Chapter 1 of Great Uncle Hoot-Toot is here in full — 161 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter I
Chapter 1 of Great Uncle Hoot-Toot is here in full — 161 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE MASTER OF THE HOUSE. "That's Geoff, I'm sure," said Elsa; "I always know his ring. I do hope----" and she stopped and sighed a little. "What?" said Frances, looking up quickly. "Oh, nothing particular.
Chapter 1 of Great Uncle Hoot-Toot is here in full — 161 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading “"What?" said Frances, looking up quickly.”
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “I do hope----" and she stopped and sighed a little.”
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading “THE MASTER OF THE HOUSE.”
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading “"Oh, nothing particular.”
with speed
From this reading “"What?" said Frances, looking up quickly.”
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading “"That's Geoff, I'm sure," said Elsa; "I always know his ring.”
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading “I do hope----" and she stopped and sighed a little.”
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading “I do hope----" and she stopped and sighed a little.”
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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 I do hope----" and she stopped and sighed a little.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "That's Geoff, I'm sure," said Elsa; "I always know his ring.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I do hope----" and she stopped and sighed a little.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do hope----" and she stopped and sighed a little.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That's Geoff, I'm sure," said Elsa; "I always know his ring.
plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading "What?" said Frances, looking up quickly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That's Geoff, I'm sure," said Elsa; "I always know his ring.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "That's Geoff, I'm sure," said Elsa; "I always know his ring.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I do hope----" and she stopped and sighed a little.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE MASTER OF THE HOUSE.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "That's Geoff, I'm sure," said Elsa; "I always know his ring.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That's Geoff, I'm sure," said Elsa; "I always know his ring.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "That's Geoff, I'm sure," said Elsa; "I always know his ring.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I do hope----" and she stopped and sighed a little.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "What?" said Frances, looking up quickly.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading THE MASTER OF THE HOUSE.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "Oh, nothing particular.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MASTER OF THE HOUSE.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, nothing particular.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading "Oh, nothing particular.
with speed
From this reading "What?" said Frances, looking up quickly.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading "That's Geoff, I'm sure," said Elsa; "I always know his ring.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "That's Geoff, I'm sure," said Elsa; "I always know his ring.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I do hope----" and she stopped and sighed a little.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading I do hope----" and she stopped and sighed a little.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading I do hope----" and she stopped and sighed a little.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "That's Geoff, I'm sure," said Elsa; "I always know his ring.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That's Geoff, I'm sure," said Elsa; "I always know his ring.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MASTER OF THE HOUSE.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "What?" said Frances, looking up quickly.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What?" said Frances, looking up quickly.
Chapter 1 of Great Uncle Hoot-Toot by Mrs. Molesworth holds 161 sentences, grouped into 33 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.
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