Chapter 13 of The Three Miss Kings: An Australian Story is here in full — 152 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter XIII
Chapter 13 of The Three Miss Kings: An Australian Story is here in full — 152 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
AFTERNOON TEA. When he had turned and left her, Elizabeth faced her sisters with that vivid blush still on her cheeks, and a general appearance of embarrassment that was too novel to escape notice. Patty and Eleanor stared for a moment, and Eleanor laughed. "Who is he?" she inquired saucily. "I don't know," said Elizabeth.
Chapter 13 of The Three Miss Kings: An Australian Story is here in full — 152 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading “When he had turned and left her, Elizabeth faced her sisters with that vivid blush still on her cheeks, and a general appearance of embarrassment that was too novel to escape notice.”
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading “When he had turned and left her, Elizabeth faced her sisters with that vivid blush still on her cheeks, and a general appearance of embarrassment that was too novel to escape notice.”
the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading “When he had turned and left her, Elizabeth faced her sisters with that vivid blush still on her cheeks, and a general appearance of embarrassment that was too novel to escape notice.”
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading “When he had turned and left her, Elizabeth faced her sisters with that vivid blush still on her cheeks, and a general appearance of embarrassment that was too novel to escape notice.”
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading “When he had turned and left her, Elizabeth faced her sisters with that vivid blush still on her cheeks, and a general appearance of embarrassment that was too novel to escape notice.”
small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading “Patty and Eleanor stared for a moment, and Eleanor laughed.”
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading “When he had turned and left her, Elizabeth faced her sisters with that vivid blush still on her cheeks, and a general appearance of embarrassment that was too novel to escape notice.”
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading “When he had turned and left her, Elizabeth faced her sisters with that vivid blush still on her cheeks, and a general appearance of embarrassment that was too novel to escape notice.”
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.
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a light midafternoon meal of tea and sandwiches or cakes
In this reading “AFTERNOON TEA.”
In this reading “When he had turned and left her, Elizabeth faced her sisters with that vivid blush still on her cheeks, and a general appearance of embarrassment that was too novel to escape notice.”
temporarily
In this reading “Patty and Eleanor stared for a moment, and Eleanor laughed.”
In this reading “When he had turned and left her, Elizabeth faced her sisters with that vivid blush still on her cheeks, and a general appearance of embarrassment that was too novel to escape notice.”
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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 When he had turned and left her, Elizabeth faced her sisters with that vivid blush still on her cheeks, and a general appearance of embarrassment that was too novel to escape notice.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading AFTERNOON TEA.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When he had turned and left her, Elizabeth faced her sisters with that vivid blush still on her cheeks, and a general appearance of embarrassment that was too novel to escape notice.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading When he had turned and left her, Elizabeth faced her sisters with that vivid blush still on her cheeks, and a general appearance of embarrassment that was too novel to escape notice.
turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading When he had turned and left her, Elizabeth faced her sisters with that vivid blush still on her cheeks, and a general appearance of embarrassment that was too novel to escape notice.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading When he had turned and left her, Elizabeth faced her sisters with that vivid blush still on her cheeks, and a general appearance of embarrassment that was too novel to escape notice.
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From this reading "I don't know," said Elizabeth.
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From this reading Patty and Eleanor stared for a moment, and Eleanor laughed.
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading When he had turned and left her, Elizabeth faced her sisters with that vivid blush still on her cheeks, and a general appearance of embarrassment that was too novel to escape notice.
the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading When he had turned and left her, Elizabeth faced her sisters with that vivid blush still on her cheeks, and a general appearance of embarrassment that was too novel to escape notice.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading When he had turned and left her, Elizabeth faced her sisters with that vivid blush still on her cheeks, and a general appearance of embarrassment that was too novel to escape notice.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading When he had turned and left her, Elizabeth faced her sisters with that vivid blush still on her cheeks, and a general appearance of embarrassment that was too novel to escape notice.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Patty and Eleanor stared for a moment, and Eleanor laughed.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading When he had turned and left her, Elizabeth faced her sisters with that vivid blush still on her cheeks, and a general appearance of embarrassment that was too novel to escape notice.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When he had turned and left her, Elizabeth faced her sisters with that vivid blush still on her cheeks, and a general appearance of embarrassment that was too novel to escape notice.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he had turned and left her, Elizabeth faced her sisters with that vivid blush still on her cheeks, and a general appearance of embarrassment that was too novel to escape notice.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When he had turned and left her, Elizabeth faced her sisters with that vivid blush still on her cheeks, and a general appearance of embarrassment that was too novel to escape notice.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't know," said Elizabeth.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "Who is he?" she inquired saucily.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Who is he?" she inquired saucily.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I don't know," said Elizabeth.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Patty and Eleanor stared for a moment, and Eleanor laughed.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading When he had turned and left her, Elizabeth faced her sisters with that vivid blush still on her cheeks, and a general appearance of embarrassment that was too novel to escape notice.
a particular point in time
From this reading Patty and Eleanor stared for a moment, and Eleanor laughed.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading When he had turned and left her, Elizabeth faced her sisters with that vivid blush still on her cheeks, and a general appearance of embarrassment that was too novel to escape notice.
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading When he had turned and left her, Elizabeth faced her sisters with that vivid blush still on her cheeks, and a general appearance of embarrassment that was too novel to escape notice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When he had turned and left her, Elizabeth faced her sisters with that vivid blush still on her cheeks, and a general appearance of embarrassment that was too novel to escape notice.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When he had turned and left her, Elizabeth faced her sisters with that vivid blush still on her cheeks, and a general appearance of embarrassment that was too novel to escape notice.
small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading Patty and Eleanor stared for a moment, and Eleanor laughed.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I don't know," said Elizabeth.
in an impudent or impertinent manner
From this reading "Who is he?" she inquired saucily.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Who is he?" she inquired saucily.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading When he had turned and left her, Elizabeth faced her sisters with that vivid blush still on her cheeks, and a general appearance of embarrassment that was too novel to escape notice.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Patty and Eleanor stared for a moment, and Eleanor laughed.
not in physical motion
From this reading When he had turned and left her, Elizabeth faced her sisters with that vivid blush still on her cheeks, and a general appearance of embarrassment that was too novel to escape notice.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading AFTERNOON TEA.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When he had turned and left her, Elizabeth faced her sisters with that vivid blush still on her cheeks, and a general appearance of embarrassment that was too novel to escape notice.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When he had turned and left her, Elizabeth faced her sisters with that vivid blush still on her cheeks, and a general appearance of embarrassment that was too novel to escape notice.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading When he had turned and left her, Elizabeth faced her sisters with that vivid blush still on her cheeks, and a general appearance of embarrassment that was too novel to escape notice.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading When he had turned and left her, Elizabeth faced her sisters with that vivid blush still on her cheeks, and a general appearance of embarrassment that was too novel to escape notice.
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading When he had turned and left her, Elizabeth faced her sisters with that vivid blush still on her cheeks, and a general appearance of embarrassment that was too novel to escape notice.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When he had turned and left her, Elizabeth faced her sisters with that vivid blush still on her cheeks, and a general appearance of embarrassment that was too novel to escape notice.
at the time that
From this reading When he had turned and left her, Elizabeth faced her sisters with that vivid blush still on her cheeks, and a general appearance of embarrassment that was too novel to escape notice.
which person or people
From this reading "Who is he?" she inquired saucily.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When he had turned and left her, Elizabeth faced her sisters with that vivid blush still on her cheeks, and a general appearance of embarrassment that was too novel to escape notice.
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