Chapter 2 of Tillie, a Mennonite Maid is here in full — 413 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter II
Chapter 2 of Tillie, a Mennonite Maid is here in full — 413 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"For the present, yes." "See here oncet, Teacher!" He suddenly fixed her with his small, keen eyes as he drew from the pocket of his shabby, dusty coat a long, legal-looking paper. "I have here," he said impressively, "an important dokiment, Teacher, concerning of which I desire to consult you perfessionally." "Yes?"
Chapter 2 of Tillie, a Mennonite Maid is here in full — 413 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/82 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading “"I have here," he said impressively, "an important dokiment, Teacher, concerning of which I desire to consult you perfessionally."”
get or ask advice from
From this reading “"I have here," he said impressively, "an important dokiment, Teacher, concerning of which I desire to consult you perfessionally."”
covered with a layer of dust
From this reading “He suddenly fixed her with his small, keen eyes as he drew from the pocket of his shabby, dusty coat a long, legal-looking paper.”
of great significance or value
From this reading “"I have here," he said impressively, "an important dokiment, Teacher, concerning of which I desire to consult you perfessionally."”
in an impressive manner
From this reading “"I have here," he said impressively, "an important dokiment, Teacher, concerning of which I desire to consult you perfessionally."”
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading “He suddenly fixed her with his small, keen eyes as he drew from the pocket of his shabby, dusty coat a long, legal-looking paper.”
showing signs of wear and tear
From this reading “He suddenly fixed her with his small, keen eyes as he drew from the pocket of his shabby, dusty coat a long, legal-looking paper.”
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading “"See here oncet, Teacher!"”
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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 He suddenly fixed her with his small, keen eyes as he drew from the pocket of his shabby, dusty coat a long, legal-looking paper.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I have here," he said impressively, "an important dokiment, Teacher, concerning of which I desire to consult you perfessionally."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He suddenly fixed her with his small, keen eyes as he drew from the pocket of his shabby, dusty coat a long, legal-looking paper.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading He suddenly fixed her with his small, keen eyes as he drew from the pocket of his shabby, dusty coat a long, legal-looking paper.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading "I have here," he said impressively, "an important dokiment, Teacher, concerning of which I desire to consult you perfessionally."
get or ask advice from
From this reading "I have here," he said impressively, "an important dokiment, Teacher, concerning of which I desire to consult you perfessionally."
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading "I have here," he said impressively, "an important dokiment, Teacher, concerning of which I desire to consult you perfessionally."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I have here," he said impressively, "an important dokiment, Teacher, concerning of which I desire to consult you perfessionally."
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading He suddenly fixed her with his small, keen eyes as he drew from the pocket of his shabby, dusty coat a long, legal-looking paper.
covered with a layer of dust
From this reading He suddenly fixed her with his small, keen eyes as he drew from the pocket of his shabby, dusty coat a long, legal-looking paper.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He suddenly fixed her with his small, keen eyes as he drew from the pocket of his shabby, dusty coat a long, legal-looking paper.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading He suddenly fixed her with his small, keen eyes as he drew from the pocket of his shabby, dusty coat a long, legal-looking paper.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "For the present, yes."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He suddenly fixed her with his small, keen eyes as he drew from the pocket of his shabby, dusty coat a long, legal-looking paper.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have here," he said impressively, "an important dokiment, Teacher, concerning of which I desire to consult you perfessionally."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He suddenly fixed her with his small, keen eyes as he drew from the pocket of his shabby, dusty coat a long, legal-looking paper.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He suddenly fixed her with his small, keen eyes as he drew from the pocket of his shabby, dusty coat a long, legal-looking paper.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "See here oncet, Teacher!"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He suddenly fixed her with his small, keen eyes as he drew from the pocket of his shabby, dusty coat a long, legal-looking paper.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have here," he said impressively, "an important dokiment, Teacher, concerning of which I desire to consult you perfessionally."
of great significance or value
From this reading "I have here," he said impressively, "an important dokiment, Teacher, concerning of which I desire to consult you perfessionally."
in an impressive manner
From this reading "I have here," he said impressively, "an important dokiment, Teacher, concerning of which I desire to consult you perfessionally."
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading He suddenly fixed her with his small, keen eyes as he drew from the pocket of his shabby, dusty coat a long, legal-looking paper.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He suddenly fixed her with his small, keen eyes as he drew from the pocket of his shabby, dusty coat a long, legal-looking paper.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He suddenly fixed her with his small, keen eyes as he drew from the pocket of his shabby, dusty coat a long, legal-looking paper.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He suddenly fixed her with his small, keen eyes as he drew from the pocket of his shabby, dusty coat a long, legal-looking paper.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "See here oncet, Teacher!"
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading He suddenly fixed her with his small, keen eyes as he drew from the pocket of his shabby, dusty coat a long, legal-looking paper.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I have here," he said impressively, "an important dokiment, Teacher, concerning of which I desire to consult you perfessionally."
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading He suddenly fixed her with his small, keen eyes as he drew from the pocket of his shabby, dusty coat a long, legal-looking paper.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "For the present, yes."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I have here," he said impressively, "an important dokiment, Teacher, concerning of which I desire to consult you perfessionally."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "See here oncet, Teacher!"
showing signs of wear and tear
From this reading He suddenly fixed her with his small, keen eyes as he drew from the pocket of his shabby, dusty coat a long, legal-looking paper.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He suddenly fixed her with his small, keen eyes as he drew from the pocket of his shabby, dusty coat a long, legal-looking paper.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading He suddenly fixed her with his small, keen eyes as he drew from the pocket of his shabby, dusty coat a long, legal-looking paper.
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading "See here oncet, Teacher!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "For the present, yes."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I have here," he said impressively, "an important dokiment, Teacher, concerning of which I desire to consult you perfessionally."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "I have here," he said impressively, "an important dokiment, Teacher, concerning of which I desire to consult you perfessionally."
in the company of; together with
From this reading He suddenly fixed her with his small, keen eyes as he drew from the pocket of his shabby, dusty coat a long, legal-looking paper.
an affirmative
From this reading "For the present, yes."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I have here," he said impressively, "an important dokiment, Teacher, concerning of which I desire to consult you perfessionally."
Chapter 2 of Tillie, a Mennonite Maid by Helen Reimensnyder Martin holds 413 sentences, grouped into 83 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.
Chapter 2 holds 413 sentences of Tillie, a Mennonite Maid, unabridged, divided into 83 reading sections.
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