Chapter 11 of Phœbe is here in full — 116 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XI
Chapter 11 of Phœbe is here in full — 116 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Phœbe thought about that, wondering what Uncle Bob meant. Something kept her from asking him. Was it the strange look on his face as he watched Miss Ruth go? Or was it the way in which he went out, hands stuffed in pockets, head down, grave—curiously unlike his usual smiling self? And how did he want Miss Ruth to live at Grandma’s?
Chapter 11 of Phœbe is here in full — 116 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading “Or was it the way in which he went out, hands stuffed in pockets, head down, grave—curiously unlike his usual smiling self?”
possessive form of “grandma” — the mother of your father or mother
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading “Or was it the way in which he went out, hands stuffed in pockets, head down, grave—curiously unlike his usual smiling self?”
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading “Was it the strange look on his face as he watched Miss Ruth go?”
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading “Or was it the way in which he went out, hands stuffed in pockets, head down, grave—curiously unlike his usual smiling self?”
filled with something
From this reading “Or was it the way in which he went out, hands stuffed in pockets, head down, grave—curiously unlike his usual smiling self?”
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading “Or was it the way in which he went out, hands stuffed in pockets, head down, grave—curiously unlike his usual smiling self?”
showing curiosity
From this reading “Phœbe thought about that, wondering what Uncle Bob meant.”
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move out of or depart from
In this reading “Or was it the way in which he went out, hands stuffed in pockets, head down, grave—curiously unlike his usual smiling self?”
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Phœbe thought about that, wondering what Uncle Bob meant.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And how did he want Miss Ruth to live at Grandma’s?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Was it the strange look on his face as he watched Miss Ruth go?
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading Something kept her from asking him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And how did he want Miss Ruth to live at Grandma’s?
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading Phœbe thought about that, wondering what Uncle Bob meant.
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading Or was it the way in which he went out, hands stuffed in pockets, head down, grave—curiously unlike his usual smiling self?
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading And how did he want Miss Ruth to live at Grandma’s?
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Or was it the way in which he went out, hands stuffed in pockets, head down, grave—curiously unlike his usual smiling self?
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Was it the strange look on his face as he watched Miss Ruth go?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Something kept her from asking him.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Was it the strange look on his face as he watched Miss Ruth go?
possessive form of “grandma” — the mother of your father or mother
From this reading And how did he want Miss Ruth to live at Grandma’s?
death of a person
From this reading Or was it the way in which he went out, hands stuffed in pockets, head down, grave—curiously unlike his usual smiling self?
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Or was it the way in which he went out, hands stuffed in pockets, head down, grave—curiously unlike his usual smiling self?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Was it the strange look on his face as he watched Miss Ruth go?
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Or was it the way in which he went out, hands stuffed in pockets, head down, grave—curiously unlike his usual smiling self?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Something kept her from asking him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Something kept her from asking him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Was it the strange look on his face as he watched Miss Ruth go?
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From this reading And how did he want Miss Ruth to live at Grandma’s?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Or was it the way in which he went out, hands stuffed in pockets, head down, grave—curiously unlike his usual smiling self?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Was it the strange look on his face as he watched Miss Ruth go?
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Something kept her from asking him.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading And how did he want Miss Ruth to live at Grandma’s?
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Was it the strange look on his face as he watched Miss Ruth go?
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Phœbe thought about that, wondering what Uncle Bob meant.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Was it the strange look on his face as he watched Miss Ruth go?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Was it the strange look on his face as he watched Miss Ruth go?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Or was it the way in which he went out, hands stuffed in pockets, head down, grave—curiously unlike his usual smiling self?
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Or was it the way in which he went out, hands stuffed in pockets, head down, grave—curiously unlike his usual smiling self?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Phœbe thought about that, wondering what Uncle Bob meant.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Or was it the way in which he went out, hands stuffed in pockets, head down, grave—curiously unlike his usual smiling self?
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading Was it the strange look on his face as he watched Miss Ruth go?
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading Or was it the way in which he went out, hands stuffed in pockets, head down, grave—curiously unlike his usual smiling self?
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Or was it the way in which he went out, hands stuffed in pockets, head down, grave—curiously unlike his usual smiling self?
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Something kept her from asking him.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Was it the strange look on his face as he watched Miss Ruth go?
filled with something
From this reading Or was it the way in which he went out, hands stuffed in pockets, head down, grave—curiously unlike his usual smiling self?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Phœbe thought about that, wondering what Uncle Bob meant.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Was it the strange look on his face as he watched Miss Ruth go?
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Phœbe thought about that, wondering what Uncle Bob meant.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And how did he want Miss Ruth to live at Grandma’s?
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Phœbe thought about that, wondering what Uncle Bob meant.
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading Or was it the way in which he went out, hands stuffed in pockets, head down, grave—curiously unlike his usual smiling self?
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Or was it the way in which he went out, hands stuffed in pockets, head down, grave—curiously unlike his usual smiling self?
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading And how did he want Miss Ruth to live at Grandma’s?
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Was it the strange look on his face as he watched Miss Ruth go?
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Was it the strange look on his face as he watched Miss Ruth go?
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Or was it the way in which he went out, hands stuffed in pockets, head down, grave—curiously unlike his usual smiling self?
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Or was it the way in which he went out, hands stuffed in pockets, head down, grave—curiously unlike his usual smiling self?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Phœbe thought about that, wondering what Uncle Bob meant.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Or was it the way in which he went out, hands stuffed in pockets, head down, grave—curiously unlike his usual smiling self?
showing curiosity
From this reading Phœbe thought about that, wondering what Uncle Bob meant.
Chapter 11 of Phœbe by Eleanor Gates holds 116 sentences, grouped into 24 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 11 holds 116 sentences of Phœbe, unabridged, divided into 24 reading sections.
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