Chapter 22 of Mimi at Sheridan School is here in full — 207 sentences across 42 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 22 of Mimi at Sheridan School is here in full — 207 sentences across 42 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE LAST OF PREP HALL Sheridan School's main building was shaped like a "U." Beginning as a three story brick building it had grown, rather like Topsy. Wings had been added as the school grew. The original building which had been the old Seminary for young ladies was now only one long side of the "U." Mimi knew it as Prep Hall.
Chapter 22 of Mimi at Sheridan School is here in full — 207 sentences across 42 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading “Beginning as a three story brick building it had grown, rather like Topsy.”
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading “The original building which had been the old Seminary for young ladies was now only one long side of the "U."”
preparatory school work done outside school (especially at home)
From this reading “THE LAST OF PREP HALL Sheridan School's main building was shaped like a "U."”
possessive form of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading “THE LAST OF PREP HALL Sheridan School's main building was shaped like a "U."”
a private place of education for the young
From this reading “The original building which had been the old Seminary for young ladies was now only one long side of the "U."”
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading “THE LAST OF PREP HALL Sheridan School's main building was shaped like a "U."”
Irish playwright remembered for his satirical comedies of manners (1751-1816)
From this reading “THE LAST OF PREP HALL Sheridan School's main building was shaped like a "U."”
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading “Wings had been added as the school grew.”
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In this reading “Beginning as a three story brick building it had grown, rather like Topsy.”
In this reading “THE LAST OF PREP HALL Sheridan School's main building was shaped like a "U."”
a young female
In this reading “The original building which had been the old Seminary for young ladies was now only one long side of the "U."”
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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 THE LAST OF PREP HALL Sheridan School's main building was shaped like a "U."
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Wings had been added as the school grew.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Beginning as a three story brick building it had grown, rather like Topsy.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Wings had been added as the school grew.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Beginning as a three story brick building it had grown, rather like Topsy.
rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading Beginning as a three story brick building it had grown, rather like Topsy.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading THE LAST OF PREP HALL Sheridan School's main building was shaped like a "U."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The original building which had been the old Seminary for young ladies was now only one long side of the "U."
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Wings had been added as the school grew.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading Beginning as a three story brick building it had grown, rather like Topsy.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Beginning as a three story brick building it had grown, rather like Topsy.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading THE LAST OF PREP HALL Sheridan School's main building was shaped like a "U."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Beginning as a three story brick building it had grown, rather like Topsy.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Mimi knew it as Prep Hall.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The original building which had been the old Seminary for young ladies was now only one long side of the "U."
immediately past
From this reading THE LAST OF PREP HALL Sheridan School's main building was shaped like a "U."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading THE LAST OF PREP HALL Sheridan School's main building was shaped like a "U."
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The original building which had been the old Seminary for young ladies was now only one long side of the "U."
most important element
From this reading THE LAST OF PREP HALL Sheridan School's main building was shaped like a "U."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mimi knew it as Prep Hall.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The original building which had been the old Seminary for young ladies was now only one long side of the "U."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LAST OF PREP HALL Sheridan School's main building was shaped like a "U."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The original building which had been the old Seminary for young ladies was now only one long side of the "U."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The original building which had been the old Seminary for young ladies was now only one long side of the "U."
and nothing more
From this reading The original building which had been the old Seminary for young ladies was now only one long side of the "U."
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading The original building which had been the old Seminary for young ladies was now only one long side of the "U."
preparatory school work done outside school (especially at home)
From this reading THE LAST OF PREP HALL Sheridan School's main building was shaped like a "U."
on the contrary
From this reading Beginning as a three story brick building it had grown, rather like Topsy.
an educational institution
From this reading Wings had been added as the school grew.
possessive form of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading THE LAST OF PREP HALL Sheridan School's main building was shaped like a "U."
a private place of education for the young
From this reading The original building which had been the old Seminary for young ladies was now only one long side of the "U."
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading THE LAST OF PREP HALL Sheridan School's main building was shaped like a "U."
Irish playwright remembered for his satirical comedies of manners (1751-1816)
From this reading THE LAST OF PREP HALL Sheridan School's main building was shaped like a "U."
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The original building which had been the old Seminary for young ladies was now only one long side of the "U."
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Beginning as a three story brick building it had grown, rather like Topsy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LAST OF PREP HALL Sheridan School's main building was shaped like a "U."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Beginning as a three story brick building it had grown, rather like Topsy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Beginning as a three story brick building it had grown, rather like Topsy.
a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading THE LAST OF PREP HALL Sheridan School's main building was shaped like a "U."
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE LAST OF PREP HALL Sheridan School's main building was shaped like a "U."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The original building which had been the old Seminary for young ladies was now only one long side of the "U."
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading Wings had been added as the school grew.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The original building which had been the old Seminary for young ladies was now only one long side of the "U."
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