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The Adopting of Rosa Marie
The Adopting of Rosa Marie

Chapter XVII

Chapter 17 of The Adopting of Rosa Marie is here in full — 112 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Carroll Watson Rankin • Curated US English Learning Edition
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An Invitation "BETTIE," asked Jean, when the girls were "hustling up" the chocolate in Mrs. Mapes' kitchen (the weather was now too cold for Dandelion Cottage to be habitable), "where did you find her?"
"At school," replied Bettie.
"She comes in for Domestic Science.
I've seen her about three times, and every time she's had that stiff Miss Rossitor laughing.
You know who that girl is, don't you?"
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/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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The Adopting of Rosa Marie

Chapter XVII

Chapter 17 of The Adopting of Rosa Marie is here in full — 112 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/22 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
An Invitation "BETTIE," asked Jean, when the girls were "hustling up" the chocolate in Mrs. Mapes' kitchen (the weather was now too cold for Dandelion Cottage to be habitable), "where did you find her?"
Line 2
"At school," replied Bettie.
Line 3
"She comes in for Domestic Science.
/ʃiː kʌmz ɪn fɔːr dəˈmestɪk ˈsaɪəns/
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I've seen her about three times, and every time she's had that stiff Miss Rossitor laughing.
Line 5
You know who that girl is, don't you?"

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chocolate noun US /ˈtʃɔːklət/

a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot

From this reading “An Invitation "BETTIE," asked Jean, when the girls were "hustling up" the chocolate in Mrs. Mapes' kitchen (the weather was now too cold for Dandelion Cottage to be habitable), "where did you find her?"”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Dandelion noun US /ˈdændəlaɪən/

any of several herbs of the genus Taraxacum having long tap roots and deeply notched leaves and bright yellow flowers followed by fluffy seed balls

From this reading “An Invitation "BETTIE," asked Jean, when the girls were "hustling up" the chocolate in Mrs. Mapes' kitchen (the weather was now too cold for Dandelion Cottage to be habitable), "where did you find her?"”

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Domestic adjective US /dəˈmestɪk/

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading “"She comes in for Domestic Science.”

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habitable adjective US /ˈhæbətəbəl/

fit for habitation

From this reading “An Invitation "BETTIE," asked Jean, when the girls were "hustling up" the chocolate in Mrs. Mapes' kitchen (the weather was now too cold for Dandelion Cottage to be habitable), "where did you find her?"”

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hustling verb US /ˈhʌsəlɪŋ/

-ing form of “hustle” — cause to move furtively and hurriedly

From this reading “An Invitation "BETTIE," asked Jean, when the girls were "hustling up" the chocolate in Mrs. Mapes' kitchen (the weather was now too cold for Dandelion Cottage to be habitable), "where did you find her?"”

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Invitation noun US /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading “An Invitation "BETTIE," asked Jean, when the girls were "hustling up" the chocolate in Mrs. Mapes' kitchen (the weather was now too cold for Dandelion Cottage to be habitable), "where did you find her?"”

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Mapes verb US /meɪps/

third-person singular of “map” — make a map of; show or establish the features of details of

From this reading “An Invitation "BETTIE," asked Jean, when the girls were "hustling up" the chocolate in Mrs. Mapes' kitchen (the weather was now too cold for Dandelion Cottage to be habitable), "where did you find her?"”

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stiff adjective US /stɪf/

not moving or operating freely

From this reading “I've seen her about three times, and every time she's had that stiff Miss Rossitor laughing.”

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Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

three times noun + noun

by a factor of three

In this reading “I've seen her about three times, and every time she's had that stiff Miss Rossitor laughing.”

20,420 times in 426,211 chapters
about three preposition + noun

In this reading “I've seen her about three times, and every time she's had that stiff Miss Rossitor laughing.”

11,975 times in 426,211 chapters
At school preposition + noun

In this reading “"At school," replied Bettie.”

10,747 times in 426,211 chapters
too cold adverb + adjective

In this reading “An Invitation "BETTIE," asked Jean, when the girls were "hustling up" the chocolate in Mrs. Mapes' kitchen (the weather was now too cold for Dandelion Cottage to be habitable), "where did you find her?"”

1,985 times in 426,211 chapters

All words in this reading · 59

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

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aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading I've seen her about three times, and every time she's had that stiff Miss Rossitor laughing.

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AndeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading An Invitation "BETTIE," asked Jean, when the girls were "hustling up" the chocolate in Mrs. Mapes' kitchen (the weather was now too cold for Dandelion Cottage to be habitable), "where did you find her?"

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading I've seen her about three times, and every time she's had that stiff Miss Rossitor laughing.

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askedverbUS /æskt/

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading An Invitation "BETTIE," asked Jean, when the girls were "hustling up" the chocolate in Mrs. Mapes' kitchen (the weather was now too cold for Dandelion Cottage to be habitable), "where did you find her?"

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AtprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "At school," replied Bettie.

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beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading An Invitation "BETTIE," asked Jean, when the girls were "hustling up" the chocolate in Mrs. Mapes' kitchen (the weather was now too cold for Dandelion Cottage to be habitable), "where did you find her?"

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BETTIE

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From this reading An Invitation "BETTIE," asked Jean, when the girls were "hustling up" the chocolate in Mrs. Mapes' kitchen (the weather was now too cold for Dandelion Cottage to be habitable), "where did you find her?"

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chocolatenounUS /ˈtʃɔːklət/

a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot

From this reading An Invitation "BETTIE," asked Jean, when the girls were "hustling up" the chocolate in Mrs. Mapes' kitchen (the weather was now too cold for Dandelion Cottage to be habitable), "where did you find her?"

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
coldadjectiveUS /koʊld/

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading An Invitation "BETTIE," asked Jean, when the girls were "hustling up" the chocolate in Mrs. Mapes' kitchen (the weather was now too cold for Dandelion Cottage to be habitable), "where did you find her?"

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comesnounUS /kʌmz/

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading "She comes in for Domestic Science.

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CottagenounUS /ˈkɑːtədʒ/

a small house with a single story

From this reading An Invitation "BETTIE," asked Jean, when the girls were "hustling up" the chocolate in Mrs. Mapes' kitchen (the weather was now too cold for Dandelion Cottage to be habitable), "where did you find her?"

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DandelionnounUS /ˈdændəlaɪən/

any of several herbs of the genus Taraxacum having long tap roots and deeply notched leaves and bright yellow flowers followed by fluffy seed balls

From this reading An Invitation "BETTIE," asked Jean, when the girls were "hustling up" the chocolate in Mrs. Mapes' kitchen (the weather was now too cold for Dandelion Cottage to be habitable), "where did you find her?"

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading An Invitation "BETTIE," asked Jean, when the girls were "hustling up" the chocolate in Mrs. Mapes' kitchen (the weather was now too cold for Dandelion Cottage to be habitable), "where did you find her?"

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
DomesticadjectiveUS /dəˈmestɪk/

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading "She comes in for Domestic Science.

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don't

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From this reading You know who that girl is, don't you?"

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everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading I've seen her about three times, and every time she's had that stiff Miss Rossitor laughing.

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findverbUS /faɪnd/

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading An Invitation "BETTIE," asked Jean, when the girls were "hustling up" the chocolate in Mrs. Mapes' kitchen (the weather was now too cold for Dandelion Cottage to be habitable), "where did you find her?"

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forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading An Invitation "BETTIE," asked Jean, when the girls were "hustling up" the chocolate in Mrs. Mapes' kitchen (the weather was now too cold for Dandelion Cottage to be habitable), "where did you find her?"

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/

a young female

From this reading You know who that girl is, don't you?"

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girlsnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading An Invitation "BETTIE," asked Jean, when the girls were "hustling up" the chocolate in Mrs. Mapes' kitchen (the weather was now too cold for Dandelion Cottage to be habitable), "where did you find her?"

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habitableadjectiveUS /ˈhæbətəbəl/

fit for habitation

From this reading An Invitation "BETTIE," asked Jean, when the girls were "hustling up" the chocolate in Mrs. Mapes' kitchen (the weather was now too cold for Dandelion Cottage to be habitable), "where did you find her?"

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading I've seen her about three times, and every time she's had that stiff Miss Rossitor laughing.

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herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading An Invitation "BETTIE," asked Jean, when the girls were "hustling up" the chocolate in Mrs. Mapes' kitchen (the weather was now too cold for Dandelion Cottage to be habitable), "where did you find her?"

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
hustlingverbUS /ˈhʌsəlɪŋ/

-ing form of “hustle” — cause to move furtively and hurriedly

From this reading An Invitation "BETTIE," asked Jean, when the girls were "hustling up" the chocolate in Mrs. Mapes' kitchen (the weather was now too cold for Dandelion Cottage to be habitable), "where did you find her?"

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
I've

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From this reading I've seen her about three times, and every time she's had that stiff Miss Rossitor laughing.

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading An Invitation "BETTIE," asked Jean, when the girls were "hustling up" the chocolate in Mrs. Mapes' kitchen (the weather was now too cold for Dandelion Cottage to be habitable), "where did you find her?"

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
InvitationnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading An Invitation "BETTIE," asked Jean, when the girls were "hustling up" the chocolate in Mrs. Mapes' kitchen (the weather was now too cold for Dandelion Cottage to be habitable), "where did you find her?"

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading You know who that girl is, don't you?"

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JeannounUS /dʒiːn/

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading An Invitation "BETTIE," asked Jean, when the girls were "hustling up" the chocolate in Mrs. Mapes' kitchen (the weather was now too cold for Dandelion Cottage to be habitable), "where did you find her?"

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
kitchennounUS /ˈkɪtʃən/

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading An Invitation "BETTIE," asked Jean, when the girls were "hustling up" the chocolate in Mrs. Mapes' kitchen (the weather was now too cold for Dandelion Cottage to be habitable), "where did you find her?"

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knowverbUS /noʊ/

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading You know who that girl is, don't you?"

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laughingadjectiveUS /ˈlæfɪŋ/

showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

From this reading I've seen her about three times, and every time she's had that stiff Miss Rossitor laughing.

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MapesverbUS /meɪps/

third-person singular of “map” — make a map of; show or establish the features of details of

From this reading An Invitation "BETTIE," asked Jean, when the girls were "hustling up" the chocolate in Mrs. Mapes' kitchen (the weather was now too cold for Dandelion Cottage to be habitable), "where did you find her?"

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
MissverbUS /mɪs/

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading I've seen her about three times, and every time she's had that stiff Miss Rossitor laughing.

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MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading An Invitation "BETTIE," asked Jean, when the girls were "hustling up" the chocolate in Mrs. Mapes' kitchen (the weather was now too cold for Dandelion Cottage to be habitable), "where did you find her?"

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
nowadverbUS /naʊ/

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading An Invitation "BETTIE," asked Jean, when the girls were "hustling up" the chocolate in Mrs. Mapes' kitchen (the weather was now too cold for Dandelion Cottage to be habitable), "where did you find her?"

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "At school," replied Bettie.

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Rossitor

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From this reading I've seen her about three times, and every time she's had that stiff Miss Rossitor laughing.

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schoolnounUS /skuːl/

an educational institution

From this reading "At school," replied Bettie.

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SciencenounUS /ˈsaɪəns/

a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading "She comes in for Domestic Science.

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seenverbUS /siːn/

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading I've seen her about three times, and every time she's had that stiff Miss Rossitor laughing.

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ShepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "She comes in for Domestic Science.

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she's

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From this reading I've seen her about three times, and every time she's had that stiff Miss Rossitor laughing.

Pending verification
stiffadjectiveUS /stɪf/

not moving or operating freely

From this reading I've seen her about three times, and every time she's had that stiff Miss Rossitor laughing.

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thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I've seen her about three times, and every time she's had that stiff Miss Rossitor laughing.

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thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading An Invitation "BETTIE," asked Jean, when the girls were "hustling up" the chocolate in Mrs. Mapes' kitchen (the weather was now too cold for Dandelion Cottage to be habitable), "where did you find her?"

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
threenounUS /θriː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading I've seen her about three times, and every time she's had that stiff Miss Rossitor laughing.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading I've seen her about three times, and every time she's had that stiff Miss Rossitor laughing.

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timesnounUS /taɪmz/

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading I've seen her about three times, and every time she's had that stiff Miss Rossitor laughing.

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toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading An Invitation "BETTIE," asked Jean, when the girls were "hustling up" the chocolate in Mrs. Mapes' kitchen (the weather was now too cold for Dandelion Cottage to be habitable), "where did you find her?"

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
tooadverbUS /tuː/

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading An Invitation "BETTIE," asked Jean, when the girls were "hustling up" the chocolate in Mrs. Mapes' kitchen (the weather was now too cold for Dandelion Cottage to be habitable), "where did you find her?"

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading An Invitation "BETTIE," asked Jean, when the girls were "hustling up" the chocolate in Mrs. Mapes' kitchen (the weather was now too cold for Dandelion Cottage to be habitable), "where did you find her?"

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading An Invitation "BETTIE," asked Jean, when the girls were "hustling up" the chocolate in Mrs. Mapes' kitchen (the weather was now too cold for Dandelion Cottage to be habitable), "where did you find her?"

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
weathernounUS /ˈweðər/

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading An Invitation "BETTIE," asked Jean, when the girls were "hustling up" the chocolate in Mrs. Mapes' kitchen (the weather was now too cold for Dandelion Cottage to be habitable), "where did you find her?"

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading An Invitation "BETTIE," asked Jean, when the girls were "hustling up" the chocolate in Mrs. Mapes' kitchen (the weather was now too cold for Dandelion Cottage to be habitable), "where did you find her?"

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading An Invitation "BETTIE," asked Jean, when the girls were "hustling up" the chocolate in Mrs. Mapes' kitchen (the weather was now too cold for Dandelion Cottage to be habitable), "where did you find her?"

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading An Invitation "BETTIE," asked Jean, when the girls were "hustling up" the chocolate in Mrs. Mapes' kitchen (the weather was now too cold for Dandelion Cottage to be habitable), "where did you find her?"

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading You know who that girl is, don't you?"

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youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading An Invitation "BETTIE," asked Jean, when the girls were "hustling up" the chocolate in Mrs. Mapes' kitchen (the weather was now too cold for Dandelion Cottage to be habitable), "where did you find her?"

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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