Chapter 9 of The Gap in the Fence is here in full — 57 sentences across 12 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter IX
Chapter 9 of The Gap in the Fence is here in full — 57 sentences across 12 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
UNA'S PET. "Another secret? Oh, Tom!" said Una. "It's a nice one, too," said Tom. "Guess what I've got here, Una."
Chapter 9 of The Gap in the Fence is here in full — 57 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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Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading “"Another secret?”
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “"Guess what I've got here, Una."”
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading “"Guess what I've got here, Una."”
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “"Guess what I've got here, Una."”
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading “"It's a nice one, too," said Tom.”
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading “UNA'S PET.”
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading “"Another secret?”
male cat
From this reading “Oh, Tom!" said Una.”
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 "It's a nice one, too," said Tom.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "Another secret?
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Guess what I've got here, Una."
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "Guess what I've got here, Una."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Guess what I've got here, Una."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Guess what I've got here, Una."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It's a nice one, too," said Tom.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading "It's a nice one, too," said Tom.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Oh, Tom!" said Una.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "It's a nice one, too," said Tom.
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading UNA'S PET.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Oh, Tom!" said Una.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading "Another secret?
male cat
From this reading Oh, Tom!" said Una.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "It's a nice one, too," said Tom.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Oh, Tom!" said Una.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading UNA'S PET.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Guess what I've got here, Una."
Chapter 9 of The Gap in the Fence by Frederica J. Turle holds 57 sentences, grouped into 12 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 9 holds 57 sentences of The Gap in the Fence, unabridged, divided into 12 reading sections.
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