Chapter 22 of 'Tilda Jane is here in full — 81 sentences across 17 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 22 of 'Tilda Jane is here in full — 81 sentences across 17 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A TROUBLED MIND. 'Tilda Jane and grampa were sitting out in front of the house. The spring months had passed, the apple-trees had blossomed, and the young apples had formed. With the changing season had come happier days for 'Tilda Jane. Little by little, as the weeks slipped by, a better understanding had arisen between her and "grampa."
Chapter 22 of 'Tilda Jane is here in full — 81 sentences across 17 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “apple” — fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading “The spring months had passed, the apple-trees had blossomed, and the young apples had formed.”
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading “Little by little, as the weeks slipped by, a better understanding had arisen between her and "grampa."”
past form of “blossom” — produce or yield flowers
From this reading “The spring months had passed, the apple-trees had blossomed, and the young apples had formed.”
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading “With the changing season had come happier days for 'Tilda Jane.”
comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading “With the changing season had come happier days for 'Tilda Jane.”
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading “With the changing season had come happier days for 'Tilda Jane.”
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading “A TROUBLED MIND.”
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading “Little by little, as the weeks slipped by, a better understanding had arisen between her and "grampa."”
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In this reading “With the changing season had come happier days for 'Tilda Jane.”
In this reading “Little by little, as the weeks slipped by, a better understanding had arisen between her and "grampa."”
at or in the front
In this reading “'Tilda Jane and grampa were sitting out in front of the house.”
In this reading “Little by little, as the weeks slipped by, a better understanding had arisen between her and "grampa."”
In this reading “A TROUBLED MIND.”
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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 A TROUBLED MIND.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 'Tilda Jane and grampa were sitting out in front of the house.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The spring months had passed, the apple-trees had blossomed, and the young apples had formed.
plural of “apple” — fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading The spring months had passed, the apple-trees had blossomed, and the young apples had formed.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Little by little, as the weeks slipped by, a better understanding had arisen between her and "grampa."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Little by little, as the weeks slipped by, a better understanding had arisen between her and "grampa."
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Little by little, as the weeks slipped by, a better understanding had arisen between her and "grampa."
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Little by little, as the weeks slipped by, a better understanding had arisen between her and "grampa."
past form of “blossom” — produce or yield flowers
From this reading The spring months had passed, the apple-trees had blossomed, and the young apples had formed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Little by little, as the weeks slipped by, a better understanding had arisen between her and "grampa."
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading With the changing season had come happier days for 'Tilda Jane.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading With the changing season had come happier days for 'Tilda Jane.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading With the changing season had come happier days for 'Tilda Jane.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading With the changing season had come happier days for 'Tilda Jane.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading The spring months had passed, the apple-trees had blossomed, and the young apples had formed.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading 'Tilda Jane and grampa were sitting out in front of the house.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Tilda Jane and grampa were sitting out in front of the house.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The spring months had passed, the apple-trees had blossomed, and the young apples had formed.
comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading With the changing season had come happier days for 'Tilda Jane.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Little by little, as the weeks slipped by, a better understanding had arisen between her and "grampa."
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading 'Tilda Jane and grampa were sitting out in front of the house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 'Tilda Jane and grampa were sitting out in front of the house.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Tilda Jane and grampa were sitting out in front of the house.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little by little, as the weeks slipped by, a better understanding had arisen between her and "grampa."
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading A TROUBLED MIND.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The spring months had passed, the apple-trees had blossomed, and the young apples had formed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 'Tilda Jane and grampa were sitting out in front of the house.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading 'Tilda Jane and grampa were sitting out in front of the house.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The spring months had passed, the apple-trees had blossomed, and the young apples had formed.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading With the changing season had come happier days for 'Tilda Jane.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading 'Tilda Jane and grampa were sitting out in front of the house.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading Little by little, as the weeks slipped by, a better understanding had arisen between her and "grampa."
the season of growth
From this reading The spring months had passed, the apple-trees had blossomed, and the young apples had formed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 'Tilda Jane and grampa were sitting out in front of the house.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Tilda Jane and grampa were sitting out in front of the house.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading A TROUBLED MIND.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading Little by little, as the weeks slipped by, a better understanding had arisen between her and "grampa."
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Little by little, as the weeks slipped by, a better understanding had arisen between her and "grampa."
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading 'Tilda Jane and grampa were sitting out in front of the house.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the changing season had come happier days for 'Tilda Jane.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The spring months had passed, the apple-trees had blossomed, and the young apples had formed.
Chapter 22 of 'Tilda Jane by Marshall Saunders holds 81 sentences, grouped into 17 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 22 holds 81 sentences of 'Tilda Jane, unabridged, divided into 17 reading sections.
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