Chapter 18 of The Meadow-Brook Girls by the Sea is here in full — 172 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 18 of The Meadow-Brook Girls by the Sea is here in full — 172 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
FIREWORKS FROM THE MASTHEAD "Wait for Mrs. Livingston," replied Harriet in answer to the man's question. "You are not the captain, are you?" He shook his head. Mrs. Livingston came upon the scene. Harriet assisted her into the rowboat.
Chapter 18 of The Meadow-Brook Girls by the Sea is here in full — 172 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading “Harriet assisted her into the rowboat.”
plural of “firework” — (usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc.
From this reading “FIREWORKS FROM THE MASTHEAD "Wait for Mrs. Livingston," replied Harriet in answer to the man's question.”
American Revolutionary leader who served in the Continental Congress and as minister to France (1746-1813)
From this reading “FIREWORKS FROM THE MASTHEAD "Wait for Mrs. Livingston," replied Harriet in answer to the man's question.”
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “FIREWORKS FROM THE MASTHEAD "Wait for Mrs. Livingston," replied Harriet in answer to the man's question.”
a listing printed in all issues of a newspaper or magazine (usually on the editorial page) that gives the name of the publication and the names of the editorial staff, etc.
From this reading “FIREWORKS FROM THE MASTHEAD "Wait for Mrs. Livingston," replied Harriet in answer to the man's question.”
a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled
From this reading “Harriet assisted her into the rowboat.”
the place where some action occurs
From this reading “Mrs. Livingston came upon the scene.”
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading “He shook his head.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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react verbally
From this reading FIREWORKS FROM THE MASTHEAD "Wait for Mrs. Livingston," replied Harriet in answer to the man's question.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You are not the captain, are you?"
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading Harriet assisted her into the rowboat.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Mrs. Livingston came upon the scene.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "You are not the captain, are you?"
plural of “firework” — (usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc.
From this reading FIREWORKS FROM THE MASTHEAD "Wait for Mrs. Livingston," replied Harriet in answer to the man's question.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FIREWORKS FROM THE MASTHEAD "Wait for Mrs. Livingston," replied Harriet in answer to the man's question.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FIREWORKS FROM THE MASTHEAD "Wait for Mrs. Livingston," replied Harriet in answer to the man's question.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FIREWORKS FROM THE MASTHEAD "Wait for Mrs. Livingston," replied Harriet in answer to the man's question.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He shook his head.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He shook his head.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Harriet assisted her into the rowboat.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He shook his head.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FIREWORKS FROM THE MASTHEAD "Wait for Mrs. Livingston," replied Harriet in answer to the man's question.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Harriet assisted her into the rowboat.
American Revolutionary leader who served in the Continental Congress and as minister to France (1746-1813)
From this reading FIREWORKS FROM THE MASTHEAD "Wait for Mrs. Livingston," replied Harriet in answer to the man's question.
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading FIREWORKS FROM THE MASTHEAD "Wait for Mrs. Livingston," replied Harriet in answer to the man's question.
a listing printed in all issues of a newspaper or magazine (usually on the editorial page) that gives the name of the publication and the names of the editorial staff, etc.
From this reading FIREWORKS FROM THE MASTHEAD "Wait for Mrs. Livingston," replied Harriet in answer to the man's question.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading FIREWORKS FROM THE MASTHEAD "Wait for Mrs. Livingston," replied Harriet in answer to the man's question.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "You are not the captain, are you?"
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading FIREWORKS FROM THE MASTHEAD "Wait for Mrs. Livingston," replied Harriet in answer to the man's question.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading FIREWORKS FROM THE MASTHEAD "Wait for Mrs. Livingston," replied Harriet in answer to the man's question.
a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled
From this reading Harriet assisted her into the rowboat.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Mrs. Livingston came upon the scene.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading He shook his head.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FIREWORKS FROM THE MASTHEAD "Wait for Mrs. Livingston," replied Harriet in answer to the man's question.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FIREWORKS FROM THE MASTHEAD "Wait for Mrs. Livingston," replied Harriet in answer to the man's question.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Mrs. Livingston came upon the scene.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading FIREWORKS FROM THE MASTHEAD "Wait for Mrs. Livingston," replied Harriet in answer to the man's question.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You are not the captain, are you?"
Chapter 18 of The Meadow-Brook Girls by the Sea by Janet Aldridge holds 172 sentences, grouped into 35 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 18 holds 172 sentences of The Meadow-Brook Girls by the Sea, unabridged, divided into 35 reading sections.
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