Chapter 8 of The Enchanted Island is here in full — 44 sentences across 9 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter VIII
Chapter 8 of The Enchanted Island is here in full — 44 sentences across 9 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
The next night after everyone was inside and supper was over, it was decided to be Prince Redmond's turn to tell his story. He accordingly began, everyone listening attentively: "I am the youngest of three brothers. My father was King of Laurels and loved us very dearly. I cannot remember my mother, as she died when I was quite young.
Chapter 8 of The Enchanted Island is here in full — 44 sentences across 9 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/8 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading “He accordingly began, everyone listening attentively:”
with attention; in an attentive manner
From this reading “He accordingly began, everyone listening attentively:”
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading “"I am the youngest of three brothers.”
in a sincere and heartfelt manner
From this reading “My father was King of Laurels and loved us very dearly.”
every person
From this reading “The next night after everyone was inside and supper was over, it was decided to be Prince Redmond's turn to tell his story.”
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading “My father was King of Laurels and loved us very dearly.”
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading “He accordingly began, everyone listening attentively:”
superlative of “young” — (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “"I am the youngest of three brothers.”
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(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading He accordingly began, everyone listening attentively:
later than; following
From this reading The next night after everyone was inside and supper was over, it was decided to be Prince Redmond's turn to tell his story.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am the youngest of three brothers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next night after everyone was inside and supper was over, it was decided to be Prince Redmond's turn to tell his story.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I cannot remember my mother, as she died when I was quite young.
with attention; in an attentive manner
From this reading He accordingly began, everyone listening attentively:
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The next night after everyone was inside and supper was over, it was decided to be Prince Redmond's turn to tell his story.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He accordingly began, everyone listening attentively:
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading "I am the youngest of three brothers.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I cannot remember my mother, as she died when I was quite young.
in a sincere and heartfelt manner
From this reading My father was King of Laurels and loved us very dearly.
recognizable; marked
From this reading The next night after everyone was inside and supper was over, it was decided to be Prince Redmond's turn to tell his story.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading I cannot remember my mother, as she died when I was quite young.
every person
From this reading The next night after everyone was inside and supper was over, it was decided to be Prince Redmond's turn to tell his story.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading My father was King of Laurels and loved us very dearly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He accordingly began, everyone listening attentively:
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The next night after everyone was inside and supper was over, it was decided to be Prince Redmond's turn to tell his story.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am the youngest of three brothers.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading The next night after everyone was inside and supper was over, it was decided to be Prince Redmond's turn to tell his story.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The next night after everyone was inside and supper was over, it was decided to be Prince Redmond's turn to tell his story.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading My father was King of Laurels and loved us very dearly.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading My father was King of Laurels and loved us very dearly.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading He accordingly began, everyone listening attentively:
held dear
From this reading My father was King of Laurels and loved us very dearly.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading I cannot remember my mother, as she died when I was quite young.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My father was King of Laurels and loved us very dearly.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next night after everyone was inside and supper was over, it was decided to be Prince Redmond's turn to tell his story.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The next night after everyone was inside and supper was over, it was decided to be Prince Redmond's turn to tell his story.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I am the youngest of three brothers.
above and across; more than
From this reading The next night after everyone was inside and supper was over, it was decided to be Prince Redmond's turn to tell his story.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading The next night after everyone was inside and supper was over, it was decided to be Prince Redmond's turn to tell his story.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading I cannot remember my mother, as she died when I was quite young.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next night after everyone was inside and supper was over, it was decided to be Prince Redmond's turn to tell his story.
To recall to mind.
From this reading I cannot remember my mother, as she died when I was quite young.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I cannot remember my mother, as she died when I was quite young.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The next night after everyone was inside and supper was over, it was decided to be Prince Redmond's turn to tell his story.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading The next night after everyone was inside and supper was over, it was decided to be Prince Redmond's turn to tell his story.
express in words
From this reading The next night after everyone was inside and supper was over, it was decided to be Prince Redmond's turn to tell his story.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next night after everyone was inside and supper was over, it was decided to be Prince Redmond's turn to tell his story.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "I am the youngest of three brothers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next night after everyone was inside and supper was over, it was decided to be Prince Redmond's turn to tell his story.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading The next night after everyone was inside and supper was over, it was decided to be Prince Redmond's turn to tell his story.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My father was King of Laurels and loved us very dearly.
precisely as stated
From this reading My father was King of Laurels and loved us very dearly.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next night after everyone was inside and supper was over, it was decided to be Prince Redmond's turn to tell his story.
at the time that
From this reading I cannot remember my mother, as she died when I was quite young.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading I cannot remember my mother, as she died when I was quite young.
superlative of “young” — (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "I am the youngest of three brothers.
Chapter 8 of The Enchanted Island by Fannie Louise Apjohn holds 44 sentences, grouped into 9 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 8 holds 44 sentences of The Enchanted Island, unabridged, divided into 9 reading sections.
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