Chapter 15 of Ruth Hall is here in full — 68 sentences across 14 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 15 of Ruth Hall is here in full — 68 sentences across 14 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Who's that coming up the garden-walk, doctor?" said the old lady; "Ruth's father, as true as the world. Ah! I understand, we shall see what we shall see; mind you keep a stiff upper lip, doctor." "Good morning, doctor," said Mr. Ellet. "Good morning, sir," said the doctor, stiffly.
Chapter 15 of Ruth Hall is here in full — 68 sentences across 14 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/13 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading “"Who's that coming up the garden-walk, doctor?" said the old lady; "Ruth's father, as true as the world.”
either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading “I understand, we shall see what we shall see; mind you keep a stiff upper lip, doctor."”
possessive form of “ruth” — United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading “"Who's that coming up the garden-walk, doctor?" said the old lady; "Ruth's father, as true as the world.”
not moving or operating freely
From this reading “I understand, we shall see what we shall see; mind you keep a stiff upper lip, doctor."”
in a stiff manner
From this reading “"Good morning, sir," said the doctor, stiffly.”
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading “"Who's that coming up the garden-walk, doctor?" said the old lady; "Ruth's father, as true as the world.”
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading “I understand, we shall see what we shall see; mind you keep a stiff upper lip, doctor."”
the topmost one of two
From this reading “I understand, we shall see what we shall see; mind you keep a stiff upper lip, doctor."”
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In this reading “I understand, we shall see what we shall see; mind you keep a stiff upper lip, doctor."”
your own wife
In this reading “"Who's that coming up the garden-walk, doctor?" said the old lady; "Ruth's father, as true as the world.”
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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 I understand, we shall see what we shall see; mind you keep a stiff upper lip, doctor."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ah!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Who's that coming up the garden-walk, doctor?" said the old lady; "Ruth's father, as true as the world.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading "Who's that coming up the garden-walk, doctor?" said the old lady; "Ruth's father, as true as the world.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "Who's that coming up the garden-walk, doctor?" said the old lady; "Ruth's father, as true as the world.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Good morning, doctor," said Mr. Ellet.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Who's that coming up the garden-walk, doctor?" said the old lady; "Ruth's father, as true as the world.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Who's that coming up the garden-walk, doctor?" said the old lady; "Ruth's father, as true as the world.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Good morning, doctor," said Mr. Ellet.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I understand, we shall see what we shall see; mind you keep a stiff upper lip, doctor."
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading I understand, we shall see what we shall see; mind you keep a stiff upper lip, doctor."
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "Who's that coming up the garden-walk, doctor?" said the old lady; "Ruth's father, as true as the world.
either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading I understand, we shall see what we shall see; mind you keep a stiff upper lip, doctor."
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I understand, we shall see what we shall see; mind you keep a stiff upper lip, doctor."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "Good morning, doctor," said Mr. Ellet.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Good morning, doctor," said Mr. Ellet.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Who's that coming up the garden-walk, doctor?" said the old lady; "Ruth's father, as true as the world.
possessive form of “ruth” — United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading "Who's that coming up the garden-walk, doctor?" said the old lady; "Ruth's father, as true as the world.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Who's that coming up the garden-walk, doctor?" said the old lady; "Ruth's father, as true as the world.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I understand, we shall see what we shall see; mind you keep a stiff upper lip, doctor."
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I understand, we shall see what we shall see; mind you keep a stiff upper lip, doctor."
term of address for a man
From this reading "Good morning, sir," said the doctor, stiffly.
not moving or operating freely
From this reading I understand, we shall see what we shall see; mind you keep a stiff upper lip, doctor."
in a stiff manner
From this reading "Good morning, sir," said the doctor, stiffly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Who's that coming up the garden-walk, doctor?" said the old lady; "Ruth's father, as true as the world.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Who's that coming up the garden-walk, doctor?" said the old lady; "Ruth's father, as true as the world.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "Who's that coming up the garden-walk, doctor?" said the old lady; "Ruth's father, as true as the world.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading I understand, we shall see what we shall see; mind you keep a stiff upper lip, doctor."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Who's that coming up the garden-walk, doctor?" said the old lady; "Ruth's father, as true as the world.
the topmost one of two
From this reading I understand, we shall see what we shall see; mind you keep a stiff upper lip, doctor."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I understand, we shall see what we shall see; mind you keep a stiff upper lip, doctor."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I understand, we shall see what we shall see; mind you keep a stiff upper lip, doctor."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Who's that coming up the garden-walk, doctor?" said the old lady; "Ruth's father, as true as the world.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "Who's that coming up the garden-walk, doctor?" said the old lady; "Ruth's father, as true as the world.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I understand, we shall see what we shall see; mind you keep a stiff upper lip, doctor."
Chapter 15 of Ruth Hall by Fanny Fern holds 68 sentences, grouped into 14 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 15 holds 68 sentences of Ruth Hall, unabridged, divided into 14 reading sections.
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