Chapter 8 of It Happened in Japan is here in full — 229 sentences across 46 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 8 of It Happened in Japan is here in full — 229 sentences across 46 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
AMY TO THE RESCUE. "Pearl, what is the matter with you?" This question was asked sharply by Mrs. Rawlinson, as she scrutinised her cousin's face with her quick eyes. "Matter? Oh, nothing," answered Pearl, flushing under the examination.
Chapter 8 of It Happened in Japan is here in full — 229 sentences across 46 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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possessive form of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading “This question was asked sharply by Mrs. Rawlinson, as she scrutinised her cousin's face with her quick eyes.”
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading “Oh, nothing," answered Pearl, flushing under the examination.”
-ing form of “flush” — turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading “Oh, nothing," answered Pearl, flushing under the examination.”
a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading “"Pearl, what is the matter with you?"”
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading “This question was asked sharply by Mrs. Rawlinson, as she scrutinised her cousin's face with her quick eyes.”
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading “This question was asked sharply by Mrs. Rawlinson, as she scrutinised her cousin's face with her quick eyes.”
free from harm or evil
From this reading “AMY TO THE RESCUE.”
in an aggressive manner
From this reading “This question was asked sharply by Mrs. Rawlinson, as she scrutinised her cousin's face with her quick eyes.”
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In this reading “This question was asked sharply by Mrs. Rawlinson, as she scrutinised her cousin's face with her quick eyes.”
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From this reading AMY TO THE RESCUE.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Oh, nothing," answered Pearl, flushing under the examination.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This question was asked sharply by Mrs. Rawlinson, as she scrutinised her cousin's face with her quick eyes.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading This question was asked sharply by Mrs. Rawlinson, as she scrutinised her cousin's face with her quick eyes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This question was asked sharply by Mrs. Rawlinson, as she scrutinised her cousin's face with her quick eyes.
possessive form of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading This question was asked sharply by Mrs. Rawlinson, as she scrutinised her cousin's face with her quick eyes.
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading Oh, nothing," answered Pearl, flushing under the examination.
opinion or judgment
From this reading This question was asked sharply by Mrs. Rawlinson, as she scrutinised her cousin's face with her quick eyes.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading This question was asked sharply by Mrs. Rawlinson, as she scrutinised her cousin's face with her quick eyes.
-ing form of “flush” — turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading Oh, nothing," answered Pearl, flushing under the examination.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading This question was asked sharply by Mrs. Rawlinson, as she scrutinised her cousin's face with her quick eyes.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Pearl, what is the matter with you?"
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "Pearl, what is the matter with you?"
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading This question was asked sharply by Mrs. Rawlinson, as she scrutinised her cousin's face with her quick eyes.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Oh, nothing," answered Pearl, flushing under the examination.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Oh, nothing," answered Pearl, flushing under the examination.
a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading "Pearl, what is the matter with you?"
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading This question was asked sharply by Mrs. Rawlinson, as she scrutinised her cousin's face with her quick eyes.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading This question was asked sharply by Mrs. Rawlinson, as she scrutinised her cousin's face with her quick eyes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This question was asked sharply by Mrs. Rawlinson, as she scrutinised her cousin's face with her quick eyes.
free from harm or evil
From this reading AMY TO THE RESCUE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This question was asked sharply by Mrs. Rawlinson, as she scrutinised her cousin's face with her quick eyes.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading This question was asked sharply by Mrs. Rawlinson, as she scrutinised her cousin's face with her quick eyes.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This question was asked sharply by Mrs. Rawlinson, as she scrutinised her cousin's face with her quick eyes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AMY TO THE RESCUE.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This question was asked sharply by Mrs. Rawlinson, as she scrutinised her cousin's face with her quick eyes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AMY TO THE RESCUE.
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Oh, nothing," answered Pearl, flushing under the examination.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This question was asked sharply by Mrs. Rawlinson, as she scrutinised her cousin's face with her quick eyes.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Pearl, what is the matter with you?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Pearl, what is the matter with you?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Pearl, what is the matter with you?"
Chapter 8 of It Happened in Japan by Albert d', Baroness Anethan holds 229 sentences, grouped into 46 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 8 holds 229 sentences of It Happened in Japan, unabridged, divided into 46 reading sections.
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