Chapter 11 of Hildegarde's Neighbors is here in full — 240 sentences across 48 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 11 of Hildegarde's Neighbors is here in full — 240 sentences across 48 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A-SAILING WE WILL GO. "Friends," said Mrs. Merryweather, "the day is before us. What is the plan of action?" "I go a-fishing," said Roger; "and with me Willy, to take his first lesson in bass-fishing." "I tinker the wharf," said Phil; "and with me Obadiah, to take his first lesson in useful occupation."
Chapter 11 of Hildegarde's Neighbors is here in full — 240 sentences across 48 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading “What is the plan of action?"”
a unit of instruction
From this reading “"I go a-fishing," said Roger; "and with me Willy, to take his first lesson in bass-fishing."”
a Hebrew minor prophet
From this reading “"I tinker the wharf," said Phil; "and with me Obadiah, to take his first lesson in useful occupation."”
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading “"I tinker the wharf," said Phil; "and with me Obadiah, to take his first lesson in useful occupation."”
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading “What is the plan of action?"”
do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly
From this reading “"I tinker the wharf," said Phil; "and with me Obadiah, to take his first lesson in useful occupation."”
being of use or service
From this reading “"I tinker the wharf," said Phil; "and with me Obadiah, to take his first lesson in useful occupation."”
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading “"I tinker the wharf," said Phil; "and with me Obadiah, to take his first lesson in useful occupation."”
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From this reading "I go a-fishing," said Roger; "and with me Willy, to take his first lesson in bass-fishing."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A-SAILING WE WILL GO.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading What is the plan of action?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I go a-fishing," said Roger; "and with me Willy, to take his first lesson in bass-fishing."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I go a-fishing," said Roger; "and with me Willy, to take his first lesson in bass-fishing."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Friends," said Mrs. Merryweather, "the day is before us.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "Friends," said Mrs. Merryweather, "the day is before us.
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "I go a-fishing," said Roger; "and with me Willy, to take his first lesson in bass-fishing."
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Friends," said Mrs. Merryweather, "the day is before us.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A-SAILING WE WILL GO.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I go a-fishing," said Roger; "and with me Willy, to take his first lesson in bass-fishing."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I go a-fishing," said Roger; "and with me Willy, to take his first lesson in bass-fishing."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I go a-fishing," said Roger; "and with me Willy, to take his first lesson in bass-fishing."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Friends," said Mrs. Merryweather, "the day is before us.
a unit of instruction
From this reading "I go a-fishing," said Roger; "and with me Willy, to take his first lesson in bass-fishing."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I go a-fishing," said Roger; "and with me Willy, to take his first lesson in bass-fishing."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Friends," said Mrs. Merryweather, "the day is before us.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Friends," said Mrs. Merryweather, "the day is before us.
a Hebrew minor prophet
From this reading "I tinker the wharf," said Phil; "and with me Obadiah, to take his first lesson in useful occupation."
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading "I tinker the wharf," said Phil; "and with me Obadiah, to take his first lesson in useful occupation."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading What is the plan of action?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I tinker the wharf," said Phil; "and with me Obadiah, to take his first lesson in useful occupation."
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading What is the plan of action?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I go a-fishing," said Roger; "and with me Willy, to take his first lesson in bass-fishing."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Friends," said Mrs. Merryweather, "the day is before us.
carry out
From this reading "I go a-fishing," said Roger; "and with me Willy, to take his first lesson in bass-fishing."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Friends," said Mrs. Merryweather, "the day is before us.
do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly
From this reading "I tinker the wharf," said Phil; "and with me Obadiah, to take his first lesson in useful occupation."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I go a-fishing," said Roger; "and with me Willy, to take his first lesson in bass-fishing."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Friends," said Mrs. Merryweather, "the day is before us.
being of use or service
From this reading "I tinker the wharf," said Phil; "and with me Obadiah, to take his first lesson in useful occupation."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading A-SAILING WE WILL GO.
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading "I tinker the wharf," said Phil; "and with me Obadiah, to take his first lesson in useful occupation."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What is the plan of action?"
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading A-SAILING WE WILL GO.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I go a-fishing," said Roger; "and with me Willy, to take his first lesson in bass-fishing."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I go a-fishing," said Roger; "and with me Willy, to take his first lesson in bass-fishing."
Chapter 11 of Hildegarde's Neighbors by Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards holds 240 sentences, grouped into 48 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 11 holds 240 sentences of Hildegarde's Neighbors, unabridged, divided into 48 reading sections.
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