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Chapter 7 of Three pretty maids is here in full — 170 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
MRS. DIXON’S INVITATION. While Connie and Persis waited after service to speak to Mrs. Dixon, the others walked on. “Let us stand here in the vestibule,” said Connie, “and then we shall be sure not to miss her.” And they waited till Mrs. Dixon appeared.
Chapter 7 of Three pretty maids is here in full — 170 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “And they waited till Mrs. Dixon appeared.”
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading “DIXON’S INVITATION.”
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading “While Connie and Persis waited after service to speak to Mrs. Dixon, the others walked on.”
express in speech
From this reading “While Connie and Persis waited after service to speak to Mrs. Dixon, the others walked on.”
be standing; be upright
From this reading ““Let us stand here in the vestibule,” said Connie, “and then we shall be sure not to miss her.””
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading ““Let us stand here in the vestibule,” said Connie, “and then we shall be sure not to miss her.””
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading “While Connie and Persis waited after service to speak to Mrs. Dixon, the others walked on.”
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading “While Connie and Persis waited after service to speak to Mrs. Dixon, the others walked on.”
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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In this reading “And they waited till Mrs. Dixon appeared.”
In this reading ““Let us stand here in the vestibule,” said Connie, “and then we shall be sure not to miss her.””
In this reading ““Let us stand here in the vestibule,” said Connie, “and then we shall be sure not to miss her.””
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later than; following
From this reading While Connie and Persis waited after service to speak to Mrs. Dixon, the others walked on.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While Connie and Persis waited after service to speak to Mrs. Dixon, the others walked on.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading And they waited till Mrs. Dixon appeared.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Let us stand here in the vestibule,” said Connie, “and then we shall be sure not to miss her.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While Connie and Persis waited after service to speak to Mrs. Dixon, the others walked on.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While Connie and Persis waited after service to speak to Mrs. Dixon, the others walked on.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DIXON’S INVITATION.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Let us stand here in the vestibule,” said Connie, “and then we shall be sure not to miss her.”
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Let us stand here in the vestibule,” said Connie, “and then we shall be sure not to miss her.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Let us stand here in the vestibule,” said Connie, “and then we shall be sure not to miss her.”
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading DIXON’S INVITATION.
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “Let us stand here in the vestibule,” said Connie, “and then we shall be sure not to miss her.”
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “Let us stand here in the vestibule,” said Connie, “and then we shall be sure not to miss her.”
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Let us stand here in the vestibule,” said Connie, “and then we shall be sure not to miss her.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading While Connie and Persis waited after service to speak to Mrs. Dixon, the others walked on.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While Connie and Persis waited after service to speak to Mrs. Dixon, the others walked on.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While Connie and Persis waited after service to speak to Mrs. Dixon, the others walked on.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Let us stand here in the vestibule,” said Connie, “and then we shall be sure not to miss her.”
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading While Connie and Persis waited after service to speak to Mrs. Dixon, the others walked on.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “Let us stand here in the vestibule,” said Connie, “and then we shall be sure not to miss her.”
express in speech
From this reading While Connie and Persis waited after service to speak to Mrs. Dixon, the others walked on.
be standing; be upright
From this reading “Let us stand here in the vestibule,” said Connie, “and then we shall be sure not to miss her.”
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “Let us stand here in the vestibule,” said Connie, “and then we shall be sure not to miss her.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While Connie and Persis waited after service to speak to Mrs. Dixon, the others walked on.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “Let us stand here in the vestibule,” said Connie, “and then we shall be sure not to miss her.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And they waited till Mrs. Dixon appeared.
up to a particular time
From this reading And they waited till Mrs. Dixon appeared.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While Connie and Persis waited after service to speak to Mrs. Dixon, the others walked on.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Let us stand here in the vestibule,” said Connie, “and then we shall be sure not to miss her.”
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading “Let us stand here in the vestibule,” said Connie, “and then we shall be sure not to miss her.”
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading While Connie and Persis waited after service to speak to Mrs. Dixon, the others walked on.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading While Connie and Persis waited after service to speak to Mrs. Dixon, the others walked on.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Let us stand here in the vestibule,” said Connie, “and then we shall be sure not to miss her.”
during the time that
From this reading While Connie and Persis waited after service to speak to Mrs. Dixon, the others walked on.
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