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Mona Maclean, Medical Student: A Novel
Mona Maclean, Medical Student: A Novel

Chapter XIII

Chapter 13 of Mona Maclean, Medical Student: A Novel is here in full — 411 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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ST RULES.
When Mona appeared at the breakfast-table next morning, Rachel regarded her with critical dissatisfaction.
"I wonder you don't get tired of that dress," she said, as she poured out the tea--from the brown teapot.
"It's very nice of course, and as good as new, but changes are lightsome, and one would think you would sometimes prefer to wear something more youthful-like.
Pity your print's at the wash."
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Mona Maclean, Medical Student: A Novel

Chapter XIII

Chapter 13 of Mona Maclean, Medical Student: A Novel is here in full — 411 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/82 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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ST RULES.
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When Mona appeared at the breakfast-table next morning, Rachel regarded her with critical dissatisfaction.
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"I wonder you don't get tired of that dress," she said, as she poured out the tea--from the brown teapot.
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"It's very nice of course, and as good as new, but changes are lightsome, and one would think you would sometimes prefer to wear something more youthful-like.
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Pity your print's at the wash."

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

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changes noun US /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/

plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading “"It's very nice of course, and as good as new, but changes are lightsome, and one would think you would sometimes prefer to wear something more youthful-like.”

critical adjective US /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/

marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws

From this reading “When Mona appeared at the breakfast-table next morning, Rachel regarded her with critical dissatisfaction.”

dissatisfaction noun US /ˌdɪsætɪˈsfækʃən/

the feeling of being displeased and discontent

From this reading “When Mona appeared at the breakfast-table next morning, Rachel regarded her with critical dissatisfaction.”

Mona noun US /ˈmoʊnə/

an island to the northwest of Wales

From this reading “When Mona appeared at the breakfast-table next morning, Rachel regarded her with critical dissatisfaction.”

Rachel noun US /ˈreɪtʃəl/

(Old Testament) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin

From this reading “When Mona appeared at the breakfast-table next morning, Rachel regarded her with critical dissatisfaction.”

rules noun US /ruːlz/

plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading “ST RULES.”

teapot noun US /ˈtiːpɑːt/

pot for brewing tea; usually has a spout and handle

From this reading “"I wonder you don't get tired of that dress," she said, as she poured out the tea--from the brown teapot.”

wash verb US /wɑːʃ/

clean with some chemical process

From this reading “Pity your print's at the wash."”

Word partnerships in these lines

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Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

next morning adjective + noun

In this reading “When Mona appeared at the breakfast-table next morning, Rachel regarded her with critical dissatisfaction.”

poured out verb + adjective counted as “pour out”

express without restraint

In this reading “"I wonder you don't get tired of that dress," she said, as she poured out the tea--from the brown teapot.”

get tired verb + adjective

In this reading “"I wonder you don't get tired of that dress," she said, as she poured out the tea--from the brown teapot.”

of course preposition + noun

as might be expected

In this reading “"It's very nice of course, and as good as new, but changes are lightsome, and one would think you would sometimes prefer to wear something more youthful-like.”

appeared at verb + particle counted as “appear at”

In this reading “When Mona appeared at the breakfast-table next morning, Rachel regarded her with critical dissatisfaction.”

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading "It's very nice of course, and as good as new, but changes are lightsome, and one would think you would sometimes prefer to wear something more youthful-like.

appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading When Mona appeared at the breakfast-table next morning, Rachel regarded her with critical dissatisfaction.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading "It's very nice of course, and as good as new, but changes are lightsome, and one would think you would sometimes prefer to wear something more youthful-like.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading "I wonder you don't get tired of that dress," she said, as she poured out the tea--from the brown teapot.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When Mona appeared at the breakfast-table next morning, Rachel regarded her with critical dissatisfaction.

breakfast-table

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From this reading When Mona appeared at the breakfast-table next morning, Rachel regarded her with critical dissatisfaction.

brownnounUS /braʊn/

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading "I wonder you don't get tired of that dress," she said, as she poured out the tea--from the brown teapot.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "It's very nice of course, and as good as new, but changes are lightsome, and one would think you would sometimes prefer to wear something more youthful-like.

changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/

plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading "It's very nice of course, and as good as new, but changes are lightsome, and one would think you would sometimes prefer to wear something more youthful-like.

coursenounUS /kɔːrs/

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading "It's very nice of course, and as good as new, but changes are lightsome, and one would think you would sometimes prefer to wear something more youthful-like.

criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/

marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws

From this reading When Mona appeared at the breakfast-table next morning, Rachel regarded her with critical dissatisfaction.

dissatisfactionnounUS /ˌdɪsætɪˈsfækʃən/

the feeling of being displeased and discontent

From this reading When Mona appeared at the breakfast-table next morning, Rachel regarded her with critical dissatisfaction.

don't

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

From this reading "I wonder you don't get tired of that dress," she said, as she poured out the tea--from the brown teapot.

dressverbUS /dres/

put on clothes

From this reading "I wonder you don't get tired of that dress," she said, as she poured out the tea--from the brown teapot.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "I wonder you don't get tired of that dress," she said, as she poured out the tea--from the brown teapot.

getverbUS /ɡet/

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "I wonder you don't get tired of that dress," she said, as she poured out the tea--from the brown teapot.

goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "It's very nice of course, and as good as new, but changes are lightsome, and one would think you would sometimes prefer to wear something more youthful-like.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

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

From this reading When Mona appeared at the breakfast-table next morning, Rachel regarded her with critical dissatisfaction.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading "I wonder you don't get tired of that dress," she said, as she poured out the tea--from the brown teapot.

It's

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

From this reading "It's very nice of course, and as good as new, but changes are lightsome, and one would think you would sometimes prefer to wear something more youthful-like.

lightsomeadjective

moving easily and quickly; nimble

From this reading "It's very nice of course, and as good as new, but changes are lightsome, and one would think you would sometimes prefer to wear something more youthful-like.

MonanounUS /ˈmoʊnə/

an island to the northwest of Wales

From this reading When Mona appeared at the breakfast-table next morning, Rachel regarded her with critical dissatisfaction.

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading "It's very nice of course, and as good as new, but changes are lightsome, and one would think you would sometimes prefer to wear something more youthful-like.

morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading When Mona appeared at the breakfast-table next morning, Rachel regarded her with critical dissatisfaction.

newadjectiveUS /nuː/

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading "It's very nice of course, and as good as new, but changes are lightsome, and one would think you would sometimes prefer to wear something more youthful-like.

nextadjectiveUS /nekst/

immediately following in time or order

From this reading When Mona appeared at the breakfast-table next morning, Rachel regarded her with critical dissatisfaction.

niceadjectiveUS /naɪs/

pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

From this reading "It's very nice of course, and as good as new, but changes are lightsome, and one would think you would sometimes prefer to wear something more youthful-like.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "I wonder you don't get tired of that dress," she said, as she poured out the tea--from the brown teapot.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "It's very nice of course, and as good as new, but changes are lightsome, and one would think you would sometimes prefer to wear something more youthful-like.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "I wonder you don't get tired of that dress," she said, as she poured out the tea--from the brown teapot.

PitynounUS /ˈpɪti/

a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

From this reading Pity your print's at the wash."

pouredverbUS /pɔːrd/

past form of “pour” — cause to run

From this reading "I wonder you don't get tired of that dress," she said, as she poured out the tea--from the brown teapot.

preferverbUS /prəˈfɜːr/

like better; value more highly

From this reading "It's very nice of course, and as good as new, but changes are lightsome, and one would think you would sometimes prefer to wear something more youthful-like.

print's

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

From this reading Pity your print's at the wash."

RachelnounUS /ˈreɪtʃəl/

(Old Testament) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin

From this reading When Mona appeared at the breakfast-table next morning, Rachel regarded her with critical dissatisfaction.

regardedverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪd/

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading When Mona appeared at the breakfast-table next morning, Rachel regarded her with critical dissatisfaction.

RULESnounUS /ruːlz/

plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading ST RULES.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I wonder you don't get tired of that dress," she said, as she poured out the tea--from the brown teapot.

shepronounUS /ʃiː/

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

From this reading "I wonder you don't get tired of that dress," she said, as she poured out the tea--from the brown teapot.

somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

a thing, without saying which

From this reading "It's very nice of course, and as good as new, but changes are lightsome, and one would think you would sometimes prefer to wear something more youthful-like.

sometimesadverbUS /səmˈtaɪmz/

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading "It's very nice of course, and as good as new, but changes are lightsome, and one would think you would sometimes prefer to wear something more youthful-like.

ST

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

From this reading ST RULES.

teanounUS /tiː/

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading "I wonder you don't get tired of that dress," she said, as she poured out the tea--from the brown teapot.

teapotnounUS /ˈtiːpɑːt/

pot for brewing tea; usually has a spout and handle

From this reading "I wonder you don't get tired of that dress," she said, as she poured out the tea--from the brown teapot.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "I wonder you don't get tired of that dress," she said, as she poured out the tea--from the brown teapot.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading When Mona appeared at the breakfast-table next morning, Rachel regarded her with critical dissatisfaction.

thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "It's very nice of course, and as good as new, but changes are lightsome, and one would think you would sometimes prefer to wear something more youthful-like.

tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading "I wonder you don't get tired of that dress," she said, as she poured out the tea--from the brown teapot.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading "It's very nice of course, and as good as new, but changes are lightsome, and one would think you would sometimes prefer to wear something more youthful-like.

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading "It's very nice of course, and as good as new, but changes are lightsome, and one would think you would sometimes prefer to wear something more youthful-like.

washverbUS /wɑːʃ/

clean with some chemical process

From this reading Pity your print's at the wash."

wearverbUS /wer/

be dressed in

From this reading "It's very nice of course, and as good as new, but changes are lightsome, and one would think you would sometimes prefer to wear something more youthful-like.

WhenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading When Mona appeared at the breakfast-table next morning, Rachel regarded her with critical dissatisfaction.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading When Mona appeared at the breakfast-table next morning, Rachel regarded her with critical dissatisfaction.

wondernounUS /ˈwʌndər/

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading "I wonder you don't get tired of that dress," she said, as she poured out the tea--from the brown teapot.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading "It's very nice of course, and as good as new, but changes are lightsome, and one would think you would sometimes prefer to wear something more youthful-like.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I wonder you don't get tired of that dress," she said, as she poured out the tea--from the brown teapot.

yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Pity your print's at the wash."

youthful-like

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

From this reading "It's very nice of course, and as good as new, but changes are lightsome, and one would think you would sometimes prefer to wear something more youthful-like.

Chapter 13 of Mona Maclean, Medical Student: A Novel by Graham Travers holds 411 sentences, grouped into 83 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.

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