Chapter 11 of Good for evil is here in full — 99 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 11 of Good for evil is here in full — 99 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
JOYS AND SORROWS. "THANK you, Mr. Wallingford," returned Marion, her cheeks glowing with pleasure. "I loved Gerty the first time I saw her; and now it will be such happiness to feel that you have left her in my charge. Papa doesn't want your money. He's always doing kind things for every body; and he will take his reward in hearing my pet sing."
Chapter 11 of Good for evil is here in full — 99 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/19 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading “"THANK you, Mr. Wallingford," returned Marion, her cheeks glowing with pleasure.”
highly enthusiastic
From this reading “"THANK you, Mr. Wallingford," returned Marion, her cheeks glowing with pleasure.”
plural of “joy” — the emotion of great happiness
From this reading “JOYS AND SORROWS.”
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading “Papa doesn't want your money.”
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading “He's always doing kind things for every body; and he will take his reward in hearing my pet sing."”
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading “He's always doing kind things for every body; and he will take his reward in hearing my pet sing."”
deliver by singing
From this reading “He's always doing kind things for every body; and he will take his reward in hearing my pet sing."”
plural of “sorrow” — an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading “JOYS AND SORROWS.”
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.
In this reading “"I loved Gerty the first time I saw her; and now it will be such happiness to feel that you have left her in my charge.”
In this reading “"THANK you, Mr. Wallingford," returned Marion, her cheeks glowing with pleasure.”
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.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He's always doing kind things for every body; and he will take his reward in hearing my pet sing."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JOYS AND SORROWS.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I loved Gerty the first time I saw her; and now it will be such happiness to feel that you have left her in my charge.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading He's always doing kind things for every body; and he will take his reward in hearing my pet sing."
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading "I loved Gerty the first time I saw her; and now it will be such happiness to feel that you have left her in my charge.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading "THANK you, Mr. Wallingford," returned Marion, her cheeks glowing with pleasure.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Papa doesn't want your money.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading He's always doing kind things for every body; and he will take his reward in hearing my pet sing."
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He's always doing kind things for every body; and he will take his reward in hearing my pet sing."
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "I loved Gerty the first time I saw her; and now it will be such happiness to feel that you have left her in my charge.
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "I loved Gerty the first time I saw her; and now it will be such happiness to feel that you have left her in my charge.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He's always doing kind things for every body; and he will take his reward in hearing my pet sing."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I loved Gerty the first time I saw her; and now it will be such happiness to feel that you have left her in my charge.
highly enthusiastic
From this reading "THANK you, Mr. Wallingford," returned Marion, her cheeks glowing with pleasure.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading "I loved Gerty the first time I saw her; and now it will be such happiness to feel that you have left her in my charge.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I loved Gerty the first time I saw her; and now it will be such happiness to feel that you have left her in my charge.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He's always doing kind things for every body; and he will take his reward in hearing my pet sing."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He's always doing kind things for every body; and he will take his reward in hearing my pet sing."
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading He's always doing kind things for every body; and he will take his reward in hearing my pet sing."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "THANK you, Mr. Wallingford," returned Marion, her cheeks glowing with pleasure.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He's always doing kind things for every body; and he will take his reward in hearing my pet sing."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I loved Gerty the first time I saw her; and now it will be such happiness to feel that you have left her in my charge.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I loved Gerty the first time I saw her; and now it will be such happiness to feel that you have left her in my charge.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I loved Gerty the first time I saw her; and now it will be such happiness to feel that you have left her in my charge.
plural of “joy” — the emotion of great happiness
From this reading JOYS AND SORROWS.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He's always doing kind things for every body; and he will take his reward in hearing my pet sing."
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "I loved Gerty the first time I saw her; and now it will be such happiness to feel that you have left her in my charge.
held dear
From this reading "I loved Gerty the first time I saw her; and now it will be such happiness to feel that you have left her in my charge.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "THANK you, Mr. Wallingford," returned Marion, her cheeks glowing with pleasure.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Papa doesn't want your money.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "THANK you, Mr. Wallingford," returned Marion, her cheeks glowing with pleasure.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I loved Gerty the first time I saw her; and now it will be such happiness to feel that you have left her in my charge.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "I loved Gerty the first time I saw her; and now it will be such happiness to feel that you have left her in my charge.
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading Papa doesn't want your money.
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading He's always doing kind things for every body; and he will take his reward in hearing my pet sing."
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading "THANK you, Mr. Wallingford," returned Marion, her cheeks glowing with pleasure.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "THANK you, Mr. Wallingford," returned Marion, her cheeks glowing with pleasure.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading He's always doing kind things for every body; and he will take his reward in hearing my pet sing."
cut with a saw
From this reading "I loved Gerty the first time I saw her; and now it will be such happiness to feel that you have left her in my charge.
deliver by singing
From this reading He's always doing kind things for every body; and he will take his reward in hearing my pet sing."
plural of “sorrow” — an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading JOYS AND SORROWS.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "I loved Gerty the first time I saw her; and now it will be such happiness to feel that you have left her in my charge.
carry out
From this reading He's always doing kind things for every body; and he will take his reward in hearing my pet sing."
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "THANK you, Mr. Wallingford," returned Marion, her cheeks glowing with pleasure.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I loved Gerty the first time I saw her; and now it will be such happiness to feel that you have left her in my charge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I loved Gerty the first time I saw her; and now it will be such happiness to feel that you have left her in my charge.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He's always doing kind things for every body; and he will take his reward in hearing my pet sing."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "I loved Gerty the first time I saw her; and now it will be such happiness to feel that you have left her in my charge.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I loved Gerty the first time I saw her; and now it will be such happiness to feel that you have left her in my charge.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "THANK you, Mr. Wallingford," returned Marion, her cheeks glowing with pleasure.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Papa doesn't want your money.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I loved Gerty the first time I saw her; and now it will be such happiness to feel that you have left her in my charge.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "THANK you, Mr. Wallingford," returned Marion, her cheeks glowing with pleasure.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "THANK you, Mr. Wallingford," returned Marion, her cheeks glowing with pleasure.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Papa doesn't want your money.
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