Chapter 21 of Ready, aye ready! is here in full — 106 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 21 of Ready, aye ready! is here in full — 106 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
TROUBLE. "THERE's something wrong with Mr. Wilmot!" Other people, besides Mrs. Mason, were saying this as the summer went on. Annie was slower to perceive the alteration in him than were many. For one thing, he did his best to keep up in her presence, fearing to awake his darling's anxiety.
Chapter 21 of Ready, aye ready! is here in full — 106 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/21 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading “Annie was slower to perceive the alteration in him than were many.”
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading “For one thing, he did his best to keep up in her presence, fearing to awake his darling's anxiety.”
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading “For one thing, he did his best to keep up in her presence, fearing to awake his darling's anxiety.”
-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading “For one thing, he did his best to keep up in her presence, fearing to awake his darling's anxiety.”
American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading “Other people, besides Mrs. Mason, were saying this as the summer went on.”
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading “Annie was slower to perceive the alteration in him than were many.”
more slowly
From this reading “Annie was slower to perceive the alteration in him than were many.”
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading “Other people, besides Mrs. Mason, were saying this as the summer went on.”
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In this reading “Other people, besides Mrs. Mason, were saying this as the summer went on.”
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
In this reading “Other people, besides Mrs. Mason, were saying this as the summer went on.”
maintain a required pace or level
In this reading “For one thing, he did his best to keep up in her presence, fearing to awake his darling's anxiety.”
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an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading Annie was slower to perceive the alteration in him than were many.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Annie was slower to perceive the alteration in him than were many.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading For one thing, he did his best to keep up in her presence, fearing to awake his darling's anxiety.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Other people, besides Mrs. Mason, were saying this as the summer went on.
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading For one thing, he did his best to keep up in her presence, fearing to awake his darling's anxiety.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Other people, besides Mrs. Mason, were saying this as the summer went on.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading For one thing, he did his best to keep up in her presence, fearing to awake his darling's anxiety.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For one thing, he did his best to keep up in her presence, fearing to awake his darling's anxiety.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading For one thing, he did his best to keep up in her presence, fearing to awake his darling's anxiety.
-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading For one thing, he did his best to keep up in her presence, fearing to awake his darling's anxiety.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For one thing, he did his best to keep up in her presence, fearing to awake his darling's anxiety.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For one thing, he did his best to keep up in her presence, fearing to awake his darling's anxiety.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For one thing, he did his best to keep up in her presence, fearing to awake his darling's anxiety.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Annie was slower to perceive the alteration in him than were many.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For one thing, he did his best to keep up in her presence, fearing to awake his darling's anxiety.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Annie was slower to perceive the alteration in him than were many.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading For one thing, he did his best to keep up in her presence, fearing to awake his darling's anxiety.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Annie was slower to perceive the alteration in him than were many.
American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading Other people, besides Mrs. Mason, were saying this as the summer went on.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "THERE's something wrong with Mr. Wilmot!"
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Other people, besides Mrs. Mason, were saying this as the summer went on.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Other people, besides Mrs. Mason, were saying this as the summer went on.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For one thing, he did his best to keep up in her presence, fearing to awake his darling's anxiety.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Other people, besides Mrs. Mason, were saying this as the summer went on.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Other people, besides Mrs. Mason, were saying this as the summer went on.
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading Annie was slower to perceive the alteration in him than were many.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading For one thing, he did his best to keep up in her presence, fearing to awake his darling's anxiety.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Other people, besides Mrs. Mason, were saying this as the summer went on.
more slowly
From this reading Annie was slower to perceive the alteration in him than were many.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "THERE's something wrong with Mr. Wilmot!"
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Other people, besides Mrs. Mason, were saying this as the summer went on.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Annie was slower to perceive the alteration in him than were many.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Other people, besides Mrs. Mason, were saying this as the summer went on.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "THERE's something wrong with Mr. Wilmot!"
a special situation
From this reading For one thing, he did his best to keep up in her presence, fearing to awake his darling's anxiety.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Other people, besides Mrs. Mason, were saying this as the summer went on.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Annie was slower to perceive the alteration in him than were many.
a source of difficulty
From this reading TROUBLE.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading For one thing, he did his best to keep up in her presence, fearing to awake his darling's anxiety.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Annie was slower to perceive the alteration in him than were many.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Other people, besides Mrs. Mason, were saying this as the summer went on.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Other people, besides Mrs. Mason, were saying this as the summer went on.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "THERE's something wrong with Mr. Wilmot!"
in the company of; together with
From this reading "THERE's something wrong with Mr. Wilmot!"
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading "THERE's something wrong with Mr. Wilmot!"
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