Chapter 21 of The Mary Frances Cook Book is here in full — 82 sentences across 17 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 21 of The Mary Frances Cook Book is here in full — 82 sentences across 17 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE CANDY PULL "GET scared at the 'Pic-wick,'--I mean 'Picnic,'--Coffey," teased Sauce Pan next morning. "Nope," said Coffee Pot, "the 'airing' did me good. I feel lots clearer." "Tell us about it?" "Oh, I'm not good at story telling!
Chapter 21 of The Mary Frances Cook Book is here in full — 82 sentences across 17 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate
From this reading “"Nope," said Coffee Pot, "the 'airing' did me good.”
a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts
From this reading “THE CANDY PULL "GET scared at the 'Pic-wick,'--I mean 'Picnic,'--Coffey," teased Sauce Pan next morning.”
comparative of “clear” — readily apparent to the mind
From this reading “I feel lots clearer."”
make a sweeping movement
From this reading “THE CANDY PULL "GET scared at the 'Pic-wick,'--I mean 'Picnic,'--Coffey," teased Sauce Pan next morning.”
a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering
From this reading “THE CANDY PULL "GET scared at the 'Pic-wick,'--I mean 'Picnic,'--Coffey," teased Sauce Pan next morning.”
metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading “"Nope," said Coffee Pot, "the 'airing' did me good.”
flavorful relish or dressing or topping served as an accompaniment to food
From this reading “THE CANDY PULL "GET scared at the 'Pic-wick,'--I mean 'Picnic,'--Coffey," teased Sauce Pan next morning.”
feeling mild pleasurable excitement
From this reading “THE CANDY PULL "GET scared at the 'Pic-wick,'--I mean 'Picnic,'--Coffey," teased Sauce Pan next morning.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.
In this reading “"Nope," said Coffee Pot, "the 'airing' did me good.”
In this reading “THE CANDY PULL "GET scared at the 'Pic-wick,'--I mean 'Picnic,'--Coffey," teased Sauce Pan next morning.”
In this reading “THE CANDY PULL "GET scared at the 'Pic-wick,'--I mean 'Picnic,'--Coffey," teased Sauce Pan next morning.”
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.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Tell us about it?"
the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate
From this reading "Nope," said Coffee Pot, "the 'airing' did me good.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE CANDY PULL "GET scared at the 'Pic-wick,'--I mean 'Picnic,'--Coffey," teased Sauce Pan next morning.
a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts
From this reading THE CANDY PULL "GET scared at the 'Pic-wick,'--I mean 'Picnic,'--Coffey," teased Sauce Pan next morning.
comparative of “clear” — readily apparent to the mind
From this reading I feel lots clearer."
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading "Nope," said Coffee Pot, "the 'airing' did me good.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE CANDY PULL "GET scared at the 'Pic-wick,'--I mean 'Picnic,'--Coffey," teased Sauce Pan next morning.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Nope," said Coffee Pot, "the 'airing' did me good.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading I feel lots clearer."
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading THE CANDY PULL "GET scared at the 'Pic-wick,'--I mean 'Picnic,'--Coffey," teased Sauce Pan next morning.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Nope," said Coffee Pot, "the 'airing' did me good.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE CANDY PULL "GET scared at the 'Pic-wick,'--I mean 'Picnic,'--Coffey," teased Sauce Pan next morning.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Oh, I'm not good at story telling!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Tell us about it?"
a large number or amount
From this reading I feel lots clearer."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Nope," said Coffee Pot, "the 'airing' did me good.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading THE CANDY PULL "GET scared at the 'Pic-wick,'--I mean 'Picnic,'--Coffey," teased Sauce Pan next morning.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE CANDY PULL "GET scared at the 'Pic-wick,'--I mean 'Picnic,'--Coffey," teased Sauce Pan next morning.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE CANDY PULL "GET scared at the 'Pic-wick,'--I mean 'Picnic,'--Coffey," teased Sauce Pan next morning.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Nope," said Coffee Pot, "the 'airing' did me good.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Oh, I'm not good at story telling!
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, I'm not good at story telling!
make a sweeping movement
From this reading THE CANDY PULL "GET scared at the 'Pic-wick,'--I mean 'Picnic,'--Coffey," teased Sauce Pan next morning.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE CANDY PULL "GET scared at the 'Pic-wick,'--I mean 'Picnic,'--Coffey," teased Sauce Pan next morning.
a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering
From this reading THE CANDY PULL "GET scared at the 'Pic-wick,'--I mean 'Picnic,'--Coffey," teased Sauce Pan next morning.
metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading "Nope," said Coffee Pot, "the 'airing' did me good.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading THE CANDY PULL "GET scared at the 'Pic-wick,'--I mean 'Picnic,'--Coffey," teased Sauce Pan next morning.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Nope," said Coffee Pot, "the 'airing' did me good.
flavorful relish or dressing or topping served as an accompaniment to food
From this reading THE CANDY PULL "GET scared at the 'Pic-wick,'--I mean 'Picnic,'--Coffey," teased Sauce Pan next morning.
made afraid
From this reading THE CANDY PULL "GET scared at the 'Pic-wick,'--I mean 'Picnic,'--Coffey," teased Sauce Pan next morning.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading "Oh, I'm not good at story telling!
feeling mild pleasurable excitement
From this reading THE CANDY PULL "GET scared at the 'Pic-wick,'--I mean 'Picnic,'--Coffey," teased Sauce Pan next morning.
express in words
From this reading "Tell us about it?"
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading "Oh, I'm not good at story telling!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CANDY PULL "GET scared at the 'Pic-wick,'--I mean 'Picnic,'--Coffey," teased Sauce Pan next morning.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Tell us about it?"
Chapter 21 of The Mary Frances Cook Book by Jane Eayre Fryer holds 82 sentences, grouped into 17 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 21 holds 82 sentences of The Mary Frances Cook Book, unabridged, divided into 17 reading sections.
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