Chapter 14 of Patty Blossom is here in full — 203 sentences across 41 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 14 of Patty Blossom is here in full — 203 sentences across 41 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
PATTY'S DANCE The Christmas Eve party at the Blaneys' was in full swing. A man at the piano was performing a monologue that was partly spoken, partly sung. It was cleverly done, and the audience showed its appreciation by outspoken comments. "A little lame on that top note, old chap. S'pose you try it over--ah, that's better!"
Chapter 14 of Patty Blossom is here in full — 203 sentences across 41 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading “It was cleverly done, and the audience showed its appreciation by outspoken comments.”
in a clever manner
From this reading “It was cleverly done, and the audience showed its appreciation by outspoken comments.”
plural of “comment” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading “It was cleverly done, and the audience showed its appreciation by outspoken comments.”
someone who doesn't understand what is going on
From this reading “"A little lame on that top note, old chap.”
speech you make to yourself
From this reading “A man at the piano was performing a monologue that was partly spoken, partly sung.”
given to expressing yourself freely or insistently
From this reading “It was cleverly done, and the audience showed its appreciation by outspoken comments.”
possessive form of “patty” — small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading “PATTY'S DANCE The Christmas Eve party at the Blaneys' was in full swing.”
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading “A man at the piano was performing a monologue that was partly spoken, partly sung.”
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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 A man at the piano was performing a monologue that was partly spoken, partly sung.
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From this reading S'pose you try it over--ah, that's better!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was cleverly done, and the audience showed its appreciation by outspoken comments.
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading It was cleverly done, and the audience showed its appreciation by outspoken comments.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading PATTY'S DANCE The Christmas Eve party at the Blaneys' was in full swing.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading It was cleverly done, and the audience showed its appreciation by outspoken comments.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading S'pose you try it over--ah, that's better!"
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From this reading PATTY'S DANCE The Christmas Eve party at the Blaneys' was in full swing.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was cleverly done, and the audience showed its appreciation by outspoken comments.
a boy or man
From this reading "A little lame on that top note, old chap.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading PATTY'S DANCE The Christmas Eve party at the Blaneys' was in full swing.
in a clever manner
From this reading It was cleverly done, and the audience showed its appreciation by outspoken comments.
plural of “comment” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading It was cleverly done, and the audience showed its appreciation by outspoken comments.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading PATTY'S DANCE The Christmas Eve party at the Blaneys' was in full swing.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading It was cleverly done, and the audience showed its appreciation by outspoken comments.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading PATTY'S DANCE The Christmas Eve party at the Blaneys' was in full swing.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading PATTY'S DANCE The Christmas Eve party at the Blaneys' was in full swing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PATTY'S DANCE The Christmas Eve party at the Blaneys' was in full swing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was cleverly done, and the audience showed its appreciation by outspoken comments.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was cleverly done, and the audience showed its appreciation by outspoken comments.
someone who doesn't understand what is going on
From this reading "A little lame on that top note, old chap.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "A little lame on that top note, old chap.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A man at the piano was performing a monologue that was partly spoken, partly sung.
speech you make to yourself
From this reading A man at the piano was performing a monologue that was partly spoken, partly sung.
a brief written record
From this reading "A little lame on that top note, old chap.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "A little lame on that top note, old chap.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "A little lame on that top note, old chap.
given to expressing yourself freely or insistently
From this reading It was cleverly done, and the audience showed its appreciation by outspoken comments.
above and across; more than
From this reading S'pose you try it over--ah, that's better!"
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading A man at the piano was performing a monologue that was partly spoken, partly sung.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading PATTY'S DANCE The Christmas Eve party at the Blaneys' was in full swing.
possessive form of “patty” — small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading PATTY'S DANCE The Christmas Eve party at the Blaneys' was in full swing.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading A man at the piano was performing a monologue that was partly spoken, partly sung.
a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds
From this reading A man at the piano was performing a monologue that was partly spoken, partly sung.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading S'pose you try it over--ah, that's better!"
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It was cleverly done, and the audience showed its appreciation by outspoken comments.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading A man at the piano was performing a monologue that was partly spoken, partly sung.
the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy
From this reading A man at the piano was performing a monologue that was partly spoken, partly sung.
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading PATTY'S DANCE The Christmas Eve party at the Blaneys' was in full swing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A man at the piano was performing a monologue that was partly spoken, partly sung.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading S'pose you try it over--ah, that's better!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PATTY'S DANCE The Christmas Eve party at the Blaneys' was in full swing.
the upper part of anything
From this reading "A little lame on that top note, old chap.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading S'pose you try it over--ah, that's better!"
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PATTY'S DANCE The Christmas Eve party at the Blaneys' was in full swing.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading S'pose you try it over--ah, that's better!"
Chapter 14 of Patty Blossom by Carolyn Wells holds 203 sentences, grouped into 41 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 14 holds 203 sentences of Patty Blossom, unabridged, divided into 41 reading sections.
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