Chapter 7 of The Story of the Big Front Door is here in full — 134 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 7 of The Story of the Big Front Door is here in full — 134 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE M.KS. Bess stood at the window, her brows drawn together in a decided frown. Not that the sunshine was dazzling; quite the contrary. It was what Aunt Sukey called a drizzle-drazzle day. The air was full of a penetrating mist that put outdoor amusements out of the question.
Chapter 7 of The Story of the Big Front Door is here in full — 134 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading “The air was full of a penetrating mist that put outdoor amusements out of the question.”
plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading “Bess stood at the window, her brows drawn together in a decided frown.”
amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning
From this reading “Not that the sunshine was dazzling; quite the contrary.”
look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading “Bess stood at the window, her brows drawn together in a decided frown.”
become covered with mist
From this reading “The air was full of a penetrating mist that put outdoor amusements out of the question.”
located, suited for, or taking place in the open air
From this reading “The air was full of a penetrating mist that put outdoor amusements out of the question.”
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading “The air was full of a penetrating mist that put outdoor amusements out of the question.”
the rays of the sun
From this reading “Not that the sunshine was dazzling; quite the contrary.”
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 Bess stood at the window, her brows drawn together in a decided frown.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The air was full of a penetrating mist that put outdoor amusements out of the question.
plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading The air was full of a penetrating mist that put outdoor amusements out of the question.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Bess stood at the window, her brows drawn together in a decided frown.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading It was what Aunt Sukey called a drizzle-drazzle day.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bess stood at the window, her brows drawn together in a decided frown.
plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Bess stood at the window, her brows drawn together in a decided frown.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It was what Aunt Sukey called a drizzle-drazzle day.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading Not that the sunshine was dazzling; quite the contrary.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was what Aunt Sukey called a drizzle-drazzle day.
amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning
From this reading Not that the sunshine was dazzling; quite the contrary.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Bess stood at the window, her brows drawn together in a decided frown.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Bess stood at the window, her brows drawn together in a decided frown.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was what Aunt Sukey called a drizzle-drazzle day.
look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading Bess stood at the window, her brows drawn together in a decided frown.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The air was full of a penetrating mist that put outdoor amusements out of the question.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Bess stood at the window, her brows drawn together in a decided frown.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bess stood at the window, her brows drawn together in a decided frown.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was what Aunt Sukey called a drizzle-drazzle day.
a state in midwestern United States
From this reading THE M.KS.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading THE M.KS.
become covered with mist
From this reading The air was full of a penetrating mist that put outdoor amusements out of the question.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not that the sunshine was dazzling; quite the contrary.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The air was full of a penetrating mist that put outdoor amusements out of the question.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The air was full of a penetrating mist that put outdoor amusements out of the question.
located, suited for, or taking place in the open air
From this reading The air was full of a penetrating mist that put outdoor amusements out of the question.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading The air was full of a penetrating mist that put outdoor amusements out of the question.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The air was full of a penetrating mist that put outdoor amusements out of the question.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The air was full of a penetrating mist that put outdoor amusements out of the question.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Not that the sunshine was dazzling; quite the contrary.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Bess stood at the window, her brows drawn together in a decided frown.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was what Aunt Sukey called a drizzle-drazzle day.
the rays of the sun
From this reading Not that the sunshine was dazzling; quite the contrary.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not that the sunshine was dazzling; quite the contrary.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE M.KS.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Bess stood at the window, her brows drawn together in a decided frown.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not that the sunshine was dazzling; quite the contrary.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It was what Aunt Sukey called a drizzle-drazzle day.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Bess stood at the window, her brows drawn together in a decided frown.
Chapter 7 of The Story of the Big Front Door by Mary Finley Leonard holds 134 sentences, grouped into 27 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 7 holds 134 sentences of The Story of the Big Front Door, unabridged, divided into 27 reading sections.
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