Chapter 22 of Katherine's Sheaves is here in full — 124 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 22 of Katherine's Sheaves is here in full — 124 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
MRS. MINTURN VISITS HILTON. Everything moved along harmoniously with Katherine in school. Of course, there was work to be done and it required diligence, patience and perseverance to accomplish her daily tasks. But there is always satisfaction in overcoming difficulties, for such conquest never fails to strengthen and uplift.
Chapter 22 of Katherine's Sheaves is here in full — 124 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task; giving the degree of care required in a given situation
From this reading “Of course, there was work to be done and it required diligence, patience and perseverance to accomplish her daily tasks.”
third-person singular of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading “But there is always satisfaction in overcoming difficulties, for such conquest never fails to strengthen and uplift.”
in a harmonious manner
From this reading “Everything moved along harmoniously with Katherine in school.”
-ing form of “overcome” — win a victory over
From this reading “But there is always satisfaction in overcoming difficulties, for such conquest never fails to strengthen and uplift.”
Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in success. (Sự kiên trì, bền bỉ không bỏ cuộc.)
From this reading “Of course, there was work to be done and it required diligence, patience and perseverance to accomplish her daily tasks.”
make strong or stronger
From this reading “But there is always satisfaction in overcoming difficulties, for such conquest never fails to strengthen and uplift.”
plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading “Of course, there was work to be done and it required diligence, patience and perseverance to accomplish her daily tasks.”
fill with high spirits; fill with optimism
From this reading “But there is always satisfaction in overcoming difficulties, for such conquest never fails to strengthen and uplift.”
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put in effect
From this reading Of course, there was work to be done and it required diligence, patience and perseverance to accomplish her daily tasks.
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Everything moved along harmoniously with Katherine in school.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading But there is always satisfaction in overcoming difficulties, for such conquest never fails to strengthen and uplift.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Of course, there was work to be done and it required diligence, patience and perseverance to accomplish her daily tasks.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Of course, there was work to be done and it required diligence, patience and perseverance to accomplish her daily tasks.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there is always satisfaction in overcoming difficulties, for such conquest never fails to strengthen and uplift.
the act of conquering
From this reading But there is always satisfaction in overcoming difficulties, for such conquest never fails to strengthen and uplift.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, there was work to be done and it required diligence, patience and perseverance to accomplish her daily tasks.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Of course, there was work to be done and it required diligence, patience and perseverance to accomplish her daily tasks.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading But there is always satisfaction in overcoming difficulties, for such conquest never fails to strengthen and uplift.
conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task; giving the degree of care required in a given situation
From this reading Of course, there was work to be done and it required diligence, patience and perseverance to accomplish her daily tasks.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Of course, there was work to be done and it required diligence, patience and perseverance to accomplish her daily tasks.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Everything moved along harmoniously with Katherine in school.
third-person singular of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading But there is always satisfaction in overcoming difficulties, for such conquest never fails to strengthen and uplift.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But there is always satisfaction in overcoming difficulties, for such conquest never fails to strengthen and uplift.
in a harmonious manner
From this reading Everything moved along harmoniously with Katherine in school.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Of course, there was work to be done and it required diligence, patience and perseverance to accomplish her daily tasks.
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From this reading MINTURN VISITS HILTON.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Everything moved along harmoniously with Katherine in school.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But there is always satisfaction in overcoming difficulties, for such conquest never fails to strengthen and uplift.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Of course, there was work to be done and it required diligence, patience and perseverance to accomplish her daily tasks.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Everything moved along harmoniously with Katherine in school.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MINTURN VISITS HILTON.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Everything moved along harmoniously with Katherine in school.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But there is always satisfaction in overcoming difficulties, for such conquest never fails to strengthen and uplift.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course, there was work to be done and it required diligence, patience and perseverance to accomplish her daily tasks.
-ing form of “overcome” — win a victory over
From this reading But there is always satisfaction in overcoming difficulties, for such conquest never fails to strengthen and uplift.
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading Of course, there was work to be done and it required diligence, patience and perseverance to accomplish her daily tasks.
Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in success. (Sự kiên trì, bền bỉ không bỏ cuộc.)
From this reading Of course, there was work to be done and it required diligence, patience and perseverance to accomplish her daily tasks.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Of course, there was work to be done and it required diligence, patience and perseverance to accomplish her daily tasks.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading But there is always satisfaction in overcoming difficulties, for such conquest never fails to strengthen and uplift.
an educational institution
From this reading Everything moved along harmoniously with Katherine in school.
make strong or stronger
From this reading But there is always satisfaction in overcoming difficulties, for such conquest never fails to strengthen and uplift.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But there is always satisfaction in overcoming difficulties, for such conquest never fails to strengthen and uplift.
plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Of course, there was work to be done and it required diligence, patience and perseverance to accomplish her daily tasks.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Of course, there was work to be done and it required diligence, patience and perseverance to accomplish her daily tasks.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of course, there was work to be done and it required diligence, patience and perseverance to accomplish her daily tasks.
fill with high spirits; fill with optimism
From this reading But there is always satisfaction in overcoming difficulties, for such conquest never fails to strengthen and uplift.
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading MINTURN VISITS HILTON.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of course, there was work to be done and it required diligence, patience and perseverance to accomplish her daily tasks.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Everything moved along harmoniously with Katherine in school.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Of course, there was work to be done and it required diligence, patience and perseverance to accomplish her daily tasks.
Chapter 22 of Katherine's Sheaves by Georgie, Mrs. Sheldon holds 124 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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