Chapter 3 of Harper's Young People, April 26, 1881 is here in full — 447 sentences across 90 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 3 of Harper's Young People, April 26, 1881 is here in full — 447 sentences across 90 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE FAIRY'S STORY CONCLUDED. The owl replied softly, telling her errand, praising the bravery of the frog, and evidently pleasing the kingfisher with the news of the death of his enemy the night-hawk. "I will go," he answered. "I do not pretend to be chivalric; I should prefer to sleep; nevertheless I will go. Rise, follow me.
Chapter 3 of Harper's Young People, April 26, 1881 is here in full — 447 sentences across 90 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading “The owl replied softly, telling her errand, praising the bravery of the frog, and evidently pleasing the kingfisher with the news of the death of his enemy the night-hawk.”
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading “The owl replied softly, telling her errand, praising the bravery of the frog, and evidently pleasing the kingfisher with the news of the death of his enemy the night-hawk.”
any of various tailless stout-bodied amphibians with long hind limbs for leaping; semiaquatic and terrestrial species
From this reading “The owl replied softly, telling her errand, praising the bravery of the frog, and evidently pleasing the kingfisher with the news of the death of his enemy the night-hawk.”
nonpasserine large-headed bird with a short tail and long sharp bill; usually crested and bright-colored; feed mostly on fish
From this reading “The owl replied softly, telling her errand, praising the bravery of the frog, and evidently pleasing the kingfisher with the news of the death of his enemy the night-hawk.”
nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes
From this reading “The owl replied softly, telling her errand, praising the bravery of the frog, and evidently pleasing the kingfisher with the news of the death of his enemy the night-hawk.”
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading “The owl replied softly, telling her errand, praising the bravery of the frog, and evidently pleasing the kingfisher with the news of the death of his enemy the night-hawk.”
full of or giving praise
From this reading “The owl replied softly, telling her errand, praising the bravery of the frog, and evidently pleasing the kingfisher with the news of the death of his enemy the night-hawk.”
make believe with the intent to deceive
From this reading “"I do not pretend to be chivalric; I should prefer to sleep; nevertheless I will go.”
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.
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The owl replied softly, telling her errand, praising the bravery of the frog, and evidently pleasing the kingfisher with the news of the death of his enemy the night-hawk.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "I will go," he answered.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I do not pretend to be chivalric; I should prefer to sleep; nevertheless I will go.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading The owl replied softly, telling her errand, praising the bravery of the frog, and evidently pleasing the kingfisher with the news of the death of his enemy the night-hawk.
characteristic of the time of chivalry and knighthood in the Middle Ages
From this reading "I do not pretend to be chivalric; I should prefer to sleep; nevertheless I will go.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading THE FAIRY'S STORY CONCLUDED.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The owl replied softly, telling her errand, praising the bravery of the frog, and evidently pleasing the kingfisher with the news of the death of his enemy the night-hawk.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I do not pretend to be chivalric; I should prefer to sleep; nevertheless I will go.
an opposing military force
From this reading The owl replied softly, telling her errand, praising the bravery of the frog, and evidently pleasing the kingfisher with the news of the death of his enemy the night-hawk.
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading The owl replied softly, telling her errand, praising the bravery of the frog, and evidently pleasing the kingfisher with the news of the death of his enemy the night-hawk.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The owl replied softly, telling her errand, praising the bravery of the frog, and evidently pleasing the kingfisher with the news of the death of his enemy the night-hawk.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE FAIRY'S STORY CONCLUDED.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Rise, follow me.
any of various tailless stout-bodied amphibians with long hind limbs for leaping; semiaquatic and terrestrial species
From this reading The owl replied softly, telling her errand, praising the bravery of the frog, and evidently pleasing the kingfisher with the news of the death of his enemy the night-hawk.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I will go," he answered.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I will go," he answered.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The owl replied softly, telling her errand, praising the bravery of the frog, and evidently pleasing the kingfisher with the news of the death of his enemy the night-hawk.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The owl replied softly, telling her errand, praising the bravery of the frog, and evidently pleasing the kingfisher with the news of the death of his enemy the night-hawk.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I will go," he answered.
nonpasserine large-headed bird with a short tail and long sharp bill; usually crested and bright-colored; feed mostly on fish
From this reading The owl replied softly, telling her errand, praising the bravery of the frog, and evidently pleasing the kingfisher with the news of the death of his enemy the night-hawk.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Rise, follow me.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading "I do not pretend to be chivalric; I should prefer to sleep; nevertheless I will go.
information about recent and important events
From this reading The owl replied softly, telling her errand, praising the bravery of the frog, and evidently pleasing the kingfisher with the news of the death of his enemy the night-hawk.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The owl replied softly, telling her errand, praising the bravery of the frog, and evidently pleasing the kingfisher with the news of the death of his enemy the night-hawk.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I do not pretend to be chivalric; I should prefer to sleep; nevertheless I will go.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The owl replied softly, telling her errand, praising the bravery of the frog, and evidently pleasing the kingfisher with the news of the death of his enemy the night-hawk.
nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes
From this reading The owl replied softly, telling her errand, praising the bravery of the frog, and evidently pleasing the kingfisher with the news of the death of his enemy the night-hawk.
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading The owl replied softly, telling her errand, praising the bravery of the frog, and evidently pleasing the kingfisher with the news of the death of his enemy the night-hawk.
full of or giving praise
From this reading The owl replied softly, telling her errand, praising the bravery of the frog, and evidently pleasing the kingfisher with the news of the death of his enemy the night-hawk.
like better; value more highly
From this reading "I do not pretend to be chivalric; I should prefer to sleep; nevertheless I will go.
make believe with the intent to deceive
From this reading "I do not pretend to be chivalric; I should prefer to sleep; nevertheless I will go.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading The owl replied softly, telling her errand, praising the bravery of the frog, and evidently pleasing the kingfisher with the news of the death of his enemy the night-hawk.
move upward
From this reading Rise, follow me.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I do not pretend to be chivalric; I should prefer to sleep; nevertheless I will go.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading "I do not pretend to be chivalric; I should prefer to sleep; nevertheless I will go.
with low volume
From this reading The owl replied softly, telling her errand, praising the bravery of the frog, and evidently pleasing the kingfisher with the news of the death of his enemy the night-hawk.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading THE FAIRY'S STORY CONCLUDED.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading The owl replied softly, telling her errand, praising the bravery of the frog, and evidently pleasing the kingfisher with the news of the death of his enemy the night-hawk.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FAIRY'S STORY CONCLUDED.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I do not pretend to be chivalric; I should prefer to sleep; nevertheless I will go.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I will go," he answered.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The owl replied softly, telling her errand, praising the bravery of the frog, and evidently pleasing the kingfisher with the news of the death of his enemy the night-hawk.
Chapter 3 of Harper's Young People, April 26, 1881 by Various holds 447 sentences, grouped into 90 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 3 holds 447 sentences of Harper's Young People, April 26, 1881, unabridged, divided into 90 reading sections.
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