Chapter 2 of The Tangled Threads is here in full — 415 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter II
Chapter 2 of The Tangled Threads is here in full — 415 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Lilacs," explained Kate concisely. "Hm-m--lovely!" "Think so? I don't care for the odor myself," rejoined Kate. The other shot a quick look from under lowered lids.
Chapter 2 of The Tangled Threads is here in full — 415 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/83 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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in a concise manner; in a few words
From this reading “"Lilacs," explained Kate concisely.”
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading “"Lilacs," explained Kate concisely.”
plural of “lid” — either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
From this reading “The other shot a quick look from under lowered lids.”
plural of “lilac” — any of various plants of the genus Syringa having large panicles of usually fragrant flowers
From this reading “"Lilacs," explained Kate concisely.”
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading “"Hm-m--lovely!"”
below the surround or below the normal position
From this reading “The other shot a quick look from under lowered lids.”
any property detected by the olfactory system
From this reading “I don't care for the odor myself," rejoined Kate.”
past form of “rejoin” — join again
From this reading “I don't care for the odor myself," rejoined Kate.”
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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 The other shot a quick look from under lowered lids.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading I don't care for the odor myself," rejoined Kate.
in a concise manner; in a few words
From this reading "Lilacs," explained Kate concisely.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I don't care for the odor myself," rejoined Kate.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "Lilacs," explained Kate concisely.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I don't care for the odor myself," rejoined Kate.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The other shot a quick look from under lowered lids.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Hm-m--lovely!"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I don't care for the odor myself," rejoined Kate.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Lilacs," explained Kate concisely.
plural of “lid” — either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
From this reading The other shot a quick look from under lowered lids.
plural of “lilac” — any of various plants of the genus Syringa having large panicles of usually fragrant flowers
From this reading "Lilacs," explained Kate concisely.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The other shot a quick look from under lowered lids.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading "Hm-m--lovely!"
below the surround or below the normal position
From this reading The other shot a quick look from under lowered lids.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I don't care for the odor myself," rejoined Kate.
any property detected by the olfactory system
From this reading I don't care for the odor myself," rejoined Kate.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other shot a quick look from under lowered lids.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading The other shot a quick look from under lowered lids.
past form of “rejoin” — join again
From this reading I don't care for the odor myself," rejoined Kate.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading The other shot a quick look from under lowered lids.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Think so?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I don't care for the odor myself," rejoined Kate.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Think so?
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The other shot a quick look from under lowered lids.
Chapter 2 of The Tangled Threads by Eleanor H. (Eleanor Hodgman) Porter holds 415 sentences, grouped into 83 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 2 holds 415 sentences of The Tangled Threads, unabridged, divided into 83 reading sections.
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