Chapter 17 of Hathercourt is here in full — 404 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 17 of Hathercourt is here in full — 404 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"_Our_ friend," repeated Mary, inquiringly. "You are sure, then," she went on, "that--that it will be all right with Lilias? Yes, mamma told me of your letter--you don't mind?--it is quite safe with me." "Mind, of course not. But how do you mean about Lilias?" he asked, with a quick return of his misgiving.
Chapter 17 of Hathercourt is here in full — 404 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.
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a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading “Yes, mamma told me of your letter--you don't mind?--it is quite safe with me."”
informal terms for a mother
From this reading “Yes, mamma told me of your letter--you don't mind?--it is quite safe with me."”
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading “"_Our_ friend," repeated Mary, inquiringly.”
uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading “But how do you mean about Lilias?" he asked, with a quick return of his misgiving.”
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading “But how do you mean about Lilias?" he asked, with a quick return of his misgiving.”
recurring again and again
From this reading “"_Our_ friend," repeated Mary, inquiringly.”
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading “But how do you mean about Lilias?" he asked, with a quick return of his misgiving.”
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading “Yes, mamma told me of your letter--you don't mind?--it is quite safe with me."”
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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In this reading “Yes, mamma told me of your letter--you don't mind?--it is quite safe with me."”
as might be expected
In this reading “"Mind, of course not.”
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
In this reading “"You are sure, then," she went on, "that--that it will be all right with Lilias?”
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.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But how do you mean about Lilias?" he asked, with a quick return of his misgiving.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But how do you mean about Lilias?" he asked, with a quick return of his misgiving.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "You are sure, then," she went on, "that--that it will be all right with Lilias?
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You are sure, then," she went on, "that--that it will be all right with Lilias?
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading But how do you mean about Lilias?" he asked, with a quick return of his misgiving.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "You are sure, then," she went on, "that--that it will be all right with Lilias?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But how do you mean about Lilias?" he asked, with a quick return of his misgiving.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Mind, of course not.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But how do you mean about Lilias?" he asked, with a quick return of his misgiving.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Yes, mamma told me of your letter--you don't mind?--it is quite safe with me."
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "_Our_ friend," repeated Mary, inquiringly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But how do you mean about Lilias?" he asked, with a quick return of his misgiving.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But how do you mean about Lilias?" he asked, with a quick return of his misgiving.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But how do you mean about Lilias?" he asked, with a quick return of his misgiving.
in an inquiring manner
From this reading "_Our_ friend," repeated Mary, inquiringly.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yes, mamma told me of your letter--you don't mind?--it is quite safe with me."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "You are sure, then," she went on, "that--that it will be all right with Lilias?
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Yes, mamma told me of your letter--you don't mind?--it is quite safe with me."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You are sure, then," she went on, "that--that it will be all right with Lilias?
informal terms for a mother
From this reading Yes, mamma told me of your letter--you don't mind?--it is quite safe with me."
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading "_Our_ friend," repeated Mary, inquiringly.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Yes, mamma told me of your letter--you don't mind?--it is quite safe with me."
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading But how do you mean about Lilias?" he asked, with a quick return of his misgiving.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Yes, mamma told me of your letter--you don't mind?--it is quite safe with me."
uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading But how do you mean about Lilias?" he asked, with a quick return of his misgiving.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Mind, of course not.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Yes, mamma told me of your letter--you don't mind?--it is quite safe with me."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "You are sure, then," she went on, "that--that it will be all right with Lilias?
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "_Our_ friend," repeated Mary, inquiringly.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading But how do you mean about Lilias?" he asked, with a quick return of his misgiving.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Yes, mamma told me of your letter--you don't mind?--it is quite safe with me."
recurring again and again
From this reading "_Our_ friend," repeated Mary, inquiringly.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading But how do you mean about Lilias?" he asked, with a quick return of his misgiving.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "You are sure, then," she went on, "that--that it will be all right with Lilias?
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Yes, mamma told me of your letter--you don't mind?--it is quite safe with me."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You are sure, then," she went on, "that--that it will be all right with Lilias?
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "You are sure, then," she went on, "that--that it will be all right with Lilias?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "You are sure, then," she went on, "that--that it will be all right with Lilias?
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "You are sure, then," she went on, "that--that it will be all right with Lilias?
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Yes, mamma told me of your letter--you don't mind?--it is quite safe with me."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "You are sure, then," she went on, "that--that it will be all right with Lilias?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "You are sure, then," she went on, "that--that it will be all right with Lilias?
in the company of; together with
From this reading "You are sure, then," she went on, "that--that it will be all right with Lilias?
an affirmative
From this reading Yes, mamma told me of your letter--you don't mind?--it is quite safe with me."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You are sure, then," she went on, "that--that it will be all right with Lilias?
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Yes, mamma told me of your letter--you don't mind?--it is quite safe with me."
Chapter 17 of Hathercourt by Mrs. Molesworth holds 404 sentences, grouped into 81 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 17 holds 404 sentences of Hathercourt, unabridged, divided into 81 reading sections.
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