Chapter 14 of The Moving Picture Girls is here in full — 125 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 14 of The Moving Picture Girls is here in full — 125 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
AN EMERGENCY "Did you enjoy yourself, Alice?" asked Ruth, a little later that afternoon, when her sister had returned from her trip to the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Grand Central Terminal, with Paul. "Indeed I did!" replied the younger girl. "It was really exciting. And Paul is so nice!" "Do you call him Paul?"
Chapter 14 of The Moving Picture Girls is here in full — 125 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a borough of New York City
From this reading “AN EMERGENCY "Did you enjoy yourself, Alice?" asked Ruth, a little later that afternoon, when her sister had returned from her trip to the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Grand Central Terminal, with Paul.”
serving as an essential component
From this reading “AN EMERGENCY "Did you enjoy yourself, Alice?" asked Ruth, a little later that afternoon, when her sister had returned from her trip to the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Grand Central Terminal, with Paul.”
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading “AN EMERGENCY "Did you enjoy yourself, Alice?" asked Ruth, a little later that afternoon, when her sister had returned from her trip to the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Grand Central Terminal, with Paul.”
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading “"It was really exciting.”
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading “AN EMERGENCY "Did you enjoy yourself, Alice?" asked Ruth, a little later that afternoon, when her sister had returned from her trip to the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Grand Central Terminal, with Paul.”
station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods
From this reading “AN EMERGENCY "Did you enjoy yourself, Alice?" asked Ruth, a little later that afternoon, when her sister had returned from her trip to the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Grand Central Terminal, with Paul.”
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading “AN EMERGENCY "Did you enjoy yourself, Alice?" asked Ruth, a little later that afternoon, when her sister had returned from her trip to the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Grand Central Terminal, with Paul.”
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading “"Indeed I did!" replied the younger girl.”
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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 AN EMERGENCY "Did you enjoy yourself, Alice?" asked Ruth, a little later that afternoon, when her sister had returned from her trip to the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Grand Central Terminal, with Paul.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading AN EMERGENCY "Did you enjoy yourself, Alice?" asked Ruth, a little later that afternoon, when her sister had returned from her trip to the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Grand Central Terminal, with Paul.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN EMERGENCY "Did you enjoy yourself, Alice?" asked Ruth, a little later that afternoon, when her sister had returned from her trip to the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Grand Central Terminal, with Paul.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN EMERGENCY "Did you enjoy yourself, Alice?" asked Ruth, a little later that afternoon, when her sister had returned from her trip to the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Grand Central Terminal, with Paul.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN EMERGENCY "Did you enjoy yourself, Alice?" asked Ruth, a little later that afternoon, when her sister had returned from her trip to the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Grand Central Terminal, with Paul.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading AN EMERGENCY "Did you enjoy yourself, Alice?" asked Ruth, a little later that afternoon, when her sister had returned from her trip to the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Grand Central Terminal, with Paul.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading AN EMERGENCY "Did you enjoy yourself, Alice?" asked Ruth, a little later that afternoon, when her sister had returned from her trip to the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Grand Central Terminal, with Paul.
a borough of New York City
From this reading AN EMERGENCY "Did you enjoy yourself, Alice?" asked Ruth, a little later that afternoon, when her sister had returned from her trip to the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Grand Central Terminal, with Paul.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Do you call him Paul?"
serving as an essential component
From this reading AN EMERGENCY "Did you enjoy yourself, Alice?" asked Ruth, a little later that afternoon, when her sister had returned from her trip to the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Grand Central Terminal, with Paul.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading AN EMERGENCY "Did you enjoy yourself, Alice?" asked Ruth, a little later that afternoon, when her sister had returned from her trip to the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Grand Central Terminal, with Paul.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you call him Paul?"
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading AN EMERGENCY "Did you enjoy yourself, Alice?" asked Ruth, a little later that afternoon, when her sister had returned from her trip to the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Grand Central Terminal, with Paul.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading AN EMERGENCY "Did you enjoy yourself, Alice?" asked Ruth, a little later that afternoon, when her sister had returned from her trip to the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Grand Central Terminal, with Paul.
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading "It was really exciting.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading AN EMERGENCY "Did you enjoy yourself, Alice?" asked Ruth, a little later that afternoon, when her sister had returned from her trip to the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Grand Central Terminal, with Paul.
a young female
From this reading "Indeed I did!" replied the younger girl.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading AN EMERGENCY "Did you enjoy yourself, Alice?" asked Ruth, a little later that afternoon, when her sister had returned from her trip to the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Grand Central Terminal, with Paul.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AN EMERGENCY "Did you enjoy yourself, Alice?" asked Ruth, a little later that afternoon, when her sister had returned from her trip to the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Grand Central Terminal, with Paul.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading AN EMERGENCY "Did you enjoy yourself, Alice?" asked Ruth, a little later that afternoon, when her sister had returned from her trip to the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Grand Central Terminal, with Paul.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Do you call him Paul?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Indeed I did!" replied the younger girl.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "Indeed I did!" replied the younger girl.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And Paul is so nice!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It was really exciting.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading AN EMERGENCY "Did you enjoy yourself, Alice?" asked Ruth, a little later that afternoon, when her sister had returned from her trip to the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Grand Central Terminal, with Paul.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading AN EMERGENCY "Did you enjoy yourself, Alice?" asked Ruth, a little later that afternoon, when her sister had returned from her trip to the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Grand Central Terminal, with Paul.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading And Paul is so nice!"
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading AN EMERGENCY "Did you enjoy yourself, Alice?" asked Ruth, a little later that afternoon, when her sister had returned from her trip to the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Grand Central Terminal, with Paul.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "It was really exciting.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Indeed I did!" replied the younger girl.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading AN EMERGENCY "Did you enjoy yourself, Alice?" asked Ruth, a little later that afternoon, when her sister had returned from her trip to the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Grand Central Terminal, with Paul.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading AN EMERGENCY "Did you enjoy yourself, Alice?" asked Ruth, a little later that afternoon, when her sister had returned from her trip to the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Grand Central Terminal, with Paul.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading AN EMERGENCY "Did you enjoy yourself, Alice?" asked Ruth, a little later that afternoon, when her sister had returned from her trip to the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Grand Central Terminal, with Paul.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And Paul is so nice!"
station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods
From this reading AN EMERGENCY "Did you enjoy yourself, Alice?" asked Ruth, a little later that afternoon, when her sister had returned from her trip to the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Grand Central Terminal, with Paul.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AN EMERGENCY "Did you enjoy yourself, Alice?" asked Ruth, a little later that afternoon, when her sister had returned from her trip to the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Grand Central Terminal, with Paul.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN EMERGENCY "Did you enjoy yourself, Alice?" asked Ruth, a little later that afternoon, when her sister had returned from her trip to the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Grand Central Terminal, with Paul.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN EMERGENCY "Did you enjoy yourself, Alice?" asked Ruth, a little later that afternoon, when her sister had returned from her trip to the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Grand Central Terminal, with Paul.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading AN EMERGENCY "Did you enjoy yourself, Alice?" asked Ruth, a little later that afternoon, when her sister had returned from her trip to the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Grand Central Terminal, with Paul.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It was really exciting.
at the time that
From this reading AN EMERGENCY "Did you enjoy yourself, Alice?" asked Ruth, a little later that afternoon, when her sister had returned from her trip to the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Grand Central Terminal, with Paul.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AN EMERGENCY "Did you enjoy yourself, Alice?" asked Ruth, a little later that afternoon, when her sister had returned from her trip to the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Grand Central Terminal, with Paul.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading AN EMERGENCY "Did you enjoy yourself, Alice?" asked Ruth, a little later that afternoon, when her sister had returned from her trip to the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Grand Central Terminal, with Paul.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading "Indeed I did!" replied the younger girl.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading AN EMERGENCY "Did you enjoy yourself, Alice?" asked Ruth, a little later that afternoon, when her sister had returned from her trip to the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Grand Central Terminal, with Paul.
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