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Molly and Kitty, or Peasant Life in Ireland
Molly and Kitty, or Peasant Life in Ireland

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THE GRANDFATHER.
"Forgive your enemies."
Our prayers to be aided in the fulfilment of the Divine commands are always heard by the Holy One who gave them.
Molly and her agitated father were still kneeling together at the entrance of the cave, when Molly felt herself suddenly raised from the ground, then closely embraced, and, upon looking up, she saw herself in the arms of her grandfather, who, in the most unexpected manner, had tottered to the rude door of the cavern.
"O'Neil," said the old man, while his voice trembled audibly, "O'Neil, I have heard your prayer.
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Molly and Kitty, or Peasant Life in Ireland

Chapter IV

Chapter 4 of Molly and Kitty, or Peasant Life in Ireland is here in full — 48 sentences across 10 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/9 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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THE GRANDFATHER.
/ðə ˈɡrændfɑːðər/
Line 2
"Forgive your enemies."
/fərˈɡɪv jɔːr ˈenəmiz/
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Our prayers to be aided in the fulfilment of the Divine commands are always heard by the Holy One who gave them.
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Molly and her agitated father were still kneeling together at the entrance of the cave, when Molly felt herself suddenly raised from the ground, then closely embraced, and, upon looking up, she saw herself in the arms of her grandfather, who, in the most unexpected manner, had tottered to the rude door of the cavern.
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"O'Neil," said the old man, while his voice trembled audibly, "O'Neil, I have heard your prayer.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

agitated adjective US /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/

troubled emotionally and usually deeply

From this reading “Molly and her agitated father were still kneeling together at the entrance of the cave, when Molly felt herself suddenly raised from the ground, then closely embraced, and, upon looking up, she saw herself in the arms of her grandfather, who, in the most unexpected manner, had tottered to the rude door of the cavern.”

aided adjective US /ˈeɪdəd/

having help; often used as a combining form

From this reading “Our prayers to be aided in the fulfilment of the Divine commands are always heard by the Holy One who gave them.”

audibly adverb US /ˈɑːdəbli/

in an audible manner

From this reading “"O'Neil," said the old man, while his voice trembled audibly, "O'Neil, I have heard your prayer.”

cavern noun US /ˈkæv.ərn/

A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.

From this reading “Molly and her agitated father were still kneeling together at the entrance of the cave, when Molly felt herself suddenly raised from the ground, then closely embraced, and, upon looking up, she saw herself in the arms of her grandfather, who, in the most unexpected manner, had tottered to the rude door of the cavern.”

commands noun US /kəˈmændz/

plural of “command” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading “Our prayers to be aided in the fulfilment of the Divine commands are always heard by the Holy One who gave them.”

embraced verb US /emˈbreɪst/

past form of “embrace” — include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

From this reading “Molly and her agitated father were still kneeling together at the entrance of the cave, when Molly felt herself suddenly raised from the ground, then closely embraced, and, upon looking up, she saw herself in the arms of her grandfather, who, in the most unexpected manner, had tottered to the rude door of the cavern.”

kneeling noun US /ˈniːlɪŋ/

supporting yourself on your knees

From this reading “Molly and her agitated father were still kneeling together at the entrance of the cave, when Molly felt herself suddenly raised from the ground, then closely embraced, and, upon looking up, she saw herself in the arms of her grandfather, who, in the most unexpected manner, had tottered to the rude door of the cavern.”

Molly noun US /ˈmɑːli/

popular aquarium fish

From this reading “Molly and her agitated father were still kneeling together at the entrance of the cave, when Molly felt herself suddenly raised from the ground, then closely embraced, and, upon looking up, she saw herself in the arms of her grandfather, who, in the most unexpected manner, had tottered to the rude door of the cavern.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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old man adjective + noun

a man who is very old

In this reading “"O'Neil," said the old man, while his voice trembled audibly, "O'Neil, I have heard your prayer.”

most unexpected adverb + adjective

In this reading “Molly and her agitated father were still kneeling together at the entrance of the cave, when Molly felt herself suddenly raised from the ground, then closely embraced, and, upon looking up, she saw herself in the arms of her grandfather, who, in the most unexpected manner, had tottered to the rude door of the cavern.”

unexpected manner adjective + noun

In this reading “Molly and her agitated father were still kneeling together at the entrance of the cave, when Molly felt herself suddenly raised from the ground, then closely embraced, and, upon looking up, she saw herself in the arms of her grandfather, who, in the most unexpected manner, had tottered to the rude door of the cavern.”

still kneeling adjective + noun

In this reading “Molly and her agitated father were still kneeling together at the entrance of the cave, when Molly felt herself suddenly raised from the ground, then closely embraced, and, upon looking up, she saw herself in the arms of her grandfather, who, in the most unexpected manner, had tottered to the rude door of the cavern.”

at the entrance preposition + article + noun counted as “at … entrance”

In this reading “Molly and her agitated father were still kneeling together at the entrance of the cave, when Molly felt herself suddenly raised from the ground, then closely embraced, and, upon looking up, she saw herself in the arms of her grandfather, who, in the most unexpected manner, had tottered to the rude door of the cavern.”

from the ground preposition + article + noun counted as “from … ground”

In this reading “Molly and her agitated father were still kneeling together at the entrance of the cave, when Molly felt herself suddenly raised from the ground, then closely embraced, and, upon looking up, she saw herself in the arms of her grandfather, who, in the most unexpected manner, had tottered to the rude door of the cavern.”

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agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/

troubled emotionally and usually deeply

From this reading Molly and her agitated father were still kneeling together at the entrance of the cave, when Molly felt herself suddenly raised from the ground, then closely embraced, and, upon looking up, she saw herself in the arms of her grandfather, who, in the most unexpected manner, had tottered to the rude door of the cavern.

aidedadjectiveUS /ˈeɪdəd/

having help; often used as a combining form

From this reading Our prayers to be aided in the fulfilment of the Divine commands are always heard by the Holy One who gave them.

alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Our prayers to be aided in the fulfilment of the Divine commands are always heard by the Holy One who gave them.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Molly and her agitated father were still kneeling together at the entrance of the cave, when Molly felt herself suddenly raised from the ground, then closely embraced, and, upon looking up, she saw herself in the arms of her grandfather, who, in the most unexpected manner, had tottered to the rude door of the cavern.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Our prayers to be aided in the fulfilment of the Divine commands are always heard by the Holy One who gave them.

armsnounUS /ɑːrmz/

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Molly and her agitated father were still kneeling together at the entrance of the cave, when Molly felt herself suddenly raised from the ground, then closely embraced, and, upon looking up, she saw herself in the arms of her grandfather, who, in the most unexpected manner, had tottered to the rude door of the cavern.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Molly and her agitated father were still kneeling together at the entrance of the cave, when Molly felt herself suddenly raised from the ground, then closely embraced, and, upon looking up, she saw herself in the arms of her grandfather, who, in the most unexpected manner, had tottered to the rude door of the cavern.

audiblyadverbUS /ˈɑːdəbli/

in an audible manner

From this reading "O'Neil," said the old man, while his voice trembled audibly, "O'Neil, I have heard your prayer.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Our prayers to be aided in the fulfilment of the Divine commands are always heard by the Holy One who gave them.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Our prayers to be aided in the fulfilment of the Divine commands are always heard by the Holy One who gave them.

cavenounUS /keɪv/

a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

From this reading Molly and her agitated father were still kneeling together at the entrance of the cave, when Molly felt herself suddenly raised from the ground, then closely embraced, and, upon looking up, she saw herself in the arms of her grandfather, who, in the most unexpected manner, had tottered to the rude door of the cavern.

cavernnounUS /ˈkæv.ərn/

A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.

From this reading Molly and her agitated father were still kneeling together at the entrance of the cave, when Molly felt herself suddenly raised from the ground, then closely embraced, and, upon looking up, she saw herself in the arms of her grandfather, who, in the most unexpected manner, had tottered to the rude door of the cavern.

closelyadverbUS /ˈkloʊsli/

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading Molly and her agitated father were still kneeling together at the entrance of the cave, when Molly felt herself suddenly raised from the ground, then closely embraced, and, upon looking up, she saw herself in the arms of her grandfather, who, in the most unexpected manner, had tottered to the rude door of the cavern.

commandsnounUS /kəˈmændz/

plural of “command” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Our prayers to be aided in the fulfilment of the Divine commands are always heard by the Holy One who gave them.

DivineadjectiveUS /dɪˈvaɪn/

emanating from God

From this reading Our prayers to be aided in the fulfilment of the Divine commands are always heard by the Holy One who gave them.

doornounUS /dɔːr/

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

From this reading Molly and her agitated father were still kneeling together at the entrance of the cave, when Molly felt herself suddenly raised from the ground, then closely embraced, and, upon looking up, she saw herself in the arms of her grandfather, who, in the most unexpected manner, had tottered to the rude door of the cavern.

embracedverbUS /emˈbreɪst/

past form of “embrace” — include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

From this reading Molly and her agitated father were still kneeling together at the entrance of the cave, when Molly felt herself suddenly raised from the ground, then closely embraced, and, upon looking up, she saw herself in the arms of her grandfather, who, in the most unexpected manner, had tottered to the rude door of the cavern.

enemiesnounUS /ˈenəmiz/

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading "Forgive your enemies."

entrancenounUS /ˈentrəns/

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading Molly and her agitated father were still kneeling together at the entrance of the cave, when Molly felt herself suddenly raised from the ground, then closely embraced, and, upon looking up, she saw herself in the arms of her grandfather, who, in the most unexpected manner, had tottered to the rude door of the cavern.

fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/

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

From this reading Molly and her agitated father were still kneeling together at the entrance of the cave, when Molly felt herself suddenly raised from the ground, then closely embraced, and, upon looking up, she saw herself in the arms of her grandfather, who, in the most unexpected manner, had tottered to the rude door of the cavern.

feltverbUS /felt/

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Molly and her agitated father were still kneeling together at the entrance of the cave, when Molly felt herself suddenly raised from the ground, then closely embraced, and, upon looking up, she saw herself in the arms of her grandfather, who, in the most unexpected manner, had tottered to the rude door of the cavern.

ForgiveverbUS /fərˈɡɪv/

stop blaming or grant forgiveness

From this reading "Forgive your enemies."

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Molly and her agitated father were still kneeling together at the entrance of the cave, when Molly felt herself suddenly raised from the ground, then closely embraced, and, upon looking up, she saw herself in the arms of her grandfather, who, in the most unexpected manner, had tottered to the rude door of the cavern.

fulfilmentnoun

a feeling of satisfaction at having achieved your desires

From this reading Our prayers to be aided in the fulfilment of the Divine commands are always heard by the Holy One who gave them.

gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Our prayers to be aided in the fulfilment of the Divine commands are always heard by the Holy One who gave them.

GRANDFATHERnounUS /ˈɡrændfɑːðər/

the father of your father or mother

From this reading THE GRANDFATHER.

groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading Molly and her agitated father were still kneeling together at the entrance of the cave, when Molly felt herself suddenly raised from the ground, then closely embraced, and, upon looking up, she saw herself in the arms of her grandfather, who, in the most unexpected manner, had tottered to the rude door of the cavern.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Molly and her agitated father were still kneeling together at the entrance of the cave, when Molly felt herself suddenly raised from the ground, then closely embraced, and, upon looking up, she saw herself in the arms of her grandfather, who, in the most unexpected manner, had tottered to the rude door of the cavern.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "O'Neil," said the old man, while his voice trembled audibly, "O'Neil, I have heard your prayer.

heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Our prayers to be aided in the fulfilment of the Divine commands are always heard by the Holy One who gave them.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

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

From this reading Molly and her agitated father were still kneeling together at the entrance of the cave, when Molly felt herself suddenly raised from the ground, then closely embraced, and, upon looking up, she saw herself in the arms of her grandfather, who, in the most unexpected manner, had tottered to the rude door of the cavern.

herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Molly and her agitated father were still kneeling together at the entrance of the cave, when Molly felt herself suddenly raised from the ground, then closely embraced, and, upon looking up, she saw herself in the arms of her grandfather, who, in the most unexpected manner, had tottered to the rude door of the cavern.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading "O'Neil," said the old man, while his voice trembled audibly, "O'Neil, I have heard your prayer.

HolynounUS /ˈhoʊli/

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading Our prayers to be aided in the fulfilment of the Divine commands are always heard by the Holy One who gave them.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "O'Neil," said the old man, while his voice trembled audibly, "O'Neil, I have heard your prayer.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Our prayers to be aided in the fulfilment of the Divine commands are always heard by the Holy One who gave them.

kneelingnounUS /ˈniːlɪŋ/

supporting yourself on your knees

From this reading Molly and her agitated father were still kneeling together at the entrance of the cave, when Molly felt herself suddenly raised from the ground, then closely embraced, and, upon looking up, she saw herself in the arms of her grandfather, who, in the most unexpected manner, had tottered to the rude door of the cavern.

lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Molly and her agitated father were still kneeling together at the entrance of the cave, when Molly felt herself suddenly raised from the ground, then closely embraced, and, upon looking up, she saw herself in the arms of her grandfather, who, in the most unexpected manner, had tottered to the rude door of the cavern.

mannounUS /mæn/

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "O'Neil," said the old man, while his voice trembled audibly, "O'Neil, I have heard your prayer.

mannernounUS /ˈmænər/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Molly and her agitated father were still kneeling together at the entrance of the cave, when Molly felt herself suddenly raised from the ground, then closely embraced, and, upon looking up, she saw herself in the arms of her grandfather, who, in the most unexpected manner, had tottered to the rude door of the cavern.

MollynounUS /ˈmɑːli/

popular aquarium fish

From this reading Molly and her agitated father were still kneeling together at the entrance of the cave, when Molly felt herself suddenly raised from the ground, then closely embraced, and, upon looking up, she saw herself in the arms of her grandfather, who, in the most unexpected manner, had tottered to the rude door of the cavern.

mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading Molly and her agitated father were still kneeling together at the entrance of the cave, when Molly felt herself suddenly raised from the ground, then closely embraced, and, upon looking up, she saw herself in the arms of her grandfather, who, in the most unexpected manner, had tottered to the rude door of the cavern.

O'Neil

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From this reading "O'Neil," said the old man, while his voice trembled audibly, "O'Neil, I have heard your prayer.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Our prayers to be aided in the fulfilment of the Divine commands are always heard by the Holy One who gave them.

oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading "O'Neil," said the old man, while his voice trembled audibly, "O'Neil, I have heard your prayer.

OnepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Our prayers to be aided in the fulfilment of the Divine commands are always heard by the Holy One who gave them.

OurdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Our prayers to be aided in the fulfilment of the Divine commands are always heard by the Holy One who gave them.

prayernounUS /prer/

the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading "O'Neil," said the old man, while his voice trembled audibly, "O'Neil, I have heard your prayer.

prayersnounUS /prerz/

plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading Our prayers to be aided in the fulfilment of the Divine commands are always heard by the Holy One who gave them.

raisedadjectiveUS /reɪzd/

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading Molly and her agitated father were still kneeling together at the entrance of the cave, when Molly felt herself suddenly raised from the ground, then closely embraced, and, upon looking up, she saw herself in the arms of her grandfather, who, in the most unexpected manner, had tottered to the rude door of the cavern.

rudeadjectiveUS /ruːd/

socially incorrect in behavior

From this reading Molly and her agitated father were still kneeling together at the entrance of the cave, when Molly felt herself suddenly raised from the ground, then closely embraced, and, upon looking up, she saw herself in the arms of her grandfather, who, in the most unexpected manner, had tottered to the rude door of the cavern.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "O'Neil," said the old man, while his voice trembled audibly, "O'Neil, I have heard your prayer.

sawverbUS /sɔː/

cut with a saw

From this reading Molly and her agitated father were still kneeling together at the entrance of the cave, when Molly felt herself suddenly raised from the ground, then closely embraced, and, upon looking up, she saw herself in the arms of her grandfather, who, in the most unexpected manner, had tottered to the rude door of the cavern.

shepronounUS /ʃiː/

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

From this reading Molly and her agitated father were still kneeling together at the entrance of the cave, when Molly felt herself suddenly raised from the ground, then closely embraced, and, upon looking up, she saw herself in the arms of her grandfather, who, in the most unexpected manner, had tottered to the rude door of the cavern.

stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/

not in physical motion

From this reading Molly and her agitated father were still kneeling together at the entrance of the cave, when Molly felt herself suddenly raised from the ground, then closely embraced, and, upon looking up, she saw herself in the arms of her grandfather, who, in the most unexpected manner, had tottered to the rude door of the cavern.

suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Molly and her agitated father were still kneeling together at the entrance of the cave, when Molly felt herself suddenly raised from the ground, then closely embraced, and, upon looking up, she saw herself in the arms of her grandfather, who, in the most unexpected manner, had tottered to the rude door of the cavern.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE GRANDFATHER.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Our prayers to be aided in the fulfilment of the Divine commands are always heard by the Holy One who gave them.

thenadverbUS /ðen/

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Molly and her agitated father were still kneeling together at the entrance of the cave, when Molly felt herself suddenly raised from the ground, then closely embraced, and, upon looking up, she saw herself in the arms of her grandfather, who, in the most unexpected manner, had tottered to the rude door of the cavern.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Our prayers to be aided in the fulfilment of the Divine commands are always heard by the Holy One who gave them.

togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Molly and her agitated father were still kneeling together at the entrance of the cave, when Molly felt herself suddenly raised from the ground, then closely embraced, and, upon looking up, she saw herself in the arms of her grandfather, who, in the most unexpected manner, had tottered to the rude door of the cavern.

tottered

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

From this reading Molly and her agitated father were still kneeling together at the entrance of the cave, when Molly felt herself suddenly raised from the ground, then closely embraced, and, upon looking up, she saw herself in the arms of her grandfather, who, in the most unexpected manner, had tottered to the rude door of the cavern.

trembledverbUS /ˈtrembəld/

past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways

From this reading "O'Neil," said the old man, while his voice trembled audibly, "O'Neil, I have heard your prayer.

unexpectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/

not expected or anticipated

From this reading Molly and her agitated father were still kneeling together at the entrance of the cave, when Molly felt herself suddenly raised from the ground, then closely embraced, and, upon looking up, she saw herself in the arms of her grandfather, who, in the most unexpected manner, had tottered to the rude door of the cavern.

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Molly and her agitated father were still kneeling together at the entrance of the cave, when Molly felt herself suddenly raised from the ground, then closely embraced, and, upon looking up, she saw herself in the arms of her grandfather, who, in the most unexpected manner, had tottered to the rude door of the cavern.

uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Molly and her agitated father were still kneeling together at the entrance of the cave, when Molly felt herself suddenly raised from the ground, then closely embraced, and, upon looking up, she saw herself in the arms of her grandfather, who, in the most unexpected manner, had tottered to the rude door of the cavern.

voicenounUS /vɔɪs/

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading "O'Neil," said the old man, while his voice trembled audibly, "O'Neil, I have heard your prayer.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Molly and her agitated father were still kneeling together at the entrance of the cave, when Molly felt herself suddenly raised from the ground, then closely embraced, and, upon looking up, she saw herself in the arms of her grandfather, who, in the most unexpected manner, had tottered to the rude door of the cavern.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading Molly and her agitated father were still kneeling together at the entrance of the cave, when Molly felt herself suddenly raised from the ground, then closely embraced, and, upon looking up, she saw herself in the arms of her grandfather, who, in the most unexpected manner, had tottered to the rude door of the cavern.

whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/

during the time that

From this reading "O'Neil," said the old man, while his voice trembled audibly, "O'Neil, I have heard your prayer.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading Our prayers to be aided in the fulfilment of the Divine commands are always heard by the Holy One who gave them.

yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Forgive your enemies."

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Project Gutenberg eBook #48379, unabridged. The Project Gutenberg header, footer and licence are removed.

How long does Molly and Kitty, or Peasant Life in Ireland take to read?

About 212 minutes of reading across 511 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

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Vocabulary met early in Molly and Kitty, or Peasant Life in Ireland

Words and structures a reader meets early in Molly and Kitty, or Peasant Life in Ireland, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Other
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Tales
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Trauermantel
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Boston
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