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Chapter 4 of Reels and Spindles: A Story of Mill Life is here in full — 282 sentences across 57 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
FAIRACRES. "How dreadful! Is he killed?" cried Amy, pale with fear. For the indignant Pepita had planted her active hoof squarely in the mouth of the lad who was tormenting her, and had knocked him backward from the stair. During a brief time he lay, dazed by the blow, with a trickle of blood rapidly staining his features.
Chapter 4 of Reels and Spindles: A Story of Mill Life is here in full — 282 sentences across 57 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock
From this reading “During a brief time he lay, dazed by the blow, with a trickle of blood rapidly staining his features.”
the foot of an ungulate mammal
From this reading “For the indignant Pepita had planted her active hoof squarely in the mouth of the lad who was tormenting her, and had knocked him backward from the stair.”
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading “For the indignant Pepita had planted her active hoof squarely in the mouth of the lad who was tormenting her, and had knocked him backward from the stair.”
directly and without evasion; not roundabout
From this reading “For the indignant Pepita had planted her active hoof squarely in the mouth of the lad who was tormenting her, and had knocked him backward from the stair.”
(histology) the use of a dye to color specimens for microscopic study
From this reading “During a brief time he lay, dazed by the blow, with a trickle of blood rapidly staining his features.”
support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway
From this reading “For the indignant Pepita had planted her active hoof squarely in the mouth of the lad who was tormenting her, and had knocked him backward from the stair.”
-ing form of “torment” — torment emotionally or mentally
From this reading “For the indignant Pepita had planted her active hoof squarely in the mouth of the lad who was tormenting her, and had knocked him backward from the stair.”
run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream
From this reading “During a brief time he lay, dazed by the blow, with a trickle of blood rapidly staining his features.”
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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 During a brief time he lay, dazed by the blow, with a trickle of blood rapidly staining his features.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading For the indignant Pepita had planted her active hoof squarely in the mouth of the lad who was tormenting her, and had knocked him backward from the stair.
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From this reading Is he killed?" cried Amy, pale with fear.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For the indignant Pepita had planted her active hoof squarely in the mouth of the lad who was tormenting her, and had knocked him backward from the stair.
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading For the indignant Pepita had planted her active hoof squarely in the mouth of the lad who was tormenting her, and had knocked him backward from the stair.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading During a brief time he lay, dazed by the blow, with a trickle of blood rapidly staining his features.
exhale hard
From this reading During a brief time he lay, dazed by the blow, with a trickle of blood rapidly staining his features.
of short duration or distance
From this reading During a brief time he lay, dazed by the blow, with a trickle of blood rapidly staining his features.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading During a brief time he lay, dazed by the blow, with a trickle of blood rapidly staining his features.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Is he killed?" cried Amy, pale with fear.
in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock
From this reading During a brief time he lay, dazed by the blow, with a trickle of blood rapidly staining his features.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading "How dreadful!
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During a brief time he lay, dazed by the blow, with a trickle of blood rapidly staining his features.
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From this reading FAIRACRES.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Is he killed?" cried Amy, pale with fear.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading During a brief time he lay, dazed by the blow, with a trickle of blood rapidly staining his features.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the indignant Pepita had planted her active hoof squarely in the mouth of the lad who was tormenting her, and had knocked him backward from the stair.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For the indignant Pepita had planted her active hoof squarely in the mouth of the lad who was tormenting her, and had knocked him backward from the stair.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For the indignant Pepita had planted her active hoof squarely in the mouth of the lad who was tormenting her, and had knocked him backward from the stair.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Is he killed?" cried Amy, pale with fear.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For the indignant Pepita had planted her active hoof squarely in the mouth of the lad who was tormenting her, and had knocked him backward from the stair.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For the indignant Pepita had planted her active hoof squarely in the mouth of the lad who was tormenting her, and had knocked him backward from the stair.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading During a brief time he lay, dazed by the blow, with a trickle of blood rapidly staining his features.
the foot of an ungulate mammal
From this reading For the indignant Pepita had planted her active hoof squarely in the mouth of the lad who was tormenting her, and had knocked him backward from the stair.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How dreadful!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For the indignant Pepita had planted her active hoof squarely in the mouth of the lad who was tormenting her, and had knocked him backward from the stair.
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading For the indignant Pepita had planted her active hoof squarely in the mouth of the lad who was tormenting her, and had knocked him backward from the stair.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Is he killed?" cried Amy, pale with fear.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading Is he killed?" cried Amy, pale with fear.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading For the indignant Pepita had planted her active hoof squarely in the mouth of the lad who was tormenting her, and had knocked him backward from the stair.
a boy or man
From this reading For the indignant Pepita had planted her active hoof squarely in the mouth of the lad who was tormenting her, and had knocked him backward from the stair.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading During a brief time he lay, dazed by the blow, with a trickle of blood rapidly staining his features.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading For the indignant Pepita had planted her active hoof squarely in the mouth of the lad who was tormenting her, and had knocked him backward from the stair.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For the indignant Pepita had planted her active hoof squarely in the mouth of the lad who was tormenting her, and had knocked him backward from the stair.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Is he killed?" cried Amy, pale with fear.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For the indignant Pepita had planted her active hoof squarely in the mouth of the lad who was tormenting her, and had knocked him backward from the stair.
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading For the indignant Pepita had planted her active hoof squarely in the mouth of the lad who was tormenting her, and had knocked him backward from the stair.
with speed
From this reading During a brief time he lay, dazed by the blow, with a trickle of blood rapidly staining his features.
directly and without evasion; not roundabout
From this reading For the indignant Pepita had planted her active hoof squarely in the mouth of the lad who was tormenting her, and had knocked him backward from the stair.
(histology) the use of a dye to color specimens for microscopic study
From this reading During a brief time he lay, dazed by the blow, with a trickle of blood rapidly staining his features.
support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway
From this reading For the indignant Pepita had planted her active hoof squarely in the mouth of the lad who was tormenting her, and had knocked him backward from the stair.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For the indignant Pepita had planted her active hoof squarely in the mouth of the lad who was tormenting her, and had knocked him backward from the stair.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading During a brief time he lay, dazed by the blow, with a trickle of blood rapidly staining his features.
-ing form of “torment” — torment emotionally or mentally
From this reading For the indignant Pepita had planted her active hoof squarely in the mouth of the lad who was tormenting her, and had knocked him backward from the stair.
run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream
From this reading During a brief time he lay, dazed by the blow, with a trickle of blood rapidly staining his features.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For the indignant Pepita had planted her active hoof squarely in the mouth of the lad who was tormenting her, and had knocked him backward from the stair.
which person or people
From this reading For the indignant Pepita had planted her active hoof squarely in the mouth of the lad who was tormenting her, and had knocked him backward from the stair.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Is he killed?" cried Amy, pale with fear.
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