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Chapter 1 of Harebell's friend is here in full — 248 sentences across 50 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"A LITTLE LISTENER," "LADDIE'S CHOICE," "PROBABLE SONS," ETC., ETC. LONDON: THE RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY 4 BOUVERIE ST. AND 65 ST. PAUL'S CHURCHYARD. SHE stood watching the crowd on the pier; a slim upright little figure, in a shabby waterproof, and a woollen cap crammed down on her head, and hiding the soft silky curls underneath it.
Chapter 1 of Harebell's friend is here in full — 248 sentences across 50 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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inflected form of “cram” — crowd or pack to capacity
From this reading “SHE stood watching the crowd on the pier; a slim upright little figure, in a shabby waterproof, and a woollen cap crammed down on her head, and hiding the soft silky curls underneath it.”
someone who listens attentively
From this reading “"A LITTLE LISTENER," "LADDIE'S CHOICE," "PROBABLE SONS," ETC., ETC.”
possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading “PAUL'S CHURCHYARD.”
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading “SHE stood watching the crowd on the pier; a slim upright little figure, in a shabby waterproof, and a woollen cap crammed down on her head, and hiding the soft silky curls underneath it.”
having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light
From this reading “SHE stood watching the crowd on the pier; a slim upright little figure, in a shabby waterproof, and a woollen cap crammed down on her head, and hiding the soft silky curls underneath it.”
an extended area of land
From this reading “LONDON: THE RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY 4 BOUVERIE ST.”
not permitting the passage of water
From this reading “SHE stood watching the crowd on the pier; a slim upright little figure, in a shabby waterproof, and a woollen cap crammed down on her head, and hiding the soft silky curls underneath it.”
a fabric made from the hair of sheep
From this reading “SHE stood watching the crowd on the pier; a slim upright little figure, in a shabby waterproof, and a woollen cap crammed down on her head, and hiding the soft silky curls underneath it.”
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In this reading “SHE stood watching the crowd on the pier; a slim upright little figure, in a shabby waterproof, and a woollen cap crammed down on her head, and hiding the soft silky curls underneath it.”
In this reading “SHE stood watching the crowd on the pier; a slim upright little figure, in a shabby waterproof, and a woollen cap crammed down on her head, and hiding the soft silky curls underneath it.”
In this reading “SHE stood watching the crowd on the pier; a slim upright little figure, in a shabby waterproof, and a woollen cap crammed down on her head, and hiding the soft silky curls underneath it.”
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From this reading LONDON: THE RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY 4 BOUVERIE ST.
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From this reading AND 65 ST.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A LITTLE LISTENER," "LADDIE'S CHOICE," "PROBABLE SONS," ETC., ETC.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AND 65 ST.
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From this reading LONDON: THE RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY 4 BOUVERIE ST.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading SHE stood watching the crowd on the pier; a slim upright little figure, in a shabby waterproof, and a woollen cap crammed down on her head, and hiding the soft silky curls underneath it.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading "A LITTLE LISTENER," "LADDIE'S CHOICE," "PROBABLE SONS," ETC., ETC.
the yard associated with a church
From this reading PAUL'S CHURCHYARD.
inflected form of “cram” — crowd or pack to capacity
From this reading SHE stood watching the crowd on the pier; a slim upright little figure, in a shabby waterproof, and a woollen cap crammed down on her head, and hiding the soft silky curls underneath it.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading SHE stood watching the crowd on the pier; a slim upright little figure, in a shabby waterproof, and a woollen cap crammed down on her head, and hiding the soft silky curls underneath it.
plural of “curl” — a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
From this reading SHE stood watching the crowd on the pier; a slim upright little figure, in a shabby waterproof, and a woollen cap crammed down on her head, and hiding the soft silky curls underneath it.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading SHE stood watching the crowd on the pier; a slim upright little figure, in a shabby waterproof, and a woollen cap crammed down on her head, and hiding the soft silky curls underneath it.
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From this reading "A LITTLE LISTENER," "LADDIE'S CHOICE," "PROBABLE SONS," ETC., ETC.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading SHE stood watching the crowd on the pier; a slim upright little figure, in a shabby waterproof, and a woollen cap crammed down on her head, and hiding the soft silky curls underneath it.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading SHE stood watching the crowd on the pier; a slim upright little figure, in a shabby waterproof, and a woollen cap crammed down on her head, and hiding the soft silky curls underneath it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading SHE stood watching the crowd on the pier; a slim upright little figure, in a shabby waterproof, and a woollen cap crammed down on her head, and hiding the soft silky curls underneath it.
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading SHE stood watching the crowd on the pier; a slim upright little figure, in a shabby waterproof, and a woollen cap crammed down on her head, and hiding the soft silky curls underneath it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SHE stood watching the crowd on the pier; a slim upright little figure, in a shabby waterproof, and a woollen cap crammed down on her head, and hiding the soft silky curls underneath it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SHE stood watching the crowd on the pier; a slim upright little figure, in a shabby waterproof, and a woollen cap crammed down on her head, and hiding the soft silky curls underneath it.
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From this reading "A LITTLE LISTENER," "LADDIE'S CHOICE," "PROBABLE SONS," ETC., ETC.
someone who listens attentively
From this reading "A LITTLE LISTENER," "LADDIE'S CHOICE," "PROBABLE SONS," ETC., ETC.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "A LITTLE LISTENER," "LADDIE'S CHOICE," "PROBABLE SONS," ETC., ETC.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading LONDON: THE RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY 4 BOUVERIE ST.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SHE stood watching the crowd on the pier; a slim upright little figure, in a shabby waterproof, and a woollen cap crammed down on her head, and hiding the soft silky curls underneath it.
possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading PAUL'S CHURCHYARD.
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading SHE stood watching the crowd on the pier; a slim upright little figure, in a shabby waterproof, and a woollen cap crammed down on her head, and hiding the soft silky curls underneath it.
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading "A LITTLE LISTENER," "LADDIE'S CHOICE," "PROBABLE SONS," ETC., ETC.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading LONDON: THE RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY 4 BOUVERIE ST.
showing signs of wear and tear
From this reading SHE stood watching the crowd on the pier; a slim upright little figure, in a shabby waterproof, and a woollen cap crammed down on her head, and hiding the soft silky curls underneath it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SHE stood watching the crowd on the pier; a slim upright little figure, in a shabby waterproof, and a woollen cap crammed down on her head, and hiding the soft silky curls underneath it.
having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light
From this reading SHE stood watching the crowd on the pier; a slim upright little figure, in a shabby waterproof, and a woollen cap crammed down on her head, and hiding the soft silky curls underneath it.
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading SHE stood watching the crowd on the pier; a slim upright little figure, in a shabby waterproof, and a woollen cap crammed down on her head, and hiding the soft silky curls underneath it.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading LONDON: THE RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY 4 BOUVERIE ST.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading SHE stood watching the crowd on the pier; a slim upright little figure, in a shabby waterproof, and a woollen cap crammed down on her head, and hiding the soft silky curls underneath it.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading "A LITTLE LISTENER," "LADDIE'S CHOICE," "PROBABLE SONS," ETC., ETC.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LONDON: THE RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY 4 BOUVERIE ST.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading SHE stood watching the crowd on the pier; a slim upright little figure, in a shabby waterproof, and a woollen cap crammed down on her head, and hiding the soft silky curls underneath it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LONDON: THE RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY 4 BOUVERIE ST.
an extended area of land
From this reading LONDON: THE RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY 4 BOUVERIE ST.
directly under, often hidden by what is above
From this reading SHE stood watching the crowd on the pier; a slim upright little figure, in a shabby waterproof, and a woollen cap crammed down on her head, and hiding the soft silky curls underneath it.
in a vertical position; not sloping
From this reading SHE stood watching the crowd on the pier; a slim upright little figure, in a shabby waterproof, and a woollen cap crammed down on her head, and hiding the soft silky curls underneath it.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading SHE stood watching the crowd on the pier; a slim upright little figure, in a shabby waterproof, and a woollen cap crammed down on her head, and hiding the soft silky curls underneath it.
not permitting the passage of water
From this reading SHE stood watching the crowd on the pier; a slim upright little figure, in a shabby waterproof, and a woollen cap crammed down on her head, and hiding the soft silky curls underneath it.
a fabric made from the hair of sheep
From this reading SHE stood watching the crowd on the pier; a slim upright little figure, in a shabby waterproof, and a woollen cap crammed down on her head, and hiding the soft silky curls underneath it.
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