Chapter XIV of Kitty Alone — Vol. 2, “Jason in the Way,” is here in full — 160 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter XIV
Chapter XIV of Kitty Alone — Vol. 2, “Jason in the Way,” is here in full — 160 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Jason had lighted a candle, and had made himself comfortable in the settle. Pepperill stood staring at him in speechless anger and uncertainty. “Where’s the sister? Where’s Kitty?” asked Jason in unconcern. “What are you doing here?” roared Pasco, convulsed with sudden rage.
Chapter XIV of Kitty Alone — Vol. 2, “Jason in the Way,” is here in full — 160 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading “Jason had lighted a candle, and had made himself comfortable in the settle.”
(Greek mythology) the husband of Medea and leader of the Argonauts who sailed in quest of the Golden Fleece
From this reading “Jason had lighted a candle, and had made himself comfortable in the settle.”
the combined stakes of the betters
From this reading “Where’s Kitty?” asked Jason in unconcern.”
past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading ““What are you doing here?” roared Pasco, convulsed with sudden rage.”
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading “Jason had lighted a candle, and had made himself comfortable in the settle.”
temporarily incapable of speaking
From this reading “Pepperill stood staring at him in speechless anger and uncertainty.”
being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance
From this reading “Pepperill stood staring at him in speechless anger and uncertainty.”
the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care; a casual lack of concern
From this reading “Where’s Kitty?” asked Jason in unconcern.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.
In this reading “Pepperill stood staring at him in speechless anger and uncertainty.”
In this reading ““What are you doing here?” roared Pasco, convulsed with sudden rage.”
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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 Jason had lighted a candle, and had made himself comfortable in the settle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jason had lighted a candle, and had made himself comfortable in the settle.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading Pepperill stood staring at him in speechless anger and uncertainty.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “What are you doing here?” roared Pasco, convulsed with sudden rage.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Where’s Kitty?” asked Jason in unconcern.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Pepperill stood staring at him in speechless anger and uncertainty.
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading Jason had lighted a candle, and had made himself comfortable in the settle.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Jason had lighted a candle, and had made himself comfortable in the settle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “What are you doing here?” roared Pasco, convulsed with sudden rage.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading “What are you doing here?” roared Pasco, convulsed with sudden rage.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jason had lighted a candle, and had made himself comfortable in the settle.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “What are you doing here?” roared Pasco, convulsed with sudden rage.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Pepperill stood staring at him in speechless anger and uncertainty.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Jason had lighted a candle, and had made himself comfortable in the settle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jason had lighted a candle, and had made himself comfortable in the settle.
(Greek mythology) the husband of Medea and leader of the Argonauts who sailed in quest of the Golden Fleece
From this reading Jason had lighted a candle, and had made himself comfortable in the settle.
the combined stakes of the betters
From this reading Where’s Kitty?” asked Jason in unconcern.
set afire or burning
From this reading Jason had lighted a candle, and had made himself comfortable in the settle.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Jason had lighted a candle, and had made himself comfortable in the settle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “What are you doing here?” roared Pasco, convulsed with sudden rage.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pepperill stood staring at him in speechless anger and uncertainty.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading “What are you doing here?” roared Pasco, convulsed with sudden rage.
past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading “What are you doing here?” roared Pasco, convulsed with sudden rage.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading Jason had lighted a candle, and had made himself comfortable in the settle.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading “Where’s the sister?
temporarily incapable of speaking
From this reading Pepperill stood staring at him in speechless anger and uncertainty.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading Pepperill stood staring at him in speechless anger and uncertainty.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Pepperill stood staring at him in speechless anger and uncertainty.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading “What are you doing here?” roared Pasco, convulsed with sudden rage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jason had lighted a candle, and had made himself comfortable in the settle.
being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance
From this reading Pepperill stood staring at him in speechless anger and uncertainty.
the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care; a casual lack of concern
From this reading Where’s Kitty?” asked Jason in unconcern.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What are you doing here?” roared Pasco, convulsed with sudden rage.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Where’s the sister?
in the company of; together with
From this reading “What are you doing here?” roared Pasco, convulsed with sudden rage.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “What are you doing here?” roared Pasco, convulsed with sudden rage.
Chapter 14 of Kitty Alone — Vol. 2 by S. (Sabine) Baring-Gould holds 160 sentences, grouped into 32 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 14 holds 160 sentences of Kitty Alone — Vol. 2, unabridged, divided into 32 reading sections.
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