Chapter 8 of Little soldiers all is here in full — 165 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 8 of Little soldiers all is here in full — 165 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"A REAL PLUCKY LITTLE MAID!" "DONALD, Donald! Oh, there you are! I've had a letter from Mrs. Ford by the afternoon post, and she says she's writing to Aunt Ann to ask if she may invite you to tea sometimes!" The speaker was Josephine.
Chapter 8 of Little soldiers all is here in full — 165 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading “I've had a letter from Mrs. Ford by the afternoon post, and she says she's writing to Aunt Ann to ask if she may invite you to tea sometimes!"”
increase the likelihood of
From this reading “I've had a letter from Mrs. Ford by the afternoon post, and she says she's writing to Aunt Ann to ask if she may invite you to tea sometimes!"”
a female domestic
From this reading “"A REAL PLUCKY LITTLE MAID!"”
marked by courage and determination in the face of difficulties or danger; robust and uninhibited
From this reading “"A REAL PLUCKY LITTLE MAID!"”
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading “I've had a letter from Mrs. Ford by the afternoon post, and she says she's writing to Aunt Ann to ask if she may invite you to tea sometimes!"”
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading “The speaker was Josephine.”
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading “I've had a letter from Mrs. Ford by the afternoon post, and she says she's writing to Aunt Ann to ask if she may invite you to tea sometimes!"”
the act of creating written works
From this reading “I've had a letter from Mrs. Ford by the afternoon post, and she says she's writing to Aunt Ann to ask if she may invite you to tea sometimes!"”
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In this reading “"A REAL PLUCKY LITTLE MAID!"”
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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 "A REAL PLUCKY LITTLE MAID!"
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading I've had a letter from Mrs. Ford by the afternoon post, and she says she's writing to Aunt Ann to ask if she may invite you to tea sometimes!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I've had a letter from Mrs. Ford by the afternoon post, and she says she's writing to Aunt Ann to ask if she may invite you to tea sometimes!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I've had a letter from Mrs. Ford by the afternoon post, and she says she's writing to Aunt Ann to ask if she may invite you to tea sometimes!"
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Oh, there you are!
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I've had a letter from Mrs. Ford by the afternoon post, and she says she's writing to Aunt Ann to ask if she may invite you to tea sometimes!"
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading I've had a letter from Mrs. Ford by the afternoon post, and she says she's writing to Aunt Ann to ask if she may invite you to tea sometimes!"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I've had a letter from Mrs. Ford by the afternoon post, and she says she's writing to Aunt Ann to ask if she may invite you to tea sometimes!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "DONALD, Donald!
United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading I've had a letter from Mrs. Ford by the afternoon post, and she says she's writing to Aunt Ann to ask if she may invite you to tea sometimes!"
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I've had a letter from Mrs. Ford by the afternoon post, and she says she's writing to Aunt Ann to ask if she may invite you to tea sometimes!"
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I've had a letter from Mrs. Ford by the afternoon post, and she says she's writing to Aunt Ann to ask if she may invite you to tea sometimes!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I've had a letter from Mrs. Ford by the afternoon post, and she says she's writing to Aunt Ann to ask if she may invite you to tea sometimes!"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I've had a letter from Mrs. Ford by the afternoon post, and she says she's writing to Aunt Ann to ask if she may invite you to tea sometimes!"
increase the likelihood of
From this reading I've had a letter from Mrs. Ford by the afternoon post, and she says she's writing to Aunt Ann to ask if she may invite you to tea sometimes!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The speaker was Josephine.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading I've had a letter from Mrs. Ford by the afternoon post, and she says she's writing to Aunt Ann to ask if she may invite you to tea sometimes!"
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "A REAL PLUCKY LITTLE MAID!"
a female domestic
From this reading "A REAL PLUCKY LITTLE MAID!"
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I've had a letter from Mrs. Ford by the afternoon post, and she says she's writing to Aunt Ann to ask if she may invite you to tea sometimes!"
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading I've had a letter from Mrs. Ford by the afternoon post, and she says she's writing to Aunt Ann to ask if she may invite you to tea sometimes!"
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Oh, there you are!
marked by courage and determination in the face of difficulties or danger; robust and uninhibited
From this reading "A REAL PLUCKY LITTLE MAID!"
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading I've had a letter from Mrs. Ford by the afternoon post, and she says she's writing to Aunt Ann to ask if she may invite you to tea sometimes!"
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading "A REAL PLUCKY LITTLE MAID!"
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading I've had a letter from Mrs. Ford by the afternoon post, and she says she's writing to Aunt Ann to ask if she may invite you to tea sometimes!"
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I've had a letter from Mrs. Ford by the afternoon post, and she says she's writing to Aunt Ann to ask if she may invite you to tea sometimes!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I've had a letter from Mrs. Ford by the afternoon post, and she says she's writing to Aunt Ann to ask if she may invite you to tea sometimes!"
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading I've had a letter from Mrs. Ford by the afternoon post, and she says she's writing to Aunt Ann to ask if she may invite you to tea sometimes!"
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading The speaker was Josephine.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading I've had a letter from Mrs. Ford by the afternoon post, and she says she's writing to Aunt Ann to ask if she may invite you to tea sometimes!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I've had a letter from Mrs. Ford by the afternoon post, and she says she's writing to Aunt Ann to ask if she may invite you to tea sometimes!"
in or at that place or location
From this reading Oh, there you are!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I've had a letter from Mrs. Ford by the afternoon post, and she says she's writing to Aunt Ann to ask if she may invite you to tea sometimes!"
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The speaker was Josephine.
the act of creating written works
From this reading I've had a letter from Mrs. Ford by the afternoon post, and she says she's writing to Aunt Ann to ask if she may invite you to tea sometimes!"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Oh, there you are!
Chapter 8 of Little soldiers all by Eleanora H. Stooke holds 165 sentences, grouped into 33 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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