Chapter 1 of Marigold's decision is here in full — 192 sentences across 39 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 1 of Marigold's decision is here in full — 192 sentences across 39 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
AUTHOR OF "MISS CON," "ST. AUSTIN'S LODGE," "DECIMA'S PROMISE," "THE ANDERSONS," ETC. ETC. "MARIGOLD!" cried a loud voice, rough in tone, as working-men's voices are sometimes apt to be. "I'm coming, father."
Chapter 1 of Marigold's decision is here in full — 192 sentences across 39 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/38 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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plural of “anderson” — United States author whose works were frequently autobiographical (1876-1941)
From this reading “AUSTIN'S LODGE," "DECIMA'S PROMISE," "THE ANDERSONS," ETC.”
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading “"MARIGOLD!" cried a loud voice, rough in tone, as working-men's voices are sometimes apt to be.”
possessive form of “austin” — state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas
From this reading “AUSTIN'S LODGE," "DECIMA'S PROMISE," "THE ANDERSONS," ETC.”
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading “AUTHOR OF "MISS CON," "ST.”
an argument opposed to a proposal
From this reading “AUTHOR OF "MISS CON," "ST.”
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading “AUSTIN'S LODGE," "DECIMA'S PROMISE," "THE ANDERSONS," ETC.”
any of various tropical American plants of the genus Tagetes widely cultivated for their showy yellow or orange flowers
From this reading “"MARIGOLD!" cried a loud voice, rough in tone, as working-men's voices are sometimes apt to be.”
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “"MARIGOLD!" cried a loud voice, rough in tone, as working-men's voices are sometimes apt to be.”
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 “"MARIGOLD!" cried a loud voice, rough in tone, as working-men's voices are sometimes apt to be.”
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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 "MARIGOLD!" cried a loud voice, rough in tone, as working-men's voices are sometimes apt to be.
plural of “anderson” — United States author whose works were frequently autobiographical (1876-1941)
From this reading AUSTIN'S LODGE," "DECIMA'S PROMISE," "THE ANDERSONS," ETC.
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading "MARIGOLD!" cried a loud voice, rough in tone, as working-men's voices are sometimes apt to be.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "MARIGOLD!" cried a loud voice, rough in tone, as working-men's voices are sometimes apt to be.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "MARIGOLD!" cried a loud voice, rough in tone, as working-men's voices are sometimes apt to be.
possessive form of “austin” — state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas
From this reading AUSTIN'S LODGE," "DECIMA'S PROMISE," "THE ANDERSONS," ETC.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "MISS CON," "ST.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "MARIGOLD!" cried a loud voice, rough in tone, as working-men's voices are sometimes apt to be.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading "I'm coming, father."
an argument opposed to a proposal
From this reading AUTHOR OF "MISS CON," "ST.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "MARIGOLD!" cried a loud voice, rough in tone, as working-men's voices are sometimes apt to be.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AUSTIN'S LODGE," "DECIMA'S PROMISE," "THE ANDERSONS," ETC.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AUSTIN'S LODGE," "DECIMA'S PROMISE," "THE ANDERSONS," ETC.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "I'm coming, father."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'm coming, father."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "MARIGOLD!" cried a loud voice, rough in tone, as working-men's voices are sometimes apt to be.
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading AUSTIN'S LODGE," "DECIMA'S PROMISE," "THE ANDERSONS," ETC.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading "MARIGOLD!" cried a loud voice, rough in tone, as working-men's voices are sometimes apt to be.
any of various tropical American plants of the genus Tagetes widely cultivated for their showy yellow or orange flowers
From this reading "MARIGOLD!" cried a loud voice, rough in tone, as working-men's voices are sometimes apt to be.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading AUTHOR OF "MISS CON," "ST.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUTHOR OF "MISS CON," "ST.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading AUSTIN'S LODGE," "DECIMA'S PROMISE," "THE ANDERSONS," ETC.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading "MARIGOLD!" cried a loud voice, rough in tone, as working-men's voices are sometimes apt to be.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading "MARIGOLD!" cried a loud voice, rough in tone, as working-men's voices are sometimes apt to be.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AUTHOR OF "MISS CON," "ST.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AUSTIN'S LODGE," "DECIMA'S PROMISE," "THE ANDERSONS," ETC.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "MARIGOLD!" cried a loud voice, rough in tone, as working-men's voices are sometimes apt to be.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "MARIGOLD!" cried a loud voice, rough in tone, as working-men's voices are sometimes apt to be.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "MARIGOLD!" cried a loud voice, rough in tone, as working-men's voices are sometimes apt to be.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "MARIGOLD!" cried a loud voice, rough in tone, as working-men's voices are sometimes apt to be.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "MARIGOLD!" cried a loud voice, rough in tone, as working-men's voices are sometimes apt to be.
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