Chapter 2 of The Motor Girls at Lookout Beach is here in full — 99 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 2 of The Motor Girls at Lookout Beach is here in full — 99 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
AT THE STRAWBERRY PATCH "Yes, I promised mother I would go for a crate of strawberries," Cora said, by way of explanation. "Would you like to come along, Bess? It is a lovely ride to the berry patch." "Then, I think I will run back for Belle, and we, too, may fetch home a crate. Mother will be delighted to get them fresh from the pickers."
Chapter 2 of The Motor Girls at Lookout Beach is here in full — 99 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
From this reading “"Then, I think I will run back for Belle, and we, too, may fetch home a crate.”
any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves
From this reading “It is a lovely ride to the berry patch."”
(Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina
From this reading “AT THE STRAWBERRY PATCH "Yes, I promised mother I would go for a crate of strawberries," Cora said, by way of explanation.”
a rugged box (usually made of wood); used for shipping
From this reading “AT THE STRAWBERRY PATCH "Yes, I promised mother I would go for a crate of strawberries," Cora said, by way of explanation.”
a small contrasting part of something
From this reading “AT THE STRAWBERRY PATCH "Yes, I promised mother I would go for a crate of strawberries," Cora said, by way of explanation.”
plural of “picker” — a person who chooses or selects out
From this reading “Mother will be delighted to get them fresh from the pickers."”
plural of “strawberry” — sweet fleshy red fruit
From this reading “AT THE STRAWBERRY PATCH "Yes, I promised mother I would go for a crate of strawberries," Cora said, by way of explanation.”
sweet fleshy red fruit
From this reading “AT THE STRAWBERRY PATCH "Yes, I promised mother I would go for a crate of strawberries," Cora said, by way of explanation.”
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.
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come into being or existence, or appear on the scene
In this reading “"Would you like to come along, Bess?”
In this reading “"Then, I think I will run back for Belle, and we, too, may fetch home a crate.”
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.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AT THE STRAWBERRY PATCH "Yes, I promised mother I would go for a crate of strawberries," Cora said, by way of explanation.
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "Would you like to come along, Bess?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Then, I think I will run back for Belle, and we, too, may fetch home a crate.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE STRAWBERRY PATCH "Yes, I promised mother I would go for a crate of strawberries," Cora said, by way of explanation.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Then, I think I will run back for Belle, and we, too, may fetch home a crate.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mother will be delighted to get them fresh from the pickers."
a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
From this reading "Then, I think I will run back for Belle, and we, too, may fetch home a crate.
any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves
From this reading It is a lovely ride to the berry patch."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Would you like to come along, Bess?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading AT THE STRAWBERRY PATCH "Yes, I promised mother I would go for a crate of strawberries," Cora said, by way of explanation.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Would you like to come along, Bess?
(Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina
From this reading AT THE STRAWBERRY PATCH "Yes, I promised mother I would go for a crate of strawberries," Cora said, by way of explanation.
a rugged box (usually made of wood); used for shipping
From this reading AT THE STRAWBERRY PATCH "Yes, I promised mother I would go for a crate of strawberries," Cora said, by way of explanation.
greatly pleased
From this reading Mother will be delighted to get them fresh from the pickers."
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading AT THE STRAWBERRY PATCH "Yes, I promised mother I would go for a crate of strawberries," Cora said, by way of explanation.
go or come after and bring or take back
From this reading "Then, I think I will run back for Belle, and we, too, may fetch home a crate.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AT THE STRAWBERRY PATCH "Yes, I promised mother I would go for a crate of strawberries," Cora said, by way of explanation.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Mother will be delighted to get them fresh from the pickers."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mother will be delighted to get them fresh from the pickers."
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Mother will be delighted to get them fresh from the pickers."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading AT THE STRAWBERRY PATCH "Yes, I promised mother I would go for a crate of strawberries," Cora said, by way of explanation.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "Then, I think I will run back for Belle, and we, too, may fetch home a crate.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading AT THE STRAWBERRY PATCH "Yes, I promised mother I would go for a crate of strawberries," Cora said, by way of explanation.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a lovely ride to the berry patch."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a lovely ride to the berry patch."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Would you like to come along, Bess?
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading It is a lovely ride to the berry patch."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Then, I think I will run back for Belle, and we, too, may fetch home a crate.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading AT THE STRAWBERRY PATCH "Yes, I promised mother I would go for a crate of strawberries," Cora said, by way of explanation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AT THE STRAWBERRY PATCH "Yes, I promised mother I would go for a crate of strawberries," Cora said, by way of explanation.
a small contrasting part of something
From this reading AT THE STRAWBERRY PATCH "Yes, I promised mother I would go for a crate of strawberries," Cora said, by way of explanation.
plural of “picker” — a person who chooses or selects out
From this reading Mother will be delighted to get them fresh from the pickers."
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading AT THE STRAWBERRY PATCH "Yes, I promised mother I would go for a crate of strawberries," Cora said, by way of explanation.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading It is a lovely ride to the berry patch."
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "Then, I think I will run back for Belle, and we, too, may fetch home a crate.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading AT THE STRAWBERRY PATCH "Yes, I promised mother I would go for a crate of strawberries," Cora said, by way of explanation.
plural of “strawberry” — sweet fleshy red fruit
From this reading AT THE STRAWBERRY PATCH "Yes, I promised mother I would go for a crate of strawberries," Cora said, by way of explanation.
sweet fleshy red fruit
From this reading AT THE STRAWBERRY PATCH "Yes, I promised mother I would go for a crate of strawberries," Cora said, by way of explanation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE STRAWBERRY PATCH "Yes, I promised mother I would go for a crate of strawberries," Cora said, by way of explanation.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Mother will be delighted to get them fresh from the pickers."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Then, I think I will run back for Belle, and we, too, may fetch home a crate.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Then, I think I will run back for Belle, and we, too, may fetch home a crate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Would you like to come along, Bess?
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Then, I think I will run back for Belle, and we, too, may fetch home a crate.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading AT THE STRAWBERRY PATCH "Yes, I promised mother I would go for a crate of strawberries," Cora said, by way of explanation.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Then, I think I will run back for Belle, and we, too, may fetch home a crate.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Then, I think I will run back for Belle, and we, too, may fetch home a crate.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading AT THE STRAWBERRY PATCH "Yes, I promised mother I would go for a crate of strawberries," Cora said, by way of explanation.
an affirmative
From this reading AT THE STRAWBERRY PATCH "Yes, I promised mother I would go for a crate of strawberries," Cora said, by way of explanation.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Would you like to come along, Bess?
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