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'Smiles': A Rose of the Cumberlands
'Smiles': A Rose of the Cumberlands

Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

Chapter 17 of 'Smiles': A Rose of the Cumberlands is here in full — 94 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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THE PARTING PLEDGE AND PASSING DAYS "Doctor Mac," began Smiles timidly, at length.
"I'm sorry for what I said to you this afternoon, and I want to take it back.
I guess when you're angry you don't see things as they are, and I'm sure that you were only being very, very kind to me when you ... you bought those baskets.
I love you for it, really I do, and if ... if you want me to keep the money, and it would hurt your feelings if I...."
"Of course I want you to keep it, dear.
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'Smiles': A Rose of the Cumberlands

Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

Chapter 17 of 'Smiles': A Rose of the Cumberlands is here in full — 94 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/18 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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THE PARTING PLEDGE AND PASSING DAYS "Doctor Mac," began Smiles timidly, at length.
/ðə ˈpɑːrtɪŋ pledʒ ənd ˈpæsɪŋ deɪz ˈdɑːktər mæk bɪˈɡæn smaɪlz ˈtɪmədli æt leŋkθ/
Line 2
"I'm sorry for what I said to you this afternoon, and I want to take it back.
Line 3
I guess when you're angry you don't see things as they are, and I'm sure that you were only being very, very kind to me when you ... you bought those baskets.
Line 4
I love you for it, really I do, and if ... if you want me to keep the money, and it would hurt your feelings if I...."
/aɪ lʌv juː fɔːr ɪt ˈrɪli aɪ duː ənd ɪf ɪf juː wɑːnt miː tuː kiːp ðə ˈmʌni ənd ɪt wʊd hɜːrt jɔːr ˈfiːlɪŋz ɪf aɪ/
Line 5
"Of course I want you to keep it, dear.
/ʌv kɔːrs aɪ wɑːnt juː tuː kiːp ɪt dɪr/

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baskets noun US /ˈbæskəts/

plural of “basket” — a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading “I guess when you're angry you don't see things as they are, and I'm sure that you were only being very, very kind to me when you ... you bought those baskets.”

bought verb US /bɑːt/

inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading “I guess when you're angry you don't see things as they are, and I'm sure that you were only being very, very kind to me when you ... you bought those baskets.”

hurt verb US /hɜːrt/

be the source of pain

From this reading “I love you for it, really I do, and if ... if you want me to keep the money, and it would hurt your feelings if I...."”

Mac noun US /mæk/

a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric

From this reading “THE PARTING PLEDGE AND PASSING DAYS "Doctor Mac," began Smiles timidly, at length.”

parting noun US /ˈpɑːrtɪŋ/

the act of departing politely

From this reading “THE PARTING PLEDGE AND PASSING DAYS "Doctor Mac," began Smiles timidly, at length.”

pledge verb US /pledʒ/

promise solemnly and formally

From this reading “THE PARTING PLEDGE AND PASSING DAYS "Doctor Mac," began Smiles timidly, at length.”

Smiles noun US /smaɪlz/

plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading “THE PARTING PLEDGE AND PASSING DAYS "Doctor Mac," began Smiles timidly, at length.”

timidly adverb US /ˈtɪmədli/

in a shy or timid or bashful manner

From this reading “THE PARTING PLEDGE AND PASSING DAYS "Doctor Mac," began Smiles timidly, at length.”

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afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading "I'm sorry for what I said to you this afternoon, and I want to take it back.

ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE PARTING PLEDGE AND PASSING DAYS "Doctor Mac," began Smiles timidly, at length.

angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/

feeling or showing anger

From this reading I guess when you're angry you don't see things as they are, and I'm sure that you were only being very, very kind to me when you ... you bought those baskets.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading I guess when you're angry you don't see things as they are, and I'm sure that you were only being very, very kind to me when you ... you bought those baskets.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading I guess when you're angry you don't see things as they are, and I'm sure that you were only being very, very kind to me when you ... you bought those baskets.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE PARTING PLEDGE AND PASSING DAYS "Doctor Mac," began Smiles timidly, at length.

backadverbUS /bæk/

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "I'm sorry for what I said to you this afternoon, and I want to take it back.

basketsnounUS /ˈbæskəts/

plural of “basket” — a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading I guess when you're angry you don't see things as they are, and I'm sure that you were only being very, very kind to me when you ... you bought those baskets.

beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading THE PARTING PLEDGE AND PASSING DAYS "Doctor Mac," began Smiles timidly, at length.

beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading I guess when you're angry you don't see things as they are, and I'm sure that you were only being very, very kind to me when you ... you bought those baskets.

boughtverbUS /bɑːt/

inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading I guess when you're angry you don't see things as they are, and I'm sure that you were only being very, very kind to me when you ... you bought those baskets.

coursenounUS /kɔːrs/

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading "Of course I want you to keep it, dear.

DAYSnounUS /deɪz/

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading THE PARTING PLEDGE AND PASSING DAYS "Doctor Mac," began Smiles timidly, at length.

dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/

dearly loved

From this reading "Of course I want you to keep it, dear.

doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading I love you for it, really I do, and if ... if you want me to keep the money, and it would hurt your feelings if I...."

DoctornounUS /ˈdɑːktər/

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading THE PARTING PLEDGE AND PASSING DAYS "Doctor Mac," began Smiles timidly, at length.

don't

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I guess when you're angry you don't see things as they are, and I'm sure that you were only being very, very kind to me when you ... you bought those baskets.

feelingsnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋz/

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading I love you for it, really I do, and if ... if you want me to keep the money, and it would hurt your feelings if I...."

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "I'm sorry for what I said to you this afternoon, and I want to take it back.

guessverbUS /ɡes/

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading I guess when you're angry you don't see things as they are, and I'm sure that you were only being very, very kind to me when you ... you bought those baskets.

hurtverbUS /hɜːrt/

be the source of pain

From this reading I love you for it, really I do, and if ... if you want me to keep the money, and it would hurt your feelings if I...."

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I'm sorry for what I said to you this afternoon, and I want to take it back.

I'm

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "I'm sorry for what I said to you this afternoon, and I want to take it back.

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading I love you for it, really I do, and if ... if you want me to keep the money, and it would hurt your feelings if I...."

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I'm sorry for what I said to you this afternoon, and I want to take it back.

keepverbUS /kiːp/

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading I love you for it, really I do, and if ... if you want me to keep the money, and it would hurt your feelings if I...."

kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading I guess when you're angry you don't see things as they are, and I'm sure that you were only being very, very kind to me when you ... you bought those baskets.

lengthnounUS /leŋkθ/

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading THE PARTING PLEDGE AND PASSING DAYS "Doctor Mac," began Smiles timidly, at length.

lovenounUS /lʌv/

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading I love you for it, really I do, and if ... if you want me to keep the money, and it would hurt your feelings if I...."

MacnounUS /mæk/

a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric

From this reading THE PARTING PLEDGE AND PASSING DAYS "Doctor Mac," began Smiles timidly, at length.

mepronounUS /miː/

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I guess when you're angry you don't see things as they are, and I'm sure that you were only being very, very kind to me when you ... you bought those baskets.

moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading I love you for it, really I do, and if ... if you want me to keep the money, and it would hurt your feelings if I...."

OfprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Of course I want you to keep it, dear.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading I guess when you're angry you don't see things as they are, and I'm sure that you were only being very, very kind to me when you ... you bought those baskets.

PARTINGnounUS /ˈpɑːrtɪŋ/

the act of departing politely

From this reading THE PARTING PLEDGE AND PASSING DAYS "Doctor Mac," began Smiles timidly, at length.

PASSINGnounUS /ˈpæsɪŋ/

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading THE PARTING PLEDGE AND PASSING DAYS "Doctor Mac," began Smiles timidly, at length.

PLEDGEverbUS /pledʒ/

promise solemnly and formally

From this reading THE PARTING PLEDGE AND PASSING DAYS "Doctor Mac," began Smiles timidly, at length.

reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading I love you for it, really I do, and if ... if you want me to keep the money, and it would hurt your feelings if I...."

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I'm sorry for what I said to you this afternoon, and I want to take it back.

seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading I guess when you're angry you don't see things as they are, and I'm sure that you were only being very, very kind to me when you ... you bought those baskets.

SmilesnounUS /smaɪlz/

plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading THE PARTING PLEDGE AND PASSING DAYS "Doctor Mac," began Smiles timidly, at length.

sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/

feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

From this reading "I'm sorry for what I said to you this afternoon, and I want to take it back.

sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading I guess when you're angry you don't see things as they are, and I'm sure that you were only being very, very kind to me when you ... you bought those baskets.

takeverbUS /teɪk/

carry out

From this reading "I'm sorry for what I said to you this afternoon, and I want to take it back.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I guess when you're angry you don't see things as they are, and I'm sure that you were only being very, very kind to me when you ... you bought those baskets.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE PARTING PLEDGE AND PASSING DAYS "Doctor Mac," began Smiles timidly, at length.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading I guess when you're angry you don't see things as they are, and I'm sure that you were only being very, very kind to me when you ... you bought those baskets.

thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading I guess when you're angry you don't see things as they are, and I'm sure that you were only being very, very kind to me when you ... you bought those baskets.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "I'm sorry for what I said to you this afternoon, and I want to take it back.

thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading I guess when you're angry you don't see things as they are, and I'm sure that you were only being very, very kind to me when you ... you bought those baskets.

timidlyadverbUS /ˈtɪmədli/

in a shy or timid or bashful manner

From this reading THE PARTING PLEDGE AND PASSING DAYS "Doctor Mac," began Smiles timidly, at length.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading "I'm sorry for what I said to you this afternoon, and I want to take it back.

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading I guess when you're angry you don't see things as they are, and I'm sure that you were only being very, very kind to me when you ... you bought those baskets.

wantverbUS /wɑːnt/

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "I'm sorry for what I said to you this afternoon, and I want to take it back.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading I guess when you're angry you don't see things as they are, and I'm sure that you were only being very, very kind to me when you ... you bought those baskets.

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "I'm sorry for what I said to you this afternoon, and I want to take it back.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading I guess when you're angry you don't see things as they are, and I'm sure that you were only being very, very kind to me when you ... you bought those baskets.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading I love you for it, really I do, and if ... if you want me to keep the money, and it would hurt your feelings if I...."

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I'm sorry for what I said to you this afternoon, and I want to take it back.

you're

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I guess when you're angry you don't see things as they are, and I'm sure that you were only being very, very kind to me when you ... you bought those baskets.

yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I love you for it, really I do, and if ... if you want me to keep the money, and it would hurt your feelings if I...."

Chapter 17 of 'Smiles': A Rose of the Cumberlands by Eliot H. (Eliot Harlow) Robinson holds 94 sentences, grouped into 19 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.

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