Chapter 4 of Great Uncle Hoot-Toot is here in full — 175 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 4 of Great Uncle Hoot-Toot is here in full — 175 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
FOOLISH GEOFF. "Is he like what you expected, Elsa?" asked Frances, when they were in their own room. "Who? Great-Uncle Hoot-Toot? I'm sure I don't know.
Chapter 4 of Great Uncle Hoot-Toot is here in full — 175 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “"Is he like what you expected, Elsa?" asked Frances, when they were in their own room.”
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading “"Is he like what you expected, Elsa?" asked Frances, when they were in their own room.”
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading “FOOLISH GEOFF.”
plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading “"Is he like what you expected, Elsa?" asked Frances, when they were in their own room.”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I'm sure I don't know.”
have ownership or possession of
From this reading “"Is he like what you expected, Elsa?" asked Frances, when they were in their own room.”
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading “"Is he like what you expected, Elsa?" asked Frances, when they were in their own room.”
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “I'm sure I don't know.”
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past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Is he like what you expected, Elsa?" asked Frances, when they were in their own room.
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From this reading I'm sure I don't know.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Is he like what you expected, Elsa?" asked Frances, when they were in their own room.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading "Is he like what you expected, Elsa?" asked Frances, when they were in their own room.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading FOOLISH GEOFF.
plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading "Is he like what you expected, Elsa?" asked Frances, when they were in their own room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FOOLISH GEOFF.
an uncle of your father or mother
From this reading Great-Uncle Hoot-Toot?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Is he like what you expected, Elsa?" asked Frances, when they were in their own room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Great-Uncle Hoot-Toot?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I'm sure I don't know.
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From this reading I'm sure I don't know.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Is he like what you expected, Elsa?" asked Frances, when they were in their own room.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is he like what you expected, Elsa?" asked Frances, when they were in their own room.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I'm sure I don't know.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Is he like what you expected, Elsa?" asked Frances, when they were in their own room.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "Is he like what you expected, Elsa?" asked Frances, when they were in their own room.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "Is he like what you expected, Elsa?" asked Frances, when they were in their own room.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I'm sure I don't know.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Is he like what you expected, Elsa?" asked Frances, when they were in their own room.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Is he like what you expected, Elsa?" asked Frances, when they were in their own room.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Is he like what you expected, Elsa?" asked Frances, when they were in their own room.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Is he like what you expected, Elsa?" asked Frances, when they were in their own room.
at the time that
From this reading "Is he like what you expected, Elsa?" asked Frances, when they were in their own room.
which person or people
From this reading "Who?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Is he like what you expected, Elsa?" asked Frances, when they were in their own room.
Chapter 4 of Great Uncle Hoot-Toot by Mrs. Molesworth holds 175 sentences, grouped into 35 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 4 holds 175 sentences of Great Uncle Hoot-Toot, unabridged, divided into 35 reading sections.
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