Chapter 16 of Polly of Pebbly Pit is here in full — 235 sentences across 47 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 16 of Polly of Pebbly Pit is here in full — 235 sentences across 47 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
SARY'S AMBITIONS "Dear me!" sighed Eleanor. "That boy makes me think of civilization again." Her companions laughed at her expression, and Polly said: "He's awfully nice, isn't he?" "Yes, but not half as nice as Jim Latimer," added Eleanor. "Oh, I think he is.
Chapter 16 of Polly of Pebbly Pit is here in full — 235 sentences across 47 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “ambition” — a cherished desire
From this reading “SARY'S AMBITIONS "Dear me!" sighed Eleanor.”
used as intensifiers
From this reading “Her companions laughed at her expression, and Polly said: "He's awfully nice, isn't he?"”
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading “"That boy makes me think of civilization again."”
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading “Her companions laughed at her expression, and Polly said: "He's awfully nice, isn't he?"”
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading “Her companions laughed at her expression, and Polly said: "He's awfully nice, isn't he?"”
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading “"That boy makes me think of civilization again."”
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading “Her companions laughed at her expression, and Polly said: "He's awfully nice, isn't he?"”
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading “SARY'S AMBITIONS "Dear me!" sighed Eleanor.”
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past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "Yes, but not half as nice as Jim Latimer," added Eleanor.
anew
From this reading "That boy makes me think of civilization again."
plural of “ambition” — a cherished desire
From this reading SARY'S AMBITIONS "Dear me!" sighed Eleanor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her companions laughed at her expression, and Polly said: "He's awfully nice, isn't he?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Yes, but not half as nice as Jim Latimer," added Eleanor.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Her companions laughed at her expression, and Polly said: "He's awfully nice, isn't he?"
used as intensifiers
From this reading Her companions laughed at her expression, and Polly said: "He's awfully nice, isn't he?"
a youthful male person
From this reading "That boy makes me think of civilization again."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Yes, but not half as nice as Jim Latimer," added Eleanor.
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading "That boy makes me think of civilization again."
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Her companions laughed at her expression, and Polly said: "He's awfully nice, isn't he?"
dearly loved
From this reading SARY'S AMBITIONS "Dear me!" sighed Eleanor.
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From this reading SARY'S AMBITIONS "Dear me!" sighed Eleanor.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Her companions laughed at her expression, and Polly said: "He's awfully nice, isn't he?"
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading "Yes, but not half as nice as Jim Latimer," added Eleanor.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her companions laughed at her expression, and Polly said: "He's awfully nice, isn't he?"
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From this reading Her companions laughed at her expression, and Polly said: "He's awfully nice, isn't he?"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her companions laughed at her expression, and Polly said: "He's awfully nice, isn't he?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Oh, I think he is.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Oh, I think he is.
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From this reading Her companions laughed at her expression, and Polly said: "He's awfully nice, isn't he?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, but not half as nice as Jim Latimer," added Eleanor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, but not half as nice as Jim Latimer," added Eleanor.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Her companions laughed at her expression, and Polly said: "He's awfully nice, isn't he?"
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading "That boy makes me think of civilization again."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading SARY'S AMBITIONS "Dear me!" sighed Eleanor.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading Her companions laughed at her expression, and Polly said: "He's awfully nice, isn't he?"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Yes, but not half as nice as Jim Latimer," added Eleanor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "That boy makes me think of civilization again."
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, I think he is.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her companions laughed at her expression, and Polly said: "He's awfully nice, isn't he?"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Her companions laughed at her expression, and Polly said: "He's awfully nice, isn't he?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SARY'S AMBITIONS "Dear me!" sighed Eleanor.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading SARY'S AMBITIONS "Dear me!" sighed Eleanor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That boy makes me think of civilization again."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "That boy makes me think of civilization again."
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, but not half as nice as Jim Latimer," added Eleanor.
Chapter 16 of Polly of Pebbly Pit by Lillian Elizabeth Roy holds 235 sentences, grouped into 47 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, 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.
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