Chapter 31 of The reigning belle is here in full — 186 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 31 of The reigning belle is here in full — 186 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
PREPARING FOR THE WEDDING. “Mr. Mahone! Mr. Mahone! Is there any news?” said Ellen Post, advancing toward the laundry. “Hush!
Chapter 31 of The reigning belle is here in full — 186 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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moving forward
From this reading “Is there any news?” said Ellen Post, advancing toward the laundry.”
become quiet or still; fall silent
From this reading ““Hush!”
garments or white goods that can be cleaned by laundering
From this reading “Is there any news?” said Ellen Post, advancing toward the laundry.”
information about recent and important events
From this reading “Is there any news?” said Ellen Post, advancing toward the laundry.”
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading “Is there any news?” said Ellen Post, advancing toward the laundry.”
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading “PREPARING FOR THE WEDDING.”
in the direction of
From this reading “Is there any news?” said Ellen Post, advancing toward the laundry.”
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading “PREPARING FOR THE WEDDING.”
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prepare mentally or emotionally for something unpleasant
In this reading “PREPARING FOR THE WEDDING.”
In this reading “Is there any news?” said Ellen Post, advancing toward the laundry.”
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moving forward
From this reading Is there any news?” said Ellen Post, advancing toward the laundry.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Is there any news?” said Ellen Post, advancing toward the laundry.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Is there any news?” said Ellen Post, advancing toward the laundry.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PREPARING FOR THE WEDDING.
become quiet or still; fall silent
From this reading “Hush!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Is there any news?” said Ellen Post, advancing toward the laundry.
garments or white goods that can be cleaned by laundering
From this reading Is there any news?” said Ellen Post, advancing toward the laundry.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Mr. Mahone!
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Mr. Mahone!
information about recent and important events
From this reading Is there any news?” said Ellen Post, advancing toward the laundry.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading Is there any news?” said Ellen Post, advancing toward the laundry.
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading PREPARING FOR THE WEDDING.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Is there any news?” said Ellen Post, advancing toward the laundry.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PREPARING FOR THE WEDDING.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Is there any news?” said Ellen Post, advancing toward the laundry.
in the direction of
From this reading Is there any news?” said Ellen Post, advancing toward the laundry.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading PREPARING FOR THE WEDDING.
Chapter 31 of The reigning belle by Ann S. (Ann Sophia) Stephens holds 186 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.
Chapter 31 holds 186 sentences of The reigning belle, unabridged, divided into 38 reading sections.
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