Chapter 16 of On the Heights: A Novel is here in full — 551 sentences across 111 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 16 of On the Heights: A Novel is here in full — 551 sentences across 111 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"I'm going to the theater this evening," said Baum to Walpurga, in the afternoon of the 22d of January. "They're going to play a great piece. What a pity you can't go, too." "I've seen enough of masquerading," replied Walpurga. "I shall stay with my child.
Chapter 16 of On the Heights: A Novel is here in full — 551 sentences across 111 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading “"I'm going to the theater this evening," said Baum to Walpurga, in the afternoon of the 22d of January.”
United States writer of children's books (1856-1919)
From this reading “"I'm going to the theater this evening," said Baum to Walpurga, in the afternoon of the 22d of January.”
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading “"I'm going to the theater this evening," said Baum to Walpurga, in the afternoon of the 22d of January.”
-ing form of “masquerade” — take part in a masquerade
From this reading “"I've seen enough of masquerading," replied Walpurga.”
a separate part of a whole
From this reading “"They're going to play a great piece.”
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading “What a pity you can't go, too."”
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading “"I shall stay with my child.”
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading “"I'm going to the theater this evening," said Baum to Walpurga, in the afternoon of the 22d of January.”
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In this reading “"I'm going to the theater this evening," said Baum to Walpurga, in the afternoon of the 22d of January.”
In this reading “"I shall stay with my child.”
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From this reading "I'm going to the theater this evening," said Baum to Walpurga, in the afternoon of the 22d of January.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "They're going to play a great piece.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading "I'm going to the theater this evening," said Baum to Walpurga, in the afternoon of the 22d of January.
United States writer of children's books (1856-1919)
From this reading "I'm going to the theater this evening," said Baum to Walpurga, in the afternoon of the 22d of January.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading What a pity you can't go, too."
a young person of either sex
From this reading "I shall stay with my child.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading "I'm going to the theater this evening," said Baum to Walpurga, in the afternoon of the 22d of January.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "I've seen enough of masquerading," replied Walpurga.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "I'm going to the theater this evening," said Baum to Walpurga, in the afternoon of the 22d of January.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading What a pity you can't go, too."
the act of departing
From this reading "I'm going to the theater this evening," said Baum to Walpurga, in the afternoon of the 22d of January.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "They're going to play a great piece.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I shall stay with my child.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'm going to the theater this evening," said Baum to Walpurga, in the afternoon of the 22d of January.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I've seen enough of masquerading," replied Walpurga.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I'm going to the theater this evening," said Baum to Walpurga, in the afternoon of the 22d of January.
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading "I'm going to the theater this evening," said Baum to Walpurga, in the afternoon of the 22d of January.
-ing form of “masquerade” — take part in a masquerade
From this reading "I've seen enough of masquerading," replied Walpurga.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I shall stay with my child.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I'm going to the theater this evening," said Baum to Walpurga, in the afternoon of the 22d of January.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading "They're going to play a great piece.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading What a pity you can't go, too."
participate in games or sport
From this reading "They're going to play a great piece.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I've seen enough of masquerading," replied Walpurga.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I'm going to the theater this evening," said Baum to Walpurga, in the afternoon of the 22d of January.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I've seen enough of masquerading," replied Walpurga.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "I shall stay with my child.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "I shall stay with my child.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I'm going to the theater this evening," said Baum to Walpurga, in the afternoon of the 22d of January.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading "I'm going to the theater this evening," said Baum to Walpurga, in the afternoon of the 22d of January.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "They're going to play a great piece.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I'm going to the theater this evening," said Baum to Walpurga, in the afternoon of the 22d of January.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I'm going to the theater this evening," said Baum to Walpurga, in the afternoon of the 22d of January.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading What a pity you can't go, too."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'm going to the theater this evening," said Baum to Walpurga, in the afternoon of the 22d of January.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What a pity you can't go, too."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I shall stay with my child.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading What a pity you can't go, too."
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