Chapter 19 of The Cromptons is here in full — 158 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 19 of The Cromptons is here in full — 158 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
LETTER FROM REV. CHARLES MASON "Enterprise, Fla., Sept. --, 18--. "My dear Arthur: "I was glad to hear that you were so pleasantly situated and liked your parish work. I trust it is cooler there than here in Florida, where the thermometer has registered higher day after day than it has before in years.
Chapter 19 of The Cromptons is here in full — 158 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a refrigerator for cooling liquids
From this reading “I trust it is cooler there than here in Florida, where the thermometer has registered higher day after day than it has before in years.”
a state in southeastern United States between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
From this reading “I trust it is cooler there than here in Florida, where the thermometer has registered higher day after day than it has before in years.”
American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading “CHARLES MASON "Enterprise, Fla., Sept.”
(of animals) officially recorded with or certified by a recognized breed association; especially in a stud book
From this reading “I trust it is cooler there than here in Florida, where the thermometer has registered higher day after day than it has before in years.”
increase the number of rotations per minute
From this reading “LETTER FROM REV.”
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading “CHARLES MASON "Enterprise, Fla., Sept.”
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading “"My dear Arthur: "I was glad to hear that you were so pleasantly situated and liked your parish work.”
measuring instrument for measuring temperature
From this reading “I trust it is cooler there than here in Florida, where the thermometer has registered higher day after day than it has before in years.”
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From this reading --, 18--.
later than; following
From this reading I trust it is cooler there than here in Florida, where the thermometer has registered higher day after day than it has before in years.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "My dear Arthur: "I was glad to hear that you were so pleasantly situated and liked your parish work.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading "My dear Arthur: "I was glad to hear that you were so pleasantly situated and liked your parish work.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I trust it is cooler there than here in Florida, where the thermometer has registered higher day after day than it has before in years.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading CHARLES MASON "Enterprise, Fla., Sept.
a refrigerator for cooling liquids
From this reading I trust it is cooler there than here in Florida, where the thermometer has registered higher day after day than it has before in years.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I trust it is cooler there than here in Florida, where the thermometer has registered higher day after day than it has before in years.
dearly loved
From this reading "My dear Arthur: "I was glad to hear that you were so pleasantly situated and liked your parish work.
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading CHARLES MASON "Enterprise, Fla., Sept.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CHARLES MASON "Enterprise, Fla., Sept.
a state in southeastern United States between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
From this reading I trust it is cooler there than here in Florida, where the thermometer has registered higher day after day than it has before in years.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading LETTER FROM REV.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "My dear Arthur: "I was glad to hear that you were so pleasantly situated and liked your parish work.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I trust it is cooler there than here in Florida, where the thermometer has registered higher day after day than it has before in years.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "My dear Arthur: "I was glad to hear that you were so pleasantly situated and liked your parish work.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I trust it is cooler there than here in Florida, where the thermometer has registered higher day after day than it has before in years.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading I trust it is cooler there than here in Florida, where the thermometer has registered higher day after day than it has before in years.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "My dear Arthur: "I was glad to hear that you were so pleasantly situated and liked your parish work.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I trust it is cooler there than here in Florida, where the thermometer has registered higher day after day than it has before in years.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I trust it is cooler there than here in Florida, where the thermometer has registered higher day after day than it has before in years.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I trust it is cooler there than here in Florida, where the thermometer has registered higher day after day than it has before in years.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading LETTER FROM REV.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading "My dear Arthur: "I was glad to hear that you were so pleasantly situated and liked your parish work.
American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading CHARLES MASON "Enterprise, Fla., Sept.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My dear Arthur: "I was glad to hear that you were so pleasantly situated and liked your parish work.
a local church community
From this reading "My dear Arthur: "I was glad to hear that you were so pleasantly situated and liked your parish work.
in a cheerful manner
From this reading "My dear Arthur: "I was glad to hear that you were so pleasantly situated and liked your parish work.
(of animals) officially recorded with or certified by a recognized breed association; especially in a stud book
From this reading I trust it is cooler there than here in Florida, where the thermometer has registered higher day after day than it has before in years.
increase the number of rotations per minute
From this reading LETTER FROM REV.
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading CHARLES MASON "Enterprise, Fla., Sept.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading "My dear Arthur: "I was glad to hear that you were so pleasantly situated and liked your parish work.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "My dear Arthur: "I was glad to hear that you were so pleasantly situated and liked your parish work.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I trust it is cooler there than here in Florida, where the thermometer has registered higher day after day than it has before in years.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "My dear Arthur: "I was glad to hear that you were so pleasantly situated and liked your parish work.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I trust it is cooler there than here in Florida, where the thermometer has registered higher day after day than it has before in years.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I trust it is cooler there than here in Florida, where the thermometer has registered higher day after day than it has before in years.
measuring instrument for measuring temperature
From this reading I trust it is cooler there than here in Florida, where the thermometer has registered higher day after day than it has before in years.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "My dear Arthur: "I was glad to hear that you were so pleasantly situated and liked your parish work.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading I trust it is cooler there than here in Florida, where the thermometer has registered higher day after day than it has before in years.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "My dear Arthur: "I was glad to hear that you were so pleasantly situated and liked your parish work.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "My dear Arthur: "I was glad to hear that you were so pleasantly situated and liked your parish work.
in or at the place that
From this reading I trust it is cooler there than here in Florida, where the thermometer has registered higher day after day than it has before in years.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "My dear Arthur: "I was glad to hear that you were so pleasantly situated and liked your parish work.
a late time of life
From this reading I trust it is cooler there than here in Florida, where the thermometer has registered higher day after day than it has before in years.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "My dear Arthur: "I was glad to hear that you were so pleasantly situated and liked your parish work.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "My dear Arthur: "I was glad to hear that you were so pleasantly situated and liked your parish work.
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