Chapter 2 of Little Eyebright and her pund o' care is here in full — 115 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 2 of Little Eyebright and her pund o' care is here in full — 115 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
EUPHRASIA'S PLANS "BUT what is the matter? What is wrong?" exclaimed Mrs. Mackenzie. "Why have you come home at this hour?" "Dr. North was there: and he said I should be better for an afternoon's rest. Where is Euphrasia?"
Chapter 2 of Little Eyebright and her pund o' care is here in full — 115 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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possessive form of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading “"Dr. North was there: and he said I should be better for an afternoon's rest.”
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “What is wrong?" exclaimed Mrs. Mackenzie.”
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading “"Why have you come home at this hour?"”
Canadian explorer (born in England) who explored the Mackenzie River and who was first to cross North America by land north of Mexico (1764-1820)
From this reading “What is wrong?" exclaimed Mrs. Mackenzie.”
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading “"Dr. North was there: and he said I should be better for an afternoon's rest.”
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading “EUPHRASIA'S PLANS "BUT what is the matter?”
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading “"Dr. North was there: and he said I should be better for an afternoon's rest.”
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading “What is wrong?" exclaimed Mrs. Mackenzie.”
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.
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become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
In this reading “"Why have you come home at this hour?"”
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possessive form of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading "Dr. North was there: and he said I should be better for an afternoon's rest.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Dr. North was there: and he said I should be better for an afternoon's rest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Dr. North was there: and he said I should be better for an afternoon's rest.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Why have you come home at this hour?"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Dr. North was there: and he said I should be better for an afternoon's rest.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Dr. North was there: and he said I should be better for an afternoon's rest.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading EUPHRASIA'S PLANS "BUT what is the matter?
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Why have you come home at this hour?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Dr. North was there: and he said I should be better for an afternoon's rest.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Where is Euphrasia?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading EUPHRASIA'S PLANS "BUT what is the matter?
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading What is wrong?" exclaimed Mrs. Mackenzie.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Dr. North was there: and he said I should be better for an afternoon's rest.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Why have you come home at this hour?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Dr. North was there: and he said I should be better for an afternoon's rest.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "Why have you come home at this hour?"
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading "Why have you come home at this hour?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Dr. North was there: and he said I should be better for an afternoon's rest.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading EUPHRASIA'S PLANS "BUT what is the matter?
Canadian explorer (born in England) who explored the Mackenzie River and who was first to cross North America by land north of Mexico (1764-1820)
From this reading What is wrong?" exclaimed Mrs. Mackenzie.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading EUPHRASIA'S PLANS "BUT what is the matter?
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading What is wrong?" exclaimed Mrs. Mackenzie.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading "Dr. North was there: and he said I should be better for an afternoon's rest.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading EUPHRASIA'S PLANS "BUT what is the matter?
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading "Dr. North was there: and he said I should be better for an afternoon's rest.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Dr. North was there: and he said I should be better for an afternoon's rest.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Dr. North was there: and he said I should be better for an afternoon's rest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EUPHRASIA'S PLANS "BUT what is the matter?
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Dr. North was there: and he said I should be better for an afternoon's rest.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Why have you come home at this hour?"
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Dr. North was there: and he said I should be better for an afternoon's rest.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading EUPHRASIA'S PLANS "BUT what is the matter?
in or at the place that
From this reading Where is Euphrasia?"
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why have you come home at this hour?"
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading What is wrong?" exclaimed Mrs. Mackenzie.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Why have you come home at this hour?"
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