Chapter 15 of Mistress Anne is here in full — 250 sentences across 50 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 15 of Mistress Anne is here in full — 250 sentences across 50 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
_In Which Anne Asks and Jimmie Answers._ "'A MONEYLESS man,'" said Uncle Rod, "'goes quickly through the market.'" He had a basket on his arm. Anne, who was at her easel, looked up. "What did you buy?" He laughed.
Chapter 15 of Mistress Anne is here in full — 250 sentences across 50 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading “_In Which Anne Asks and Jimmie Answers._ "'A MONEYLESS man,'" said Uncle Rod, "'goes quickly through the market.'"”
plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading “_In Which Anne Asks and Jimmie Answers._ "'A MONEYLESS man,'" said Uncle Rod, "'goes quickly through the market.'"”
third-person singular of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “_In Which Anne Asks and Jimmie Answers._ "'A MONEYLESS man,'" said Uncle Rod, "'goes quickly through the market.'"”
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading “He had a basket on his arm.”
an upright tripod for displaying something (usually an artist's canvas)
From this reading “Anne, who was at her easel, looked up.”
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading “_In Which Anne Asks and Jimmie Answers._ "'A MONEYLESS man,'" said Uncle Rod, "'goes quickly through the market.'"”
not based on the possession of money
From this reading “_In Which Anne Asks and Jimmie Answers._ "'A MONEYLESS man,'" said Uncle Rod, "'goes quickly through the market.'"”
a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading “_In Which Anne Asks and Jimmie Answers._ "'A MONEYLESS man,'" said Uncle Rod, "'goes quickly through the market.'"”
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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 _In Which Anne Asks and Jimmie Answers._ "'A MONEYLESS man,'" said Uncle Rod, "'goes quickly through the market.'"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _In Which Anne Asks and Jimmie Answers._ "'A MONEYLESS man,'" said Uncle Rod, "'goes quickly through the market.'"
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading _In Which Anne Asks and Jimmie Answers._ "'A MONEYLESS man,'" said Uncle Rod, "'goes quickly through the market.'"
plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading _In Which Anne Asks and Jimmie Answers._ "'A MONEYLESS man,'" said Uncle Rod, "'goes quickly through the market.'"
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading He had a basket on his arm.
third-person singular of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading _In Which Anne Asks and Jimmie Answers._ "'A MONEYLESS man,'" said Uncle Rod, "'goes quickly through the market.'"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Anne, who was at her easel, looked up.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading He had a basket on his arm.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading "What did you buy?"
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "What did you buy?"
an upright tripod for displaying something (usually an artist's canvas)
From this reading Anne, who was at her easel, looked up.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading _In Which Anne Asks and Jimmie Answers._ "'A MONEYLESS man,'" said Uncle Rod, "'goes quickly through the market.'"
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had a basket on his arm.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had a basket on his arm.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Anne, who was at her easel, looked up.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had a basket on his arm.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _In Which Anne Asks and Jimmie Answers._ "'A MONEYLESS man,'" said Uncle Rod, "'goes quickly through the market.'"
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From this reading _In Which Anne Asks and Jimmie Answers._ "'A MONEYLESS man,'" said Uncle Rod, "'goes quickly through the market.'"
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading He laughed.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Anne, who was at her easel, looked up.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _In Which Anne Asks and Jimmie Answers._ "'A MONEYLESS man,'" said Uncle Rod, "'goes quickly through the market.'"
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading _In Which Anne Asks and Jimmie Answers._ "'A MONEYLESS man,'" said Uncle Rod, "'goes quickly through the market.'"
not based on the possession of money
From this reading _In Which Anne Asks and Jimmie Answers._ "'A MONEYLESS man,'" said Uncle Rod, "'goes quickly through the market.'"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had a basket on his arm.
with speed
From this reading _In Which Anne Asks and Jimmie Answers._ "'A MONEYLESS man,'" said Uncle Rod, "'goes quickly through the market.'"
a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading _In Which Anne Asks and Jimmie Answers._ "'A MONEYLESS man,'" said Uncle Rod, "'goes quickly through the market.'"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading _In Which Anne Asks and Jimmie Answers._ "'A MONEYLESS man,'" said Uncle Rod, "'goes quickly through the market.'"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _In Which Anne Asks and Jimmie Answers._ "'A MONEYLESS man,'" said Uncle Rod, "'goes quickly through the market.'"
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading _In Which Anne Asks and Jimmie Answers._ "'A MONEYLESS man,'" said Uncle Rod, "'goes quickly through the market.'"
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading _In Which Anne Asks and Jimmie Answers._ "'A MONEYLESS man,'" said Uncle Rod, "'goes quickly through the market.'"
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Anne, who was at her easel, looked up.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Anne, who was at her easel, looked up.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What did you buy?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _In Which Anne Asks and Jimmie Answers._ "'A MONEYLESS man,'" said Uncle Rod, "'goes quickly through the market.'"
which person or people
From this reading Anne, who was at her easel, looked up.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What did you buy?"
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