Chapter 12 of Joanna Godden is here in full — 384 sentences across 77 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XII
Chapter 12 of Joanna Godden is here in full — 384 sentences across 77 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"What do you think of the band?" he asked, subtly altering the tone of the conversation which he saw now had been pitched too low. "I think it a proper fine band." "So it is. They're going to play 'The Merry Widow' next--ever seen it?" "No, never.
Chapter 12 of Joanna Godden is here in full — 384 sentences across 77 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/76 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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the sterilization of an animal
From this reading “"What do you think of the band?" he asked, subtly altering the tone of the conversation which he saw now had been pitched too low.”
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading “"What do you think of the band?" he asked, subtly altering the tone of the conversation which he saw now had been pitched too low.”
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading “"What do you think of the band?" he asked, subtly altering the tone of the conversation which he saw now had been pitched too low.”
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading “They're going to play 'The Merry Widow' next--ever seen it?"”
(of sound) set to a certain pitch or key; usually used as a combining form
From this reading “"What do you think of the band?" he asked, subtly altering the tone of the conversation which he saw now had been pitched too low.”
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading “"I think it a proper fine band."”
in a subtle manner
From this reading “"What do you think of the band?" he asked, subtly altering the tone of the conversation which he saw now had been pitched too low.”
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading “They're going to play 'The Merry Widow' next--ever seen it?"”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I think it a proper fine band."
the sterilization of an animal
From this reading "What do you think of the band?" he asked, subtly altering the tone of the conversation which he saw now had been pitched too low.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What do you think of the band?" he asked, subtly altering the tone of the conversation which he saw now had been pitched too low.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading "What do you think of the band?" he asked, subtly altering the tone of the conversation which he saw now had been pitched too low.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "What do you think of the band?" he asked, subtly altering the tone of the conversation which he saw now had been pitched too low.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading "What do you think of the band?" he asked, subtly altering the tone of the conversation which he saw now had been pitched too low.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What do you think of the band?" he asked, subtly altering the tone of the conversation which he saw now had been pitched too low.
at any time
From this reading They're going to play 'The Merry Widow' next--ever seen it?"
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading "I think it a proper fine band."
the act of departing
From this reading They're going to play 'The Merry Widow' next--ever seen it?"
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "What do you think of the band?" he asked, subtly altering the tone of the conversation which he saw now had been pitched too low.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What do you think of the band?" he asked, subtly altering the tone of the conversation which he saw now had been pitched too low.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think it a proper fine band."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "So it is.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I think it a proper fine band."
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "What do you think of the band?" he asked, subtly altering the tone of the conversation which he saw now had been pitched too low.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading They're going to play 'The Merry Widow' next--ever seen it?"
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "No, never.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading They're going to play 'The Merry Widow' next--ever seen it?"
not any; not one
From this reading "No, never.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "What do you think of the band?" he asked, subtly altering the tone of the conversation which he saw now had been pitched too low.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "What do you think of the band?" he asked, subtly altering the tone of the conversation which he saw now had been pitched too low.
(of sound) set to a certain pitch or key; usually used as a combining form
From this reading "What do you think of the band?" he asked, subtly altering the tone of the conversation which he saw now had been pitched too low.
participate in games or sport
From this reading They're going to play 'The Merry Widow' next--ever seen it?"
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading "I think it a proper fine band."
cut with a saw
From this reading "What do you think of the band?" he asked, subtly altering the tone of the conversation which he saw now had been pitched too low.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading They're going to play 'The Merry Widow' next--ever seen it?"
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So it is.
in a subtle manner
From this reading "What do you think of the band?" he asked, subtly altering the tone of the conversation which he saw now had been pitched too low.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "What do you think of the band?" he asked, subtly altering the tone of the conversation which he saw now had been pitched too low.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They're going to play 'The Merry Widow' next--ever seen it?"
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "What do you think of the band?" he asked, subtly altering the tone of the conversation which he saw now had been pitched too low.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They're going to play 'The Merry Widow' next--ever seen it?"
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "What do you think of the band?" he asked, subtly altering the tone of the conversation which he saw now had been pitched too low.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "What do you think of the band?" he asked, subtly altering the tone of the conversation which he saw now had been pitched too low.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What do you think of the band?" he asked, subtly altering the tone of the conversation which he saw now had been pitched too low.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "What do you think of the band?" he asked, subtly altering the tone of the conversation which he saw now had been pitched too low.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading They're going to play 'The Merry Widow' next--ever seen it?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What do you think of the band?" he asked, subtly altering the tone of the conversation which he saw now had been pitched too low.
Chapter 12 of Joanna Godden by Sheila Kaye-Smith holds 384 sentences, grouped into 77 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 12 holds 384 sentences of Joanna Godden, unabridged, divided into 77 reading sections.
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