Chapter 25 of Jewel: A Chapter in Her Life is here in full — 291 sentences across 59 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 25 of Jewel: A Chapter in Her Life is here in full — 291 sentences across 59 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
MUTUAL SURPRISES “I thought I knew Bel-Air Park,” said Bonnell looking about him. “I never suspected this.” “Jewel is the Columbus of this spot. She has named it the Ravine of Happiness.” Nat looked at his speaker.
Chapter 25 of Jewel: A Chapter in Her Life is here in full — 291 sentences across 59 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the state capital of Ohio; located in the center of the state; site of Ohio State University
From this reading ““Jewel is the Columbus of this spot.”
a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading ““Jewel is the Columbus of this spot.”
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading “MUTUAL SURPRISES “I thought I knew Bel-Air Park,” said Bonnell looking about him.”
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading “MUTUAL SURPRISES “I thought I knew Bel-Air Park,” said Bonnell looking about him.”
a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)
From this reading “She has named it the Ravine of Happiness.””
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading “Nat looked at his speaker.”
plural of “surprise” — the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading “MUTUAL SURPRISES “I thought I knew Bel-Air Park,” said Bonnell looking about him.”
believed likely
From this reading ““I never suspected this.””
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading MUTUAL SURPRISES “I thought I knew Bel-Air Park,” said Bonnell looking about him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Nat looked at his speaker.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MUTUAL SURPRISES “I thought I knew Bel-Air Park,” said Bonnell looking about him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MUTUAL SURPRISES “I thought I knew Bel-Air Park,” said Bonnell looking about him.
the state capital of Ohio; located in the center of the state; site of Ohio State University
From this reading “Jewel is the Columbus of this spot.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading She has named it the Ravine of Happiness.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She has named it the Ravine of Happiness.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading MUTUAL SURPRISES “I thought I knew Bel-Air Park,” said Bonnell looking about him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nat looked at his speaker.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading MUTUAL SURPRISES “I thought I knew Bel-Air Park,” said Bonnell looking about him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Jewel is the Columbus of this spot.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She has named it the Ravine of Happiness.”
a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading “Jewel is the Columbus of this spot.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading MUTUAL SURPRISES “I thought I knew Bel-Air Park,” said Bonnell looking about him.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Nat looked at his speaker.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading MUTUAL SURPRISES “I thought I knew Bel-Air Park,” said Bonnell looking about him.
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading MUTUAL SURPRISES “I thought I knew Bel-Air Park,” said Bonnell looking about him.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading She has named it the Ravine of Happiness.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nat looked at his speaker.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “I never suspected this.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Jewel is the Columbus of this spot.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading MUTUAL SURPRISES “I thought I knew Bel-Air Park,” said Bonnell looking about him.
a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)
From this reading She has named it the Ravine of Happiness.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading MUTUAL SURPRISES “I thought I knew Bel-Air Park,” said Bonnell looking about him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She has named it the Ravine of Happiness.”
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading Nat looked at his speaker.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading “Jewel is the Columbus of this spot.
plural of “surprise” — the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading MUTUAL SURPRISES “I thought I knew Bel-Air Park,” said Bonnell looking about him.
believed likely
From this reading “I never suspected this.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Jewel is the Columbus of this spot.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “I never suspected this.”
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading MUTUAL SURPRISES “I thought I knew Bel-Air Park,” said Bonnell looking about him.
Chapter 25 of Jewel: A Chapter in Her Life by Clara Louise Burnham holds 291 sentences, grouped into 59 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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