Chapter 14 of The Lion's Mouse is here in full — 437 sentences across 88 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XIV
Chapter 14 of The Lion's Mouse is here in full — 437 sentences across 88 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"I am." O'Reilly answered, "crying with joy. I don't remember doing it before--in joy or sorrow. Here goes another tear! Sorry!
Chapter 14 of The Lion's Mouse is here in full — 437 sentences across 88 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/87 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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demanding attention
From this reading “O'Reilly answered, "crying with joy.”
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading “I don't remember doing it before--in joy or sorrow.”
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading “Here goes another tear!”
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading “O'Reilly answered, "crying with joy.”
To recall to mind.
From this reading “I don't remember doing it before--in joy or sorrow.”
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading “I don't remember doing it before--in joy or sorrow.”
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading “Sorry!”
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading “Here goes another tear!”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am."
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Here goes another tear!
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading O'Reilly answered, "crying with joy.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I don't remember doing it before--in joy or sorrow.
demanding attention
From this reading O'Reilly answered, "crying with joy.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading I don't remember doing it before--in joy or sorrow.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I don't remember doing it before--in joy or sorrow.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading Here goes another tear!
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here goes another tear!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I don't remember doing it before--in joy or sorrow.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I don't remember doing it before--in joy or sorrow.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading O'Reilly answered, "crying with joy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading O'Reilly answered, "crying with joy.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I don't remember doing it before--in joy or sorrow.
To recall to mind.
From this reading I don't remember doing it before--in joy or sorrow.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading I don't remember doing it before--in joy or sorrow.
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading Sorry!
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading Here goes another tear!
in the company of; together with
From this reading O'Reilly answered, "crying with joy.
Chapter 14 of The Lion's Mouse by C. N. (Charles Norris) Williamson holds 437 sentences, grouped into 88 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 14 holds 437 sentences of The Lion's Mouse, unabridged, divided into 88 reading sections.
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