Chapter 13 of Phœbe is here in full — 165 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XIII
Chapter 13 of Phœbe is here in full — 165 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
It was Grandma who came for Phœbe. And the latter saw that there was no smile on the kind old face, and that Grandma’s head was shaking very hard. Hand in hand, silently, the two went into the library. Uncle John was there, leaning against the mantel. Though his look was lowered, Phœbe knew that he was angry.
Chapter 13 of Phœbe is here in full — 165 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the mother of your father or mother
From this reading “It was Grandma who came for Phœbe.”
possessive form of “grandma” — the mother of your father or mother
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading “Uncle John was there, leaning against the mantel.”
a room where books are kept
From this reading “Hand in hand, silently, the two went into the library.”
below the surround or below the normal position
From this reading “Though his look was lowered, Phœbe knew that he was angry.”
shelf that projects from wall above fireplace
From this reading “Uncle John was there, leaning against the mantel.”
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading “And the latter saw that there was no smile on the kind old face, and that Grandma’s head was shaking very hard.”
without speaking
From this reading “Hand in hand, silently, the two went into the library.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.
In this reading “Hand in hand, silently, the two went into the library.”
to come or go into
In this reading “Hand in hand, silently, the two went into the library.”
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touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Uncle John was there, leaning against the mantel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And the latter saw that there was no smile on the kind old face, and that Grandma’s head was shaking very hard.
feeling or showing anger
From this reading Though his look was lowered, Phœbe knew that he was angry.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was Grandma who came for Phœbe.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading And the latter saw that there was no smile on the kind old face, and that Grandma’s head was shaking very hard.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was Grandma who came for Phœbe.
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading It was Grandma who came for Phœbe.
possessive form of “grandma” — the mother of your father or mother
From this reading And the latter saw that there was no smile on the kind old face, and that Grandma’s head was shaking very hard.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Hand in hand, silently, the two went into the library.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading And the latter saw that there was no smile on the kind old face, and that Grandma’s head was shaking very hard.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though his look was lowered, Phœbe knew that he was angry.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading And the latter saw that there was no smile on the kind old face, and that Grandma’s head was shaking very hard.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Though his look was lowered, Phœbe knew that he was angry.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hand in hand, silently, the two went into the library.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Hand in hand, silently, the two went into the library.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Grandma who came for Phœbe.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Uncle John was there, leaning against the mantel.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading And the latter saw that there was no smile on the kind old face, and that Grandma’s head was shaking very hard.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Though his look was lowered, Phœbe knew that he was angry.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading And the latter saw that there was no smile on the kind old face, and that Grandma’s head was shaking very hard.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading Uncle John was there, leaning against the mantel.
a room where books are kept
From this reading Hand in hand, silently, the two went into the library.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Though his look was lowered, Phœbe knew that he was angry.
below the surround or below the normal position
From this reading Though his look was lowered, Phœbe knew that he was angry.
shelf that projects from wall above fireplace
From this reading Uncle John was there, leaning against the mantel.
not any; not one
From this reading And the latter saw that there was no smile on the kind old face, and that Grandma’s head was shaking very hard.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading And the latter saw that there was no smile on the kind old face, and that Grandma’s head was shaking very hard.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And the latter saw that there was no smile on the kind old face, and that Grandma’s head was shaking very hard.
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From this reading It was Grandma who came for Phœbe.
cut with a saw
From this reading And the latter saw that there was no smile on the kind old face, and that Grandma’s head was shaking very hard.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading And the latter saw that there was no smile on the kind old face, and that Grandma’s head was shaking very hard.
without speaking
From this reading Hand in hand, silently, the two went into the library.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading And the latter saw that there was no smile on the kind old face, and that Grandma’s head was shaking very hard.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And the latter saw that there was no smile on the kind old face, and that Grandma’s head was shaking very hard.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And the latter saw that there was no smile on the kind old face, and that Grandma’s head was shaking very hard.
in or at that place or location
From this reading And the latter saw that there was no smile on the kind old face, and that Grandma’s head was shaking very hard.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though his look was lowered, Phœbe knew that he was angry.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Hand in hand, silently, the two went into the library.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Uncle John was there, leaning against the mantel.
precisely as stated
From this reading And the latter saw that there was no smile on the kind old face, and that Grandma’s head was shaking very hard.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was Grandma who came for Phœbe.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Hand in hand, silently, the two went into the library.
which person or people
From this reading It was Grandma who came for Phœbe.
Chapter 13 of Phœbe by Eleanor Gates holds 165 sentences, grouped into 33 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 13 holds 165 sentences of Phœbe, unabridged, divided into 33 reading sections.
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