Lost and Found at the Liniment Wagon With Mrs. Triplett back in bed again on account of the rheumatism which crippled her, and Belle going about white of face and sick of soul, home held little cheer for Georgina.

soughtadjectiveUS /sɔːt/

that is looked for

From this reading But with Mrs. Triplett averse to company of any kind, and Belle anxious to be alone with her misery, there was nothing to hinder Georgina from seeking cheer elsewhere and she sought it early and late.

soulnounUS /soʊl/

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading Lost and Found at the Liniment Wagon With Mrs. Triplett back in bed again on account of the rheumatism which crippled her, and Belle going about white of face and sick of soul, home held little cheer for Georgina.

specialadjectiveUS /ˈspeʃəl/

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading With Richard to lend her courage, and Manuel, Joseph and Rosa trailing after by special invitation, she walked in and asked for Mr. Gates.

spentadjectiveUS /spent/

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading She had spent her birthday dollar in imagination many times before she took her check to the bank to have it cashed.

ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That is the way Barby always did, and as far as Georgina knew he was the only one to apply to for money.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Lost and Found at the Liniment Wagon With Mrs. Triplett back in bed again on account of the rheumatism which crippled her, and Belle going about white of face and sick of soul, home held little cheer for Georgina.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading But with Mrs. Triplett averse to company of any kind, and Belle anxious to be alone with her misery, there was nothing to hinder Georgina from seeking cheer elsewhere and she sought it early and late.

timesnounUS /taɪmz/

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading She had spent her birthday dollar in imagination many times before she took her check to the bank to have it cashed.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading But with Mrs. Triplett averse to company of any kind, and Belle anxious to be alone with her misery, there was nothing to hinder Georgina from seeking cheer elsewhere and she sought it early and late.

tookverbUS /tʊk/

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading She had spent her birthday dollar in imagination many times before she took her check to the bank to have it cashed.

trailingnounUS /ˈtreɪlɪŋ/

the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind

From this reading With Richard to lend her courage, and Manuel, Joseph and Rosa trailing after by special invitation, she walked in and asked for Mr. Gates.

Triplett

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

From this reading Lost and Found at the Liniment Wagon With Mrs. Triplett back in bed again on account of the rheumatism which crippled her, and Belle going about white of face and sick of soul, home held little cheer for Georgina.

WagonnounUS /ˈwæɡən/

any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading Lost and Found at the Liniment Wagon With Mrs. Triplett back in bed again on account of the rheumatism which crippled her, and Belle going about white of face and sick of soul, home held little cheer for Georgina.

walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading With Richard to lend her courage, and Manuel, Joseph and Rosa trailing after by special invitation, she walked in and asked for Mr. Gates.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading But with Mrs. Triplett averse to company of any kind, and Belle anxious to be alone with her misery, there was nothing to hinder Georgina from seeking cheer elsewhere and she sought it early and late.

waynounUS /weɪ/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading That is the way Barby always did, and as far as Georgina knew he was the only one to apply to for money.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Lost and Found at the Liniment Wagon With Mrs. Triplett back in bed again on account of the rheumatism which crippled her, and Belle going about white of face and sick of soul, home held little cheer for Georgina.

whitenounUS /waɪt/

a Caucasian

From this reading Lost and Found at the Liniment Wagon With Mrs. Triplett back in bed again on account of the rheumatism which crippled her, and Belle going about white of face and sick of soul, home held little cheer for Georgina.

WithprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Lost and Found at the Liniment Wagon With Mrs. Triplett back in bed again on account of the rheumatism which crippled her, and Belle going about white of face and sick of soul, home held little cheer for Georgina.

Chapter 12 of Georgina of the Rainbows by Annie F. (Annie Fellows) Johnston holds 167 sentences, grouped into 34 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.

What does chapter 12 of Georgina of the Rainbows contain?

Chapter 12 holds 167 sentences of Georgina of the Rainbows, unabridged, divided into 34 reading sections.

This page carries chapter 12 of Georgina of the Rainbows by Annie F. (Annie Fellows) Johnston exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 167 sentences, grouped into 34 sections of at most 5 sentences so that a reader can take the chapter in steady, finishable pieces. The chapter also stores a coverage record mapping every one of its sentences to a part of the work, which is how the edition demonstrates that no line was dropped.

How do I study chapter 12 of Georgina of the Rainbows?

Work through the 34 sections in order, replaying any sentence and tapping unfamiliar words for their entries.

Each of the 34 sections in this chapter is short enough to read once, hear once, and then re-read with the vocabulary in view. Tapping a word plays it alone and opens its dictionary entry with IPA, part of speech and meaning, so the reader is never forced to guess a pronunciation from spelling. Working section by section keeps a long chapter from becoming an undifferentiated wall of text, which is the usual reason a reader abandons a work of this period.

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Yes — every sentence and every individual word in chapter 12 can be played aloud in United States English.

Audio covers the whole chapter: any sentence can be played, and any single word within it can be played on its own. The voice uses United States English. For a work of this period that matters, because spelling is an unreliable guide to pronunciation for vocabulary that has fallen out of daily use, and a learner who guesses wrong tends to keep the error. Hearing the word in its own sentence, and then alone, settles it.

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Common questions about reading Georgina of the Rainbows by Annie F. (Annie Fellows) Johnston on this page, its source edition and its audio.

Is this the complete text of Georgina of the Rainbows?

Yes. All 4206 sentences of Project Gutenberg eBook #7807 are kept, with a record of which sentences cover which part.

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Project Gutenberg eBook #7807, unabridged. The Project Gutenberg header, footer and licence are removed.

How long does Georgina of the Rainbows take to read?

About 350 minutes of reading across 842 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

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Vocabulary met early in Georgina of the Rainbows

Words and structures a reader meets early in Georgina of the Rainbows, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Towncrier's
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Georgina of the Rainbows; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Revery
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Georgina of the Rainbows; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Brought
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Georgina of the Rainbows; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Around
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Georgina of the Rainbows; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.