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Jessica's First Prayer
Jessica's First Prayer

Chapter XXI

Chapter 21 of Jessica's First Prayer is here in full — 7 sentences across 2 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Page 70 often saying no more that _changed to_ often saying no more than Page 89 minister and the beadle, ‘I asked _changed to_ minister and the beadle, “I asked _Jessica’s Mother_ Page 21 it with our hearts.
_changed to_ it with our hearts.”
Page 31 the door into a comforttable _changed to_ the door into a comfortable Page 35 in some away had never looked _changed to_ in some way had never looked Page 50 when she hears every, thing _changed to_ when she hears every thing Page 53 He knows she is my mother.
_changed to_ He knows she is my mother.”
Page 58 on any farther?
_changed to_ on any farther?”
Page 64 would he have thrust _changed to_ would He have thrust Page 74 caried to the chapel _changed to_ carried to the chapel Page 79 like some giant skeletion _changed to_ like some giant skeleton A Contents has been added for _Jessica’s Mother_.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Jessica's First Prayer

Chapter XXI

Chapter 21 of Jessica's First Prayer is here in full — 7 sentences across 2 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/1 · 7 reading units · Lines 1–7

Line 1
Page 70 often saying no more that _changed to_ often saying no more than Page 89 minister and the beadle, ‘I asked _changed to_ minister and the beadle, “I asked _Jessica’s Mother_ Page 21 it with our hearts.
Line 2
_changed to_ it with our hearts.”
/tʃeɪndʒd tuː ɪt wɪð ˈaʊər hɑːrts/
Line 3
Page 31 the door into a comforttable _changed to_ the door into a comfortable Page 35 in some away had never looked _changed to_ in some way had never looked Page 50 when she hears every, thing _changed to_ when she hears every thing Page 53 He knows she is my mother.
Line 4
_changed to_ He knows she is my mother.”
/tʃeɪndʒd tuː hiː noʊz ʃiː ɪz maɪ ˈmʌðər/
Line 5
Page 58 on any farther?
Line 6
_changed to_ on any farther?”
/tʃeɪndʒd tuː ɑːn ˈeni ˈfɑːrðər/
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Page 64 would he have thrust _changed to_ would He have thrust Page 74 caried to the chapel _changed to_ carried to the chapel Page 79 like some giant skeletion _changed to_ like some giant skeleton A Contents has been added for _Jessica’s Mother_.

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.

beadle noun US /ˈbiːdəl/

a minor parish official who serves a ceremonial function

From this reading “Page 70 often saying no more that _changed to_ often saying no more than Page 89 minister and the beadle, ‘I asked _changed to_ minister and the beadle, “I asked _Jessica’s Mother_ Page 21 it with our hearts.”

chapel noun US /ˈtʃæpəl/

a place of worship that has its own altar

From this reading “Page 64 would he have thrust _changed to_ would He have thrust Page 74 caried to the chapel _changed to_ carried to the chapel Page 79 like some giant skeletion _changed to_ like some giant skeleton A Contents has been added for _Jessica’s Mother_.”

Contents noun US /ˈkɑːntents/

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading “Page 64 would he have thrust _changed to_ would He have thrust Page 74 caried to the chapel _changed to_ carried to the chapel Page 79 like some giant skeletion _changed to_ like some giant skeleton A Contents has been added for _Jessica’s Mother_.”

giant noun US /ˈdʒaɪənt/

any creature of exceptional size

From this reading “Page 64 would he have thrust _changed to_ would He have thrust Page 74 caried to the chapel _changed to_ carried to the chapel Page 79 like some giant skeletion _changed to_ like some giant skeleton A Contents has been added for _Jessica’s Mother_.”

hears verb US /hiːrz/

third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading “Page 31 the door into a comforttable _changed to_ the door into a comfortable Page 35 in some away had never looked _changed to_ in some way had never looked Page 50 when she hears every, thing _changed to_ when she hears every thing Page 53 He knows she is my mother.”

minister noun US /ˈmɪnəstər/

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading “Page 70 often saying no more that _changed to_ often saying no more than Page 89 minister and the beadle, ‘I asked _changed to_ minister and the beadle, “I asked _Jessica’s Mother_ Page 21 it with our hearts.”

skeleton noun US /ˈskelətən/

something reduced to its minimal form

From this reading “Page 64 would he have thrust _changed to_ would He have thrust Page 74 caried to the chapel _changed to_ carried to the chapel Page 79 like some giant skeletion _changed to_ like some giant skeleton A Contents has been added for _Jessica’s Mother_.”

thrust verb US /θrʌst/

push forcefully

From this reading “Page 64 would he have thrust _changed to_ would He have thrust Page 74 caried to the chapel _changed to_ carried to the chapel Page 79 like some giant skeletion _changed to_ like some giant skeleton A Contents has been added for _Jessica’s Mother_.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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

some way adjective + noun

In this reading “Page 31 the door into a comforttable _changed to_ the door into a comfortable Page 35 in some away had never looked _changed to_ in some way had never looked Page 50 when she hears every, thing _changed to_ when she hears every thing Page 53 He knows she is my mother.”

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21

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From this reading Page 70 often saying no more that _changed to_ often saying no more than Page 89 minister and the beadle, ‘I asked _changed to_ minister and the beadle, “I asked _Jessica’s Mother_ Page 21 it with our hearts.

31

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From this reading Page 31 the door into a comforttable _changed to_ the door into a comfortable Page 35 in some away had never looked _changed to_ in some way had never looked Page 50 when she hears every, thing _changed to_ when she hears every thing Page 53 He knows she is my mother.

35

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From this reading Page 31 the door into a comforttable _changed to_ the door into a comfortable Page 35 in some away had never looked _changed to_ in some way had never looked Page 50 when she hears every, thing _changed to_ when she hears every thing Page 53 He knows she is my mother.

50

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From this reading Page 31 the door into a comforttable _changed to_ the door into a comfortable Page 35 in some away had never looked _changed to_ in some way had never looked Page 50 when she hears every, thing _changed to_ when she hears every thing Page 53 He knows she is my mother.

53

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From this reading Page 31 the door into a comforttable _changed to_ the door into a comfortable Page 35 in some away had never looked _changed to_ in some way had never looked Page 50 when she hears every, thing _changed to_ when she hears every thing Page 53 He knows she is my mother.

58

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From this reading Page 58 on any farther?

64

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From this reading Page 64 would he have thrust _changed to_ would He have thrust Page 74 caried to the chapel _changed to_ carried to the chapel Page 79 like some giant skeletion _changed to_ like some giant skeleton A Contents has been added for _Jessica’s Mother_.

70

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

From this reading Page 70 often saying no more that _changed to_ often saying no more than Page 89 minister and the beadle, ‘I asked _changed to_ minister and the beadle, “I asked _Jessica’s Mother_ Page 21 it with our hearts.

74

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

From this reading Page 64 would he have thrust _changed to_ would He have thrust Page 74 caried to the chapel _changed to_ carried to the chapel Page 79 like some giant skeletion _changed to_ like some giant skeleton A Contents has been added for _Jessica’s Mother_.

79

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

From this reading Page 64 would he have thrust _changed to_ would He have thrust Page 74 caried to the chapel _changed to_ carried to the chapel Page 79 like some giant skeletion _changed to_ like some giant skeleton A Contents has been added for _Jessica’s Mother_.

89

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From this reading Page 70 often saying no more that _changed to_ often saying no more than Page 89 minister and the beadle, ‘I asked _changed to_ minister and the beadle, “I asked _Jessica’s Mother_ Page 21 it with our hearts.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading Page 31 the door into a comforttable _changed to_ the door into a comfortable Page 35 in some away had never looked _changed to_ in some way had never looked Page 50 when she hears every, thing _changed to_ when she hears every thing Page 53 He knows she is my mother.

addedverbUS /ˈædəd/

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading Page 64 would he have thrust _changed to_ would He have thrust Page 74 caried to the chapel _changed to_ carried to the chapel Page 79 like some giant skeletion _changed to_ like some giant skeleton A Contents has been added for _Jessica’s Mother_.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Page 70 often saying no more that _changed to_ often saying no more than Page 89 minister and the beadle, ‘I asked _changed to_ minister and the beadle, “I asked _Jessica’s Mother_ Page 21 it with our hearts.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Page 58 on any farther?

askedverbUS /æskt/

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Page 70 often saying no more that _changed to_ often saying no more than Page 89 minister and the beadle, ‘I asked _changed to_ minister and the beadle, “I asked _Jessica’s Mother_ Page 21 it with our hearts.

awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Page 31 the door into a comforttable _changed to_ the door into a comfortable Page 35 in some away had never looked _changed to_ in some way had never looked Page 50 when she hears every, thing _changed to_ when she hears every thing Page 53 He knows she is my mother.

beadlenounUS /ˈbiːdəl/

a minor parish official who serves a ceremonial function

From this reading Page 70 often saying no more that _changed to_ often saying no more than Page 89 minister and the beadle, ‘I asked _changed to_ minister and the beadle, “I asked _Jessica’s Mother_ Page 21 it with our hearts.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Page 64 would he have thrust _changed to_ would He have thrust Page 74 caried to the chapel _changed to_ carried to the chapel Page 79 like some giant skeletion _changed to_ like some giant skeleton A Contents has been added for _Jessica’s Mother_.

caried

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

From this reading Page 64 would he have thrust _changed to_ would He have thrust Page 74 caried to the chapel _changed to_ carried to the chapel Page 79 like some giant skeletion _changed to_ like some giant skeleton A Contents has been added for _Jessica’s Mother_.

carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Page 64 would he have thrust _changed to_ would He have thrust Page 74 caried to the chapel _changed to_ carried to the chapel Page 79 like some giant skeletion _changed to_ like some giant skeleton A Contents has been added for _Jessica’s Mother_.

changedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪndʒd/

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading Page 70 often saying no more that _changed to_ often saying no more than Page 89 minister and the beadle, ‘I asked _changed to_ minister and the beadle, “I asked _Jessica’s Mother_ Page 21 it with our hearts.

chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/

a place of worship that has its own altar

From this reading Page 64 would he have thrust _changed to_ would He have thrust Page 74 caried to the chapel _changed to_ carried to the chapel Page 79 like some giant skeletion _changed to_ like some giant skeleton A Contents has been added for _Jessica’s Mother_.

comfortableadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbəl/

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading Page 31 the door into a comforttable _changed to_ the door into a comfortable Page 35 in some away had never looked _changed to_ in some way had never looked Page 50 when she hears every, thing _changed to_ when she hears every thing Page 53 He knows she is my mother.

comforttable

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

From this reading Page 31 the door into a comforttable _changed to_ the door into a comfortable Page 35 in some away had never looked _changed to_ in some way had never looked Page 50 when she hears every, thing _changed to_ when she hears every thing Page 53 He knows she is my mother.

ContentsnounUS /ˈkɑːntents/

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading Page 64 would he have thrust _changed to_ would He have thrust Page 74 caried to the chapel _changed to_ carried to the chapel Page 79 like some giant skeletion _changed to_ like some giant skeleton A Contents has been added for _Jessica’s Mother_.

doornounUS /dɔːr/

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Page 31 the door into a comforttable _changed to_ the door into a comfortable Page 35 in some away had never looked _changed to_ in some way had never looked Page 50 when she hears every, thing _changed to_ when she hears every thing Page 53 He knows she is my mother.

everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Page 31 the door into a comforttable _changed to_ the door into a comfortable Page 35 in some away had never looked _changed to_ in some way had never looked Page 50 when she hears every, thing _changed to_ when she hears every thing Page 53 He knows she is my mother.

fartheradjectiveUS /ˈfɑːrðər/

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading Page 58 on any farther?

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Page 64 would he have thrust _changed to_ would He have thrust Page 74 caried to the chapel _changed to_ carried to the chapel Page 79 like some giant skeletion _changed to_ like some giant skeleton A Contents has been added for _Jessica’s Mother_.

giantnounUS /ˈdʒaɪənt/

any creature of exceptional size

From this reading Page 64 would he have thrust _changed to_ would He have thrust Page 74 caried to the chapel _changed to_ carried to the chapel Page 79 like some giant skeletion _changed to_ like some giant skeleton A Contents has been added for _Jessica’s Mother_.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Page 31 the door into a comforttable _changed to_ the door into a comfortable Page 35 in some away had never looked _changed to_ in some way had never looked Page 50 when she hears every, thing _changed to_ when she hears every thing Page 53 He knows she is my mother.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Page 64 would he have thrust _changed to_ would He have thrust Page 74 caried to the chapel _changed to_ carried to the chapel Page 79 like some giant skeletion _changed to_ like some giant skeleton A Contents has been added for _Jessica’s Mother_.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Page 64 would he have thrust _changed to_ would He have thrust Page 74 caried to the chapel _changed to_ carried to the chapel Page 79 like some giant skeletion _changed to_ like some giant skeleton A Contents has been added for _Jessica’s Mother_.

HepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Page 31 the door into a comforttable _changed to_ the door into a comfortable Page 35 in some away had never looked _changed to_ in some way had never looked Page 50 when she hears every, thing _changed to_ when she hears every thing Page 53 He knows she is my mother.

hearsverbUS /hiːrz/

third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Page 31 the door into a comforttable _changed to_ the door into a comfortable Page 35 in some away had never looked _changed to_ in some way had never looked Page 50 when she hears every, thing _changed to_ when she hears every thing Page 53 He knows she is my mother.

heartsnounUS /hɑːrts/

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading Page 70 often saying no more that _changed to_ often saying no more than Page 89 minister and the beadle, ‘I asked _changed to_ minister and the beadle, “I asked _Jessica’s Mother_ Page 21 it with our hearts.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Page 70 often saying no more that _changed to_ often saying no more than Page 89 minister and the beadle, ‘I asked _changed to_ minister and the beadle, “I asked _Jessica’s Mother_ Page 21 it with our hearts.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Page 31 the door into a comforttable _changed to_ the door into a comfortable Page 35 in some away had never looked _changed to_ in some way had never looked Page 50 when she hears every, thing _changed to_ when she hears every thing Page 53 He knows she is my mother.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Page 31 the door into a comforttable _changed to_ the door into a comfortable Page 35 in some away had never looked _changed to_ in some way had never looked Page 50 when she hears every, thing _changed to_ when she hears every thing Page 53 He knows she is my mother.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading Page 31 the door into a comforttable _changed to_ the door into a comfortable Page 35 in some away had never looked _changed to_ in some way had never looked Page 50 when she hears every, thing _changed to_ when she hears every thing Page 53 He knows she is my mother.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Page 70 often saying no more that _changed to_ often saying no more than Page 89 minister and the beadle, ‘I asked _changed to_ minister and the beadle, “I asked _Jessica’s Mother_ Page 21 it with our hearts.

Jessica's

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From this reading Page 70 often saying no more that _changed to_ often saying no more than Page 89 minister and the beadle, ‘I asked _changed to_ minister and the beadle, “I asked _Jessica’s Mother_ Page 21 it with our hearts.

knowsnounUS /noʊz/

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading Page 31 the door into a comforttable _changed to_ the door into a comfortable Page 35 in some away had never looked _changed to_ in some way had never looked Page 50 when she hears every, thing _changed to_ when she hears every thing Page 53 He knows she is my mother.

likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Page 64 would he have thrust _changed to_ would He have thrust Page 74 caried to the chapel _changed to_ carried to the chapel Page 79 like some giant skeletion _changed to_ like some giant skeleton A Contents has been added for _Jessica’s Mother_.

lookedverbUS /lʊkt/

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

From this reading Page 31 the door into a comforttable _changed to_ the door into a comfortable Page 35 in some away had never looked _changed to_ in some way had never looked Page 50 when she hears every, thing _changed to_ when she hears every thing Page 53 He knows she is my mother.

ministernounUS /ˈmɪnəstər/

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading Page 70 often saying no more that _changed to_ often saying no more than Page 89 minister and the beadle, ‘I asked _changed to_ minister and the beadle, “I asked _Jessica’s Mother_ Page 21 it with our hearts.

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Page 70 often saying no more that _changed to_ often saying no more than Page 89 minister and the beadle, ‘I asked _changed to_ minister and the beadle, “I asked _Jessica’s Mother_ Page 21 it with our hearts.

MothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Page 70 often saying no more that _changed to_ often saying no more than Page 89 minister and the beadle, ‘I asked _changed to_ minister and the beadle, “I asked _Jessica’s Mother_ Page 21 it with our hearts.

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Page 31 the door into a comforttable _changed to_ the door into a comfortable Page 35 in some away had never looked _changed to_ in some way had never looked Page 50 when she hears every, thing _changed to_ when she hears every thing Page 53 He knows she is my mother.

neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Page 31 the door into a comforttable _changed to_ the door into a comfortable Page 35 in some away had never looked _changed to_ in some way had never looked Page 50 when she hears every, thing _changed to_ when she hears every thing Page 53 He knows she is my mother.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading Page 70 often saying no more that _changed to_ often saying no more than Page 89 minister and the beadle, ‘I asked _changed to_ minister and the beadle, “I asked _Jessica’s Mother_ Page 21 it with our hearts.

oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/

many times at short intervals

From this reading Page 70 often saying no more that _changed to_ often saying no more than Page 89 minister and the beadle, ‘I asked _changed to_ minister and the beadle, “I asked _Jessica’s Mother_ Page 21 it with our hearts.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Page 58 on any farther?

ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Page 70 often saying no more that _changed to_ often saying no more than Page 89 minister and the beadle, ‘I asked _changed to_ minister and the beadle, “I asked _Jessica’s Mother_ Page 21 it with our hearts.

PagenounUS /peɪdʒ/

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading Page 70 often saying no more that _changed to_ often saying no more than Page 89 minister and the beadle, ‘I asked _changed to_ minister and the beadle, “I asked _Jessica’s Mother_ Page 21 it with our hearts.

sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading Page 70 often saying no more that _changed to_ often saying no more than Page 89 minister and the beadle, ‘I asked _changed to_ minister and the beadle, “I asked _Jessica’s Mother_ Page 21 it with our hearts.

shepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Page 31 the door into a comforttable _changed to_ the door into a comfortable Page 35 in some away had never looked _changed to_ in some way had never looked Page 50 when she hears every, thing _changed to_ when she hears every thing Page 53 He knows she is my mother.

skeletion

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

From this reading Page 64 would he have thrust _changed to_ would He have thrust Page 74 caried to the chapel _changed to_ carried to the chapel Page 79 like some giant skeletion _changed to_ like some giant skeleton A Contents has been added for _Jessica’s Mother_.

skeletonnounUS /ˈskelətən/

something reduced to its minimal form

From this reading Page 64 would he have thrust _changed to_ would He have thrust Page 74 caried to the chapel _changed to_ carried to the chapel Page 79 like some giant skeletion _changed to_ like some giant skeleton A Contents has been added for _Jessica’s Mother_.

someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Page 31 the door into a comforttable _changed to_ the door into a comfortable Page 35 in some away had never looked _changed to_ in some way had never looked Page 50 when she hears every, thing _changed to_ when she hears every thing Page 53 He knows she is my mother.

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Page 70 often saying no more that _changed to_ often saying no more than Page 89 minister and the beadle, ‘I asked _changed to_ minister and the beadle, “I asked _Jessica’s Mother_ Page 21 it with our hearts.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Page 70 often saying no more that _changed to_ often saying no more than Page 89 minister and the beadle, ‘I asked _changed to_ minister and the beadle, “I asked _Jessica’s Mother_ Page 21 it with our hearts.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Page 70 often saying no more that _changed to_ often saying no more than Page 89 minister and the beadle, ‘I asked _changed to_ minister and the beadle, “I asked _Jessica’s Mother_ Page 21 it with our hearts.

thingnounUS /θɪŋ/

a special situation

From this reading Page 31 the door into a comforttable _changed to_ the door into a comfortable Page 35 in some away had never looked _changed to_ in some way had never looked Page 50 when she hears every, thing _changed to_ when she hears every thing Page 53 He knows she is my mother.

thrustverbUS /θrʌst/

push forcefully

From this reading Page 64 would he have thrust _changed to_ would He have thrust Page 74 caried to the chapel _changed to_ carried to the chapel Page 79 like some giant skeletion _changed to_ like some giant skeleton A Contents has been added for _Jessica’s Mother_.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Page 70 often saying no more that _changed to_ often saying no more than Page 89 minister and the beadle, ‘I asked _changed to_ minister and the beadle, “I asked _Jessica’s Mother_ Page 21 it with our hearts.

waynounUS /weɪ/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Page 31 the door into a comforttable _changed to_ the door into a comfortable Page 35 in some away had never looked _changed to_ in some way had never looked Page 50 when she hears every, thing _changed to_ when she hears every thing Page 53 He knows she is my mother.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading Page 31 the door into a comforttable _changed to_ the door into a comfortable Page 35 in some away had never looked _changed to_ in some way had never looked Page 50 when she hears every, thing _changed to_ when she hears every thing Page 53 He knows she is my mother.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Page 70 often saying no more that _changed to_ often saying no more than Page 89 minister and the beadle, ‘I asked _changed to_ minister and the beadle, “I asked _Jessica’s Mother_ Page 21 it with our hearts.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Page 64 would he have thrust _changed to_ would He have thrust Page 74 caried to the chapel _changed to_ carried to the chapel Page 79 like some giant skeletion _changed to_ like some giant skeleton A Contents has been added for _Jessica’s Mother_.

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How do I study chapter 21 of Jessica's First Prayer?

Work through the 2 sections in order, replaying any sentence and tapping unfamiliar words for their entries.

Each of the 2 sections in this chapter is short enough to read once, hear once, and then re-read with the vocabulary in view. Tapping a word plays it alone and opens its dictionary entry with IPA, part of speech and meaning, so the reader is never forced to guess a pronunciation from spelling. Working section by section keeps a long chapter from becoming an undifferentiated wall of text, which is the usual reason a reader abandons a work of this period.

Can chapter 21 be read aloud to me?

Yes — every sentence and every individual word in chapter 21 can be played aloud in United States English.

Audio covers the whole chapter: any sentence can be played, and any single word within it can be played on its own. The voice uses United States English. For a work of this period that matters, because spelling is an unreliable guide to pronunciation for vocabulary that has fallen out of daily use, and a learner who guesses wrong tends to keep the error. Hearing the word in its own sentence, and then alone, settles it.

Questions about reading Jessica's First Prayer

Common questions about reading Jessica's First Prayer by Hesba Stretton on this page, its source edition and its audio.

Is this the complete text of Jessica's First Prayer?

Yes. All 992 sentences of Project Gutenberg eBook #50104 are kept, with a record of which sentences cover which part.

Which edition of Jessica's First Prayer is used?

Project Gutenberg eBook #50104, unabridged. The Project Gutenberg header, footer and licence are removed.

How long does Jessica's First Prayer take to read?

About 82 minutes of reading across 199 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

How to read Jessica's First Prayer section by section

How to work through Jessica's First Prayer section by section, using the audio and the tap-to-define vocabulary.

  1. Open a chapter

    Choose one of the 21 chapters of Jessica's First Prayer to begin.

  2. Read one section

    Each section holds 5 sentences; read it once through.

  3. Listen and tap

    Play the section aloud, then tap any unfamiliar word for its entry.

Vocabulary met early in Jessica's First Prayer

Words and structures a reader meets early in Jessica's First Prayer, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Screened
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Jessica's First Prayer; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Secluded
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Jessica's First Prayer; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Corner
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Jessica's First Prayer; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Railway-bridges
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Jessica's First Prayer; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.