Chapter 17 of Mona is here in full — 132 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 17 of Mona is here in full — 132 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
MRS. MONTAGUE QUESTIONS MONA. "Where did you learn to play the piano, Ruth?" Mrs. Montague inquired the next morning, while Mona was engaged in assisting her to dress, and she turned a searching glance upon her as she put the question. To conceal the flush that mounted to her brow, Mona stooped to pick up a pin.
Chapter 17 of Mona is here in full — 132 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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-ing form of “assist” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading “Mrs. Montague inquired the next morning, while Mona was engaged in assisting her to dress, and she turned a searching glance upon her as she put the question.”
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading “To conceal the flush that mounted to her brow, Mona stooped to pick up a pin.”
the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
From this reading “To conceal the flush that mounted to her brow, Mona stooped to pick up a pin.”
an island to the northwest of Wales
From this reading “MONTAGUE QUESTIONS MONA.”
a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds
From this reading “"Where did you learn to play the piano, Ruth?"”
to hold fast or prevent from moving
From this reading “To conceal the flush that mounted to her brow, Mona stooped to pick up a pin.”
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading “Mrs. Montague inquired the next morning, while Mona was engaged in assisting her to dress, and she turned a searching glance upon her as she put the question.”
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading “To conceal the flush that mounted to her brow, Mona stooped to pick up a pin.”
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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 Mrs. Montague inquired the next morning, while Mona was engaged in assisting her to dress, and she turned a searching glance upon her as she put the question.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Montague inquired the next morning, while Mona was engaged in assisting her to dress, and she turned a searching glance upon her as she put the question.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mrs. Montague inquired the next morning, while Mona was engaged in assisting her to dress, and she turned a searching glance upon her as she put the question.
-ing form of “assist” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Mrs. Montague inquired the next morning, while Mona was engaged in assisting her to dress, and she turned a searching glance upon her as she put the question.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading To conceal the flush that mounted to her brow, Mona stooped to pick up a pin.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading To conceal the flush that mounted to her brow, Mona stooped to pick up a pin.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Where did you learn to play the piano, Ruth?"
put on clothes
From this reading Mrs. Montague inquired the next morning, while Mona was engaged in assisting her to dress, and she turned a searching glance upon her as she put the question.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Mrs. Montague inquired the next morning, while Mona was engaged in assisting her to dress, and she turned a searching glance upon her as she put the question.
the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
From this reading To conceal the flush that mounted to her brow, Mona stooped to pick up a pin.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Mrs. Montague inquired the next morning, while Mona was engaged in assisting her to dress, and she turned a searching glance upon her as she put the question.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Montague inquired the next morning, while Mona was engaged in assisting her to dress, and she turned a searching glance upon her as she put the question.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Montague inquired the next morning, while Mona was engaged in assisting her to dress, and she turned a searching glance upon her as she put the question.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Mrs. Montague inquired the next morning, while Mona was engaged in assisting her to dress, and she turned a searching glance upon her as she put the question.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading "Where did you learn to play the piano, Ruth?"
an island to the northwest of Wales
From this reading MONTAGUE QUESTIONS MONA.
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From this reading MONTAGUE QUESTIONS MONA.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Mrs. Montague inquired the next morning, while Mona was engaged in assisting her to dress, and she turned a searching glance upon her as she put the question.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading To conceal the flush that mounted to her brow, Mona stooped to pick up a pin.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Mrs. Montague inquired the next morning, while Mona was engaged in assisting her to dress, and she turned a searching glance upon her as she put the question.
a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds
From this reading "Where did you learn to play the piano, Ruth?"
select carefully from a group
From this reading To conceal the flush that mounted to her brow, Mona stooped to pick up a pin.
to hold fast or prevent from moving
From this reading To conceal the flush that mounted to her brow, Mona stooped to pick up a pin.
participate in games or sport
From this reading "Where did you learn to play the piano, Ruth?"
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Mrs. Montague inquired the next morning, while Mona was engaged in assisting her to dress, and she turned a searching glance upon her as she put the question.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Mrs. Montague inquired the next morning, while Mona was engaged in assisting her to dress, and she turned a searching glance upon her as she put the question.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading MONTAGUE QUESTIONS MONA.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading "Where did you learn to play the piano, Ruth?"
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading Mrs. Montague inquired the next morning, while Mona was engaged in assisting her to dress, and she turned a searching glance upon her as she put the question.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Montague inquired the next morning, while Mona was engaged in assisting her to dress, and she turned a searching glance upon her as she put the question.
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading To conceal the flush that mounted to her brow, Mona stooped to pick up a pin.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To conceal the flush that mounted to her brow, Mona stooped to pick up a pin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Where did you learn to play the piano, Ruth?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Where did you learn to play the piano, Ruth?"
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Mrs. Montague inquired the next morning, while Mona was engaged in assisting her to dress, and she turned a searching glance upon her as she put the question.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading To conceal the flush that mounted to her brow, Mona stooped to pick up a pin.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Mrs. Montague inquired the next morning, while Mona was engaged in assisting her to dress, and she turned a searching glance upon her as she put the question.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Montague inquired the next morning, while Mona was engaged in assisting her to dress, and she turned a searching glance upon her as she put the question.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where did you learn to play the piano, Ruth?"
during the time that
From this reading Mrs. Montague inquired the next morning, while Mona was engaged in assisting her to dress, and she turned a searching glance upon her as she put the question.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Where did you learn to play the piano, Ruth?"
Chapter 17 of Mona by Georgie, Mrs. Sheldon holds 132 sentences, grouped into 27 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.
Chapter 17 holds 132 sentences of Mona, unabridged, divided into 27 reading sections.
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