Chapter 3 of The Children of Cupa is here in full — 249 sentences across 50 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 3 of The Children of Cupa is here in full — 249 sentences across 50 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
AT THE SPRING. "I suggest that we all take a little _siesta_," said Aunt Mary after dinner. "We shall feel much better for the rest of the day if we do." The children looked at each other. Siestas had not entered into their plans at all.
Chapter 3 of The Children of Cupa is here in full — 249 sentences across 50 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading “"I suggest that we all take a little _siesta_," said Aunt Mary after dinner.”
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading “"I suggest that we all take a little _siesta_," said Aunt Mary after dinner.”
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading “Siestas had not entered into their plans at all.”
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading “"I suggest that we all take a little _siesta_," said Aunt Mary after dinner.”
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading “Siestas had not entered into their plans at all.”
a nap in the early afternoon (especially in hot countries)
the season of growth
From this reading “AT THE SPRING.”
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading “"I suggest that we all take a little _siesta_," said Aunt Mary after dinner.”
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.
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In this reading “"I suggest that we all take a little _siesta_," said Aunt Mary after dinner.”
In this reading “Siestas had not entered into their plans at all.”
In this reading “"We shall feel much better for the rest of the day if we do."”
take into consideration for exemplifying purposes
In this reading “The children looked at each other.”
In this reading “"We shall feel much better for the rest of the day if we do."”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I suggest that we all take a little _siesta_," said Aunt Mary after dinner.
later than; following
From this reading "I suggest that we all take a little _siesta_," said Aunt Mary after dinner.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "I suggest that we all take a little _siesta_," said Aunt Mary after dinner.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE SPRING.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading "I suggest that we all take a little _siesta_," said Aunt Mary after dinner.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "We shall feel much better for the rest of the day if we do."
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The children looked at each other.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "We shall feel much better for the rest of the day if we do."
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading "I suggest that we all take a little _siesta_," said Aunt Mary after dinner.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "We shall feel much better for the rest of the day if we do."
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The children looked at each other.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Siestas had not entered into their plans at all.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "We shall feel much better for the rest of the day if we do."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "We shall feel much better for the rest of the day if we do."
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Siestas had not entered into their plans at all.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I suggest that we all take a little _siesta_," said Aunt Mary after dinner.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "We shall feel much better for the rest of the day if we do."
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Siestas had not entered into their plans at all.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I suggest that we all take a little _siesta_," said Aunt Mary after dinner.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The children looked at each other.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading "I suggest that we all take a little _siesta_," said Aunt Mary after dinner.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "We shall feel much better for the rest of the day if we do."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Siestas had not entered into their plans at all.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "We shall feel much better for the rest of the day if we do."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The children looked at each other.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Siestas had not entered into their plans at all.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading "We shall feel much better for the rest of the day if we do."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I suggest that we all take a little _siesta_," said Aunt Mary after dinner.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "We shall feel much better for the rest of the day if we do."
a nap in the early afternoon (especially in hot countries)
From this reading "I suggest that we all take a little _siesta_," said Aunt Mary after dinner.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Siestas had not entered into their plans at all.
the season of growth
From this reading AT THE SPRING.
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "I suggest that we all take a little _siesta_," said Aunt Mary after dinner.
carry out
From this reading "I suggest that we all take a little _siesta_," said Aunt Mary after dinner.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I suggest that we all take a little _siesta_," said Aunt Mary after dinner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE SPRING.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Siestas had not entered into their plans at all.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I suggest that we all take a little _siesta_," said Aunt Mary after dinner.
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