Chapter 11 of Maggie Miller is here in full — 128 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 11 of Maggie Miller is here in full — 128 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE WATERS ARE TROUBLED. "Grandma wishes to see you, Maggie, in her room," said Theo to her sister one morning, three days after the departure of their guests. "Wishes to see me! For what?" asked Maggie; and Theo answered, "I don't know, unless it is to talk with you about Arthur Carrollton." "Arthur Carrollton!" repeated Maggie.
Chapter 11 of Maggie Miller is here in full — 128 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/25 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading “For what?" asked Maggie; and Theo answered, "I don't know, unless it is to talk with you about Arthur Carrollton."”
the act of departing
From this reading “"Grandma wishes to see you, Maggie, in her room," said Theo to her sister one morning, three days after the departure of their guests.”
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading “"Grandma wishes to see you, Maggie, in her room," said Theo to her sister one morning, three days after the departure of their guests.”
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading “"Grandma wishes to see you, Maggie, in her room," said Theo to her sister one morning, three days after the departure of their guests.”
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading “THE WATERS ARE TROUBLED.”
except if; if not
From this reading “For what?" asked Maggie; and Theo answered, "I don't know, unless it is to talk with you about Arthur Carrollton."”
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading “THE WATERS ARE TROUBLED.”
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading “"Grandma wishes to see you, Maggie, in her room," said Theo to her sister one morning, three days after the departure of their guests.”
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading For what?" asked Maggie; and Theo answered, "I don't know, unless it is to talk with you about Arthur Carrollton."
later than; following
From this reading "Grandma wishes to see you, Maggie, in her room," said Theo to her sister one morning, three days after the departure of their guests.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For what?" asked Maggie; and Theo answered, "I don't know, unless it is to talk with you about Arthur Carrollton."
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading For what?" asked Maggie; and Theo answered, "I don't know, unless it is to talk with you about Arthur Carrollton."
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE WATERS ARE TROUBLED.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading For what?" asked Maggie; and Theo answered, "I don't know, unless it is to talk with you about Arthur Carrollton."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading For what?" asked Maggie; and Theo answered, "I don't know, unless it is to talk with you about Arthur Carrollton."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For what?" asked Maggie; and Theo answered, "I don't know, unless it is to talk with you about Arthur Carrollton."
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "Grandma wishes to see you, Maggie, in her room," said Theo to her sister one morning, three days after the departure of their guests.
the act of departing
From this reading "Grandma wishes to see you, Maggie, in her room," said Theo to her sister one morning, three days after the departure of their guests.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For what?" asked Maggie; and Theo answered, "I don't know, unless it is to talk with you about Arthur Carrollton."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For what?" asked Maggie; and Theo answered, "I don't know, unless it is to talk with you about Arthur Carrollton."
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading "Grandma wishes to see you, Maggie, in her room," said Theo to her sister one morning, three days after the departure of their guests.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading "Grandma wishes to see you, Maggie, in her room," said Theo to her sister one morning, three days after the departure of their guests.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Grandma wishes to see you, Maggie, in her room," said Theo to her sister one morning, three days after the departure of their guests.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading For what?" asked Maggie; and Theo answered, "I don't know, unless it is to talk with you about Arthur Carrollton."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Grandma wishes to see you, Maggie, in her room," said Theo to her sister one morning, three days after the departure of their guests.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For what?" asked Maggie; and Theo answered, "I don't know, unless it is to talk with you about Arthur Carrollton."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For what?" asked Maggie; and Theo answered, "I don't know, unless it is to talk with you about Arthur Carrollton."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading For what?" asked Maggie; and Theo answered, "I don't know, unless it is to talk with you about Arthur Carrollton."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Grandma wishes to see you, Maggie, in her room," said Theo to her sister one morning, three days after the departure of their guests.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Wishes to see me!
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "Grandma wishes to see you, Maggie, in her room," said Theo to her sister one morning, three days after the departure of their guests.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Grandma wishes to see you, Maggie, in her room," said Theo to her sister one morning, three days after the departure of their guests.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Grandma wishes to see you, Maggie, in her room," said Theo to her sister one morning, three days after the departure of their guests.
recurring again and again
From this reading "Arthur Carrollton!" repeated Maggie.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "Grandma wishes to see you, Maggie, in her room," said Theo to her sister one morning, three days after the departure of their guests.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Grandma wishes to see you, Maggie, in her room," said Theo to her sister one morning, three days after the departure of their guests.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Grandma wishes to see you, Maggie, in her room," said Theo to her sister one morning, three days after the departure of their guests.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading "Grandma wishes to see you, Maggie, in her room," said Theo to her sister one morning, three days after the departure of their guests.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading For what?" asked Maggie; and Theo answered, "I don't know, unless it is to talk with you about Arthur Carrollton."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WATERS ARE TROUBLED.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Grandma wishes to see you, Maggie, in her room," said Theo to her sister one morning, three days after the departure of their guests.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Grandma wishes to see you, Maggie, in her room," said Theo to her sister one morning, three days after the departure of their guests.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "Grandma wishes to see you, Maggie, in her room," said Theo to her sister one morning, three days after the departure of their guests.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Grandma wishes to see you, Maggie, in her room," said Theo to her sister one morning, three days after the departure of their guests.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading THE WATERS ARE TROUBLED.
except if; if not
From this reading For what?" asked Maggie; and Theo answered, "I don't know, unless it is to talk with you about Arthur Carrollton."
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading THE WATERS ARE TROUBLED.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading For what?" asked Maggie; and Theo answered, "I don't know, unless it is to talk with you about Arthur Carrollton."
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading "Grandma wishes to see you, Maggie, in her room," said Theo to her sister one morning, three days after the departure of their guests.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For what?" asked Maggie; and Theo answered, "I don't know, unless it is to talk with you about Arthur Carrollton."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Grandma wishes to see you, Maggie, in her room," said Theo to her sister one morning, three days after the departure of their guests.
Chapter 11 of Maggie Miller by Mary Jane Holmes holds 128 sentences, grouped into 26 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 11 holds 128 sentences of Maggie Miller, unabridged, divided into 26 reading sections.
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