Chapter 5 of The Green Fairy Book is here in full — 438 sentences across 88 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 5 of The Green Fairy Book is here in full — 438 sentences across 88 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
His father was much surprised to see the King’s son in his quiet little house, and he felt rather embarrassed, not knowing what was the proper way to behave on such a grand occasion. Then Rosimond asked him how many sons he had. ‘Two,’ replied he. ‘I wish to see them,’ said Rosimond. ‘Send for them at once.
Chapter 5 of The Green Fairy Book is here in full — 438 sentences across 88 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading “His father was much surprised to see the King’s son in his quiet little house, and he felt rather embarrassed, not knowing what was the proper way to behave on such a grand occasion.”
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading “His father was much surprised to see the King’s son in his quiet little house, and he felt rather embarrassed, not knowing what was the proper way to behave on such a grand occasion.”
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading “His father was much surprised to see the King’s son in his quiet little house, and he felt rather embarrassed, not knowing what was the proper way to behave on such a grand occasion.”
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading “His father was much surprised to see the King’s son in his quiet little house, and he felt rather embarrassed, not knowing what was the proper way to behave on such a grand occasion.”
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading “His father was much surprised to see the King’s son in his quiet little house, and he felt rather embarrassed, not knowing what was the proper way to behave on such a grand occasion.”
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading “Then Rosimond asked him how many sons he had.”
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading “His father was much surprised to see the King’s son in his quiet little house, and he felt rather embarrassed, not knowing what was the proper way to behave on such a grand occasion.”
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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 His father was much surprised to see the King’s son in his quiet little house, and he felt rather embarrassed, not knowing what was the proper way to behave on such a grand occasion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His father was much surprised to see the King’s son in his quiet little house, and he felt rather embarrassed, not knowing what was the proper way to behave on such a grand occasion.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Then Rosimond asked him how many sons he had.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ‘Send for them at once.
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading His father was much surprised to see the King’s son in his quiet little house, and he felt rather embarrassed, not knowing what was the proper way to behave on such a grand occasion.
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading His father was much surprised to see the King’s son in his quiet little house, and he felt rather embarrassed, not knowing what was the proper way to behave on such a grand occasion.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading His father was much surprised to see the King’s son in his quiet little house, and he felt rather embarrassed, not knowing what was the proper way to behave on such a grand occasion.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading His father was much surprised to see the King’s son in his quiet little house, and he felt rather embarrassed, not knowing what was the proper way to behave on such a grand occasion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ‘Send for them at once.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading His father was much surprised to see the King’s son in his quiet little house, and he felt rather embarrassed, not knowing what was the proper way to behave on such a grand occasion.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then Rosimond asked him how many sons he had.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His father was much surprised to see the King’s son in his quiet little house, and he felt rather embarrassed, not knowing what was the proper way to behave on such a grand occasion.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then Rosimond asked him how many sons he had.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His father was much surprised to see the King’s son in his quiet little house, and he felt rather embarrassed, not knowing what was the proper way to behave on such a grand occasion.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading His father was much surprised to see the King’s son in his quiet little house, and he felt rather embarrassed, not knowing what was the proper way to behave on such a grand occasion.
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From this reading Then Rosimond asked him how many sons he had.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ‘I wish to see them,’ said Rosimond.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His father was much surprised to see the King’s son in his quiet little house, and he felt rather embarrassed, not knowing what was the proper way to behave on such a grand occasion.
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading His father was much surprised to see the King’s son in his quiet little house, and he felt rather embarrassed, not knowing what was the proper way to behave on such a grand occasion.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading His father was much surprised to see the King’s son in his quiet little house, and he felt rather embarrassed, not knowing what was the proper way to behave on such a grand occasion.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His father was much surprised to see the King’s son in his quiet little house, and he felt rather embarrassed, not knowing what was the proper way to behave on such a grand occasion.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Then Rosimond asked him how many sons he had.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading His father was much surprised to see the King’s son in his quiet little house, and he felt rather embarrassed, not knowing what was the proper way to behave on such a grand occasion.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His father was much surprised to see the King’s son in his quiet little house, and he felt rather embarrassed, not knowing what was the proper way to behave on such a grand occasion.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading His father was much surprised to see the King’s son in his quiet little house, and he felt rather embarrassed, not knowing what was the proper way to behave on such a grand occasion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His father was much surprised to see the King’s son in his quiet little house, and he felt rather embarrassed, not knowing what was the proper way to behave on such a grand occasion.
on one occasion
From this reading ‘Send for them at once.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading His father was much surprised to see the King’s son in his quiet little house, and he felt rather embarrassed, not knowing what was the proper way to behave on such a grand occasion.
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading His father was much surprised to see the King’s son in his quiet little house, and he felt rather embarrassed, not knowing what was the proper way to behave on such a grand occasion.
on the contrary
From this reading His father was much surprised to see the King’s son in his quiet little house, and he felt rather embarrassed, not knowing what was the proper way to behave on such a grand occasion.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading ‘Two,’ replied he.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then Rosimond asked him how many sons he had.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading ‘I wish to see them,’ said Rosimond.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading His father was much surprised to see the King’s son in his quiet little house, and he felt rather embarrassed, not knowing what was the proper way to behave on such a grand occasion.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading ‘Send for them at once.
a male human offspring
From this reading His father was much surprised to see the King’s son in his quiet little house, and he felt rather embarrassed, not knowing what was the proper way to behave on such a grand occasion.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading Then Rosimond asked him how many sons he had.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading His father was much surprised to see the King’s son in his quiet little house, and he felt rather embarrassed, not knowing what was the proper way to behave on such a grand occasion.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading His father was much surprised to see the King’s son in his quiet little house, and he felt rather embarrassed, not knowing what was the proper way to behave on such a grand occasion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His father was much surprised to see the King’s son in his quiet little house, and he felt rather embarrassed, not knowing what was the proper way to behave on such a grand occasion.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading ‘I wish to see them,’ said Rosimond.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then Rosimond asked him how many sons he had.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His father was much surprised to see the King’s son in his quiet little house, and he felt rather embarrassed, not knowing what was the proper way to behave on such a grand occasion.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading ‘Two,’ replied he.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His father was much surprised to see the King’s son in his quiet little house, and he felt rather embarrassed, not knowing what was the proper way to behave on such a grand occasion.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His father was much surprised to see the King’s son in his quiet little house, and he felt rather embarrassed, not knowing what was the proper way to behave on such a grand occasion.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading His father was much surprised to see the King’s son in his quiet little house, and he felt rather embarrassed, not knowing what was the proper way to behave on such a grand occasion.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading ‘I wish to see them,’ said Rosimond.
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