Chapter 25 of Phyllis of Philistia is here in full — 164 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 25 of Phyllis of Philistia is here in full — 164 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
LIES! LIES! LIES! “You should have come a little sooner,” said Phyllis quite pleasantly. “Mr. Courtland was giving me such an amusing account of his latest voyage.
Chapter 25 of Phyllis of Philistia is here in full — 164 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading ““Mr. Courtland was giving me such an amusing account of his latest voyage.”
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading ““Mr. Courtland was giving me such an amusing account of his latest voyage.”
the act of giving
From this reading ““Mr. Courtland was giving me such an amusing account of his latest voyage.”
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading ““Mr. Courtland was giving me such an amusing account of his latest voyage.”
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading “LIES!”
in a cheerful manner
From this reading ““You should have come a little sooner,” said Phyllis quite pleasantly.”
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading ““You should have come a little sooner,” said Phyllis quite pleasantly.”
an act of traveling by water
From this reading ““Mr. Courtland was giving me such an amusing account of his latest voyage.”
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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 “You should have come a little sooner,” said Phyllis quite pleasantly.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading “Mr. Courtland was giving me such an amusing account of his latest voyage.
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading “Mr. Courtland was giving me such an amusing account of his latest voyage.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Mr. Courtland was giving me such an amusing account of his latest voyage.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “You should have come a little sooner,” said Phyllis quite pleasantly.
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From this reading “Mr. Courtland was giving me such an amusing account of his latest voyage.
the act of giving
From this reading “Mr. Courtland was giving me such an amusing account of his latest voyage.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “You should have come a little sooner,” said Phyllis quite pleasantly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Mr. Courtland was giving me such an amusing account of his latest voyage.
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading “Mr. Courtland was giving me such an amusing account of his latest voyage.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading LIES!
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “You should have come a little sooner,” said Phyllis quite pleasantly.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Mr. Courtland was giving me such an amusing account of his latest voyage.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Mr. Courtland was giving me such an amusing account of his latest voyage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Mr. Courtland was giving me such an amusing account of his latest voyage.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “You should have come a little sooner,” said Phyllis quite pleasantly.
in a cheerful manner
From this reading “You should have come a little sooner,” said Phyllis quite pleasantly.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading “You should have come a little sooner,” said Phyllis quite pleasantly.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “You should have come a little sooner,” said Phyllis quite pleasantly.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “You should have come a little sooner,” said Phyllis quite pleasantly.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading “You should have come a little sooner,” said Phyllis quite pleasantly.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “Mr. Courtland was giving me such an amusing account of his latest voyage.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading “Mr. Courtland was giving me such an amusing account of his latest voyage.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Mr. Courtland was giving me such an amusing account of his latest voyage.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You should have come a little sooner,” said Phyllis quite pleasantly.
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