Chapter 10 of Prudence of the Parsonage is here in full — 296 sentences across 60 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 10 of Prudence of the Parsonage is here in full — 296 sentences across 60 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A BURGLAR'S VISIT "Prue!" A small hand gripped Prudence's shoulder, and again came a hoarsely whispered: "Prue!" Prudence sat up in bed with a bounce. "What in the world?" she began, gazing out into the room, half-lighted by the moonshine, and seeing Carol and Lark shivering beside her bed.
Chapter 10 of Prudence of the Parsonage is here in full — 296 sentences across 60 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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spring back; spring away from an impact
From this reading “Prudence sat up in bed with a bounce.”
joyful religious song celebrating the birth of Christ
From this reading “"What in the world?" she began, gazing out into the room, half-lighted by the moonshine, and seeing Carol and Lark shivering beside her bed.”
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading “"What in the world?" she began, gazing out into the room, half-lighted by the moonshine, and seeing Carol and Lark shivering beside her bed.”
inflected form of “grip” — hold fast or firmly
From this reading “A small hand gripped Prudence's shoulder, and again came a hoarsely whispered:”
North American songbirds having a yellow breast
From this reading “"What in the world?" she began, gazing out into the room, half-lighted by the moonshine, and seeing Carol and Lark shivering beside her bed.”
the light of the Moon
From this reading “"What in the world?" she began, gazing out into the room, half-lighted by the moonshine, and seeing Carol and Lark shivering beside her bed.”
discretion in practical affairs
From this reading “A small hand gripped Prudence's shoulder, and again came a hoarsely whispered:”
a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever
From this reading “"What in the world?" she began, gazing out into the room, half-lighted by the moonshine, and seeing Carol and Lark shivering beside her bed.”
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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 A BURGLAR'S VISIT "Prue!"
anew
From this reading A small hand gripped Prudence's shoulder, and again came a hoarsely whispered:
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A small hand gripped Prudence's shoulder, and again came a hoarsely whispered:
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Prudence sat up in bed with a bounce.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "What in the world?" she began, gazing out into the room, half-lighted by the moonshine, and seeing Carol and Lark shivering beside her bed.
next to; at the side of
From this reading "What in the world?" she began, gazing out into the room, half-lighted by the moonshine, and seeing Carol and Lark shivering beside her bed.
spring back; spring away from an impact
From this reading Prudence sat up in bed with a bounce.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A BURGLAR'S VISIT "Prue!"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "What in the world?" she began, gazing out into the room, half-lighted by the moonshine, and seeing Carol and Lark shivering beside her bed.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A small hand gripped Prudence's shoulder, and again came a hoarsely whispered:
joyful religious song celebrating the birth of Christ
From this reading "What in the world?" she began, gazing out into the room, half-lighted by the moonshine, and seeing Carol and Lark shivering beside her bed.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading "What in the world?" she began, gazing out into the room, half-lighted by the moonshine, and seeing Carol and Lark shivering beside her bed.
inflected form of “grip” — hold fast or firmly
From this reading A small hand gripped Prudence's shoulder, and again came a hoarsely whispered:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What in the world?" she began, gazing out into the room, half-lighted by the moonshine, and seeing Carol and Lark shivering beside her bed.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading A small hand gripped Prudence's shoulder, and again came a hoarsely whispered:
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "What in the world?" she began, gazing out into the room, half-lighted by the moonshine, and seeing Carol and Lark shivering beside her bed.
in a hoarse or husky voice
From this reading A small hand gripped Prudence's shoulder, and again came a hoarsely whispered:
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Prudence sat up in bed with a bounce.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "What in the world?" she began, gazing out into the room, half-lighted by the moonshine, and seeing Carol and Lark shivering beside her bed.
North American songbirds having a yellow breast
From this reading "What in the world?" she began, gazing out into the room, half-lighted by the moonshine, and seeing Carol and Lark shivering beside her bed.
the light of the Moon
From this reading "What in the world?" she began, gazing out into the room, half-lighted by the moonshine, and seeing Carol and Lark shivering beside her bed.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "What in the world?" she began, gazing out into the room, half-lighted by the moonshine, and seeing Carol and Lark shivering beside her bed.
discretion in practical affairs
From this reading Prudence sat up in bed with a bounce.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A small hand gripped Prudence's shoulder, and again came a hoarsely whispered:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A BURGLAR'S VISIT "Prue!"
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "What in the world?" she began, gazing out into the room, half-lighted by the moonshine, and seeing Carol and Lark shivering beside her bed.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Prudence sat up in bed with a bounce.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading "What in the world?" she began, gazing out into the room, half-lighted by the moonshine, and seeing Carol and Lark shivering beside her bed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What in the world?" she began, gazing out into the room, half-lighted by the moonshine, and seeing Carol and Lark shivering beside her bed.
a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever
From this reading "What in the world?" she began, gazing out into the room, half-lighted by the moonshine, and seeing Carol and Lark shivering beside her bed.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading A small hand gripped Prudence's shoulder, and again came a hoarsely whispered:
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A small hand gripped Prudence's shoulder, and again came a hoarsely whispered:
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "What in the world?" she began, gazing out into the room, half-lighted by the moonshine, and seeing Carol and Lark shivering beside her bed.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Prudence sat up in bed with a bounce.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading A BURGLAR'S VISIT "Prue!"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What in the world?" she began, gazing out into the room, half-lighted by the moonshine, and seeing Carol and Lark shivering beside her bed.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading A small hand gripped Prudence's shoulder, and again came a hoarsely whispered:
in the company of; together with
From this reading Prudence sat up in bed with a bounce.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "What in the world?" she began, gazing out into the room, half-lighted by the moonshine, and seeing Carol and Lark shivering beside her bed.
Chapter 10 of Prudence of the Parsonage by Ethel Hueston holds 296 sentences, grouped into 60 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 10 holds 296 sentences of Prudence of the Parsonage, unabridged, divided into 60 reading sections.
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