Chapter 5 of Rainbow Hill is here in full — 108 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 5 of Rainbow Hill is here in full — 108 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
DAYS OF DELIGHT "You're the doctor's sisters," declared Mr. Hildreth when he was within earshot. Then, to Warren, "That row of onions isn't done." Mr. Hildreth, the girls were to learn speedily, made statements. He did not ask questions. And usually his declarations stood unchallenged.
Chapter 5 of Rainbow Hill is here in full — 108 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “declaration” — a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading “And usually his declarations stood unchallenged.”
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading “DAYS OF DELIGHT "You're the doctor's sisters," declared Mr. Hildreth when he was within earshot.”
the range within which a voice can be heard
From this reading “DAYS OF DELIGHT "You're the doctor's sisters," declared Mr. Hildreth when he was within earshot.”
plural of “onion” — the bulb of an onion plant
From this reading “Then, to Warren, "That row of onions isn't done."”
with speed
From this reading “Mr. Hildreth, the girls were to learn speedily, made statements.”
plural of “statement” — a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading “Mr. Hildreth, the girls were to learn speedily, made statements.”
generally agreed upon; not subject to dispute
From this reading “And usually his declarations stood unchallenged.”
United States writer and poet (1905-1989)
From this reading “Then, to Warren, "That row of onions isn't done."”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.
In this reading “DAYS OF DELIGHT "You're the doctor's sisters," declared Mr. Hildreth when he was within earshot.”
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And usually his declarations stood unchallenged.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He did not ask questions.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading DAYS OF DELIGHT "You're the doctor's sisters," declared Mr. Hildreth when he was within earshot.
plural of “declaration” — a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading And usually his declarations stood unchallenged.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading DAYS OF DELIGHT "You're the doctor's sisters," declared Mr. Hildreth when he was within earshot.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading DAYS OF DELIGHT "You're the doctor's sisters," declared Mr. Hildreth when he was within earshot.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not ask questions.
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading DAYS OF DELIGHT "You're the doctor's sisters," declared Mr. Hildreth when he was within earshot.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Then, to Warren, "That row of onions isn't done."
the range within which a voice can be heard
From this reading DAYS OF DELIGHT "You're the doctor's sisters," declared Mr. Hildreth when he was within earshot.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Mr. Hildreth, the girls were to learn speedily, made statements.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DAYS OF DELIGHT "You're the doctor's sisters," declared Mr. Hildreth when he was within earshot.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DAYS OF DELIGHT "You're the doctor's sisters," declared Mr. Hildreth when he was within earshot.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And usually his declarations stood unchallenged.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then, to Warren, "That row of onions isn't done."
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Mr. Hildreth, the girls were to learn speedily, made statements.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Mr. Hildreth, the girls were to learn speedily, made statements.
a form of address for a man
From this reading DAYS OF DELIGHT "You're the doctor's sisters," declared Mr. Hildreth when he was within earshot.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not ask questions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DAYS OF DELIGHT "You're the doctor's sisters," declared Mr. Hildreth when he was within earshot.
plural of “onion” — the bulb of an onion plant
From this reading Then, to Warren, "That row of onions isn't done."
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading He did not ask questions.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading Then, to Warren, "That row of onions isn't done."
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading DAYS OF DELIGHT "You're the doctor's sisters," declared Mr. Hildreth when he was within earshot.
with speed
From this reading Mr. Hildreth, the girls were to learn speedily, made statements.
plural of “statement” — a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading Mr. Hildreth, the girls were to learn speedily, made statements.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading And usually his declarations stood unchallenged.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then, to Warren, "That row of onions isn't done."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DAYS OF DELIGHT "You're the doctor's sisters," declared Mr. Hildreth when he was within earshot.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, to Warren, "That row of onions isn't done."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then, to Warren, "That row of onions isn't done."
generally agreed upon; not subject to dispute
From this reading And usually his declarations stood unchallenged.
under normal conditions
From this reading And usually his declarations stood unchallenged.
United States writer and poet (1905-1989)
From this reading Then, to Warren, "That row of onions isn't done."
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DAYS OF DELIGHT "You're the doctor's sisters," declared Mr. Hildreth when he was within earshot.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mr. Hildreth, the girls were to learn speedily, made statements.
at the time that
From this reading DAYS OF DELIGHT "You're the doctor's sisters," declared Mr. Hildreth when he was within earshot.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading DAYS OF DELIGHT "You're the doctor's sisters," declared Mr. Hildreth when he was within earshot.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DAYS OF DELIGHT "You're the doctor's sisters," declared Mr. Hildreth when he was within earshot.
Chapter 5 of Rainbow Hill by Josephine Lawrence holds 108 sentences, grouped into 22 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 5 holds 108 sentences of Rainbow Hill, unabridged, divided into 22 reading sections.
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