Chapter 7 of The rag pickers is here in full — 86 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter VII
Chapter 7 of The rag pickers is here in full — 86 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
GRANDMA FROST. "I'm glad that old woman don't live at our house," exclaimed Helen Dobbs, in a petulant tone. "Is she any relation of yours, or what is it makes you wait on her so?" "Oh, there's a sad story about her," answered Jane. "I must get mother to tell you about her son."
Chapter 7 of The rag pickers is here in full — 86 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/17 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading “GRANDMA FROST.”
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading “GRANDMA FROST.”
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading “"I'm glad that old woman don't live at our house," exclaimed Helen Dobbs, in a petulant tone.”
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading “"Is she any relation of yours, or what is it makes you wait on her so?"”
easily irritated or annoyed
From this reading “"I'm glad that old woman don't live at our house," exclaimed Helen Dobbs, in a petulant tone.”
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading “"Is she any relation of yours, or what is it makes you wait on her so?"”
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading “"Oh, there's a sad story about her," answered Jane.”
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading “"Is she any relation of yours, or what is it makes you wait on her so?"”
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.
Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.
a woman who is old
In this reading “"I'm glad that old woman don't live at our house," exclaimed Helen Dobbs, in a petulant tone.”
In this reading “"Oh, there's a sad story about her," answered Jane.”
In this reading “"Is she any relation of yours, or what is it makes you wait on her so?"”
work for or be a servant to
In this reading “"Is she any relation of yours, or what is it makes you wait on her so?"”
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 "I'm glad that old woman don't live at our house," exclaimed Helen Dobbs, in a petulant tone.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Oh, there's a sad story about her," answered Jane.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Oh, there's a sad story about her," answered Jane.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Is she any relation of yours, or what is it makes you wait on her so?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I'm glad that old woman don't live at our house," exclaimed Helen Dobbs, in a petulant tone.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'm glad that old woman don't live at our house," exclaimed Helen Dobbs, in a petulant tone.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'm glad that old woman don't live at our house," exclaimed Helen Dobbs, in a petulant tone.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "I'm glad that old woman don't live at our house," exclaimed Helen Dobbs, in a petulant tone.
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading GRANDMA FROST.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I must get mother to tell you about her son."
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "I'm glad that old woman don't live at our house," exclaimed Helen Dobbs, in a petulant tone.
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading GRANDMA FROST.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading "I'm glad that old woman don't live at our house," exclaimed Helen Dobbs, in a petulant tone.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Is she any relation of yours, or what is it makes you wait on her so?"
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "I'm glad that old woman don't live at our house," exclaimed Helen Dobbs, in a petulant tone.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I must get mother to tell you about her son."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'm glad that old woman don't live at our house," exclaimed Helen Dobbs, in a petulant tone.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I'm glad that old woman don't live at our house," exclaimed Helen Dobbs, in a petulant tone.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is she any relation of yours, or what is it makes you wait on her so?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Is she any relation of yours, or what is it makes you wait on her so?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Oh, there's a sad story about her," answered Jane.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading "I'm glad that old woman don't live at our house," exclaimed Helen Dobbs, in a petulant tone.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading "Is she any relation of yours, or what is it makes you wait on her so?"
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "I must get mother to tell you about her son."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "I must get mother to tell you about her son."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Is she any relation of yours, or what is it makes you wait on her so?"
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, there's a sad story about her," answered Jane.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "I'm glad that old woman don't live at our house," exclaimed Helen Dobbs, in a petulant tone.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Is she any relation of yours, or what is it makes you wait on her so?"
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Is she any relation of yours, or what is it makes you wait on her so?"
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "I'm glad that old woman don't live at our house," exclaimed Helen Dobbs, in a petulant tone.
easily irritated or annoyed
From this reading "I'm glad that old woman don't live at our house," exclaimed Helen Dobbs, in a petulant tone.
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading "Is she any relation of yours, or what is it makes you wait on her so?"
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading "Oh, there's a sad story about her," answered Jane.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Is she any relation of yours, or what is it makes you wait on her so?"
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Is she any relation of yours, or what is it makes you wait on her so?"
a male human offspring
From this reading "I must get mother to tell you about her son."
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading "Oh, there's a sad story about her," answered Jane.
express in words
From this reading "I must get mother to tell you about her son."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I'm glad that old woman don't live at our house," exclaimed Helen Dobbs, in a petulant tone.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Oh, there's a sad story about her," answered Jane.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I must get mother to tell you about her son."
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "I'm glad that old woman don't live at our house," exclaimed Helen Dobbs, in a petulant tone.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading "Is she any relation of yours, or what is it makes you wait on her so?"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Is she any relation of yours, or what is it makes you wait on her so?"
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "I'm glad that old woman don't live at our house," exclaimed Helen Dobbs, in a petulant tone.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Is she any relation of yours, or what is it makes you wait on her so?"
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading "Is she any relation of yours, or what is it makes you wait on her so?"
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