Chapter 21 of Rainbow Hill is here in full — 118 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 21 of Rainbow Hill is here in full — 118 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
DOWN LINDEN ROAD "What is it?" asked Richard eagerly. "Yes, what is it?" urged Jack. Warren stooped and picked up something from the road. "A horse shoe," he said briefly. "One of Belle's--hers were old and thin, you know, Rich.
Chapter 21 of Rainbow Hill is here in full — 118 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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for a short time
From this reading “"A horse shoe," he said briefly.”
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading “DOWN LINDEN ROAD "What is it?" asked Richard eagerly.”
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading “"One of Belle's--hers were old and thin, you know, Rich.”
soft light-colored wood of any of various linden trees; used in making crates and boxes and in carving and millwork
From this reading “DOWN LINDEN ROAD "What is it?" asked Richard eagerly.”
footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material
From this reading “"A horse shoe," he said briefly.”
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading “Warren stooped and picked up something from the road.”
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading “"Yes, what is it?" urged Jack.”
United States writer and poet (1905-1989)
From this reading “Warren stooped and picked up something from the road.”
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.
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take and lift upward
In this reading “Warren stooped and picked up something from the road.”
In this reading “Warren stooped and picked up something from the road.”
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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 horse shoe," he said briefly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Warren stooped and picked up something from the road.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading DOWN LINDEN ROAD "What is it?" asked Richard eagerly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "One of Belle's--hers were old and thin, you know, Rich.
for a short time
From this reading "A horse shoe," he said briefly.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading DOWN LINDEN ROAD "What is it?" asked Richard eagerly.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading DOWN LINDEN ROAD "What is it?" asked Richard eagerly.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Warren stooped and picked up something from the road.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "A horse shoe," he said briefly.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading "One of Belle's--hers were old and thin, you know, Rich.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading "A horse shoe," he said briefly.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DOWN LINDEN ROAD "What is it?" asked Richard eagerly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading DOWN LINDEN ROAD "What is it?" asked Richard eagerly.
a small worthless amount
From this reading "Yes, what is it?" urged Jack.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "One of Belle's--hers were old and thin, you know, Rich.
soft light-colored wood of any of various linden trees; used in making crates and boxes and in carving and millwork
From this reading DOWN LINDEN ROAD "What is it?" asked Richard eagerly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "One of Belle's--hers were old and thin, you know, Rich.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "One of Belle's--hers were old and thin, you know, Rich.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "One of Belle's--hers were old and thin, you know, Rich.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading Warren stooped and picked up something from the road.
possessing material wealth
From this reading "One of Belle's--hers were old and thin, you know, Rich.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DOWN LINDEN ROAD "What is it?" asked Richard eagerly.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading DOWN LINDEN ROAD "What is it?" asked Richard eagerly.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "A horse shoe," he said briefly.
footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material
From this reading "A horse shoe," he said briefly.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Warren stooped and picked up something from the road.
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading Warren stooped and picked up something from the road.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Warren stooped and picked up something from the road.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading "One of Belle's--hers were old and thin, you know, Rich.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Warren stooped and picked up something from the road.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading "Yes, what is it?" urged Jack.
United States writer and poet (1905-1989)
From this reading Warren stooped and picked up something from the road.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "One of Belle's--hers were old and thin, you know, Rich.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading DOWN LINDEN ROAD "What is it?" asked Richard eagerly.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, what is it?" urged Jack.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "One of Belle's--hers were old and thin, you know, Rich.
Chapter 21 of Rainbow Hill by Josephine Lawrence holds 118 sentences, grouped into 24 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 21 holds 118 sentences of Rainbow Hill, unabridged, divided into 24 reading sections.
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