Chapter 28 of Polly and the Princess is here in full — 111 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 28 of Polly and the Princess is here in full — 111 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
DISAPPOINTMENT Miss Twining was worse. Dr. Gunnip had been called late in the afternoon. It was now nearly six o'clock, and the third-floor corner room was discussing the situation. "I guess you'd better see Mr. Randolph to-morrow," Mrs. Albright was saying. "Why not make it this evening?" returned Polly.
Chapter 28 of Polly and the Princess is here in full — 111 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading “Dr. Gunnip had been called late in the afternoon.”
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading “DISAPPOINTMENT Miss Twining was worse.”
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading “It was now nearly six o'clock, and the third-floor corner room was discussing the situation.”
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading “"I guess you'd better see Mr. Randolph to-morrow," Mrs. Albright was saying.”
according to the clock
From this reading “It was now nearly six o'clock, and the third-floor corner room was discussing the situation.”
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading “It was now nearly six o'clock, and the third-floor corner room was discussing the situation.”
-ing form of “twine” — spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading “DISAPPOINTMENT Miss Twining was worse.”
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading “DISAPPOINTMENT Miss Twining was worse.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Dr. Gunnip had been called late in the afternoon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I guess you'd better see Mr. Randolph to-morrow," Mrs. Albright was saying.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was now nearly six o'clock, and the third-floor corner room was discussing the situation.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Dr. Gunnip had been called late in the afternoon.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "I guess you'd better see Mr. Randolph to-morrow," Mrs. Albright was saying.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Dr. Gunnip had been called late in the afternoon.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading It was now nearly six o'clock, and the third-floor corner room was discussing the situation.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading DISAPPOINTMENT Miss Twining was worse.
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading It was now nearly six o'clock, and the third-floor corner room was discussing the situation.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dr. Gunnip had been called late in the afternoon.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "Why not make it this evening?" returned Polly.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "I guess you'd better see Mr. Randolph to-morrow," Mrs. Albright was saying.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dr. Gunnip had been called late in the afternoon.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dr. Gunnip had been called late in the afternoon.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I guess you'd better see Mr. Randolph to-morrow," Mrs. Albright was saying.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dr. Gunnip had been called late in the afternoon.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was now nearly six o'clock, and the third-floor corner room was discussing the situation.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Dr. Gunnip had been called late in the afternoon.
engage in
From this reading "Why not make it this evening?" returned Polly.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading DISAPPOINTMENT Miss Twining was worse.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I guess you'd better see Mr. Randolph to-morrow," Mrs. Albright was saying.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "I guess you'd better see Mr. Randolph to-morrow," Mrs. Albright was saying.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was now nearly six o'clock, and the third-floor corner room was discussing the situation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Why not make it this evening?" returned Polly.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was now nearly six o'clock, and the third-floor corner room was discussing the situation.
according to the clock
From this reading It was now nearly six o'clock, and the third-floor corner room was discussing the situation.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Why not make it this evening?" returned Polly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I guess you'd better see Mr. Randolph to-morrow," Mrs. Albright was saying.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "Why not make it this evening?" returned Polly.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading It was now nearly six o'clock, and the third-floor corner room was discussing the situation.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading "I guess you'd better see Mr. Randolph to-morrow," Mrs. Albright was saying.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I guess you'd better see Mr. Randolph to-morrow," Mrs. Albright was saying.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading It was now nearly six o'clock, and the third-floor corner room was discussing the situation.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading It was now nearly six o'clock, and the third-floor corner room was discussing the situation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dr. Gunnip had been called late in the afternoon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was now nearly six o'clock, and the third-floor corner room was discussing the situation.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Why not make it this evening?" returned Polly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I guess you'd better see Mr. Randolph to-morrow," Mrs. Albright was saying.
-ing form of “twine” — spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading DISAPPOINTMENT Miss Twining was worse.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DISAPPOINTMENT Miss Twining was worse.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why not make it this evening?" returned Polly.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading DISAPPOINTMENT Miss Twining was worse.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I guess you'd better see Mr. Randolph to-morrow," Mrs. Albright was saying.
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