Chapter 13 of The Old Gray Homestead is here in full — 188 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 13 of The Old Gray Homestead is here in full — 188 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Are you two young idiots going out again this evening?" asked Uncle Mat as the three were eating their dessert, glancing from Sylvia's low-necked white gown to Austin's immaculate dress-suit. "No. This is entirely in each other's honor. But I hope you are, for I want to talk to Austin." "Good gracious! What have you been doing all day?
Chapter 13 of The Old Gray Homestead is here in full — 188 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas
From this reading “"Are you two young idiots going out again this evening?" asked Uncle Mat as the three were eating their dessert, glancing from Sylvia's low-necked white gown to Austin's immaculate dress-suit.”
possessive form of “austin” — state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas
From this reading “"Are you two young idiots going out again this evening?" asked Uncle Mat as the three were eating their dessert, glancing from Sylvia's low-necked white gown to Austin's immaculate dress-suit.”
a dish served as the last course of a meal
From this reading “"Are you two young idiots going out again this evening?" asked Uncle Mat as the three were eating their dessert, glancing from Sylvia's low-necked white gown to Austin's immaculate dress-suit.”
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading “"Are you two young idiots going out again this evening?" asked Uncle Mat as the three were eating their dessert, glancing from Sylvia's low-necked white gown to Austin's immaculate dress-suit.”
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading “"Are you two young idiots going out again this evening?" asked Uncle Mat as the three were eating their dessert, glancing from Sylvia's low-necked white gown to Austin's immaculate dress-suit.”
plural of “idiot” — a person of subnormal intelligence
From this reading “"Are you two young idiots going out again this evening?" asked Uncle Mat as the three were eating their dessert, glancing from Sylvia's low-necked white gown to Austin's immaculate dress-suit.”
completely neat and clean
From this reading “"Are you two young idiots going out again this evening?" asked Uncle Mat as the three were eating their dessert, glancing from Sylvia's low-necked white gown to Austin's immaculate dress-suit.”
a thick flat pad used as a floor covering
From this reading “"Are you two young idiots going out again this evening?" asked Uncle Mat as the three were eating their dessert, glancing from Sylvia's low-necked white gown to Austin's immaculate dress-suit.”
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anew
From this reading "Are you two young idiots going out again this evening?" asked Uncle Mat as the three were eating their dessert, glancing from Sylvia's low-necked white gown to Austin's immaculate dress-suit.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading What have you been doing all day?
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Are you two young idiots going out again this evening?" asked Uncle Mat as the three were eating their dessert, glancing from Sylvia's low-necked white gown to Austin's immaculate dress-suit.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Are you two young idiots going out again this evening?" asked Uncle Mat as the three were eating their dessert, glancing from Sylvia's low-necked white gown to Austin's immaculate dress-suit.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Are you two young idiots going out again this evening?" asked Uncle Mat as the three were eating their dessert, glancing from Sylvia's low-necked white gown to Austin's immaculate dress-suit.
state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas
From this reading But I hope you are, for I want to talk to Austin."
possessive form of “austin” — state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas
From this reading "Are you two young idiots going out again this evening?" asked Uncle Mat as the three were eating their dessert, glancing from Sylvia's low-necked white gown to Austin's immaculate dress-suit.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading What have you been doing all day?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I hope you are, for I want to talk to Austin."
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading What have you been doing all day?
a dish served as the last course of a meal
From this reading "Are you two young idiots going out again this evening?" asked Uncle Mat as the three were eating their dessert, glancing from Sylvia's low-necked white gown to Austin's immaculate dress-suit.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading What have you been doing all day?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Are you two young idiots going out again this evening?" asked Uncle Mat as the three were eating their dessert, glancing from Sylvia's low-necked white gown to Austin's immaculate dress-suit.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading "No. This is entirely in each other's honor.
the act of consuming food
From this reading "Are you two young idiots going out again this evening?" asked Uncle Mat as the three were eating their dessert, glancing from Sylvia's low-necked white gown to Austin's immaculate dress-suit.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading "No. This is entirely in each other's honor.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "Are you two young idiots going out again this evening?" asked Uncle Mat as the three were eating their dessert, glancing from Sylvia's low-necked white gown to Austin's immaculate dress-suit.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But I hope you are, for I want to talk to Austin."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Are you two young idiots going out again this evening?" asked Uncle Mat as the three were eating their dessert, glancing from Sylvia's low-necked white gown to Austin's immaculate dress-suit.
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading "Are you two young idiots going out again this evening?" asked Uncle Mat as the three were eating their dessert, glancing from Sylvia's low-necked white gown to Austin's immaculate dress-suit.
the act of departing
From this reading "Are you two young idiots going out again this evening?" asked Uncle Mat as the three were eating their dessert, glancing from Sylvia's low-necked white gown to Austin's immaculate dress-suit.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Good gracious!
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading "Are you two young idiots going out again this evening?" asked Uncle Mat as the three were eating their dessert, glancing from Sylvia's low-necked white gown to Austin's immaculate dress-suit.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading "Good gracious!
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading What have you been doing all day?
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading "No. This is entirely in each other's honor.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading But I hope you are, for I want to talk to Austin."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But I hope you are, for I want to talk to Austin."
plural of “idiot” — a person of subnormal intelligence
From this reading "Are you two young idiots going out again this evening?" asked Uncle Mat as the three were eating their dessert, glancing from Sylvia's low-necked white gown to Austin's immaculate dress-suit.
completely neat and clean
From this reading "Are you two young idiots going out again this evening?" asked Uncle Mat as the three were eating their dessert, glancing from Sylvia's low-necked white gown to Austin's immaculate dress-suit.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "No. This is entirely in each other's honor.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "No. This is entirely in each other's honor.
(of a garment) having a low-cut neckline
From this reading "Are you two young idiots going out again this evening?" asked Uncle Mat as the three were eating their dessert, glancing from Sylvia's low-necked white gown to Austin's immaculate dress-suit.
a thick flat pad used as a floor covering
From this reading "Are you two young idiots going out again this evening?" asked Uncle Mat as the three were eating their dessert, glancing from Sylvia's low-necked white gown to Austin's immaculate dress-suit.
not any; not one
From this reading "No. This is entirely in each other's honor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "No. This is entirely in each other's honor.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Are you two young idiots going out again this evening?" asked Uncle Mat as the three were eating their dessert, glancing from Sylvia's low-necked white gown to Austin's immaculate dress-suit.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Are you two young idiots going out again this evening?" asked Uncle Mat as the three were eating their dessert, glancing from Sylvia's low-necked white gown to Austin's immaculate dress-suit.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading But I hope you are, for I want to talk to Austin."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Are you two young idiots going out again this evening?" asked Uncle Mat as the three were eating their dessert, glancing from Sylvia's low-necked white gown to Austin's immaculate dress-suit.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Are you two young idiots going out again this evening?" asked Uncle Mat as the three were eating their dessert, glancing from Sylvia's low-necked white gown to Austin's immaculate dress-suit.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Are you two young idiots going out again this evening?" asked Uncle Mat as the three were eating their dessert, glancing from Sylvia's low-necked white gown to Austin's immaculate dress-suit.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "Are you two young idiots going out again this evening?" asked Uncle Mat as the three were eating their dessert, glancing from Sylvia's low-necked white gown to Austin's immaculate dress-suit.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Are you two young idiots going out again this evening?" asked Uncle Mat as the three were eating their dessert, glancing from Sylvia's low-necked white gown to Austin's immaculate dress-suit.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Are you two young idiots going out again this evening?" asked Uncle Mat as the three were eating their dessert, glancing from Sylvia's low-necked white gown to Austin's immaculate dress-suit.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "Are you two young idiots going out again this evening?" asked Uncle Mat as the three were eating their dessert, glancing from Sylvia's low-necked white gown to Austin's immaculate dress-suit.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading But I hope you are, for I want to talk to Austin."
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Are you two young idiots going out again this evening?" asked Uncle Mat as the three were eating their dessert, glancing from Sylvia's low-necked white gown to Austin's immaculate dress-suit.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What have you been doing all day?
a Caucasian
From this reading "Are you two young idiots going out again this evening?" asked Uncle Mat as the three were eating their dessert, glancing from Sylvia's low-necked white gown to Austin's immaculate dress-suit.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Are you two young idiots going out again this evening?" asked Uncle Mat as the three were eating their dessert, glancing from Sylvia's low-necked white gown to Austin's immaculate dress-suit.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Are you two young idiots going out again this evening?" asked Uncle Mat as the three were eating their dessert, glancing from Sylvia's low-necked white gown to Austin's immaculate dress-suit.
Chapter 13 of The Old Gray Homestead by Frances Parkinson Keyes holds 188 sentences, grouped into 38 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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