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Phyllis

Chapter II · Chapter 2

Chapter 2 of Phyllis is here in full — 179 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Changing a lifelong principle is almost as difficult as wearing new shoes that don't exactly fit you, and it makes you feel just as awkward and limp in mind as the shoes do in feet.
Still I believe in adopting new ideas.
I have never liked the appearance of boys, and I never supposed that when you knew one it would be a pleasant experience; but in the case of Tony Luttrell it is, and in the case of Pink Chadwell it is almost so.
I don't know what Roxanne said to them all to explain her relations of friendship with the heathen--myself--but it was funny to see how they tried to please her by seeming to like me, only Tony didn't _seem_.
He offered me himself as a friend along with all the bites I cared to take off the other side of a huge apple he was eating.
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Phyllis

Chapter II · Chapter 2

Chapter 2 of Phyllis is here in full — 179 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/35 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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Changing a lifelong principle is almost as difficult as wearing new shoes that don't exactly fit you, and it makes you feel just as awkward and limp in mind as the shoes do in feet.
Line 2
Still I believe in adopting new ideas.
/stɪl aɪ bɪˈliːv ɪn əˈdɑːptɪŋ nuː aɪˈdiːəz/
Line 3
I have never liked the appearance of boys, and I never supposed that when you knew one it would be a pleasant experience; but in the case of Tony Luttrell it is, and in the case of Pink Chadwell it is almost so.
Line 4
I don't know what Roxanne said to them all to explain her relations of friendship with the heathen--myself--but it was funny to see how they tried to please her by seeming to like me, only Tony didn't _seem_.
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He offered me himself as a friend along with all the bites I cared to take off the other side of a huge apple he was eating.
/hiː ˈɔːfərd miː hɪmˈself æz ə frend əˈlɔːŋ wɪð ɔːl ðə baɪts aɪ kerd tuː teɪk ɔːf ðə ˈʌðər saɪd ʌv ə hjuːdʒ ˈæpəl hiː wɑːz ˈiːtɪŋ/

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

adopting verb US /əˈdɑːptɪŋ/

-ing form of “adopt” — choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans

From this reading “Still I believe in adopting new ideas.”

apple noun US /ˈæpəl/

fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh

From this reading “He offered me himself as a friend along with all the bites I cared to take off the other side of a huge apple he was eating.”

awkward adjective US /ˈɑːkwərd/

causing inconvenience

From this reading “Changing a lifelong principle is almost as difficult as wearing new shoes that don't exactly fit you, and it makes you feel just as awkward and limp in mind as the shoes do in feet.”

bites noun US /baɪts/

plural of “bite” — a wound resulting from biting by an animal or a person

From this reading “He offered me himself as a friend along with all the bites I cared to take off the other side of a huge apple he was eating.”

Changing adjective US /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/

marked by continuous change or effective action

From this reading “Changing a lifelong principle is almost as difficult as wearing new shoes that don't exactly fit you, and it makes you feel just as awkward and limp in mind as the shoes do in feet.”

heathen noun US /ˈhiːðən/

a person who does not acknowledge your god

From this reading “I don't know what Roxanne said to them all to explain her relations of friendship with the heathen--myself--but it was funny to see how they tried to please her by seeming to like me, only Tony didn't _seem_.”

lifelong adjective US /ˈlaɪˈflɔːŋ/

continuing through life

From this reading “Changing a lifelong principle is almost as difficult as wearing new shoes that don't exactly fit you, and it makes you feel just as awkward and limp in mind as the shoes do in feet.”

limp verb US /lɪmp/

walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury

From this reading “Changing a lifelong principle is almost as difficult as wearing new shoes that don't exactly fit you, and it makes you feel just as awkward and limp in mind as the shoes do in feet.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Changing a lifelong principle is almost as difficult as wearing new shoes that don't exactly fit you, and it makes you feel just as awkward and limp in mind as the shoes do in feet.

adoptingverbUS /əˈdɑːptɪŋ/

-ing form of “adopt” — choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans

From this reading Still I believe in adopting new ideas.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading I don't know what Roxanne said to them all to explain her relations of friendship with the heathen--myself--but it was funny to see how they tried to please her by seeming to like me, only Tony didn't _seem_.

almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Changing a lifelong principle is almost as difficult as wearing new shoes that don't exactly fit you, and it makes you feel just as awkward and limp in mind as the shoes do in feet.

alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading He offered me himself as a friend along with all the bites I cared to take off the other side of a huge apple he was eating.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Changing a lifelong principle is almost as difficult as wearing new shoes that don't exactly fit you, and it makes you feel just as awkward and limp in mind as the shoes do in feet.

appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading I have never liked the appearance of boys, and I never supposed that when you knew one it would be a pleasant experience; but in the case of Tony Luttrell it is, and in the case of Pink Chadwell it is almost so.

applenounUS /ˈæpəl/

fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh

From this reading He offered me himself as a friend along with all the bites I cared to take off the other side of a huge apple he was eating.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Changing a lifelong principle is almost as difficult as wearing new shoes that don't exactly fit you, and it makes you feel just as awkward and limp in mind as the shoes do in feet.

awkwardadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkwərd/

causing inconvenience

From this reading Changing a lifelong principle is almost as difficult as wearing new shoes that don't exactly fit you, and it makes you feel just as awkward and limp in mind as the shoes do in feet.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading I have never liked the appearance of boys, and I never supposed that when you knew one it would be a pleasant experience; but in the case of Tony Luttrell it is, and in the case of Pink Chadwell it is almost so.

believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Still I believe in adopting new ideas.

bitesnounUS /baɪts/

plural of “bite” — a wound resulting from biting by an animal or a person

From this reading He offered me himself as a friend along with all the bites I cared to take off the other side of a huge apple he was eating.

boysnounUS /bɔɪz/

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading I have never liked the appearance of boys, and I never supposed that when you knew one it would be a pleasant experience; but in the case of Tony Luttrell it is, and in the case of Pink Chadwell it is almost so.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I have never liked the appearance of boys, and I never supposed that when you knew one it would be a pleasant experience; but in the case of Tony Luttrell it is, and in the case of Pink Chadwell it is almost so.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I don't know what Roxanne said to them all to explain her relations of friendship with the heathen--myself--but it was funny to see how they tried to please her by seeming to like me, only Tony didn't _seem_.

caredverbUS /kerd/

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading He offered me himself as a friend along with all the bites I cared to take off the other side of a huge apple he was eating.

casenounUS /keɪs/

an occurrence of something

From this reading I have never liked the appearance of boys, and I never supposed that when you knew one it would be a pleasant experience; but in the case of Tony Luttrell it is, and in the case of Pink Chadwell it is almost so.

Chadwell

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I have never liked the appearance of boys, and I never supposed that when you knew one it would be a pleasant experience; but in the case of Tony Luttrell it is, and in the case of Pink Chadwell it is almost so.

ChangingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/

marked by continuous change or effective action

From this reading Changing a lifelong principle is almost as difficult as wearing new shoes that don't exactly fit you, and it makes you feel just as awkward and limp in mind as the shoes do in feet.

didn't

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I don't know what Roxanne said to them all to explain her relations of friendship with the heathen--myself--but it was funny to see how they tried to please her by seeming to like me, only Tony didn't _seem_.

difficultadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfəkəlt/

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Changing a lifelong principle is almost as difficult as wearing new shoes that don't exactly fit you, and it makes you feel just as awkward and limp in mind as the shoes do in feet.

doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Changing a lifelong principle is almost as difficult as wearing new shoes that don't exactly fit you, and it makes you feel just as awkward and limp in mind as the shoes do in feet.

don't

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Changing a lifelong principle is almost as difficult as wearing new shoes that don't exactly fit you, and it makes you feel just as awkward and limp in mind as the shoes do in feet.

eatingnounUS /ˈiːtɪŋ/

the act of consuming food

From this reading He offered me himself as a friend along with all the bites I cared to take off the other side of a huge apple he was eating.

exactlyadverbUS /ɪɡˈzæktli/

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading Changing a lifelong principle is almost as difficult as wearing new shoes that don't exactly fit you, and it makes you feel just as awkward and limp in mind as the shoes do in feet.

experienceverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriəns/

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading I have never liked the appearance of boys, and I never supposed that when you knew one it would be a pleasant experience; but in the case of Tony Luttrell it is, and in the case of Pink Chadwell it is almost so.

explainverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪn/

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading I don't know what Roxanne said to them all to explain her relations of friendship with the heathen--myself--but it was funny to see how they tried to please her by seeming to like me, only Tony didn't _seem_.

feelverbUS /fiːl/

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading Changing a lifelong principle is almost as difficult as wearing new shoes that don't exactly fit you, and it makes you feel just as awkward and limp in mind as the shoes do in feet.

feetnounUS /fiːt/

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Changing a lifelong principle is almost as difficult as wearing new shoes that don't exactly fit you, and it makes you feel just as awkward and limp in mind as the shoes do in feet.

fitverbUS /fɪt/

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading Changing a lifelong principle is almost as difficult as wearing new shoes that don't exactly fit you, and it makes you feel just as awkward and limp in mind as the shoes do in feet.

friendnounUS /frend/

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading He offered me himself as a friend along with all the bites I cared to take off the other side of a huge apple he was eating.

friendshipnounUS /ˈfrendʃɪp/

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading I don't know what Roxanne said to them all to explain her relations of friendship with the heathen--myself--but it was funny to see how they tried to please her by seeming to like me, only Tony didn't _seem_.

funnyadjectiveUS /ˈfʌni/

arousing or provoking laughter

From this reading I don't know what Roxanne said to them all to explain her relations of friendship with the heathen--myself--but it was funny to see how they tried to please her by seeming to like me, only Tony didn't _seem_.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I have never liked the appearance of boys, and I never supposed that when you knew one it would be a pleasant experience; but in the case of Tony Luttrell it is, and in the case of Pink Chadwell it is almost so.

HepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He offered me himself as a friend along with all the bites I cared to take off the other side of a huge apple he was eating.

heathennounUS /ˈhiːðən/

a person who does not acknowledge your god

From this reading I don't know what Roxanne said to them all to explain her relations of friendship with the heathen--myself--but it was funny to see how they tried to please her by seeming to like me, only Tony didn't _seem_.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading I don't know what Roxanne said to them all to explain her relations of friendship with the heathen--myself--but it was funny to see how they tried to please her by seeming to like me, only Tony didn't _seem_.

himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He offered me himself as a friend along with all the bites I cared to take off the other side of a huge apple he was eating.

how

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I don't know what Roxanne said to them all to explain her relations of friendship with the heathen--myself--but it was funny to see how they tried to please her by seeming to like me, only Tony didn't _seem_.

hugeadjectiveUS /hjuːdʒ/

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading He offered me himself as a friend along with all the bites I cared to take off the other side of a huge apple he was eating.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Still I believe in adopting new ideas.

ideasnounUS /aɪˈdiːəz/

plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Still I believe in adopting new ideas.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Changing a lifelong principle is almost as difficult as wearing new shoes that don't exactly fit you, and it makes you feel just as awkward and limp in mind as the shoes do in feet.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Changing a lifelong principle is almost as difficult as wearing new shoes that don't exactly fit you, and it makes you feel just as awkward and limp in mind as the shoes do in feet.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Changing a lifelong principle is almost as difficult as wearing new shoes that don't exactly fit you, and it makes you feel just as awkward and limp in mind as the shoes do in feet.

justadverbUS /dʒʌst/

and nothing more

From this reading Changing a lifelong principle is almost as difficult as wearing new shoes that don't exactly fit you, and it makes you feel just as awkward and limp in mind as the shoes do in feet.

knewverbUS /nuː/

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 I have never liked the appearance of boys, and I never supposed that when you knew one it would be a pleasant experience; but in the case of Tony Luttrell it is, and in the case of Pink Chadwell it is almost so.

knowverbUS /noʊ/

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading I don't know what Roxanne said to them all to explain her relations of friendship with the heathen--myself--but it was funny to see how they tried to please her by seeming to like me, only Tony didn't _seem_.

lifelongadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪˈflɔːŋ/

continuing through life

From this reading Changing a lifelong principle is almost as difficult as wearing new shoes that don't exactly fit you, and it makes you feel just as awkward and limp in mind as the shoes do in feet.

likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading I don't know what Roxanne said to them all to explain her relations of friendship with the heathen--myself--but it was funny to see how they tried to please her by seeming to like me, only Tony didn't _seem_.

likedadjectiveUS /laɪkt/

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading I have never liked the appearance of boys, and I never supposed that when you knew one it would be a pleasant experience; but in the case of Tony Luttrell it is, and in the case of Pink Chadwell it is almost so.

limpverbUS /lɪmp/

walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury

From this reading Changing a lifelong principle is almost as difficult as wearing new shoes that don't exactly fit you, and it makes you feel just as awkward and limp in mind as the shoes do in feet.

Luttrell

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I have never liked the appearance of boys, and I never supposed that when you knew one it would be a pleasant experience; but in the case of Tony Luttrell it is, and in the case of Pink Chadwell it is almost so.

makesnounUS /meɪks/

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading Changing a lifelong principle is almost as difficult as wearing new shoes that don't exactly fit you, and it makes you feel just as awkward and limp in mind as the shoes do in feet.

mepronounUS /miː/

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I don't know what Roxanne said to them all to explain her relations of friendship with the heathen--myself--but it was funny to see how they tried to please her by seeming to like me, only Tony didn't _seem_.

mindnounUS /maɪnd/

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Changing a lifelong principle is almost as difficult as wearing new shoes that don't exactly fit you, and it makes you feel just as awkward and limp in mind as the shoes do in feet.

myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading I don't know what Roxanne said to them all to explain her relations of friendship with the heathen--myself--but it was funny to see how they tried to please her by seeming to like me, only Tony didn't _seem_.

neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading I have never liked the appearance of boys, and I never supposed that when you knew one it would be a pleasant experience; but in the case of Tony Luttrell it is, and in the case of Pink Chadwell it is almost so.

newadjectiveUS /nuː/

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Changing a lifelong principle is almost as difficult as wearing new shoes that don't exactly fit you, and it makes you feel just as awkward and limp in mind as the shoes do in feet.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I have never liked the appearance of boys, and I never supposed that when you knew one it would be a pleasant experience; but in the case of Tony Luttrell it is, and in the case of Pink Chadwell it is almost so.

offadverbUS /ɔːf/

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading He offered me himself as a friend along with all the bites I cared to take off the other side of a huge apple he was eating.

offeredverbUS /ˈɔːfərd/

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading He offered me himself as a friend along with all the bites I cared to take off the other side of a huge apple he was eating.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I have never liked the appearance of boys, and I never supposed that when you knew one it would be a pleasant experience; but in the case of Tony Luttrell it is, and in the case of Pink Chadwell it is almost so.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading I don't know what Roxanne said to them all to explain her relations of friendship with the heathen--myself--but it was funny to see how they tried to please her by seeming to like me, only Tony didn't _seem_.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He offered me himself as a friend along with all the bites I cared to take off the other side of a huge apple he was eating.

PinknounUS /pɪŋk/

a light shade of red

From this reading I have never liked the appearance of boys, and I never supposed that when you knew one it would be a pleasant experience; but in the case of Tony Luttrell it is, and in the case of Pink Chadwell it is almost so.

pleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading I have never liked the appearance of boys, and I never supposed that when you knew one it would be a pleasant experience; but in the case of Tony Luttrell it is, and in the case of Pink Chadwell it is almost so.

pleaseverbUS /pliːz/

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading I don't know what Roxanne said to them all to explain her relations of friendship with the heathen--myself--but it was funny to see how they tried to please her by seeming to like me, only Tony didn't _seem_.

principlenounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəl/

a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading Changing a lifelong principle is almost as difficult as wearing new shoes that don't exactly fit you, and it makes you feel just as awkward and limp in mind as the shoes do in feet.

relationsnounUS /riˈleɪʃənz/

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading I don't know what Roxanne said to them all to explain her relations of friendship with the heathen--myself--but it was funny to see how they tried to please her by seeming to like me, only Tony didn't _seem_.

Roxanne

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I don't know what Roxanne said to them all to explain her relations of friendship with the heathen--myself--but it was funny to see how they tried to please her by seeming to like me, only Tony didn't _seem_.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading I don't know what Roxanne said to them all to explain her relations of friendship with the heathen--myself--but it was funny to see how they tried to please her by seeming to like me, only Tony didn't _seem_.

seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading I don't know what Roxanne said to them all to explain her relations of friendship with the heathen--myself--but it was funny to see how they tried to please her by seeming to like me, only Tony didn't _seem_.

seemverbUS /siːm/

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading I don't know what Roxanne said to them all to explain her relations of friendship with the heathen--myself--but it was funny to see how they tried to please her by seeming to like me, only Tony didn't _seem_.

seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/

appearing as such but not necessarily so

From this reading I don't know what Roxanne said to them all to explain her relations of friendship with the heathen--myself--but it was funny to see how they tried to please her by seeming to like me, only Tony didn't _seem_.

shoesnounUS /ʃuːz/

a particular situation

From this reading Changing a lifelong principle is almost as difficult as wearing new shoes that don't exactly fit you, and it makes you feel just as awkward and limp in mind as the shoes do in feet.

sidenounUS /saɪd/

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading He offered me himself as a friend along with all the bites I cared to take off the other side of a huge apple he was eating.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I have never liked the appearance of boys, and I never supposed that when you knew one it would be a pleasant experience; but in the case of Tony Luttrell it is, and in the case of Pink Chadwell it is almost so.

StilladjectiveUS /stɪl/

not in physical motion

From this reading Still I believe in adopting new ideas.

supposedadjectiveUS /səˈpoʊzd/

required or under orders

From this reading I have never liked the appearance of boys, and I never supposed that when you knew one it would be a pleasant experience; but in the case of Tony Luttrell it is, and in the case of Pink Chadwell it is almost so.

takeverbUS /teɪk/

carry out

From this reading He offered me himself as a friend along with all the bites I cared to take off the other side of a huge apple he was eating.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Changing a lifelong principle is almost as difficult as wearing new shoes that don't exactly fit you, and it makes you feel just as awkward and limp in mind as the shoes do in feet.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Changing a lifelong principle is almost as difficult as wearing new shoes that don't exactly fit you, and it makes you feel just as awkward and limp in mind as the shoes do in feet.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading I don't know what Roxanne said to them all to explain her relations of friendship with the heathen--myself--but it was funny to see how they tried to please her by seeming to like me, only Tony didn't _seem_.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading I don't know what Roxanne said to them all to explain her relations of friendship with the heathen--myself--but it was funny to see how they tried to please her by seeming to like me, only Tony didn't _seem_.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading I don't know what Roxanne said to them all to explain her relations of friendship with the heathen--myself--but it was funny to see how they tried to please her by seeming to like me, only Tony didn't _seem_.

Tony

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I have never liked the appearance of boys, and I never supposed that when you knew one it would be a pleasant experience; but in the case of Tony Luttrell it is, and in the case of Pink Chadwell it is almost so.

triedadjectiveUS /traɪd/

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading I don't know what Roxanne said to them all to explain her relations of friendship with the heathen--myself--but it was funny to see how they tried to please her by seeming to like me, only Tony didn't _seem_.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading I don't know what Roxanne said to them all to explain her relations of friendship with the heathen--myself--but it was funny to see how they tried to please her by seeming to like me, only Tony didn't _seem_.

wearingnounUS /ˈwerɪŋ/

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

From this reading Changing a lifelong principle is almost as difficult as wearing new shoes that don't exactly fit you, and it makes you feel just as awkward and limp in mind as the shoes do in feet.

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading I don't know what Roxanne said to them all to explain her relations of friendship with the heathen--myself--but it was funny to see how they tried to please her by seeming to like me, only Tony didn't _seem_.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading I have never liked the appearance of boys, and I never supposed that when you knew one it would be a pleasant experience; but in the case of Tony Luttrell it is, and in the case of Pink Chadwell it is almost so.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading I don't know what Roxanne said to them all to explain her relations of friendship with the heathen--myself--but it was funny to see how they tried to please her by seeming to like me, only Tony didn't _seem_.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading I have never liked the appearance of boys, and I never supposed that when you knew one it would be a pleasant experience; but in the case of Tony Luttrell it is, and in the case of Pink Chadwell it is almost so.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Changing a lifelong principle is almost as difficult as wearing new shoes that don't exactly fit you, and it makes you feel just as awkward and limp in mind as the shoes do in feet.

Chapter 2 of Phyllis by Maria Thompson Daviess holds 179 sentences, grouped into 36 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.

What does chapter 2 of Phyllis contain?

Chapter 2 holds 179 sentences of Phyllis, unabridged, divided into 36 reading sections.

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How long does Phyllis take to read?

About 163 minutes of reading across 392 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

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Vocabulary met early in Phyllis

Words and structures a reader meets early in Phyllis, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Country
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Phyllis; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Larger
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Phyllis; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Empty
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Phyllis; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Rattle
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Phyllis; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.