Chapter 33 of The Three Miss Kings: An Australian Story is here in full — 169 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XXXIII
Chapter 33 of The Three Miss Kings: An Australian Story is here in full — 169 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE EVENING BEFORE THE WEDDING. "Now, where is that portmanteau?" "It is in my room." "Strapped up?" "Yes."
Chapter 33 of The Three Miss Kings: An Australian Story is here in full — 169 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/33 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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earlier than; in front of
From this reading “THE EVENING BEFORE THE WEDDING.”
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading “THE EVENING BEFORE THE WEDDING.”
a new word formed by joining two others and combining their meanings
From this reading “"Now, where is that portmanteau?"”
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading “"It is in my room."”
inflected form of “strap” — tie with a strap
From this reading “"Strapped up?"”
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading “THE EVENING BEFORE THE WEDDING.”
an affirmative
From this reading “"Yes."”
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earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE EVENING BEFORE THE WEDDING.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE EVENING BEFORE THE WEDDING.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "It is in my room."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Now, where is that portmanteau?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is in my room."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "It is in my room."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now, where is that portmanteau?"
a new word formed by joining two others and combining their meanings
From this reading "Now, where is that portmanteau?"
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "It is in my room."
inflected form of “strap” — tie with a strap
From this reading "Strapped up?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Now, where is that portmanteau?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EVENING BEFORE THE WEDDING.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Strapped up?"
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading THE EVENING BEFORE THE WEDDING.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Now, where is that portmanteau?"
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes."
Chapter 33 of The Three Miss Kings: An Australian Story by Ada Cambridge holds 169 sentences, grouped into 34 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 33 holds 169 sentences of The Three Miss Kings: An Australian Story, unabridged, divided into 34 reading sections.
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