Chapter 35 of Johnny Ludlow, First Series is here in full — 405 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 35 of Johnny Ludlow, First Series is here in full — 405 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Yes, that's it. Bon jour, monsieur." She hurried onwards, the sabots clattering. I turned leisurely to take another look at the hedge and the little gate in it, and saw a blue veil fluttering inwards. Constance Pell, deeper than I, had been gazing after me.
Chapter 35 of Johnny Ludlow, First Series is here in full — 405 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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-ing form of “clatter” — make a rattling sound
From this reading “She hurried onwards, the sabots clattering.”
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading “Constance Pell, deeper than I, had been gazing after me.”
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading “Constance Pell, deeper than I, had been gazing after me.”
the motion made by flapping up and down
From this reading “I turned leisurely to take another look at the hedge and the little gate in it, and saw a blue veil fluttering inwards.”
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading “I turned leisurely to take another look at the hedge and the little gate in it, and saw a blue veil fluttering inwards.”
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading “I turned leisurely to take another look at the hedge and the little gate in it, and saw a blue veil fluttering inwards.”
in a forward direction
From this reading “She hurried onwards, the sabots clattering.”
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading “I turned leisurely to take another look at the hedge and the little gate in it, and saw a blue veil fluttering inwards.”
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In this reading “I turned leisurely to take another look at the hedge and the little gate in it, and saw a blue veil fluttering inwards.”
take into consideration for exemplifying purposes
In this reading “I turned leisurely to take another look at the hedge and the little gate in it, and saw a blue veil fluttering inwards.”
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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 turned leisurely to take another look at the hedge and the little gate in it, and saw a blue veil fluttering inwards.
later than; following
From this reading Constance Pell, deeper than I, had been gazing after me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I turned leisurely to take another look at the hedge and the little gate in it, and saw a blue veil fluttering inwards.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading I turned leisurely to take another look at the hedge and the little gate in it, and saw a blue veil fluttering inwards.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I turned leisurely to take another look at the hedge and the little gate in it, and saw a blue veil fluttering inwards.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Constance Pell, deeper than I, had been gazing after me.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading I turned leisurely to take another look at the hedge and the little gate in it, and saw a blue veil fluttering inwards.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bon jour, monsieur."
-ing form of “clatter” — make a rattling sound
From this reading She hurried onwards, the sabots clattering.
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading Constance Pell, deeper than I, had been gazing after me.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Constance Pell, deeper than I, had been gazing after me.
the motion made by flapping up and down
From this reading I turned leisurely to take another look at the hedge and the little gate in it, and saw a blue veil fluttering inwards.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading I turned leisurely to take another look at the hedge and the little gate in it, and saw a blue veil fluttering inwards.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Constance Pell, deeper than I, had been gazing after me.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Constance Pell, deeper than I, had been gazing after me.
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading I turned leisurely to take another look at the hedge and the little gate in it, and saw a blue veil fluttering inwards.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading She hurried onwards, the sabots clattering.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I turned leisurely to take another look at the hedge and the little gate in it, and saw a blue veil fluttering inwards.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I turned leisurely to take another look at the hedge and the little gate in it, and saw a blue veil fluttering inwards.
to or toward the inside of
From this reading I turned leisurely to take another look at the hedge and the little gate in it, and saw a blue veil fluttering inwards.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Yes, that's it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bon jour, monsieur."
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading I turned leisurely to take another look at the hedge and the little gate in it, and saw a blue veil fluttering inwards.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I turned leisurely to take another look at the hedge and the little gate in it, and saw a blue veil fluttering inwards.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I turned leisurely to take another look at the hedge and the little gate in it, and saw a blue veil fluttering inwards.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Constance Pell, deeper than I, had been gazing after me.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading Bon jour, monsieur."
in a forward direction
From this reading She hurried onwards, the sabots clattering.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Constance Pell, deeper than I, had been gazing after me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She hurried onwards, the sabots clattering.
cut with a saw
From this reading I turned leisurely to take another look at the hedge and the little gate in it, and saw a blue veil fluttering inwards.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She hurried onwards, the sabots clattering.
carry out
From this reading I turned leisurely to take another look at the hedge and the little gate in it, and saw a blue veil fluttering inwards.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Constance Pell, deeper than I, had been gazing after me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, that's it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She hurried onwards, the sabots clattering.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I turned leisurely to take another look at the hedge and the little gate in it, and saw a blue veil fluttering inwards.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading I turned leisurely to take another look at the hedge and the little gate in it, and saw a blue veil fluttering inwards.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading I turned leisurely to take another look at the hedge and the little gate in it, and saw a blue veil fluttering inwards.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, that's it.
Chapter 35 of Johnny Ludlow, First Series by Henry, Mrs. Wood holds 405 sentences, grouped into 81 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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