Chapter 11 of Ruth is here in full — 231 sentences across 47 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 11 of Ruth is here in full — 231 sentences across 47 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains Miss Benson continued in an undecided state of mind for the two next days; but on the third, as they sat at breakfast, she began to speak to her brother. "That young creature's name is Ruth Hilton." "Indeed! how did you find it out?" "From herself, of course. She is much stronger.
Chapter 11 of Ruth is here in full — 231 sentences across 47 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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eat an early morning meal
From this reading “Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains Miss Benson continued in an undecided state of mind for the two next days; but on the third, as they sat at breakfast, she began to speak to her brother.”
-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading “Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains Miss Benson continued in an undecided state of mind for the two next days; but on the third, as they sat at breakfast, she began to speak to her brother.”
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading “Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains Miss Benson continued in an undecided state of mind for the two next days; but on the third, as they sat at breakfast, she began to speak to her brother.”
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading “"That young creature's name is Ruth Hilton."”
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading “She is much stronger.”
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading “Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains Miss Benson continued in an undecided state of mind for the two next days; but on the third, as they sat at breakfast, she began to speak to her brother.”
not brought to a conclusion; subject to further thought
From this reading “Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains Miss Benson continued in an undecided state of mind for the two next days; but on the third, as they sat at breakfast, she began to speak to her brother.”
a native or resident of Wales
From this reading “Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains Miss Benson continued in an undecided state of mind for the two next days; but on the third, as they sat at breakfast, she began to speak to her brother.”
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains Miss Benson continued in an undecided state of mind for the two next days; but on the third, as they sat at breakfast, she began to speak to her brother.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains Miss Benson continued in an undecided state of mind for the two next days; but on the third, as they sat at breakfast, she began to speak to her brother.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains Miss Benson continued in an undecided state of mind for the two next days; but on the third, as they sat at breakfast, she began to speak to her brother.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains Miss Benson continued in an undecided state of mind for the two next days; but on the third, as they sat at breakfast, she began to speak to her brother.
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From this reading Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains Miss Benson continued in an undecided state of mind for the two next days; but on the third, as they sat at breakfast, she began to speak to her brother.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains Miss Benson continued in an undecided state of mind for the two next days; but on the third, as they sat at breakfast, she began to speak to her brother.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains Miss Benson continued in an undecided state of mind for the two next days; but on the third, as they sat at breakfast, she began to speak to her brother.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains Miss Benson continued in an undecided state of mind for the two next days; but on the third, as they sat at breakfast, she began to speak to her brother.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains Miss Benson continued in an undecided state of mind for the two next days; but on the third, as they sat at breakfast, she began to speak to her brother.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "From herself, of course.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That young creature's name is Ruth Hilton."
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains Miss Benson continued in an undecided state of mind for the two next days; but on the third, as they sat at breakfast, she began to speak to her brother.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Indeed! how did you find it out?"
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "Indeed! how did you find it out?"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains Miss Benson continued in an undecided state of mind for the two next days; but on the third, as they sat at breakfast, she began to speak to her brother.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "From herself, of course.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains Miss Benson continued in an undecided state of mind for the two next days; but on the third, as they sat at breakfast, she began to speak to her brother.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading "From herself, of course.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That young creature's name is Ruth Hilton."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Indeed! how did you find it out?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains Miss Benson continued in an undecided state of mind for the two next days; but on the third, as they sat at breakfast, she began to speak to her brother.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "Indeed! how did you find it out?"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That young creature's name is Ruth Hilton."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Indeed! how did you find it out?"
-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains Miss Benson continued in an undecided state of mind for the two next days; but on the third, as they sat at breakfast, she began to speak to her brother.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains Miss Benson continued in an undecided state of mind for the two next days; but on the third, as they sat at breakfast, she began to speak to her brother.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains Miss Benson continued in an undecided state of mind for the two next days; but on the third, as they sat at breakfast, she began to speak to her brother.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains Miss Benson continued in an undecided state of mind for the two next days; but on the third, as they sat at breakfast, she began to speak to her brother.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She is much stronger.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "That young creature's name is Ruth Hilton."
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains Miss Benson continued in an undecided state of mind for the two next days; but on the third, as they sat at breakfast, she began to speak to her brother.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains Miss Benson continued in an undecided state of mind for the two next days; but on the third, as they sat at breakfast, she began to speak to her brother.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains Miss Benson continued in an undecided state of mind for the two next days; but on the third, as they sat at breakfast, she began to speak to her brother.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Indeed! how did you find it out?"
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading "That young creature's name is Ruth Hilton."
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains Miss Benson continued in an undecided state of mind for the two next days; but on the third, as they sat at breakfast, she began to speak to her brother.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains Miss Benson continued in an undecided state of mind for the two next days; but on the third, as they sat at breakfast, she began to speak to her brother.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains Miss Benson continued in an undecided state of mind for the two next days; but on the third, as they sat at breakfast, she began to speak to her brother.
express in speech
From this reading Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains Miss Benson continued in an undecided state of mind for the two next days; but on the third, as they sat at breakfast, she began to speak to her brother.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains Miss Benson continued in an undecided state of mind for the two next days; but on the third, as they sat at breakfast, she began to speak to her brother.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading She is much stronger.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That young creature's name is Ruth Hilton."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains Miss Benson continued in an undecided state of mind for the two next days; but on the third, as they sat at breakfast, she began to speak to her brother.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains Miss Benson continued in an undecided state of mind for the two next days; but on the third, as they sat at breakfast, she began to speak to her brother.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains Miss Benson continued in an undecided state of mind for the two next days; but on the third, as they sat at breakfast, she began to speak to her brother.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains Miss Benson continued in an undecided state of mind for the two next days; but on the third, as they sat at breakfast, she began to speak to her brother.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains Miss Benson continued in an undecided state of mind for the two next days; but on the third, as they sat at breakfast, she began to speak to her brother.
not brought to a conclusion; subject to further thought
From this reading Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains Miss Benson continued in an undecided state of mind for the two next days; but on the third, as they sat at breakfast, she began to speak to her brother.
a native or resident of Wales
From this reading Losing Sight of the Welsh Mountains Miss Benson continued in an undecided state of mind for the two next days; but on the third, as they sat at breakfast, she began to speak to her brother.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Indeed! how did you find it out?"
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "That young creature's name is Ruth Hilton."
Chapter 11 of Ruth by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell holds 231 sentences, grouped into 47 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, 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 11 holds 231 sentences of Ruth, unabridged, divided into 47 reading sections.
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