Chapter 2 of The Love Affairs of Pixie is here in full — 411 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter II
Chapter 2 of The Love Affairs of Pixie is here in full — 411 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"This is Wednesday," announced Pixie genially, "and it's fine. I love fine Wednesdays! It's a habit from the old school-time, when they were half-holidays, and meant so, much. I wonder what nice thing will happen to-day."
Chapter 2 of The Love Affairs of Pixie is here in full — 411 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading “"This is Wednesday," announced Pixie genially, "and it's fine.”
an established custom
From this reading “It's a habit from the old school-time, when they were half-holidays, and meant so, much.”
come to pass
From this reading “I wonder what nice thing will happen to-day."”
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “It's a habit from the old school-time, when they were half-holidays, and meant so, much.”
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading “I wonder what nice thing will happen to-day."”
(folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous
From this reading “"This is Wednesday," announced Pixie genially, "and it's fine.”
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading “"This is Wednesday," announced Pixie genially, "and it's fine.”
plural of “wednesday” — the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading “I love fine Wednesdays!”
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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 It's a habit from the old school-time, when they were half-holidays, and meant so, much.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "This is Wednesday," announced Pixie genially, "and it's fine.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading "This is Wednesday," announced Pixie genially, "and it's fine.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading "This is Wednesday," announced Pixie genially, "and it's fine.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It's a habit from the old school-time, when they were half-holidays, and meant so, much.
in an affable manner
From this reading "This is Wednesday," announced Pixie genially, "and it's fine.
an established custom
From this reading It's a habit from the old school-time, when they were half-holidays, and meant so, much.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It's a habit from the old school-time, when they were half-holidays, and meant so, much.
come to pass
From this reading I wonder what nice thing will happen to-day."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I love fine Wednesdays!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This is Wednesday," announced Pixie genially, "and it's fine.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "This is Wednesday," announced Pixie genially, "and it's fine.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading I love fine Wednesdays!
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading It's a habit from the old school-time, when they were half-holidays, and meant so, much.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It's a habit from the old school-time, when they were half-holidays, and meant so, much.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading I wonder what nice thing will happen to-day."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It's a habit from the old school-time, when they were half-holidays, and meant so, much.
(folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous
From this reading "This is Wednesday," announced Pixie genially, "and it's fine.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It's a habit from the old school-time, when they were half-holidays, and meant so, much.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It's a habit from the old school-time, when they were half-holidays, and meant so, much.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It's a habit from the old school-time, when they were half-holidays, and meant so, much.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It's a habit from the old school-time, when they were half-holidays, and meant so, much.
a special situation
From this reading I wonder what nice thing will happen to-day."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This is Wednesday," announced Pixie genially, "and it's fine.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I wonder what nice thing will happen to-day."
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading "This is Wednesday," announced Pixie genially, "and it's fine.
plural of “wednesday” — the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading I love fine Wednesdays!
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It's a habit from the old school-time, when they were half-holidays, and meant so, much.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I wonder what nice thing will happen to-day."
at the time that
From this reading It's a habit from the old school-time, when they were half-holidays, and meant so, much.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I wonder what nice thing will happen to-day."
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading I wonder what nice thing will happen to-day."
Chapter 2 of The Love Affairs of Pixie by George de Horne, Mrs. Vaizey holds 411 sentences, grouped into 83 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 2 holds 411 sentences of The Love Affairs of Pixie, unabridged, divided into 83 reading sections.
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