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Marjorie Dean, High School Freshman
Marjorie Dean, High School Freshman

Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

Chapter 19 of Marjorie Dean, High School Freshman is here in full — 170 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Josephine, -1931 Chase • Curated US English Learning Edition
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THE UNLUCKY TALISMAN There was a rapturous shriek of joy from Charlie as Constance opened the door for Marjorie and their hands and lips met in Christmas greeting.
Marjorie stooped to embrace the excited little figure.
"Santa Claus did come to see Charlie, didn't he?" she exclaimed, in pretended surprise.
"And what did he bring?"
For answer the child limped to his Christmas corner.
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/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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Marjorie Dean, High School Freshman

Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

Chapter 19 of Marjorie Dean, High School Freshman is here in full — 170 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/34 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
THE UNLUCKY TALISMAN There was a rapturous shriek of joy from Charlie as Constance opened the door for Marjorie and their hands and lips met in Christmas greeting.
Line 2
Marjorie stooped to embrace the excited little figure.
Line 3
"Santa Claus did come to see Charlie, didn't he?" she exclaimed, in pretended surprise.
Line 4
"And what did he bring?"
/ənd wʌt dɪd hiː brɪŋ/
Line 5
For answer the child limped to his Christmas corner.
/fɔːr ˈænsər ðə tʃaɪld lɪmpt tuː hɪz ˈkrɪsməs ˈkɔːrnər/

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Constance noun US /ˈkɑːnstəns/

a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River

From this reading “THE UNLUCKY TALISMAN There was a rapturous shriek of joy from Charlie as Constance opened the door for Marjorie and their hands and lips met in Christmas greeting.”

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limped verb US /lɪmpt/

past form of “limp” — walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury

From this reading “For answer the child limped to his Christmas corner.”

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rapturous adjective US /ˈræptʃərəs/

feeling great rapture or delight

From this reading “THE UNLUCKY TALISMAN There was a rapturous shriek of joy from Charlie as Constance opened the door for Marjorie and their hands and lips met in Christmas greeting.”

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Santa noun US /ˈsæntə/

the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas

From this reading “"Santa Claus did come to see Charlie, didn't he?" she exclaimed, in pretended surprise.”

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shriek noun US /ʃriːk/

sharp piercing cry

From this reading “THE UNLUCKY TALISMAN There was a rapturous shriek of joy from Charlie as Constance opened the door for Marjorie and their hands and lips met in Christmas greeting.”

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stooped adjective US /stuːpt/

having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect

From this reading “Marjorie stooped to embrace the excited little figure.”

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talisman noun US /ˈtæl.ɪz.mən/

An object, such as an inscribed ring or stone, thought to have magic powers and to bring good luck.

From this reading “THE UNLUCKY TALISMAN There was a rapturous shriek of joy from Charlie as Constance opened the door for Marjorie and their hands and lips met in Christmas greeting.”

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unlucky adjective US /ənˈlʌki/

having or bringing misfortune

From this reading “THE UNLUCKY TALISMAN There was a rapturous shriek of joy from Charlie as Constance opened the door for Marjorie and their hands and lips met in Christmas greeting.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE UNLUCKY TALISMAN There was a rapturous shriek of joy from Charlie as Constance opened the door for Marjorie and their hands and lips met in Christmas greeting.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE UNLUCKY TALISMAN There was a rapturous shriek of joy from Charlie as Constance opened the door for Marjorie and their hands and lips met in Christmas greeting.

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answerverbUS /ˈænsər/

react verbally

From this reading For answer the child limped to his Christmas corner.

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asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading THE UNLUCKY TALISMAN There was a rapturous shriek of joy from Charlie as Constance opened the door for Marjorie and their hands and lips met in Christmas greeting.

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bringverbUS /brɪŋ/

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading "And what did he bring?"

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Charlie

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From this reading THE UNLUCKY TALISMAN There was a rapturous shriek of joy from Charlie as Constance opened the door for Marjorie and their hands and lips met in Christmas greeting.

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childnounUS /tʃaɪld/

a young person of either sex

From this reading For answer the child limped to his Christmas corner.

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ChristmasnounUS /ˈkrɪsməs/

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading THE UNLUCKY TALISMAN There was a rapturous shriek of joy from Charlie as Constance opened the door for Marjorie and their hands and lips met in Christmas greeting.

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Claus

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From this reading "Santa Claus did come to see Charlie, didn't he?" she exclaimed, in pretended surprise.

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comeverbUS /kʌm/

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "Santa Claus did come to see Charlie, didn't he?" she exclaimed, in pretended surprise.

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ConstancenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəns/

a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River

From this reading THE UNLUCKY TALISMAN There was a rapturous shriek of joy from Charlie as Constance opened the door for Marjorie and their hands and lips met in Christmas greeting.

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cornernounUS /ˈkɔːrnər/

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading For answer the child limped to his Christmas corner.

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didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading "Santa Claus did come to see Charlie, didn't he?" she exclaimed, in pretended surprise.

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didn't

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From this reading "Santa Claus did come to see Charlie, didn't he?" she exclaimed, in pretended surprise.

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doornounUS /dɔːr/

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading THE UNLUCKY TALISMAN There was a rapturous shriek of joy from Charlie as Constance opened the door for Marjorie and their hands and lips met in Christmas greeting.

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embraceverbUS /emˈbreɪs/

include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

From this reading Marjorie stooped to embrace the excited little figure.

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excitedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtəd/

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading Marjorie stooped to embrace the excited little figure.

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exclaimedverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪmd/

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "Santa Claus did come to see Charlie, didn't he?" she exclaimed, in pretended surprise.

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figurenounUS /ˈfɪɡjər/

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Marjorie stooped to embrace the excited little figure.

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forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE UNLUCKY TALISMAN There was a rapturous shriek of joy from Charlie as Constance opened the door for Marjorie and their hands and lips met in Christmas greeting.

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fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE UNLUCKY TALISMAN There was a rapturous shriek of joy from Charlie as Constance opened the door for Marjorie and their hands and lips met in Christmas greeting.

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greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/

(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

From this reading THE UNLUCKY TALISMAN There was a rapturous shriek of joy from Charlie as Constance opened the door for Marjorie and their hands and lips met in Christmas greeting.

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handsnounUS /hændz/

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading THE UNLUCKY TALISMAN There was a rapturous shriek of joy from Charlie as Constance opened the door for Marjorie and their hands and lips met in Christmas greeting.

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hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Santa Claus did come to see Charlie, didn't he?" she exclaimed, in pretended surprise.

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hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading For answer the child limped to his Christmas corner.

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE UNLUCKY TALISMAN There was a rapturous shriek of joy from Charlie as Constance opened the door for Marjorie and their hands and lips met in Christmas greeting.

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joynounUS /dʒɔɪ/

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading THE UNLUCKY TALISMAN There was a rapturous shriek of joy from Charlie as Constance opened the door for Marjorie and their hands and lips met in Christmas greeting.

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limpedverbUS /lɪmpt/

past form of “limp” — walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury

From this reading For answer the child limped to his Christmas corner.

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lipsnounUS /lɪps/

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading THE UNLUCKY TALISMAN There was a rapturous shriek of joy from Charlie as Constance opened the door for Marjorie and their hands and lips met in Christmas greeting.

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littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Marjorie stooped to embrace the excited little figure.

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Marjorie

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE UNLUCKY TALISMAN There was a rapturous shriek of joy from Charlie as Constance opened the door for Marjorie and their hands and lips met in Christmas greeting.

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metverbUS /met/

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading THE UNLUCKY TALISMAN There was a rapturous shriek of joy from Charlie as Constance opened the door for Marjorie and their hands and lips met in Christmas greeting.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE UNLUCKY TALISMAN There was a rapturous shriek of joy from Charlie as Constance opened the door for Marjorie and their hands and lips met in Christmas greeting.

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openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading THE UNLUCKY TALISMAN There was a rapturous shriek of joy from Charlie as Constance opened the door for Marjorie and their hands and lips met in Christmas greeting.

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pretendedadjectiveUS /priˈtendɪd/

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading "Santa Claus did come to see Charlie, didn't he?" she exclaimed, in pretended surprise.

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rapturousadjectiveUS /ˈræptʃərəs/

feeling great rapture or delight

From this reading THE UNLUCKY TALISMAN There was a rapturous shriek of joy from Charlie as Constance opened the door for Marjorie and their hands and lips met in Christmas greeting.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
SantanounUS /ˈsæntə/

the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas

From this reading "Santa Claus did come to see Charlie, didn't he?" she exclaimed, in pretended surprise.

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seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Santa Claus did come to see Charlie, didn't he?" she exclaimed, in pretended surprise.

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shepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Santa Claus did come to see Charlie, didn't he?" she exclaimed, in pretended surprise.

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shrieknounUS /ʃriːk/

sharp piercing cry

From this reading THE UNLUCKY TALISMAN There was a rapturous shriek of joy from Charlie as Constance opened the door for Marjorie and their hands and lips met in Christmas greeting.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
stoopedadjectiveUS /stuːpt/

having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect

From this reading Marjorie stooped to embrace the excited little figure.

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surprisenounUS /sərˈpraɪz/

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading "Santa Claus did come to see Charlie, didn't he?" she exclaimed, in pretended surprise.

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TALISMANnounUS /ˈtæl.ɪz.mən/

An object, such as an inscribed ring or stone, thought to have magic powers and to bring good luck.

From this reading THE UNLUCKY TALISMAN There was a rapturous shriek of joy from Charlie as Constance opened the door for Marjorie and their hands and lips met in Christmas greeting.

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THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE UNLUCKY TALISMAN There was a rapturous shriek of joy from Charlie as Constance opened the door for Marjorie and their hands and lips met in Christmas greeting.

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theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE UNLUCKY TALISMAN There was a rapturous shriek of joy from Charlie as Constance opened the door for Marjorie and their hands and lips met in Christmas greeting.

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ThereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE UNLUCKY TALISMAN There was a rapturous shriek of joy from Charlie as Constance opened the door for Marjorie and their hands and lips met in Christmas greeting.

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toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Marjorie stooped to embrace the excited little figure.

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UNLUCKYadjectiveUS /ənˈlʌki/

having or bringing misfortune

From this reading THE UNLUCKY TALISMAN There was a rapturous shriek of joy from Charlie as Constance opened the door for Marjorie and their hands and lips met in Christmas greeting.

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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE UNLUCKY TALISMAN There was a rapturous shriek of joy from Charlie as Constance opened the door for Marjorie and their hands and lips met in Christmas greeting.

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whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "And what did he bring?"

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Chapter 19 of Marjorie Dean, High School Freshman by Josephine, -1931 Chase holds 170 sentences, grouped into 34 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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