Chapter 15 of The Jolliest School of All is here in full — 291 sentences across 59 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 15 of The Jolliest School of All is here in full — 291 sentences across 59 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Peachy's Birthday Delia Watts, walking one afternoon along the lemon pergola, came across a small group of Camellia Buds ensconced in a cozy corner at the foot of the steps by the fountain. "Hello! You've found a dandy place here. You look so comfy. May I join on?" she chirped.
Chapter 15 of The Jolliest School of All is here in full — 291 sentences across 59 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “bud” — a partially opened flower
From this reading “Peachy's Birthday Delia Watts, walking one afternoon along the lemon pergola, came across a small group of Camellia Buds ensconced in a cozy corner at the foot of the steps by the fountain.”
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading “You look so comfy.”
enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space
From this reading “Peachy's Birthday Delia Watts, walking one afternoon along the lemon pergola, came across a small group of Camellia Buds ensconced in a cozy corner at the foot of the steps by the fountain.”
a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
From this reading “You've found a dandy place here.”
past form of “ensconce” — fix firmly
From this reading “Peachy's Birthday Delia Watts, walking one afternoon along the lemon pergola, came across a small group of Camellia Buds ensconced in a cozy corner at the foot of the steps by the fountain.”
yellow oval fruit with juicy acidic flesh
From this reading “Peachy's Birthday Delia Watts, walking one afternoon along the lemon pergola, came across a small group of Camellia Buds ensconced in a cozy corner at the foot of the steps by the fountain.”
a framework that supports climbing plants
From this reading “Peachy's Birthday Delia Watts, walking one afternoon along the lemon pergola, came across a small group of Camellia Buds ensconced in a cozy corner at the foot of the steps by the fountain.”
English poet and theologian (1674-1748)
From this reading “Peachy's Birthday Delia Watts, walking one afternoon along the lemon pergola, came across a small group of Camellia Buds ensconced in a cozy corner at the foot of the steps by the fountain.”
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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 Peachy's Birthday Delia Watts, walking one afternoon along the lemon pergola, came across a small group of Camellia Buds ensconced in a cozy corner at the foot of the steps by the fountain.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Peachy's Birthday Delia Watts, walking one afternoon along the lemon pergola, came across a small group of Camellia Buds ensconced in a cozy corner at the foot of the steps by the fountain.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Peachy's Birthday Delia Watts, walking one afternoon along the lemon pergola, came across a small group of Camellia Buds ensconced in a cozy corner at the foot of the steps by the fountain.
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Peachy's Birthday Delia Watts, walking one afternoon along the lemon pergola, came across a small group of Camellia Buds ensconced in a cozy corner at the foot of the steps by the fountain.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Peachy's Birthday Delia Watts, walking one afternoon along the lemon pergola, came across a small group of Camellia Buds ensconced in a cozy corner at the foot of the steps by the fountain.
an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)
From this reading Peachy's Birthday Delia Watts, walking one afternoon along the lemon pergola, came across a small group of Camellia Buds ensconced in a cozy corner at the foot of the steps by the fountain.
plural of “bud” — a partially opened flower
From this reading Peachy's Birthday Delia Watts, walking one afternoon along the lemon pergola, came across a small group of Camellia Buds ensconced in a cozy corner at the foot of the steps by the fountain.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Peachy's Birthday Delia Watts, walking one afternoon along the lemon pergola, came across a small group of Camellia Buds ensconced in a cozy corner at the foot of the steps by the fountain.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Peachy's Birthday Delia Watts, walking one afternoon along the lemon pergola, came across a small group of Camellia Buds ensconced in a cozy corner at the foot of the steps by the fountain.
any of several shrubs or small evergreen trees having solitary white or pink or reddish flowers
From this reading Peachy's Birthday Delia Watts, walking one afternoon along the lemon pergola, came across a small group of Camellia Buds ensconced in a cozy corner at the foot of the steps by the fountain.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading May I join on?" she chirped.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading You look so comfy.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Peachy's Birthday Delia Watts, walking one afternoon along the lemon pergola, came across a small group of Camellia Buds ensconced in a cozy corner at the foot of the steps by the fountain.
enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space
From this reading Peachy's Birthday Delia Watts, walking one afternoon along the lemon pergola, came across a small group of Camellia Buds ensconced in a cozy corner at the foot of the steps by the fountain.
a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
From this reading You've found a dandy place here.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Peachy's Birthday Delia Watts, walking one afternoon along the lemon pergola, came across a small group of Camellia Buds ensconced in a cozy corner at the foot of the steps by the fountain.
past form of “ensconce” — fix firmly
From this reading Peachy's Birthday Delia Watts, walking one afternoon along the lemon pergola, came across a small group of Camellia Buds ensconced in a cozy corner at the foot of the steps by the fountain.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Peachy's Birthday Delia Watts, walking one afternoon along the lemon pergola, came across a small group of Camellia Buds ensconced in a cozy corner at the foot of the steps by the fountain.
set up or found
From this reading You've found a dandy place here.
a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading Peachy's Birthday Delia Watts, walking one afternoon along the lemon pergola, came across a small group of Camellia Buds ensconced in a cozy corner at the foot of the steps by the fountain.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Peachy's Birthday Delia Watts, walking one afternoon along the lemon pergola, came across a small group of Camellia Buds ensconced in a cozy corner at the foot of the steps by the fountain.
an expression of greeting
From this reading "Hello!
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading You've found a dandy place here.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading May I join on?" she chirped.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Peachy's Birthday Delia Watts, walking one afternoon along the lemon pergola, came across a small group of Camellia Buds ensconced in a cozy corner at the foot of the steps by the fountain.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading May I join on?" she chirped.
yellow oval fruit with juicy acidic flesh
From this reading Peachy's Birthday Delia Watts, walking one afternoon along the lemon pergola, came across a small group of Camellia Buds ensconced in a cozy corner at the foot of the steps by the fountain.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading You look so comfy.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading May I join on?" she chirped.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Peachy's Birthday Delia Watts, walking one afternoon along the lemon pergola, came across a small group of Camellia Buds ensconced in a cozy corner at the foot of the steps by the fountain.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading May I join on?" she chirped.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Peachy's Birthday Delia Watts, walking one afternoon along the lemon pergola, came across a small group of Camellia Buds ensconced in a cozy corner at the foot of the steps by the fountain.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Peachy's Birthday Delia Watts, walking one afternoon along the lemon pergola, came across a small group of Camellia Buds ensconced in a cozy corner at the foot of the steps by the fountain.
a framework that supports climbing plants
From this reading Peachy's Birthday Delia Watts, walking one afternoon along the lemon pergola, came across a small group of Camellia Buds ensconced in a cozy corner at the foot of the steps by the fountain.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading You've found a dandy place here.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading May I join on?" she chirped.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Peachy's Birthday Delia Watts, walking one afternoon along the lemon pergola, came across a small group of Camellia Buds ensconced in a cozy corner at the foot of the steps by the fountain.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading You look so comfy.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Peachy's Birthday Delia Watts, walking one afternoon along the lemon pergola, came across a small group of Camellia Buds ensconced in a cozy corner at the foot of the steps by the fountain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Peachy's Birthday Delia Watts, walking one afternoon along the lemon pergola, came across a small group of Camellia Buds ensconced in a cozy corner at the foot of the steps by the fountain.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Peachy's Birthday Delia Watts, walking one afternoon along the lemon pergola, came across a small group of Camellia Buds ensconced in a cozy corner at the foot of the steps by the fountain.
English poet and theologian (1674-1748)
From this reading Peachy's Birthday Delia Watts, walking one afternoon along the lemon pergola, came across a small group of Camellia Buds ensconced in a cozy corner at the foot of the steps by the fountain.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You look so comfy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You've found a dandy place here.
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