Chapter 4 of The Red Miriok is here in full — 128 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 4 of The Red Miriok is here in full — 128 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE LOST RECOVERED Exclamations of astonishment and of dismay followed Mr. Kit-ze. "What can he mean?" asked Mr. Reid, his eyes fixed in wonder upon the fast-retreating form of his boatman. "He surely hasn't deserted us!" "It evidently looks that way," replied Mr. Wilburn. "Now we are in a box!" exclaimed Clarence.
Chapter 4 of The Red Miriok is here in full — 128 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading “THE LOST RECOVERED Exclamations of astonishment and of dismay followed Mr. Kit-ze.”
someone who drives or rides in a boat
From this reading “"What can he mean?" asked Mr. Reid, his eyes fixed in wonder upon the fast-retreating form of his boatman.”
a closed carriage with four wheels and seats for four passengers
From this reading “"Now we are in a box!" exclaimed Clarence.”
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading “"He surely hasn't deserted us!"”
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading “THE LOST RECOVERED Exclamations of astonishment and of dismay followed Mr. Kit-ze.”
plural of “exclamation” — an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading “THE LOST RECOVERED Exclamations of astonishment and of dismay followed Mr. Kit-ze.”
freed from illness or injury
From this reading “THE LOST RECOVERED Exclamations of astonishment and of dismay followed Mr. Kit-ze.”
Scottish philosopher of common sense who opposed the ideas of David Hume (1710-1796)
From this reading “"What can he mean?" asked Mr. Reid, his eyes fixed in wonder upon the fast-retreating form of his boatman.”
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.
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 "Now we are in a box!" exclaimed Clarence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE LOST RECOVERED Exclamations of astonishment and of dismay followed Mr. Kit-ze.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Now we are in a box!" exclaimed Clarence.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What can he mean?" asked Mr. Reid, his eyes fixed in wonder upon the fast-retreating form of his boatman.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading THE LOST RECOVERED Exclamations of astonishment and of dismay followed Mr. Kit-ze.
someone who drives or rides in a boat
From this reading "What can he mean?" asked Mr. Reid, his eyes fixed in wonder upon the fast-retreating form of his boatman.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading "Now we are in a box!" exclaimed Clarence.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "What can he mean?" asked Mr. Reid, his eyes fixed in wonder upon the fast-retreating form of his boatman.
a closed carriage with four wheels and seats for four passengers
From this reading "Now we are in a box!" exclaimed Clarence.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading "He surely hasn't deserted us!"
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading THE LOST RECOVERED Exclamations of astonishment and of dismay followed Mr. Kit-ze.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading "It evidently looks that way," replied Mr. Wilburn.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Now we are in a box!" exclaimed Clarence.
plural of “exclamation” — an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading THE LOST RECOVERED Exclamations of astonishment and of dismay followed Mr. Kit-ze.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "What can he mean?" asked Mr. Reid, his eyes fixed in wonder upon the fast-retreating form of his boatman.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What can he mean?" asked Mr. Reid, his eyes fixed in wonder upon the fast-retreating form of his boatman.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading "What can he mean?" asked Mr. Reid, his eyes fixed in wonder upon the fast-retreating form of his boatman.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading THE LOST RECOVERED Exclamations of astonishment and of dismay followed Mr. Kit-ze.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading "What can he mean?" asked Mr. Reid, his eyes fixed in wonder upon the fast-retreating form of his boatman.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He surely hasn't deserted us!"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What can he mean?" asked Mr. Reid, his eyes fixed in wonder upon the fast-retreating form of his boatman.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "What can he mean?" asked Mr. Reid, his eyes fixed in wonder upon the fast-retreating form of his boatman.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "What can he mean?" asked Mr. Reid, his eyes fixed in wonder upon the fast-retreating form of his boatman.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It evidently looks that way," replied Mr. Wilburn.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE LOST RECOVERED Exclamations of astonishment and of dismay followed Mr. Kit-ze.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "It evidently looks that way," replied Mr. Wilburn.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading THE LOST RECOVERED Exclamations of astonishment and of dismay followed Mr. Kit-ze.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "What can he mean?" asked Mr. Reid, his eyes fixed in wonder upon the fast-retreating form of his boatman.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE LOST RECOVERED Exclamations of astonishment and of dismay followed Mr. Kit-ze.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now we are in a box!" exclaimed Clarence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LOST RECOVERED Exclamations of astonishment and of dismay followed Mr. Kit-ze.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading THE LOST RECOVERED Exclamations of astonishment and of dismay followed Mr. Kit-ze.
Scottish philosopher of common sense who opposed the ideas of David Hume (1710-1796)
From this reading "What can he mean?" asked Mr. Reid, his eyes fixed in wonder upon the fast-retreating form of his boatman.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "It evidently looks that way," replied Mr. Wilburn.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "He surely hasn't deserted us!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It evidently looks that way," replied Mr. Wilburn.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LOST RECOVERED Exclamations of astonishment and of dismay followed Mr. Kit-ze.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "What can he mean?" asked Mr. Reid, his eyes fixed in wonder upon the fast-retreating form of his boatman.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "He surely hasn't deserted us!"
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "It evidently looks that way," replied Mr. Wilburn.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Now we are in a box!" exclaimed Clarence.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What can he mean?" asked Mr. Reid, his eyes fixed in wonder upon the fast-retreating form of his boatman.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It evidently looks that way," replied Mr. Wilburn.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "What can he mean?" asked Mr. Reid, his eyes fixed in wonder upon the fast-retreating form of his boatman.
Chapter 4 of The Red Miriok by Annie Maria Barnes holds 128 sentences, grouped into 26 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.
Chapter 4 holds 128 sentences of The Red Miriok, unabridged, divided into 26 reading sections.
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