Chapter 10 of The gabled farm is here in full — 59 sentences across 12 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 10 of The gabled farm is here in full — 59 sentences across 12 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
CHRISTINA. THREE months before this, two visitors were sitting in one of the large houses in South Bay. The blinds were down, and the room, though large and handsome, seemed dull and cheerless. "Dear father," said the girl, addressing the old man tenderly, "you will feel better for a cup of tea." "No, my dear, I think not," he answered quietly.
Chapter 10 of The gabled farm is here in full — 59 sentences across 12 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/11 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading “"Dear father," said the girl, addressing the old man tenderly, "you will feel better for a cup of tea."”
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading “THREE months before this, two visitors were sitting in one of the large houses in South Bay.”
plural of “blind” — people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading “The blinds were down, and the room, though large and handsome, seemed dull and cheerless.”
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading “"Dear father," said the girl, addressing the old man tenderly, "you will feel better for a cup of tea."”
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading “The blinds were down, and the room, though large and handsome, seemed dull and cheerless.”
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading “The blinds were down, and the room, though large and handsome, seemed dull and cheerless.”
with tenderness; in a tender manner
From this reading “"Dear father," said the girl, addressing the old man tenderly, "you will feel better for a cup of tea."”
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading “THREE months before this, two visitors were sitting in one of the large houses in South Bay.”
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In this reading “THREE months before this, two visitors were sitting in one of the large houses in South Bay.”
a man who is very old
In this reading “"Dear father," said the girl, addressing the old man tenderly, "you will feel better for a cup of tea."”
In this reading “"No, my dear, I think not," he answered quietly.”
In this reading “"Dear father," said the girl, addressing the old man tenderly, "you will feel better for a cup of tea."”
In this reading “"Dear father," said the girl, addressing the old man tenderly, "you will feel better for a cup of tea."”
In this reading “THREE months before this, two visitors were sitting in one of the large houses in South Bay.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Dear father," said the girl, addressing the old man tenderly, "you will feel better for a cup of tea."
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading "Dear father," said the girl, addressing the old man tenderly, "you will feel better for a cup of tea."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The blinds were down, and the room, though large and handsome, seemed dull and cheerless.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "No, my dear, I think not," he answered quietly.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading THREE months before this, two visitors were sitting in one of the large houses in South Bay.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THREE months before this, two visitors were sitting in one of the large houses in South Bay.
(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 "Dear father," said the girl, addressing the old man tenderly, "you will feel better for a cup of tea."
plural of “blind” — people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading The blinds were down, and the room, though large and handsome, seemed dull and cheerless.
causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
From this reading The blinds were down, and the room, though large and handsome, seemed dull and cheerless.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CHRISTINA.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading "Dear father," said the girl, addressing the old man tenderly, "you will feel better for a cup of tea."
dearly loved
From this reading "Dear father," said the girl, addressing the old man tenderly, "you will feel better for a cup of tea."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The blinds were down, and the room, though large and handsome, seemed dull and cheerless.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading The blinds were down, and the room, though large and handsome, seemed dull and cheerless.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Dear father," said the girl, addressing the old man tenderly, "you will feel better for a cup of tea."
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "Dear father," said the girl, addressing the old man tenderly, "you will feel better for a cup of tea."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Dear father," said the girl, addressing the old man tenderly, "you will feel better for a cup of tea."
a young female
From this reading "Dear father," said the girl, addressing the old man tenderly, "you will feel better for a cup of tea."
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading The blinds were down, and the room, though large and handsome, seemed dull and cheerless.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "No, my dear, I think not," he answered quietly.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THREE months before this, two visitors were sitting in one of the large houses in South Bay.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "No, my dear, I think not," he answered quietly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THREE months before this, two visitors were sitting in one of the large houses in South Bay.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THREE months before this, two visitors were sitting in one of the large houses in South Bay.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Dear father," said the girl, addressing the old man tenderly, "you will feel better for a cup of tea."
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading THREE months before this, two visitors were sitting in one of the large houses in South Bay.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "No, my dear, I think not," he answered quietly.
not any; not one
From this reading "No, my dear, I think not," he answered quietly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "No, my dear, I think not," he answered quietly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THREE months before this, two visitors were sitting in one of the large houses in South Bay.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Dear father," said the girl, addressing the old man tenderly, "you will feel better for a cup of tea."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THREE months before this, two visitors were sitting in one of the large houses in South Bay.
with low volume
From this reading "No, my dear, I think not," he answered quietly.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The blinds were down, and the room, though large and handsome, seemed dull and cheerless.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Dear father," said the girl, addressing the old man tenderly, "you will feel better for a cup of tea."
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The blinds were down, and the room, though large and handsome, seemed dull and cheerless.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading THREE months before this, two visitors were sitting in one of the large houses in South Bay.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading THREE months before this, two visitors were sitting in one of the large houses in South Bay.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading "Dear father," said the girl, addressing the old man tenderly, "you will feel better for a cup of tea."
with tenderness; in a tender manner
From this reading "Dear father," said the girl, addressing the old man tenderly, "you will feel better for a cup of tea."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THREE months before this, two visitors were sitting in one of the large houses in South Bay.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "No, my dear, I think not," he answered quietly.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THREE months before this, two visitors were sitting in one of the large houses in South Bay.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The blinds were down, and the room, though large and handsome, seemed dull and cheerless.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THREE months before this, two visitors were sitting in one of the large houses in South Bay.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THREE months before this, two visitors were sitting in one of the large houses in South Bay.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading THREE months before this, two visitors were sitting in one of the large houses in South Bay.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THREE months before this, two visitors were sitting in one of the large houses in South Bay.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Dear father," said the girl, addressing the old man tenderly, "you will feel better for a cup of tea."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Dear father," said the girl, addressing the old man tenderly, "you will feel better for a cup of tea."
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