Chapter 7 of The Motor Girls on Waters Blue is here in full — 134 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter VII
Chapter 7 of The Motor Girls on Waters Blue is here in full — 134 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE DREAM OF INEZ "Oh, Walter, are you really going?" "Do you mean it?" "Are you joking?" Thus Belle, Bess and Cora questioned Jack's chum, who stood in the center of the library, one hand thrust between two buttons of his coat, and the other raised above his head like some political orator of the old school. "Mean it?
Chapter 7 of The Motor Girls on Waters Blue is here in full — 134 sentences across 27 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 “Thus Belle, Bess and Cora questioned Jack's chum, who stood in the center of the library, one hand thrust between two buttons of his coat, and the other raised above his head like some political orator of the old school.”
plural of “button” — a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
From this reading “Thus Belle, Bess and Cora questioned Jack's chum, who stood in the center of the library, one hand thrust between two buttons of his coat, and the other raised above his head like some political orator of the old school.”
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading “Thus Belle, Bess and Cora questioned Jack's chum, who stood in the center of the library, one hand thrust between two buttons of his coat, and the other raised above his head like some political orator of the old school.”
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading “Thus Belle, Bess and Cora questioned Jack's chum, who stood in the center of the library, one hand thrust between two buttons of his coat, and the other raised above his head like some political orator of the old school.”
(Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina
From this reading “Thus Belle, Bess and Cora questioned Jack's chum, who stood in the center of the library, one hand thrust between two buttons of his coat, and the other raised above his head like some political orator of the old school.”
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading “Thus Belle, Bess and Cora questioned Jack's chum, who stood in the center of the library, one hand thrust between two buttons of his coat, and the other raised above his head like some political orator of the old school.”
characterized by jokes and good humor
From this reading “"Are you joking?"”
a person who delivers a speech or oration
From this reading “Thus Belle, Bess and Cora questioned Jack's chum, who stood in the center of the library, one hand thrust between two buttons of his coat, and the other raised above his head like some political orator of the old school.”
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higher than, or over, something
From this reading Thus Belle, Bess and Cora questioned Jack's chum, who stood in the center of the library, one hand thrust between two buttons of his coat, and the other raised above his head like some political orator of the old school.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thus Belle, Bess and Cora questioned Jack's chum, who stood in the center of the library, one hand thrust between two buttons of his coat, and the other raised above his head like some political orator of the old school.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE DREAM OF INEZ "Oh, Walter, are you really going?"
a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
From this reading Thus Belle, Bess and Cora questioned Jack's chum, who stood in the center of the library, one hand thrust between two buttons of his coat, and the other raised above his head like some political orator of the old school.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thus Belle, Bess and Cora questioned Jack's chum, who stood in the center of the library, one hand thrust between two buttons of his coat, and the other raised above his head like some political orator of the old school.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Thus Belle, Bess and Cora questioned Jack's chum, who stood in the center of the library, one hand thrust between two buttons of his coat, and the other raised above his head like some political orator of the old school.
plural of “button” — a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
From this reading Thus Belle, Bess and Cora questioned Jack's chum, who stood in the center of the library, one hand thrust between two buttons of his coat, and the other raised above his head like some political orator of the old school.
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading Thus Belle, Bess and Cora questioned Jack's chum, who stood in the center of the library, one hand thrust between two buttons of his coat, and the other raised above his head like some political orator of the old school.
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading Thus Belle, Bess and Cora questioned Jack's chum, who stood in the center of the library, one hand thrust between two buttons of his coat, and the other raised above his head like some political orator of the old school.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading Thus Belle, Bess and Cora questioned Jack's chum, who stood in the center of the library, one hand thrust between two buttons of his coat, and the other raised above his head like some political orator of the old school.
(Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina
From this reading Thus Belle, Bess and Cora questioned Jack's chum, who stood in the center of the library, one hand thrust between two buttons of his coat, and the other raised above his head like some political orator of the old school.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you mean it?"
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading THE DREAM OF INEZ "Oh, Walter, are you really going?"
the act of departing
From this reading THE DREAM OF INEZ "Oh, Walter, are you really going?"
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Thus Belle, Bess and Cora questioned Jack's chum, who stood in the center of the library, one hand thrust between two buttons of his coat, and the other raised above his head like some political orator of the old school.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Thus Belle, Bess and Cora questioned Jack's chum, who stood in the center of the library, one hand thrust between two buttons of his coat, and the other raised above his head like some political orator of the old school.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Thus Belle, Bess and Cora questioned Jack's chum, who stood in the center of the library, one hand thrust between two buttons of his coat, and the other raised above his head like some political orator of the old school.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Thus Belle, Bess and Cora questioned Jack's chum, who stood in the center of the library, one hand thrust between two buttons of his coat, and the other raised above his head like some political orator of the old school.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE DREAM OF INEZ "Oh, Walter, are you really going?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Do you mean it?"
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading Thus Belle, Bess and Cora questioned Jack's chum, who stood in the center of the library, one hand thrust between two buttons of his coat, and the other raised above his head like some political orator of the old school.
characterized by jokes and good humor
From this reading "Are you joking?"
a room where books are kept
From this reading Thus Belle, Bess and Cora questioned Jack's chum, who stood in the center of the library, one hand thrust between two buttons of his coat, and the other raised above his head like some political orator of the old school.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Thus Belle, Bess and Cora questioned Jack's chum, who stood in the center of the library, one hand thrust between two buttons of his coat, and the other raised above his head like some political orator of the old school.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "Do you mean it?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DREAM OF INEZ "Oh, Walter, are you really going?"
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading THE DREAM OF INEZ "Oh, Walter, are you really going?"
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Thus Belle, Bess and Cora questioned Jack's chum, who stood in the center of the library, one hand thrust between two buttons of his coat, and the other raised above his head like some political orator of the old school.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Thus Belle, Bess and Cora questioned Jack's chum, who stood in the center of the library, one hand thrust between two buttons of his coat, and the other raised above his head like some political orator of the old school.
a person who delivers a speech or oration
From this reading Thus Belle, Bess and Cora questioned Jack's chum, who stood in the center of the library, one hand thrust between two buttons of his coat, and the other raised above his head like some political orator of the old school.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Thus Belle, Bess and Cora questioned Jack's chum, who stood in the center of the library, one hand thrust between two buttons of his coat, and the other raised above his head like some political orator of the old school.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading Thus Belle, Bess and Cora questioned Jack's chum, who stood in the center of the library, one hand thrust between two buttons of his coat, and the other raised above his head like some political orator of the old school.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Thus Belle, Bess and Cora questioned Jack's chum, who stood in the center of the library, one hand thrust between two buttons of his coat, and the other raised above his head like some political orator of the old school.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Thus Belle, Bess and Cora questioned Jack's chum, who stood in the center of the library, one hand thrust between two buttons of his coat, and the other raised above his head like some political orator of the old school.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading THE DREAM OF INEZ "Oh, Walter, are you really going?"
an educational institution
From this reading Thus Belle, Bess and Cora questioned Jack's chum, who stood in the center of the library, one hand thrust between two buttons of his coat, and the other raised above his head like some political orator of the old school.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Thus Belle, Bess and Cora questioned Jack's chum, who stood in the center of the library, one hand thrust between two buttons of his coat, and the other raised above his head like some political orator of the old school.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Thus Belle, Bess and Cora questioned Jack's chum, who stood in the center of the library, one hand thrust between two buttons of his coat, and the other raised above his head like some political orator of the old school.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DREAM OF INEZ "Oh, Walter, are you really going?"
push forcefully
From this reading Thus Belle, Bess and Cora questioned Jack's chum, who stood in the center of the library, one hand thrust between two buttons of his coat, and the other raised above his head like some political orator of the old school.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus Belle, Bess and Cora questioned Jack's chum, who stood in the center of the library, one hand thrust between two buttons of his coat, and the other raised above his head like some political orator of the old school.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Thus Belle, Bess and Cora questioned Jack's chum, who stood in the center of the library, one hand thrust between two buttons of his coat, and the other raised above his head like some political orator of the old school.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading THE DREAM OF INEZ "Oh, Walter, are you really going?"
which person or people
From this reading Thus Belle, Bess and Cora questioned Jack's chum, who stood in the center of the library, one hand thrust between two buttons of his coat, and the other raised above his head like some political orator of the old school.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE DREAM OF INEZ "Oh, Walter, are you really going?"
Chapter 7 of The Motor Girls on Waters Blue by Margaret Penrose holds 134 sentences, grouped into 27 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.
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