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Janet, a twin
Janet, a twin

Chapter VI

Chapter 6 of Janet, a twin is here in full — 122 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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THE FAIR The Sunday-school room was packed with people, but to an observant eye it was noticeable that the greatest number were in the corner under a silk canopy that looked like an Arab's shelter.
Hanging beside it on the wall was a sign, printed in orange and blue, that read, COME AND FISH IN THE INDIAN OCEAN A SURPRISE FOR EVERYBODY 10 CENTS A LINE Beyond the tent a group of high palms pointed the way to the beach, where a huge tub filled with water and reflecting myriads of little pebbles was surrounded by a stretch of sand.
Sticks with strings and hooks attached stood ready, and to one side a mysterious mound covered by a silk scarf invited the curiosity of the passersby.
Mrs. Todd stood a little to one side and kept looking at her watch.
Mrs. Blake came over to her, and it was plain to be seen that they were both worried.
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Janet, a twin

Chapter VI

Chapter 6 of Janet, a twin is here in full — 122 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/24 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
THE FAIR The Sunday-school room was packed with people, but to an observant eye it was noticeable that the greatest number were in the corner under a silk canopy that looked like an Arab's shelter.
Line 2
Hanging beside it on the wall was a sign, printed in orange and blue, that read, COME AND FISH IN THE INDIAN OCEAN A SURPRISE FOR EVERYBODY 10 CENTS A LINE Beyond the tent a group of high palms pointed the way to the beach, where a huge tub filled with water and reflecting myriads of little pebbles was surrounded by a stretch of sand.
Line 3
Sticks with strings and hooks attached stood ready, and to one side a mysterious mound covered by a silk scarf invited the curiosity of the passersby.
Line 4
Mrs. Todd stood a little to one side and kept looking at her watch.
/ˈmɪsɪz tɑːd stʊd ə ˈlɪtəl tuː wʌn saɪd ənd kept ˈlʊkɪŋ æt hɜːr wɑːtʃ/
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Mrs. Blake came over to her, and it was plain to be seen that they were both worried.
/ˈmɪsɪz bleɪk keɪm ˈoʊvər tuː hɜːr ənd ɪt wɑːz pleɪn tuː biː siːn ðæt ðeɪ wɜːr boʊθ ˈwɜːrid/

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

canopy noun US /ˈkæn.ə.pi/

An overhead roof or structure, such as the high vaulted ceiling of an ancient library.

From this reading “THE FAIR The Sunday-school room was packed with people, but to an observant eye it was noticeable that the greatest number were in the corner under a silk canopy that looked like an Arab's shelter.”

hooks noun US /hʊks/

large strong hand (as of a fighter)

From this reading “Sticks with strings and hooks attached stood ready, and to one side a mysterious mound covered by a silk scarf invited the curiosity of the passersby.”

noticeable adjective US /ˈnoʊtəsəbəl/

capable or worthy of being noticed

From this reading “THE FAIR The Sunday-school room was packed with people, but to an observant eye it was noticeable that the greatest number were in the corner under a silk canopy that looked like an Arab's shelter.”

observant adjective US /əbˈzɜːrvənt/

paying close attention especially to details

From this reading “THE FAIR The Sunday-school room was packed with people, but to an observant eye it was noticeable that the greatest number were in the corner under a silk canopy that looked like an Arab's shelter.”

pebbles noun US /ˈpebəlz/

plural of “pebble” — a small smooth rounded rock

From this reading “Hanging beside it on the wall was a sign, printed in orange and blue, that read, COME AND FISH IN THE INDIAN OCEAN A SURPRISE FOR EVERYBODY 10 CENTS A LINE Beyond the tent a group of high palms pointed the way to the beach, where a huge tub filled with water and reflecting myriads of little pebbles was surrounded by a stretch of sand.”

scarf noun US /skɑːrf/

a garment worn around the head or neck or shoulders for warmth or decoration

From this reading “Sticks with strings and hooks attached stood ready, and to one side a mysterious mound covered by a silk scarf invited the curiosity of the passersby.”

Todd noun US /tɑːd/

Scottish chemist noted for his research into the structure of nucleic acids (born in 1907)

From this reading “Mrs. Todd stood a little to one side and kept looking at her watch.”

tub noun US /tʌb/

a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body

From this reading “Hanging beside it on the wall was a sign, printed in orange and blue, that read, COME AND FISH IN THE INDIAN OCEAN A SURPRISE FOR EVERYBODY 10 CENTS A LINE Beyond the tent a group of high palms pointed the way to the beach, where a huge tub filled with water and reflecting myriads of little pebbles was surrounded by a stretch of sand.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

silk scarf noun + noun

In this reading “Sticks with strings and hooks attached stood ready, and to one side a mysterious mound covered by a silk scarf invited the curiosity of the passersby.”

observant eye adjective + noun

In this reading “THE FAIR The Sunday-school room was packed with people, but to an observant eye it was noticeable that the greatest number were in the corner under a silk canopy that looked like an Arab's shelter.”

greatest number adjective + noun

In this reading “THE FAIR The Sunday-school room was packed with people, but to an observant eye it was noticeable that the greatest number were in the corner under a silk canopy that looked like an Arab's shelter.”

stood ready verb + adjective

In this reading “Sticks with strings and hooks attached stood ready, and to one side a mysterious mound covered by a silk scarf invited the curiosity of the passersby.”

stretch of verb + particle

In this reading “Hanging beside it on the wall was a sign, printed in orange and blue, that read, COME AND FISH IN THE INDIAN OCEAN A SURPRISE FOR EVERYBODY 10 CENTS A LINE Beyond the tent a group of high palms pointed the way to the beach, where a huge tub filled with water and reflecting myriads of little pebbles was surrounded by a stretch of sand.”

kept looking adjective + noun

In this reading “Mrs. Todd stood a little to one side and kept looking at her watch.”

on the wall preposition + article + noun counted as “on … wall”

In this reading “Hanging beside it on the wall was a sign, printed in orange and blue, that read, COME AND FISH IN THE INDIAN OCEAN A SURPRISE FOR EVERYBODY 10 CENTS A LINE Beyond the tent a group of high palms pointed the way to the beach, where a huge tub filled with water and reflecting myriads of little pebbles was surrounded by a stretch of sand.”

in the corner preposition + article + noun counted as “in … corner”

In this reading “THE FAIR The Sunday-school room was packed with people, but to an observant eye it was noticeable that the greatest number were in the corner under a silk canopy that looked like an Arab's shelter.”

All words in this reading · 102

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Hanging beside it on the wall was a sign, printed in orange and blue, that read, COME AND FISH IN THE INDIAN OCEAN A SURPRISE FOR EVERYBODY 10 CENTS A LINE Beyond the tent a group of high palms pointed the way to the beach, where a huge tub filled with water and reflecting myriads of little pebbles was surrounded by a stretch of sand.

adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE FAIR The Sunday-school room was packed with people, but to an observant eye it was noticeable that the greatest number were in the corner under a silk canopy that looked like an Arab's shelter.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading THE FAIR The Sunday-school room was packed with people, but to an observant eye it was noticeable that the greatest number were in the corner under a silk canopy that looked like an Arab's shelter.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Hanging beside it on the wall was a sign, printed in orange and blue, that read, COME AND FISH IN THE INDIAN OCEAN A SURPRISE FOR EVERYBODY 10 CENTS A LINE Beyond the tent a group of high palms pointed the way to the beach, where a huge tub filled with water and reflecting myriads of little pebbles was surrounded by a stretch of sand.

Arab's

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE FAIR The Sunday-school room was packed with people, but to an observant eye it was noticeable that the greatest number were in the corner under a silk canopy that looked like an Arab's shelter.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mrs. Todd stood a little to one side and kept looking at her watch.

attachedadjectiveUS /əˈtætʃt/

being joined in close association

From this reading Sticks with strings and hooks attached stood ready, and to one side a mysterious mound covered by a silk scarf invited the curiosity of the passersby.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Mrs. Blake came over to her, and it was plain to be seen that they were both worried.

beachnounUS /biːtʃ/

an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake

From this reading Hanging beside it on the wall was a sign, printed in orange and blue, that read, COME AND FISH IN THE INDIAN OCEAN A SURPRISE FOR EVERYBODY 10 CENTS A LINE Beyond the tent a group of high palms pointed the way to the beach, where a huge tub filled with water and reflecting myriads of little pebbles was surrounded by a stretch of sand.

besideprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪd/

next to; at the side of

From this reading Hanging beside it on the wall was a sign, printed in orange and blue, that read, COME AND FISH IN THE INDIAN OCEAN A SURPRISE FOR EVERYBODY 10 CENTS A LINE Beyond the tent a group of high palms pointed the way to the beach, where a huge tub filled with water and reflecting myriads of little pebbles was surrounded by a stretch of sand.

BeyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Hanging beside it on the wall was a sign, printed in orange and blue, that read, COME AND FISH IN THE INDIAN OCEAN A SURPRISE FOR EVERYBODY 10 CENTS A LINE Beyond the tent a group of high palms pointed the way to the beach, where a huge tub filled with water and reflecting myriads of little pebbles was surrounded by a stretch of sand.

BlakenounUS /bleɪk/

visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)

From this reading Mrs. Blake came over to her, and it was plain to be seen that they were both worried.

blueadjectiveUS /bluː/

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Hanging beside it on the wall was a sign, printed in orange and blue, that read, COME AND FISH IN THE INDIAN OCEAN A SURPRISE FOR EVERYBODY 10 CENTS A LINE Beyond the tent a group of high palms pointed the way to the beach, where a huge tub filled with water and reflecting myriads of little pebbles was surrounded by a stretch of sand.

bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/

the two together, not just one

From this reading Mrs. Blake came over to her, and it was plain to be seen that they were both worried.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE FAIR The Sunday-school room was packed with people, but to an observant eye it was noticeable that the greatest number were in the corner under a silk canopy that looked like an Arab's shelter.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Hanging beside it on the wall was a sign, printed in orange and blue, that read, COME AND FISH IN THE INDIAN OCEAN A SURPRISE FOR EVERYBODY 10 CENTS A LINE Beyond the tent a group of high palms pointed the way to the beach, where a huge tub filled with water and reflecting myriads of little pebbles was surrounded by a stretch of sand.

cameverbUS /keɪm/

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Mrs. Blake came over to her, and it was plain to be seen that they were both worried.

canopynounUS /ˈkæn.ə.pi/

An overhead roof or structure, such as the high vaulted ceiling of an ancient library.

From this reading THE FAIR The Sunday-school room was packed with people, but to an observant eye it was noticeable that the greatest number were in the corner under a silk canopy that looked like an Arab's shelter.

CENTSnounUS /sents/

plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries

From this reading Hanging beside it on the wall was a sign, printed in orange and blue, that read, COME AND FISH IN THE INDIAN OCEAN A SURPRISE FOR EVERYBODY 10 CENTS A LINE Beyond the tent a group of high palms pointed the way to the beach, where a huge tub filled with water and reflecting myriads of little pebbles was surrounded by a stretch of sand.

COMEverbUS /kʌm/

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Hanging beside it on the wall was a sign, printed in orange and blue, that read, COME AND FISH IN THE INDIAN OCEAN A SURPRISE FOR EVERYBODY 10 CENTS A LINE Beyond the tent a group of high palms pointed the way to the beach, where a huge tub filled with water and reflecting myriads of little pebbles was surrounded by a stretch of sand.

cornernounUS /ˈkɔːrnər/

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading THE FAIR The Sunday-school room was packed with people, but to an observant eye it was noticeable that the greatest number were in the corner under a silk canopy that looked like an Arab's shelter.

coveredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvərd/

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading Sticks with strings and hooks attached stood ready, and to one side a mysterious mound covered by a silk scarf invited the curiosity of the passersby.

curiositynounUS /ˌkjʊriˈɑːsəti/

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading Sticks with strings and hooks attached stood ready, and to one side a mysterious mound covered by a silk scarf invited the curiosity of the passersby.

EVERYBODYpronounUS /ˈevribɑːdi/

every person

From this reading Hanging beside it on the wall was a sign, printed in orange and blue, that read, COME AND FISH IN THE INDIAN OCEAN A SURPRISE FOR EVERYBODY 10 CENTS A LINE Beyond the tent a group of high palms pointed the way to the beach, where a huge tub filled with water and reflecting myriads of little pebbles was surrounded by a stretch of sand.

eyenounUS /aɪ/

the organ of sight

From this reading THE FAIR The Sunday-school room was packed with people, but to an observant eye it was noticeable that the greatest number were in the corner under a silk canopy that looked like an Arab's shelter.

FAIRadjectiveUS /fer/

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading THE FAIR The Sunday-school room was packed with people, but to an observant eye it was noticeable that the greatest number were in the corner under a silk canopy that looked like an Arab's shelter.

filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading Hanging beside it on the wall was a sign, printed in orange and blue, that read, COME AND FISH IN THE INDIAN OCEAN A SURPRISE FOR EVERYBODY 10 CENTS A LINE Beyond the tent a group of high palms pointed the way to the beach, where a huge tub filled with water and reflecting myriads of little pebbles was surrounded by a stretch of sand.

FISHnounUS /fɪʃ/

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading Hanging beside it on the wall was a sign, printed in orange and blue, that read, COME AND FISH IN THE INDIAN OCEAN A SURPRISE FOR EVERYBODY 10 CENTS A LINE Beyond the tent a group of high palms pointed the way to the beach, where a huge tub filled with water and reflecting myriads of little pebbles was surrounded by a stretch of sand.

FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Hanging beside it on the wall was a sign, printed in orange and blue, that read, COME AND FISH IN THE INDIAN OCEAN A SURPRISE FOR EVERYBODY 10 CENTS A LINE Beyond the tent a group of high palms pointed the way to the beach, where a huge tub filled with water and reflecting myriads of little pebbles was surrounded by a stretch of sand.

greatestadjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtəst/

highest in quality

From this reading THE FAIR The Sunday-school room was packed with people, but to an observant eye it was noticeable that the greatest number were in the corner under a silk canopy that looked like an Arab's shelter.

groupnounUS /ɡruːp/

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading Hanging beside it on the wall was a sign, printed in orange and blue, that read, COME AND FISH IN THE INDIAN OCEAN A SURPRISE FOR EVERYBODY 10 CENTS A LINE Beyond the tent a group of high palms pointed the way to the beach, where a huge tub filled with water and reflecting myriads of little pebbles was surrounded by a stretch of sand.

HangingnounUS /ˈhæŋɪŋ/

decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading Hanging beside it on the wall was a sign, printed in orange and blue, that read, COME AND FISH IN THE INDIAN OCEAN A SURPRISE FOR EVERYBODY 10 CENTS A LINE Beyond the tent a group of high palms pointed the way to the beach, where a huge tub filled with water and reflecting myriads of little pebbles was surrounded by a stretch of sand.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Mrs. Todd stood a little to one side and kept looking at her watch.

highadjectiveUS /haɪ/

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Hanging beside it on the wall was a sign, printed in orange and blue, that read, COME AND FISH IN THE INDIAN OCEAN A SURPRISE FOR EVERYBODY 10 CENTS A LINE Beyond the tent a group of high palms pointed the way to the beach, where a huge tub filled with water and reflecting myriads of little pebbles was surrounded by a stretch of sand.

hooksnounUS /hʊks/

large strong hand (as of a fighter)

From this reading Sticks with strings and hooks attached stood ready, and to one side a mysterious mound covered by a silk scarf invited the curiosity of the passersby.

hugeadjectiveUS /hjuːdʒ/

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Hanging beside it on the wall was a sign, printed in orange and blue, that read, COME AND FISH IN THE INDIAN OCEAN A SURPRISE FOR EVERYBODY 10 CENTS A LINE Beyond the tent a group of high palms pointed the way to the beach, where a huge tub filled with water and reflecting myriads of little pebbles was surrounded by a stretch of sand.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE FAIR The Sunday-school room was packed with people, but to an observant eye it was noticeable that the greatest number were in the corner under a silk canopy that looked like an Arab's shelter.

INDIANadjectiveUS /ˈɪndiən/

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading Hanging beside it on the wall was a sign, printed in orange and blue, that read, COME AND FISH IN THE INDIAN OCEAN A SURPRISE FOR EVERYBODY 10 CENTS A LINE Beyond the tent a group of high palms pointed the way to the beach, where a huge tub filled with water and reflecting myriads of little pebbles was surrounded by a stretch of sand.

invitedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtəd/

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading Sticks with strings and hooks attached stood ready, and to one side a mysterious mound covered by a silk scarf invited the curiosity of the passersby.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE FAIR The Sunday-school room was packed with people, but to an observant eye it was noticeable that the greatest number were in the corner under a silk canopy that looked like an Arab's shelter.

keptadjectiveUS /kept/

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Mrs. Todd stood a little to one side and kept looking at her watch.

likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading THE FAIR The Sunday-school room was packed with people, but to an observant eye it was noticeable that the greatest number were in the corner under a silk canopy that looked like an Arab's shelter.

LINEnounUS /laɪn/

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Hanging beside it on the wall was a sign, printed in orange and blue, that read, COME AND FISH IN THE INDIAN OCEAN A SURPRISE FOR EVERYBODY 10 CENTS A LINE Beyond the tent a group of high palms pointed the way to the beach, where a huge tub filled with water and reflecting myriads of little pebbles was surrounded by a stretch of sand.

littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Hanging beside it on the wall was a sign, printed in orange and blue, that read, COME AND FISH IN THE INDIAN OCEAN A SURPRISE FOR EVERYBODY 10 CENTS A LINE Beyond the tent a group of high palms pointed the way to the beach, where a huge tub filled with water and reflecting myriads of little pebbles was surrounded by a stretch of sand.

lookedverbUS /lʊkt/

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading THE FAIR The Sunday-school room was packed with people, but to an observant eye it was noticeable that the greatest number were in the corner under a silk canopy that looked like an Arab's shelter.

lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Mrs. Todd stood a little to one side and kept looking at her watch.

moundnounUS /maʊnd/

(baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands

From this reading Sticks with strings and hooks attached stood ready, and to one side a mysterious mound covered by a silk scarf invited the curiosity of the passersby.

MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Todd stood a little to one side and kept looking at her watch.

myriads

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Hanging beside it on the wall was a sign, printed in orange and blue, that read, COME AND FISH IN THE INDIAN OCEAN A SURPRISE FOR EVERYBODY 10 CENTS A LINE Beyond the tent a group of high palms pointed the way to the beach, where a huge tub filled with water and reflecting myriads of little pebbles was surrounded by a stretch of sand.

mysteriousadjectiveUS /mɪˈstɪriəs/

of an obscure nature

From this reading Sticks with strings and hooks attached stood ready, and to one side a mysterious mound covered by a silk scarf invited the curiosity of the passersby.

noticeableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəsəbəl/

capable or worthy of being noticed

From this reading THE FAIR The Sunday-school room was packed with people, but to an observant eye it was noticeable that the greatest number were in the corner under a silk canopy that looked like an Arab's shelter.

numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading THE FAIR The Sunday-school room was packed with people, but to an observant eye it was noticeable that the greatest number were in the corner under a silk canopy that looked like an Arab's shelter.

observantadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvənt/

paying close attention especially to details

From this reading THE FAIR The Sunday-school room was packed with people, but to an observant eye it was noticeable that the greatest number were in the corner under a silk canopy that looked like an Arab's shelter.

OCEANnounUS /ˈoʊʃən/

a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading Hanging beside it on the wall was a sign, printed in orange and blue, that read, COME AND FISH IN THE INDIAN OCEAN A SURPRISE FOR EVERYBODY 10 CENTS A LINE Beyond the tent a group of high palms pointed the way to the beach, where a huge tub filled with water and reflecting myriads of little pebbles was surrounded by a stretch of sand.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Hanging beside it on the wall was a sign, printed in orange and blue, that read, COME AND FISH IN THE INDIAN OCEAN A SURPRISE FOR EVERYBODY 10 CENTS A LINE Beyond the tent a group of high palms pointed the way to the beach, where a huge tub filled with water and reflecting myriads of little pebbles was surrounded by a stretch of sand.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Hanging beside it on the wall was a sign, printed in orange and blue, that read, COME AND FISH IN THE INDIAN OCEAN A SURPRISE FOR EVERYBODY 10 CENTS A LINE Beyond the tent a group of high palms pointed the way to the beach, where a huge tub filled with water and reflecting myriads of little pebbles was surrounded by a stretch of sand.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Sticks with strings and hooks attached stood ready, and to one side a mysterious mound covered by a silk scarf invited the curiosity of the passersby.

orangenounUS /ˈɔːrəndʒ/

round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees

From this reading Hanging beside it on the wall was a sign, printed in orange and blue, that read, COME AND FISH IN THE INDIAN OCEAN A SURPRISE FOR EVERYBODY 10 CENTS A LINE Beyond the tent a group of high palms pointed the way to the beach, where a huge tub filled with water and reflecting myriads of little pebbles was surrounded by a stretch of sand.

overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading Mrs. Blake came over to her, and it was plain to be seen that they were both worried.

packedadjectiveUS /pækt/

extremely crowed or filled to capacity

From this reading THE FAIR The Sunday-school room was packed with people, but to an observant eye it was noticeable that the greatest number were in the corner under a silk canopy that looked like an Arab's shelter.

palmsnounUS /pɑːmz/

plural of “palm” — the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers

From this reading Hanging beside it on the wall was a sign, printed in orange and blue, that read, COME AND FISH IN THE INDIAN OCEAN A SURPRISE FOR EVERYBODY 10 CENTS A LINE Beyond the tent a group of high palms pointed the way to the beach, where a huge tub filled with water and reflecting myriads of little pebbles was surrounded by a stretch of sand.

passersby

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Sticks with strings and hooks attached stood ready, and to one side a mysterious mound covered by a silk scarf invited the curiosity of the passersby.

pebblesnounUS /ˈpebəlz/

plural of “pebble” — a small smooth rounded rock

From this reading Hanging beside it on the wall was a sign, printed in orange and blue, that read, COME AND FISH IN THE INDIAN OCEAN A SURPRISE FOR EVERYBODY 10 CENTS A LINE Beyond the tent a group of high palms pointed the way to the beach, where a huge tub filled with water and reflecting myriads of little pebbles was surrounded by a stretch of sand.

peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading THE FAIR The Sunday-school room was packed with people, but to an observant eye it was noticeable that the greatest number were in the corner under a silk canopy that looked like an Arab's shelter.

plainadjectiveUS /pleɪn/

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Mrs. Blake came over to her, and it was plain to be seen that they were both worried.

pointedadjectiveUS /ˈpɔɪntɪd/

having a point

From this reading Hanging beside it on the wall was a sign, printed in orange and blue, that read, COME AND FISH IN THE INDIAN OCEAN A SURPRISE FOR EVERYBODY 10 CENTS A LINE Beyond the tent a group of high palms pointed the way to the beach, where a huge tub filled with water and reflecting myriads of little pebbles was surrounded by a stretch of sand.

printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading Hanging beside it on the wall was a sign, printed in orange and blue, that read, COME AND FISH IN THE INDIAN OCEAN A SURPRISE FOR EVERYBODY 10 CENTS A LINE Beyond the tent a group of high palms pointed the way to the beach, where a huge tub filled with water and reflecting myriads of little pebbles was surrounded by a stretch of sand.

readverbUS /red/

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Hanging beside it on the wall was a sign, printed in orange and blue, that read, COME AND FISH IN THE INDIAN OCEAN A SURPRISE FOR EVERYBODY 10 CENTS A LINE Beyond the tent a group of high palms pointed the way to the beach, where a huge tub filled with water and reflecting myriads of little pebbles was surrounded by a stretch of sand.

readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Sticks with strings and hooks attached stood ready, and to one side a mysterious mound covered by a silk scarf invited the curiosity of the passersby.

reflectingadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪŋ/

causing reflection or having a device that reflects

From this reading Hanging beside it on the wall was a sign, printed in orange and blue, that read, COME AND FISH IN THE INDIAN OCEAN A SURPRISE FOR EVERYBODY 10 CENTS A LINE Beyond the tent a group of high palms pointed the way to the beach, where a huge tub filled with water and reflecting myriads of little pebbles was surrounded by a stretch of sand.

roomnounUS /ruːm/

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading THE FAIR The Sunday-school room was packed with people, but to an observant eye it was noticeable that the greatest number were in the corner under a silk canopy that looked like an Arab's shelter.

sandnounUS /sænd/

a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral

From this reading Hanging beside it on the wall was a sign, printed in orange and blue, that read, COME AND FISH IN THE INDIAN OCEAN A SURPRISE FOR EVERYBODY 10 CENTS A LINE Beyond the tent a group of high palms pointed the way to the beach, where a huge tub filled with water and reflecting myriads of little pebbles was surrounded by a stretch of sand.

scarfnounUS /skɑːrf/

a garment worn around the head or neck or shoulders for warmth or decoration

From this reading Sticks with strings and hooks attached stood ready, and to one side a mysterious mound covered by a silk scarf invited the curiosity of the passersby.

seenverbUS /siːn/

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Mrs. Blake came over to her, and it was plain to be seen that they were both worried.

shelternounUS /ˈʃeltər/

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading THE FAIR The Sunday-school room was packed with people, but to an observant eye it was noticeable that the greatest number were in the corner under a silk canopy that looked like an Arab's shelter.

sidenounUS /saɪd/

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Sticks with strings and hooks attached stood ready, and to one side a mysterious mound covered by a silk scarf invited the curiosity of the passersby.

signnounUS /saɪn/

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading Hanging beside it on the wall was a sign, printed in orange and blue, that read, COME AND FISH IN THE INDIAN OCEAN A SURPRISE FOR EVERYBODY 10 CENTS A LINE Beyond the tent a group of high palms pointed the way to the beach, where a huge tub filled with water and reflecting myriads of little pebbles was surrounded by a stretch of sand.

silknounUS /sɪlk/

a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae

From this reading THE FAIR The Sunday-school room was packed with people, but to an observant eye it was noticeable that the greatest number were in the corner under a silk canopy that looked like an Arab's shelter.

SticksnounUS /stɪks/

plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood

From this reading Sticks with strings and hooks attached stood ready, and to one side a mysterious mound covered by a silk scarf invited the curiosity of the passersby.

stoodverbUS /stʊd/

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Sticks with strings and hooks attached stood ready, and to one side a mysterious mound covered by a silk scarf invited the curiosity of the passersby.

stretchverbUS /stretʃ/

occupy a large, elongated area

From this reading Hanging beside it on the wall was a sign, printed in orange and blue, that read, COME AND FISH IN THE INDIAN OCEAN A SURPRISE FOR EVERYBODY 10 CENTS A LINE Beyond the tent a group of high palms pointed the way to the beach, where a huge tub filled with water and reflecting myriads of little pebbles was surrounded by a stretch of sand.

stringsnounUS /strɪŋz/

the section of an orchestra that plays stringed instruments

From this reading Sticks with strings and hooks attached stood ready, and to one side a mysterious mound covered by a silk scarf invited the curiosity of the passersby.

Sunday-school

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE FAIR The Sunday-school room was packed with people, but to an observant eye it was noticeable that the greatest number were in the corner under a silk canopy that looked like an Arab's shelter.

SURPRISEnounUS /sərˈpraɪz/

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading Hanging beside it on the wall was a sign, printed in orange and blue, that read, COME AND FISH IN THE INDIAN OCEAN A SURPRISE FOR EVERYBODY 10 CENTS A LINE Beyond the tent a group of high palms pointed the way to the beach, where a huge tub filled with water and reflecting myriads of little pebbles was surrounded by a stretch of sand.

surroundedadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪd/

confined on all sides

From this reading Hanging beside it on the wall was a sign, printed in orange and blue, that read, COME AND FISH IN THE INDIAN OCEAN A SURPRISE FOR EVERYBODY 10 CENTS A LINE Beyond the tent a group of high palms pointed the way to the beach, where a huge tub filled with water and reflecting myriads of little pebbles was surrounded by a stretch of sand.

tentnounUS /tent/

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading Hanging beside it on the wall was a sign, printed in orange and blue, that read, COME AND FISH IN THE INDIAN OCEAN A SURPRISE FOR EVERYBODY 10 CENTS A LINE Beyond the tent a group of high palms pointed the way to the beach, where a huge tub filled with water and reflecting myriads of little pebbles was surrounded by a stretch of sand.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE FAIR The Sunday-school room was packed with people, but to an observant eye it was noticeable that the greatest number were in the corner under a silk canopy that looked like an Arab's shelter.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE FAIR The Sunday-school room was packed with people, but to an observant eye it was noticeable that the greatest number were in the corner under a silk canopy that looked like an Arab's shelter.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Mrs. Blake came over to her, and it was plain to be seen that they were both worried.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE FAIR The Sunday-school room was packed with people, but to an observant eye it was noticeable that the greatest number were in the corner under a silk canopy that looked like an Arab's shelter.

ToddnounUS /tɑːd/

Scottish chemist noted for his research into the structure of nucleic acids (born in 1907)

From this reading Mrs. Todd stood a little to one side and kept looking at her watch.

tubnounUS /tʌb/

a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body

From this reading Hanging beside it on the wall was a sign, printed in orange and blue, that read, COME AND FISH IN THE INDIAN OCEAN A SURPRISE FOR EVERYBODY 10 CENTS A LINE Beyond the tent a group of high palms pointed the way to the beach, where a huge tub filled with water and reflecting myriads of little pebbles was surrounded by a stretch of sand.

underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading THE FAIR The Sunday-school room was packed with people, but to an observant eye it was noticeable that the greatest number were in the corner under a silk canopy that looked like an Arab's shelter.

wallnounUS /wɔːl/

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Hanging beside it on the wall was a sign, printed in orange and blue, that read, COME AND FISH IN THE INDIAN OCEAN A SURPRISE FOR EVERYBODY 10 CENTS A LINE Beyond the tent a group of high palms pointed the way to the beach, where a huge tub filled with water and reflecting myriads of little pebbles was surrounded by a stretch of sand.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE FAIR The Sunday-school room was packed with people, but to an observant eye it was noticeable that the greatest number were in the corner under a silk canopy that looked like an Arab's shelter.

watchverbUS /wɑːtʃ/

look attentively

From this reading Mrs. Todd stood a little to one side and kept looking at her watch.

waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Hanging beside it on the wall was a sign, printed in orange and blue, that read, COME AND FISH IN THE INDIAN OCEAN A SURPRISE FOR EVERYBODY 10 CENTS A LINE Beyond the tent a group of high palms pointed the way to the beach, where a huge tub filled with water and reflecting myriads of little pebbles was surrounded by a stretch of sand.

waynounUS /weɪ/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Hanging beside it on the wall was a sign, printed in orange and blue, that read, COME AND FISH IN THE INDIAN OCEAN A SURPRISE FOR EVERYBODY 10 CENTS A LINE Beyond the tent a group of high palms pointed the way to the beach, where a huge tub filled with water and reflecting myriads of little pebbles was surrounded by a stretch of sand.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading THE FAIR The Sunday-school room was packed with people, but to an observant eye it was noticeable that the greatest number were in the corner under a silk canopy that looked like an Arab's shelter.

whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading Hanging beside it on the wall was a sign, printed in orange and blue, that read, COME AND FISH IN THE INDIAN OCEAN A SURPRISE FOR EVERYBODY 10 CENTS A LINE Beyond the tent a group of high palms pointed the way to the beach, where a huge tub filled with water and reflecting myriads of little pebbles was surrounded by a stretch of sand.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE FAIR The Sunday-school room was packed with people, but to an observant eye it was noticeable that the greatest number were in the corner under a silk canopy that looked like an Arab's shelter.

worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/

afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief

From this reading Mrs. Blake came over to her, and it was plain to be seen that they were both worried.

Chapter 6 of Janet, a twin by Dorothy Whitehill holds 122 sentences, grouped into 25 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.

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