Chapter 17 of Keineth is here in full — 106 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 17 of Keineth is here in full — 106 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
CHRISTMAS "Christmas isn't half as much fun after you don't believe in Santa Claus." Peggy heaved a mighty sigh as she worked her needle in and out of the handkerchief she was hemstitching. "How old were you, Keineth, when you found there wasn't a Santa Claus?" Keineth did not answer for a moment. Her shining eyes had a far-away look.
Chapter 17 of Keineth is here in full — 106 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/21 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading “CHRISTMAS "Christmas isn't half as much fun after you don't believe in Santa Claus."”
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading “CHRISTMAS "Christmas isn't half as much fun after you don't believe in Santa Claus."”
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading “Peggy heaved a mighty sigh as she worked her needle in and out of the handkerchief she was hemstitching.”
past form of “heave” — utter a sound, as with obvious effort
From this reading “Peggy heaved a mighty sigh as she worked her needle in and out of the handkerchief she was hemstitching.”
the leaf of a conifer
From this reading “Peggy heaved a mighty sigh as she worked her needle in and out of the handkerchief she was hemstitching.”
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
From this reading “CHRISTMAS "Christmas isn't half as much fun after you don't believe in Santa Claus."”
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading “Her shining eyes had a far-away look.”
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading “Peggy heaved a mighty sigh as she worked her needle in and out of the handkerchief she was hemstitching.”
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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 Peggy heaved a mighty sigh as she worked her needle in and out of the handkerchief she was hemstitching.
later than; following
From this reading CHRISTMAS "Christmas isn't half as much fun after you don't believe in Santa Claus."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Peggy heaved a mighty sigh as she worked her needle in and out of the handkerchief she was hemstitching.
react verbally
From this reading Keineth did not answer for a moment.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CHRISTMAS "Christmas isn't half as much fun after you don't believe in Santa Claus."
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading CHRISTMAS "Christmas isn't half as much fun after you don't believe in Santa Claus."
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading CHRISTMAS "Christmas isn't half as much fun after you don't believe in Santa Claus."
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From this reading CHRISTMAS "Christmas isn't half as much fun after you don't believe in Santa Claus."
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Keineth did not answer for a moment.
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From this reading CHRISTMAS "Christmas isn't half as much fun after you don't believe in Santa Claus."
opinion or judgment
From this reading Her shining eyes had a far-away look.
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From this reading Her shining eyes had a far-away look.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Keineth did not answer for a moment.
set up or found
From this reading "How old were you, Keineth, when you found there wasn't a Santa Claus?"
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading CHRISTMAS "Christmas isn't half as much fun after you don't believe in Santa Claus."
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her shining eyes had a far-away look.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading CHRISTMAS "Christmas isn't half as much fun after you don't believe in Santa Claus."
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading Peggy heaved a mighty sigh as she worked her needle in and out of the handkerchief she was hemstitching.
past form of “heave” — utter a sound, as with obvious effort
From this reading Peggy heaved a mighty sigh as she worked her needle in and out of the handkerchief she was hemstitching.
a stitch in which parallel threads are drawn and exposed threads are caught together in groups
From this reading Peggy heaved a mighty sigh as she worked her needle in and out of the handkerchief she was hemstitching.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Peggy heaved a mighty sigh as she worked her needle in and out of the handkerchief she was hemstitching.
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From this reading "How old were you, Keineth, when you found there wasn't a Santa Claus?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CHRISTMAS "Christmas isn't half as much fun after you don't believe in Santa Claus."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CHRISTMAS "Christmas isn't half as much fun after you don't believe in Santa Claus."
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From this reading "How old were you, Keineth, when you found there wasn't a Santa Claus?"
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Her shining eyes had a far-away look.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading Peggy heaved a mighty sigh as she worked her needle in and out of the handkerchief she was hemstitching.
a particular point in time
From this reading Keineth did not answer for a moment.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading CHRISTMAS "Christmas isn't half as much fun after you don't believe in Santa Claus."
the leaf of a conifer
From this reading Peggy heaved a mighty sigh as she worked her needle in and out of the handkerchief she was hemstitching.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Keineth did not answer for a moment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Peggy heaved a mighty sigh as she worked her needle in and out of the handkerchief she was hemstitching.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "How old were you, Keineth, when you found there wasn't a Santa Claus?"
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Peggy heaved a mighty sigh as she worked her needle in and out of the handkerchief she was hemstitching.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Peggy heaved a mighty sigh as she worked her needle in and out of the handkerchief she was hemstitching.
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
From this reading CHRISTMAS "Christmas isn't half as much fun after you don't believe in Santa Claus."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Peggy heaved a mighty sigh as she worked her needle in and out of the handkerchief she was hemstitching.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading Her shining eyes had a far-away look.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Peggy heaved a mighty sigh as she worked her needle in and out of the handkerchief she was hemstitching.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Peggy heaved a mighty sigh as she worked her needle in and out of the handkerchief she was hemstitching.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "How old were you, Keineth, when you found there wasn't a Santa Claus?"
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Peggy heaved a mighty sigh as she worked her needle in and out of the handkerchief she was hemstitching.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How old were you, Keineth, when you found there wasn't a Santa Claus?"
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "How old were you, Keineth, when you found there wasn't a Santa Claus?"
at the time that
From this reading "How old were you, Keineth, when you found there wasn't a Santa Claus?"
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Peggy heaved a mighty sigh as she worked her needle in and out of the handkerchief she was hemstitching.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading CHRISTMAS "Christmas isn't half as much fun after you don't believe in Santa Claus."
Chapter 17 of Keineth by Jane Abbott holds 106 sentences, grouped into 22 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 17 holds 106 sentences of Keineth, unabridged, divided into 22 reading sections.
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