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Chapter XXIX · Chapter 29

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MOLLY'S GARDEN.
Daisy pondered over the doctor's counsel.
It was friendly; but she hardly thought well advised.
He did not know her father and mother so well as she did.
Yet she went to find out Logan that afternoon on her return from the drive, and saw the rose- bush laid by the heels; with perhaps just a shadow of hope in her heart that her friend the doctor might mean to put in a plea for her somewhere.
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Melbourne House

Chapter XXIX · Chapter 29

Chapter 29 of Melbourne House is here in full — 458 sentences across 92 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/91 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
MOLLY'S GARDEN.
/ˈmɑːliz ˈɡɑːrdən/
Line 2
Daisy pondered over the doctor's counsel.
/ˈdeɪzi ˈpɑːndərd ˈoʊvər ðə ˈdɑːktərz ˈkaʊnsəl/
Line 3
It was friendly; but she hardly thought well advised.
/ɪt wɑːz ˈfrendli bʌt ʃiː ˈhɑːrdli θɔːt wel ædˈvaɪzd/
Line 4
He did not know her father and mother so well as she did.
/hiː dɪd nɑːt noʊ hɜːr ˈfɑːðər ənd ˈmʌðər soʊ wel æz ʃiː dɪd/
Line 5
Yet she went to find out Logan that afternoon on her return from the drive, and saw the rose- bush laid by the heels; with perhaps just a shadow of hope in her heart that her friend the doctor might mean to put in a plea for her somewhere.
/jet ʃiː went tuː faɪnd aʊt ˈloʊɡən ðæt ˌæftərˈnuːn ɑːn hɜːr rɪˈtɜːrn frʌm ðə draɪv ənd sɔː ðə roʊz bʊʃ leɪd baɪ ðə hiːlz wɪð pərˈhæps dʒʌst ə ˈʃæd.oʊ ʌv hoʊp ɪn hɜːr hɑːrt ðæt hɜːr frend ðə ˈdɑːktər maɪt miːn tuː pʊt ɪn ə pliː fɔːr hɜːr ˈsʌmwer/

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advised adjective US /ædˈvaɪzd/

having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel

From this reading “It was friendly; but she hardly thought well advised.”

bush noun US /bʊʃ/

a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading “Yet she went to find out Logan that afternoon on her return from the drive, and saw the rose- bush laid by the heels; with perhaps just a shadow of hope in her heart that her friend the doctor might mean to put in a plea for her somewhere.”

Daisy noun US /ˈdeɪzi/

any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl

From this reading “Daisy pondered over the doctor's counsel.”

doctor's noun US /ˈdɑːktərz/

possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading “Daisy pondered over the doctor's counsel.”

Logan noun US /ˈloʊɡən/

a mountain peak in the St. Elias Range in the southwestern Yukon Territory in Canada (19,850 feet high)

From this reading “Yet she went to find out Logan that afternoon on her return from the drive, and saw the rose- bush laid by the heels; with perhaps just a shadow of hope in her heart that her friend the doctor might mean to put in a plea for her somewhere.”

molly's noun US /ˈmɑːliz/

possessive form of “molly” — popular aquarium fish

From this reading “MOLLY'S GARDEN.”

plea noun US /pliː/

a humble request for help from someone in authority

From this reading “Yet she went to find out Logan that afternoon on her return from the drive, and saw the rose- bush laid by the heels; with perhaps just a shadow of hope in her heart that her friend the doctor might mean to put in a plea for her somewhere.”

pondered verb US /ˈpɑːndərd/

past form of “ponder” — reflect deeply on a subject

From this reading “Daisy pondered over the doctor's counsel.”

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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 Yet she went to find out Logan that afternoon on her return from the drive, and saw the rose- bush laid by the heels; with perhaps just a shadow of hope in her heart that her friend the doctor might mean to put in a plea for her somewhere.

advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/

having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel

From this reading It was friendly; but she hardly thought well advised.

afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Yet she went to find out Logan that afternoon on her return from the drive, and saw the rose- bush laid by the heels; with perhaps just a shadow of hope in her heart that her friend the doctor might mean to put in a plea for her somewhere.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading He did not know her father and mother so well as she did.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading He did not know her father and mother so well as she did.

bushnounUS /bʊʃ/

a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading Yet she went to find out Logan that afternoon on her return from the drive, and saw the rose- bush laid by the heels; with perhaps just a shadow of hope in her heart that her friend the doctor might mean to put in a plea for her somewhere.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was friendly; but she hardly thought well advised.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Yet she went to find out Logan that afternoon on her return from the drive, and saw the rose- bush laid by the heels; with perhaps just a shadow of hope in her heart that her friend the doctor might mean to put in a plea for her somewhere.

counselnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəl/

a lawyer who pleads cases in court

From this reading Daisy pondered over the doctor's counsel.

DaisynounUS /ˈdeɪzi/

any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl

From this reading Daisy pondered over the doctor's counsel.

didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

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

From this reading He did not know her father and mother so well as she did.

doctornounUS /ˈdɑːktər/

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Yet she went to find out Logan that afternoon on her return from the drive, and saw the rose- bush laid by the heels; with perhaps just a shadow of hope in her heart that her friend the doctor might mean to put in a plea for her somewhere.

doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/

possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Daisy pondered over the doctor's counsel.

driveverbUS /draɪv/

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading Yet she went to find out Logan that afternoon on her return from the drive, and saw the rose- bush laid by the heels; with perhaps just a shadow of hope in her heart that her friend the doctor might mean to put in a plea for her somewhere.

fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading He did not know her father and mother so well as she did.

findverbUS /faɪnd/

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Yet she went to find out Logan that afternoon on her return from the drive, and saw the rose- bush laid by the heels; with perhaps just a shadow of hope in her heart that her friend the doctor might mean to put in a plea for her somewhere.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Yet she went to find out Logan that afternoon on her return from the drive, and saw the rose- bush laid by the heels; with perhaps just a shadow of hope in her heart that her friend the doctor might mean to put in a plea for her somewhere.

friendnounUS /frend/

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Yet she went to find out Logan that afternoon on her return from the drive, and saw the rose- bush laid by the heels; with perhaps just a shadow of hope in her heart that her friend the doctor might mean to put in a plea for her somewhere.

friendlyadjectiveUS /ˈfrendli/

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading It was friendly; but she hardly thought well advised.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Yet she went to find out Logan that afternoon on her return from the drive, and saw the rose- bush laid by the heels; with perhaps just a shadow of hope in her heart that her friend the doctor might mean to put in a plea for her somewhere.

GARDENnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading MOLLY'S GARDEN.

hardlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdli/

only a very short time before

From this reading It was friendly; but she hardly thought well advised.

HepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading He did not know her father and mother so well as she did.

heartnounUS /hɑːrt/

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Yet she went to find out Logan that afternoon on her return from the drive, and saw the rose- bush laid by the heels; with perhaps just a shadow of hope in her heart that her friend the doctor might mean to put in a plea for her somewhere.

heelsnounUS /hiːlz/

plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation

From this reading Yet she went to find out Logan that afternoon on her return from the drive, and saw the rose- bush laid by the heels; with perhaps just a shadow of hope in her heart that her friend the doctor might mean to put in a plea for her somewhere.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading He did not know her father and mother so well as she did.

hopenounUS /hoʊp/

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Yet she went to find out Logan that afternoon on her return from the drive, and saw the rose- bush laid by the heels; with perhaps just a shadow of hope in her heart that her friend the doctor might mean to put in a plea for her somewhere.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Yet she went to find out Logan that afternoon on her return from the drive, and saw the rose- bush laid by the heels; with perhaps just a shadow of hope in her heart that her friend the doctor might mean to put in a plea for her somewhere.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was friendly; but she hardly thought well advised.

justadverbUS /dʒʌst/

and nothing more

From this reading Yet she went to find out Logan that afternoon on her return from the drive, and saw the rose- bush laid by the heels; with perhaps just a shadow of hope in her heart that her friend the doctor might mean to put in a plea for her somewhere.

knowverbUS /noʊ/

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He did not know her father and mother so well as she did.

laidadjectiveUS /leɪd/

set down according to a plan

From this reading Yet she went to find out Logan that afternoon on her return from the drive, and saw the rose- bush laid by the heels; with perhaps just a shadow of hope in her heart that her friend the doctor might mean to put in a plea for her somewhere.

LogannounUS /ˈloʊɡən/

a mountain peak in the St. Elias Range in the southwestern Yukon Territory in Canada (19,850 feet high)

From this reading Yet she went to find out Logan that afternoon on her return from the drive, and saw the rose- bush laid by the heels; with perhaps just a shadow of hope in her heart that her friend the doctor might mean to put in a plea for her somewhere.

meanverbUS /miːn/

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Yet she went to find out Logan that afternoon on her return from the drive, and saw the rose- bush laid by the heels; with perhaps just a shadow of hope in her heart that her friend the doctor might mean to put in a plea for her somewhere.

mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Yet she went to find out Logan that afternoon on her return from the drive, and saw the rose- bush laid by the heels; with perhaps just a shadow of hope in her heart that her friend the doctor might mean to put in a plea for her somewhere.

MOLLY'SnounUS /ˈmɑːliz/

possessive form of “molly” — popular aquarium fish

From this reading MOLLY'S GARDEN.

mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading He did not know her father and mother so well as she did.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He did not know her father and mother so well as she did.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Yet she went to find out Logan that afternoon on her return from the drive, and saw the rose- bush laid by the heels; with perhaps just a shadow of hope in her heart that her friend the doctor might mean to put in a plea for her somewhere.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Yet she went to find out Logan that afternoon on her return from the drive, and saw the rose- bush laid by the heels; with perhaps just a shadow of hope in her heart that her friend the doctor might mean to put in a plea for her somewhere.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Yet she went to find out Logan that afternoon on her return from the drive, and saw the rose- bush laid by the heels; with perhaps just a shadow of hope in her heart that her friend the doctor might mean to put in a plea for her somewhere.

overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading Daisy pondered over the doctor's counsel.

perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/

by chance

From this reading Yet she went to find out Logan that afternoon on her return from the drive, and saw the rose- bush laid by the heels; with perhaps just a shadow of hope in her heart that her friend the doctor might mean to put in a plea for her somewhere.

pleanounUS /pliː/

a humble request for help from someone in authority

From this reading Yet she went to find out Logan that afternoon on her return from the drive, and saw the rose- bush laid by the heels; with perhaps just a shadow of hope in her heart that her friend the doctor might mean to put in a plea for her somewhere.

ponderedverbUS /ˈpɑːndərd/

past form of “ponder” — reflect deeply on a subject

From this reading Daisy pondered over the doctor's counsel.

putverbUS /pʊt/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Yet she went to find out Logan that afternoon on her return from the drive, and saw the rose- bush laid by the heels; with perhaps just a shadow of hope in her heart that her friend the doctor might mean to put in a plea for her somewhere.

returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Yet she went to find out Logan that afternoon on her return from the drive, and saw the rose- bush laid by the heels; with perhaps just a shadow of hope in her heart that her friend the doctor might mean to put in a plea for her somewhere.

rosenounUS /roʊz/

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Yet she went to find out Logan that afternoon on her return from the drive, and saw the rose- bush laid by the heels; with perhaps just a shadow of hope in her heart that her friend the doctor might mean to put in a plea for her somewhere.

sawverbUS /sɔː/

cut with a saw

From this reading Yet she went to find out Logan that afternoon on her return from the drive, and saw the rose- bush laid by the heels; with perhaps just a shadow of hope in her heart that her friend the doctor might mean to put in a plea for her somewhere.

shadownounUS /ˈʃæd.oʊ/

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading Yet she went to find out Logan that afternoon on her return from the drive, and saw the rose- bush laid by the heels; with perhaps just a shadow of hope in her heart that her friend the doctor might mean to put in a plea for her somewhere.

shepronounUS /ʃiː/

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

From this reading It was friendly; but she hardly thought well advised.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He did not know her father and mother so well as she did.

somewhereadverbUS /ˈsʌmwer/

in or at or to some place

From this reading Yet she went to find out Logan that afternoon on her return from the drive, and saw the rose- bush laid by the heels; with perhaps just a shadow of hope in her heart that her friend the doctor might mean to put in a plea for her somewhere.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Yet she went to find out Logan that afternoon on her return from the drive, and saw the rose- bush laid by the heels; with perhaps just a shadow of hope in her heart that her friend the doctor might mean to put in a plea for her somewhere.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Daisy pondered over the doctor's counsel.

thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading It was friendly; but she hardly thought well advised.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Yet she went to find out Logan that afternoon on her return from the drive, and saw the rose- bush laid by the heels; with perhaps just a shadow of hope in her heart that her friend the doctor might mean to put in a plea for her somewhere.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading It was friendly; but she hardly thought well advised.

welladverbUS /wel/

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading It was friendly; but she hardly thought well advised.

wentverbUS /went/

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Yet she went to find out Logan that afternoon on her return from the drive, and saw the rose- bush laid by the heels; with perhaps just a shadow of hope in her heart that her friend the doctor might mean to put in a plea for her somewhere.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Yet she went to find out Logan that afternoon on her return from the drive, and saw the rose- bush laid by the heels; with perhaps just a shadow of hope in her heart that her friend the doctor might mean to put in a plea for her somewhere.

YetconjunctionUS /jet/

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet she went to find out Logan that afternoon on her return from the drive, and saw the rose- bush laid by the heels; with perhaps just a shadow of hope in her heart that her friend the doctor might mean to put in a plea for her somewhere.

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