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The Wind in the Rose-Bush, and Other Stories

Chapter IX · Chapter 9

Chapter 9 of The Wind in the Rose-Bush, and Other Stories is here in full — 223 sentences across 45 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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"Now I want you to carry Mrs. Simmons' dresses into the closet in that room and hang them up nicely, and see that she has everything she wants," said Sophia Gill.
"And you can change the bed and put on fresh sheets.
What are you looking at me that way for?"
"Oh, Aunt Sophia, can't I do something else?"
"What do you want to do something else for?"
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The Wind in the Rose-Bush, and Other Stories

Chapter IX · Chapter 9

Chapter 9 of The Wind in the Rose-Bush, and Other Stories is here in full — 223 sentences across 45 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/44 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
"Now I want you to carry Mrs. Simmons' dresses into the closet in that room and hang them up nicely, and see that she has everything she wants," said Sophia Gill.
Line 2
"And you can change the bed and put on fresh sheets.
/ənd juː kæn tʃeɪndʒ ðə bed ənd pʊt ɑːn freʃ ʃiːts/
Line 3
What are you looking at me that way for?"
/wʌt ɑːr juː ˈlʊkɪŋ æt miː ðæt weɪ fɔːr/
Line 4
"Oh, Aunt Sophia, can't I do something else?"
Line 5
"What do you want to do something else for?"

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

carry verb US /ˈkæri/

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading “"Now I want you to carry Mrs. Simmons' dresses into the closet in that room and hang them up nicely, and see that she has everything she wants," said Sophia Gill.”

closet noun US /ˈklɑːzət/

a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space

From this reading “"Now I want you to carry Mrs. Simmons' dresses into the closet in that room and hang them up nicely, and see that she has everything she wants," said Sophia Gill.”

dresses noun US /ˈdresəz/

plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice

From this reading “"Now I want you to carry Mrs. Simmons' dresses into the closet in that room and hang them up nicely, and see that she has everything she wants," said Sophia Gill.”

Gill noun US /ɡɪl/

a British imperial capacity unit (liquid or dry) equal to 5 fluid ounces or 142.066 cubic centimeters

From this reading “"Now I want you to carry Mrs. Simmons' dresses into the closet in that room and hang them up nicely, and see that she has everything she wants," said Sophia Gill.”

hang verb US /hæŋ/

be suspended or hanging

From this reading “"Now I want you to carry Mrs. Simmons' dresses into the closet in that room and hang them up nicely, and see that she has everything she wants," said Sophia Gill.”

nicely adverb US /ˈnaɪsli/

in a nice way

From this reading “"Now I want you to carry Mrs. Simmons' dresses into the closet in that room and hang them up nicely, and see that she has everything she wants," said Sophia Gill.”

sheets noun US /ʃiːts/

plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface

From this reading “"And you can change the bed and put on fresh sheets.”

wants noun US /wɑːnts/

plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty

From this reading “"Now I want you to carry Mrs. Simmons' dresses into the closet in that room and hang them up nicely, and see that she has everything she wants," said Sophia Gill.”

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Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading "Now I want you to carry Mrs. Simmons' dresses into the closet in that room and hang them up nicely, and see that she has everything she wants," said Sophia Gill.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading What are you looking at me that way for?"

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading What are you looking at me that way for?"

AuntnounUS /ænt/

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading "Oh, Aunt Sophia, can't I do something else?"

bednounUS /bed/

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading "And you can change the bed and put on fresh sheets.

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "And you can change the bed and put on fresh sheets.

can't

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Oh, Aunt Sophia, can't I do something else?"

carryverbUS /ˈkæri/

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading "Now I want you to carry Mrs. Simmons' dresses into the closet in that room and hang them up nicely, and see that she has everything she wants," said Sophia Gill.

changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading "And you can change the bed and put on fresh sheets.

closetnounUS /ˈklɑːzət/

a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space

From this reading "Now I want you to carry Mrs. Simmons' dresses into the closet in that room and hang them up nicely, and see that she has everything she wants," said Sophia Gill.

doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Oh, Aunt Sophia, can't I do something else?"

dressesnounUS /ˈdresəz/

plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice

From this reading "Now I want you to carry Mrs. Simmons' dresses into the closet in that room and hang them up nicely, and see that she has everything she wants," said Sophia Gill.

else

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Oh, Aunt Sophia, can't I do something else?"

everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/

all things; all of a situation

From this reading "Now I want you to carry Mrs. Simmons' dresses into the closet in that room and hang them up nicely, and see that she has everything she wants," said Sophia Gill.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading What are you looking at me that way for?"

freshadjectiveUS /freʃ/

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading "And you can change the bed and put on fresh sheets.

GillnounUS /ɡɪl/

a British imperial capacity unit (liquid or dry) equal to 5 fluid ounces or 142.066 cubic centimeters

From this reading "Now I want you to carry Mrs. Simmons' dresses into the closet in that room and hang them up nicely, and see that she has everything she wants," said Sophia Gill.

hangverbUS /hæŋ/

be suspended or hanging

From this reading "Now I want you to carry Mrs. Simmons' dresses into the closet in that room and hang them up nicely, and see that she has everything she wants," said Sophia Gill.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "Now I want you to carry Mrs. Simmons' dresses into the closet in that room and hang them up nicely, and see that she has everything she wants," said Sophia Gill.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Now I want you to carry Mrs. Simmons' dresses into the closet in that room and hang them up nicely, and see that she has everything she wants," said Sophia Gill.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading "Now I want you to carry Mrs. Simmons' dresses into the closet in that room and hang them up nicely, and see that she has everything she wants," said Sophia Gill.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "Now I want you to carry Mrs. Simmons' dresses into the closet in that room and hang them up nicely, and see that she has everything she wants," said Sophia Gill.

lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading What are you looking at me that way for?"

mepronounUS /miː/

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading What are you looking at me that way for?"

MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading "Now I want you to carry Mrs. Simmons' dresses into the closet in that room and hang them up nicely, and see that she has everything she wants," said Sophia Gill.

nicelyadverbUS /ˈnaɪsli/

in a nice way

From this reading "Now I want you to carry Mrs. Simmons' dresses into the closet in that room and hang them up nicely, and see that she has everything she wants," said Sophia Gill.

NowadverbUS /naʊ/

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "Now I want you to carry Mrs. Simmons' dresses into the closet in that room and hang them up nicely, and see that she has everything she wants," said Sophia Gill.

OhnounUS /oʊ/

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Oh, Aunt Sophia, can't I do something else?"

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "And you can change the bed and put on fresh sheets.

putverbUS /pʊt/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "And you can change the bed and put on fresh sheets.

roomnounUS /ruːm/

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading "Now I want you to carry Mrs. Simmons' dresses into the closet in that room and hang them up nicely, and see that she has everything she wants," said Sophia Gill.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Now I want you to carry Mrs. Simmons' dresses into the closet in that room and hang them up nicely, and see that she has everything she wants," said Sophia Gill.

seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Now I want you to carry Mrs. Simmons' dresses into the closet in that room and hang them up nicely, and see that she has everything she wants," said Sophia Gill.

shepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Now I want you to carry Mrs. Simmons' dresses into the closet in that room and hang them up nicely, and see that she has everything she wants," said Sophia Gill.

sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/

plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface

From this reading "And you can change the bed and put on fresh sheets.

Simmons

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Now I want you to carry Mrs. Simmons' dresses into the closet in that room and hang them up nicely, and see that she has everything she wants," said Sophia Gill.

somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

a thing, without saying which

From this reading "Oh, Aunt Sophia, can't I do something else?"

Sophia

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Now I want you to carry Mrs. Simmons' dresses into the closet in that room and hang them up nicely, and see that she has everything she wants," said Sophia Gill.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Now I want you to carry Mrs. Simmons' dresses into the closet in that room and hang them up nicely, and see that she has everything she wants," said Sophia Gill.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading "Now I want you to carry Mrs. Simmons' dresses into the closet in that room and hang them up nicely, and see that she has everything she wants," said Sophia Gill.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "Now I want you to carry Mrs. Simmons' dresses into the closet in that room and hang them up nicely, and see that she has everything she wants," said Sophia Gill.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading "Now I want you to carry Mrs. Simmons' dresses into the closet in that room and hang them up nicely, and see that she has everything she wants," said Sophia Gill.

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading "Now I want you to carry Mrs. Simmons' dresses into the closet in that room and hang them up nicely, and see that she has everything she wants," said Sophia Gill.

wantverbUS /wɑːnt/

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "Now I want you to carry Mrs. Simmons' dresses into the closet in that room and hang them up nicely, and see that she has everything she wants," said Sophia Gill.

wantsnounUS /wɑːnts/

plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty

From this reading "Now I want you to carry Mrs. Simmons' dresses into the closet in that room and hang them up nicely, and see that she has everything she wants," said Sophia Gill.

waynounUS /weɪ/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading What are you looking at me that way for?"

WhatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What are you looking at me that way for?"

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Now I want you to carry Mrs. Simmons' dresses into the closet in that room and hang them up nicely, and see that she has everything she wants," said Sophia Gill.

Chapter 9 of The Wind in the Rose-Bush, and Other Stories by Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman holds 223 sentences, grouped into 45 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, 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.

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