Chapter 7 of The Parent's Assistant is here in full — 237 sentences across 48 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter VII
Chapter 7 of The Parent's Assistant is here in full — 237 sentences across 48 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
_Chi va piano va sano_, _e anché lontano_. Fair and softly goes far in a day. PIEDRO had now an opportunity of establishing a good character. When he went into the market with his grapes and figs, he found that he was not shunned or taunted as usual. All seemed disposed to believe in his intended reformation, and to give him a fair trial.
Chapter 7 of The Parent's Assistant is here in full — 237 sentences across 48 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the circulating life energy that in Chinese philosophy is thought to be inherent in all things; in traditional Chinese medicine the balance of negative and positive forms in the body is believed to be essential for good health
-ing form of “establish” — set up or found
From this reading “PIEDRO had now an opportunity of establishing a good character.”
plural of “fig” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading “When he went into the market with his grapes and figs, he found that he was not shunned or taunted as usual.”
plural of “grape” — any of various juicy fruit of the genus Vitis with green or purple skins; grow in clusters
From this reading “When he went into the market with his grapes and figs, he found that he was not shunned or taunted as usual.”
a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds
From this reading “_Chi va piano va sano_, _e anché lontano_.”
The action or process of reforming an institution, practice, or individual's character.
From this reading “All seemed disposed to believe in his intended reformation, and to give him a fair trial.”
inflected form of “shun” — avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear of
From this reading “When he went into the market with his grapes and figs, he found that he was not shunned or taunted as usual.”
past form of “taunt” — harass with persistent criticism or carping
From this reading “When he went into the market with his grapes and figs, he found that he was not shunned or taunted as usual.”
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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 Fair and softly goes far in a day.
(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 All seemed disposed to believe in his intended reformation, and to give him a fair trial.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading PIEDRO had now an opportunity of establishing a good character.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Chi va piano va sano_, _e anché lontano_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Fair and softly goes far in a day.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When he went into the market with his grapes and figs, he found that he was not shunned or taunted as usual.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading All seemed disposed to believe in his intended reformation, and to give him a fair trial.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading PIEDRO had now an opportunity of establishing a good character.
the circulating life energy that in Chinese philosophy is thought to be inherent in all things; in traditional Chinese medicine the balance of negative and positive forms in the body is believed to be essential for good health
From this reading _Chi va piano va sano_, _e anché lontano_.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Fair and softly goes far in a day.
having made preparations
From this reading All seemed disposed to believe in his intended reformation, and to give him a fair trial.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading _Chi va piano va sano_, _e anché lontano_.
-ing form of “establish” — set up or found
From this reading PIEDRO had now an opportunity of establishing a good character.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Fair and softly goes far in a day.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Fair and softly goes far in a day.
plural of “fig” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading When he went into the market with his grapes and figs, he found that he was not shunned or taunted as usual.
set up or found
From this reading When he went into the market with his grapes and figs, he found that he was not shunned or taunted as usual.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading All seemed disposed to believe in his intended reformation, and to give him a fair trial.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading Fair and softly goes far in a day.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading PIEDRO had now an opportunity of establishing a good character.
plural of “grape” — any of various juicy fruit of the genus Vitis with green or purple skins; grow in clusters
From this reading When he went into the market with his grapes and figs, he found that he was not shunned or taunted as usual.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading PIEDRO had now an opportunity of establishing a good character.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he went into the market with his grapes and figs, he found that he was not shunned or taunted as usual.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading All seemed disposed to believe in his intended reformation, and to give him a fair trial.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When he went into the market with his grapes and figs, he found that he was not shunned or taunted as usual.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Fair and softly goes far in a day.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading All seemed disposed to believe in his intended reformation, and to give him a fair trial.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When he went into the market with his grapes and figs, he found that he was not shunned or taunted as usual.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Chi va piano va sano_, _e anché lontano_.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading When he went into the market with his grapes and figs, he found that he was not shunned or taunted as usual.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When he went into the market with his grapes and figs, he found that he was not shunned or taunted as usual.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading PIEDRO had now an opportunity of establishing a good character.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PIEDRO had now an opportunity of establishing a good character.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading PIEDRO had now an opportunity of establishing a good character.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When he went into the market with his grapes and figs, he found that he was not shunned or taunted as usual.
a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds
From this reading _Chi va piano va sano_, _e anché lontano_.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PIEDRO had now an opportunity of establishing a good character.
The action or process of reforming an institution, practice, or individual's character.
From this reading All seemed disposed to believe in his intended reformation, and to give him a fair trial.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Chi va piano va sano_, _e anché lontano_.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading All seemed disposed to believe in his intended reformation, and to give him a fair trial.
inflected form of “shun” — avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear of
From this reading When he went into the market with his grapes and figs, he found that he was not shunned or taunted as usual.
with low volume
From this reading Fair and softly goes far in a day.
past form of “taunt” — harass with persistent criticism or carping
From this reading When he went into the market with his grapes and figs, he found that he was not shunned or taunted as usual.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When he went into the market with his grapes and figs, he found that he was not shunned or taunted as usual.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When he went into the market with his grapes and figs, he found that he was not shunned or taunted as usual.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All seemed disposed to believe in his intended reformation, and to give him a fair trial.
the act of testing something
From this reading All seemed disposed to believe in his intended reformation, and to give him a fair trial.
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading When he went into the market with his grapes and figs, he found that he was not shunned or taunted as usual.
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading _Chi va piano va sano_, _e anché lontano_.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When he went into the market with his grapes and figs, he found that he was not shunned or taunted as usual.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When he went into the market with his grapes and figs, he found that he was not shunned or taunted as usual.
at the time that
From this reading When he went into the market with his grapes and figs, he found that he was not shunned or taunted as usual.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When he went into the market with his grapes and figs, he found that he was not shunned or taunted as usual.
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