Chapter 27 of The doings of Doris is here in full — 129 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 27 of The doings of Doris is here in full — 129 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
The Eavesdropper "THERE she is again!" uttered Pressford in dismay, as a familiar figure sailed up the garden. "For pity's sake, keep her off." Mrs. Pressford being out, Amy had to throw herself into the breach. She was rather in awe of Mrs. Brutt. "I've brought a few flowers for your poor invalids.
Chapter 27 of The doings of Doris is here in full — 129 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/25 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
From this reading “She was rather in awe of Mrs. Brutt.”
act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
From this reading “Mrs. Pressford being out, Amy had to throw herself into the breach.”
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading “The Eavesdropper "THERE she is again!" uttered Pressford in dismay, as a familiar figure sailed up the garden.”
well known or easily recognized
From this reading “The Eavesdropper "THERE she is again!" uttered Pressford in dismay, as a familiar figure sailed up the garden.”
plural of “invalid” — someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
From this reading “"I've brought a few flowers for your poor invalids.”
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading “The Eavesdropper "THERE she is again!" uttered Pressford in dismay, as a familiar figure sailed up the garden.”
propel through the air
From this reading “Mrs. Pressford being out, Amy had to throw herself into the breach.”
communicated in words
From this reading “The Eavesdropper "THERE she is again!" uttered Pressford in dismay, as a familiar figure sailed up the garden.”
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.
In this reading “The Eavesdropper "THERE she is again!" uttered Pressford in dismay, as a familiar figure sailed up the garden.”
In this reading “"I've brought a few flowers for your poor invalids.”
In this reading “The Eavesdropper "THERE she is again!" uttered Pressford in dismay, as a familiar figure sailed up the garden.”
In this reading “She was rather in awe of Mrs. Brutt.”
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 The Eavesdropper "THERE she is again!" uttered Pressford in dismay, as a familiar figure sailed up the garden.
anew
From this reading The Eavesdropper "THERE she is again!" uttered Pressford in dismay, as a familiar figure sailed up the garden.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Pressford being out, Amy had to throw herself into the breach.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Eavesdropper "THERE she is again!" uttered Pressford in dismay, as a familiar figure sailed up the garden.
an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
From this reading She was rather in awe of Mrs. Brutt.
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Mrs. Pressford being out, Amy had to throw herself into the breach.
act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
From this reading Mrs. Pressford being out, Amy had to throw herself into the breach.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "I've brought a few flowers for your poor invalids.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was rather in awe of Mrs. Brutt.
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading The Eavesdropper "THERE she is again!" uttered Pressford in dismay, as a familiar figure sailed up the garden.
a secret listener to private conversations
From this reading The Eavesdropper "THERE she is again!" uttered Pressford in dismay, as a familiar figure sailed up the garden.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading The Eavesdropper "THERE she is again!" uttered Pressford in dismay, as a familiar figure sailed up the garden.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "I've brought a few flowers for your poor invalids.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The Eavesdropper "THERE she is again!" uttered Pressford in dismay, as a familiar figure sailed up the garden.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading "I've brought a few flowers for your poor invalids.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "For pity's sake, keep her off."
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The Eavesdropper "THERE she is again!" uttered Pressford in dismay, as a familiar figure sailed up the garden.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Pressford being out, Amy had to throw herself into the breach.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "For pity's sake, keep her off."
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mrs. Pressford being out, Amy had to throw herself into the breach.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I've brought a few flowers for your poor invalids.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Eavesdropper "THERE she is again!" uttered Pressford in dismay, as a familiar figure sailed up the garden.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Mrs. Pressford being out, Amy had to throw herself into the breach.
plural of “invalid” — someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
From this reading "I've brought a few flowers for your poor invalids.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Eavesdropper "THERE she is again!" uttered Pressford in dismay, as a familiar figure sailed up the garden.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "For pity's sake, keep her off."
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Pressford being out, Amy had to throw herself into the breach.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was rather in awe of Mrs. Brutt.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "For pity's sake, keep her off."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mrs. Pressford being out, Amy had to throw herself into the breach.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "For pity's sake, keep her off."
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "I've brought a few flowers for your poor invalids.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Eavesdropper "THERE she is again!" uttered Pressford in dismay, as a familiar figure sailed up the garden.
on the contrary
From this reading She was rather in awe of Mrs. Brutt.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading The Eavesdropper "THERE she is again!" uttered Pressford in dismay, as a familiar figure sailed up the garden.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading "For pity's sake, keep her off."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Eavesdropper "THERE she is again!" uttered Pressford in dismay, as a familiar figure sailed up the garden.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Eavesdropper "THERE she is again!" uttered Pressford in dismay, as a familiar figure sailed up the garden.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The Eavesdropper "THERE she is again!" uttered Pressford in dismay, as a familiar figure sailed up the garden.
propel through the air
From this reading Mrs. Pressford being out, Amy had to throw herself into the breach.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Pressford being out, Amy had to throw herself into the breach.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The Eavesdropper "THERE she is again!" uttered Pressford in dismay, as a familiar figure sailed up the garden.
communicated in words
From this reading The Eavesdropper "THERE she is again!" uttered Pressford in dismay, as a familiar figure sailed up the garden.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was rather in awe of Mrs. Brutt.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I've brought a few flowers for your poor invalids.
Chapter 27 of The doings of Doris by Agnes Giberne holds 129 sentences, grouped into 26 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 27 holds 129 sentences of The doings of Doris, unabridged, divided into 26 reading sections.
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