Chapter 9 of Phemie Frost's Experiences is here in full — 401 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 9 of Phemie Frost's Experiences is here in full — 401 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
The deacons each took up a pen--so did the singers, who hadn't sung a note yet. "What _does_ this mean?" I whispered to Cousin E. E. "The prayer is over," says she. "Over!" says I.
Chapter 9 of Phemie Frost's Experiences is here in full — 401 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading “I whispered to Cousin E. E.”
plural of “deacon” — a Protestant layman who assists the minister
From this reading “The deacons each took up a pen--so did the singers, who hadn't sung a note yet.”
a brief written record
From this reading “The deacons each took up a pen--so did the singers, who hadn't sung a note yet.”
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading “The deacons each took up a pen--so did the singers, who hadn't sung a note yet.”
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading “"The prayer is over," says she.”
plural of “singer” — a person who sings
From this reading “The deacons each took up a pen--so did the singers, who hadn't sung a note yet.”
the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy
From this reading “The deacons each took up a pen--so did the singers, who hadn't sung a note yet.”
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading “I whispered to Cousin E. E.”
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pursue or resume
In this reading “The deacons each took up a pen--so did the singers, who hadn't sung a note yet.”
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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 The deacons each took up a pen--so did the singers, who hadn't sung a note yet.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading I whispered to Cousin E. E.
plural of “deacon” — a Protestant layman who assists the minister
From this reading The deacons each took up a pen--so did the singers, who hadn't sung a note yet.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The deacons each took up a pen--so did the singers, who hadn't sung a note yet.
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What _does_ this mean?"
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading I whispered to Cousin E. E.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The deacons each took up a pen--so did the singers, who hadn't sung a note yet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The deacons each took up a pen--so did the singers, who hadn't sung a note yet.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I whispered to Cousin E. E.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The prayer is over," says she.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "What _does_ this mean?"
a brief written record
From this reading The deacons each took up a pen--so did the singers, who hadn't sung a note yet.
above and across; more than
From this reading "The prayer is over," says she.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading The deacons each took up a pen--so did the singers, who hadn't sung a note yet.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading "The prayer is over," says she.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "The prayer is over," says she.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "The prayer is over," says she.
plural of “singer” — a person who sings
From this reading The deacons each took up a pen--so did the singers, who hadn't sung a note yet.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The deacons each took up a pen--so did the singers, who hadn't sung a note yet.
the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy
From this reading The deacons each took up a pen--so did the singers, who hadn't sung a note yet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The deacons each took up a pen--so did the singers, who hadn't sung a note yet.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "What _does_ this mean?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I whispered to Cousin E. E.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The deacons each took up a pen--so did the singers, who hadn't sung a note yet.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The deacons each took up a pen--so did the singers, who hadn't sung a note yet.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What _does_ this mean?"
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading I whispered to Cousin E. E.
which person or people
From this reading The deacons each took up a pen--so did the singers, who hadn't sung a note yet.
but in spite of that
From this reading The deacons each took up a pen--so did the singers, who hadn't sung a note yet.
Chapter 9 of Phemie Frost's Experiences by Ann S. (Ann Sophia) Stephens holds 401 sentences, grouped into 81 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 9 holds 401 sentences of Phemie Frost's Experiences, unabridged, divided into 81 reading sections.
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