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Trial and Triumph

Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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"Well mama," said Mrs. Lasette's daughter to her mother, "I cannot understand why you take so much interest in Annette.
She is very unpopular.
Scarcely any of the girls ever go with her, and even her cousin never calls for her to go to church or anywhere else, and I sometimes feel so sorry to see her so much by herself, and some of the girls when I went with her to the exposition, said that they wouldn't have asked her to have gone with them, that she isn't our set."
"Poor child," Mrs. Lasette replied; "I am sorry for her.
I hope that you will never treat her unkindly, and I do not think if you knew the sad story connected with her life that you would ever be unkind enough to add to the burden she has been forced to bear."
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Trial and Triumph

Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

Chapter 14 of Trial and Triumph is here in full — 115 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/23 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
"Well mama," said Mrs. Lasette's daughter to her mother, "I cannot understand why you take so much interest in Annette.
Line 2
She is very unpopular.
/ʃiː ɪz ˈveri ˌʌnˈpɑːpjələr/
Line 3
Scarcely any of the girls ever go with her, and even her cousin never calls for her to go to church or anywhere else, and I sometimes feel so sorry to see her so much by herself, and some of the girls when I went with her to the exposition, said that they wouldn't have asked her to have gone with them, that she isn't our set."
Line 4
"Poor child," Mrs. Lasette replied; "I am sorry for her.
Line 5
I hope that you will never treat her unkindly, and I do not think if you knew the sad story connected with her life that you would ever be unkind enough to add to the burden she has been forced to bear."

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.

burden noun US /ˈbɜːrdən/

an onerous or difficult concern

From this reading “I hope that you will never treat her unkindly, and I do not think if you knew the sad story connected with her life that you would ever be unkind enough to add to the burden she has been forced to bear."”

calls noun US /kɔːlz/

plural of “call” — a telephone connection

From this reading “Scarcely any of the girls ever go with her, and even her cousin never calls for her to go to church or anywhere else, and I sometimes feel so sorry to see her so much by herself, and some of the girls when I went with her to the exposition, said that they wouldn't have asked her to have gone with them, that she isn't our set."”

connected adjective US /kəˈnektɪd/

being joined in close association

From this reading “I hope that you will never treat her unkindly, and I do not think if you knew the sad story connected with her life that you would ever be unkind enough to add to the burden she has been forced to bear."”

exposition noun US /ˌekspəˈzɪʃən/

a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic

From this reading “Scarcely any of the girls ever go with her, and even her cousin never calls for her to go to church or anywhere else, and I sometimes feel so sorry to see her so much by herself, and some of the girls when I went with her to the exposition, said that they wouldn't have asked her to have gone with them, that she isn't our set."”

mama noun US /ˈmɑːmə/

informal terms for a mother

From this reading “"Well mama," said Mrs. Lasette's daughter to her mother, "I cannot understand why you take so much interest in Annette.”

treat verb US /triːt/

interact in a certain way

From this reading “I hope that you will never treat her unkindly, and I do not think if you knew the sad story connected with her life that you would ever be unkind enough to add to the burden she has been forced to bear."”

unkind adjective US /ənˈkaɪnd/

lacking kindness

From this reading “I hope that you will never treat her unkindly, and I do not think if you knew the sad story connected with her life that you would ever be unkind enough to add to the burden she has been forced to bear."”

unpopular adjective US /ˌʌnˈpɑːpjələr/

regarded with disfavor or lacking general approval

From this reading “She is very unpopular.”

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addverbUS /æd/

make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading I hope that you will never treat her unkindly, and I do not think if you knew the sad story connected with her life that you would ever be unkind enough to add to the burden she has been forced to bear."

amauxiliary verbUS /æm/

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "Poor child," Mrs. Lasette replied; "I am sorry for her.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Scarcely any of the girls ever go with her, and even her cousin never calls for her to go to church or anywhere else, and I sometimes feel so sorry to see her so much by herself, and some of the girls when I went with her to the exposition, said that they wouldn't have asked her to have gone with them, that she isn't our set."

Annette

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From this reading "Well mama," said Mrs. Lasette's daughter to her mother, "I cannot understand why you take so much interest in Annette.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Scarcely any of the girls ever go with her, and even her cousin never calls for her to go to church or anywhere else, and I sometimes feel so sorry to see her so much by herself, and some of the girls when I went with her to the exposition, said that they wouldn't have asked her to have gone with them, that she isn't our set."

anywhereadverbUS /ˈeniwer/

at or in or to any place

From this reading Scarcely any of the girls ever go with her, and even her cousin never calls for her to go to church or anywhere else, and I sometimes feel so sorry to see her so much by herself, and some of the girls when I went with her to the exposition, said that they wouldn't have asked her to have gone with them, that she isn't our set."

askedverbUS /æskt/

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Scarcely any of the girls ever go with her, and even her cousin never calls for her to go to church or anywhere else, and I sometimes feel so sorry to see her so much by herself, and some of the girls when I went with her to the exposition, said that they wouldn't have asked her to have gone with them, that she isn't our set."

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading I hope that you will never treat her unkindly, and I do not think if you knew the sad story connected with her life that you would ever be unkind enough to add to the burden she has been forced to bear."

bearverbUS /ber/

have

From this reading I hope that you will never treat her unkindly, and I do not think if you knew the sad story connected with her life that you would ever be unkind enough to add to the burden she has been forced to bear."

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading I hope that you will never treat her unkindly, and I do not think if you knew the sad story connected with her life that you would ever be unkind enough to add to the burden she has been forced to bear."

burdennounUS /ˈbɜːrdən/

an onerous or difficult concern

From this reading I hope that you will never treat her unkindly, and I do not think if you knew the sad story connected with her life that you would ever be unkind enough to add to the burden she has been forced to bear."

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Scarcely any of the girls ever go with her, and even her cousin never calls for her to go to church or anywhere else, and I sometimes feel so sorry to see her so much by herself, and some of the girls when I went with her to the exposition, said that they wouldn't have asked her to have gone with them, that she isn't our set."

callsnounUS /kɔːlz/

plural of “call” — a telephone connection

From this reading Scarcely any of the girls ever go with her, and even her cousin never calls for her to go to church or anywhere else, and I sometimes feel so sorry to see her so much by herself, and some of the girls when I went with her to the exposition, said that they wouldn't have asked her to have gone with them, that she isn't our set."

cannot

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

From this reading "Well mama," said Mrs. Lasette's daughter to her mother, "I cannot understand why you take so much interest in Annette.

childnounUS /tʃaɪld/

a young person of either sex

From this reading "Poor child," Mrs. Lasette replied; "I am sorry for her.

churchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading Scarcely any of the girls ever go with her, and even her cousin never calls for her to go to church or anywhere else, and I sometimes feel so sorry to see her so much by herself, and some of the girls when I went with her to the exposition, said that they wouldn't have asked her to have gone with them, that she isn't our set."

connectedadjectiveUS /kəˈnektɪd/

being joined in close association

From this reading I hope that you will never treat her unkindly, and I do not think if you knew the sad story connected with her life that you would ever be unkind enough to add to the burden she has been forced to bear."

cousinnounUS /ˈkʌzən/

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading Scarcely any of the girls ever go with her, and even her cousin never calls for her to go to church or anywhere else, and I sometimes feel so sorry to see her so much by herself, and some of the girls when I went with her to the exposition, said that they wouldn't have asked her to have gone with them, that she isn't our set."

daughternounUS /ˈdɔːtər/

a female human offspring

From this reading "Well mama," said Mrs. Lasette's daughter to her mother, "I cannot understand why you take so much interest in Annette.

doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading I hope that you will never treat her unkindly, and I do not think if you knew the sad story connected with her life that you would ever be unkind enough to add to the burden she has been forced to bear."

else

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

From this reading Scarcely any of the girls ever go with her, and even her cousin never calls for her to go to church or anywhere else, and I sometimes feel so sorry to see her so much by herself, and some of the girls when I went with her to the exposition, said that they wouldn't have asked her to have gone with them, that she isn't our set."

enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading I hope that you will never treat her unkindly, and I do not think if you knew the sad story connected with her life that you would ever be unkind enough to add to the burden she has been forced to bear."

evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/

divisible by two

From this reading Scarcely any of the girls ever go with her, and even her cousin never calls for her to go to church or anywhere else, and I sometimes feel so sorry to see her so much by herself, and some of the girls when I went with her to the exposition, said that they wouldn't have asked her to have gone with them, that she isn't our set."

everadverbUS /ˈevər/

at any time

From this reading Scarcely any of the girls ever go with her, and even her cousin never calls for her to go to church or anywhere else, and I sometimes feel so sorry to see her so much by herself, and some of the girls when I went with her to the exposition, said that they wouldn't have asked her to have gone with them, that she isn't our set."

expositionnounUS /ˌekspəˈzɪʃən/

a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic

From this reading Scarcely any of the girls ever go with her, and even her cousin never calls for her to go to church or anywhere else, and I sometimes feel so sorry to see her so much by herself, and some of the girls when I went with her to the exposition, said that they wouldn't have asked her to have gone with them, that she isn't our set."

feelverbUS /fiːl/

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading Scarcely any of the girls ever go with her, and even her cousin never calls for her to go to church or anywhere else, and I sometimes feel so sorry to see her so much by herself, and some of the girls when I went with her to the exposition, said that they wouldn't have asked her to have gone with them, that she isn't our set."

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Scarcely any of the girls ever go with her, and even her cousin never calls for her to go to church or anywhere else, and I sometimes feel so sorry to see her so much by herself, and some of the girls when I went with her to the exposition, said that they wouldn't have asked her to have gone with them, that she isn't our set."

forcedadjectiveUS /fɔːrst/

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading I hope that you will never treat her unkindly, and I do not think if you knew the sad story connected with her life that you would ever be unkind enough to add to the burden she has been forced to bear."

girlsnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Scarcely any of the girls ever go with her, and even her cousin never calls for her to go to church or anywhere else, and I sometimes feel so sorry to see her so much by herself, and some of the girls when I went with her to the exposition, said that they wouldn't have asked her to have gone with them, that she isn't our set."

goverbUS /ɡoʊ/

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Scarcely any of the girls ever go with her, and even her cousin never calls for her to go to church or anywhere else, and I sometimes feel so sorry to see her so much by herself, and some of the girls when I went with her to the exposition, said that they wouldn't have asked her to have gone with them, that she isn't our set."

goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/

destroyed or killed

From this reading Scarcely any of the girls ever go with her, and even her cousin never calls for her to go to church or anywhere else, and I sometimes feel so sorry to see her so much by herself, and some of the girls when I went with her to the exposition, said that they wouldn't have asked her to have gone with them, that she isn't our set."

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading I hope that you will never treat her unkindly, and I do not think if you knew the sad story connected with her life that you would ever be unkind enough to add to the burden she has been forced to bear."

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Scarcely any of the girls ever go with her, and even her cousin never calls for her to go to church or anywhere else, and I sometimes feel so sorry to see her so much by herself, and some of the girls when I went with her to the exposition, said that they wouldn't have asked her to have gone with them, that she isn't our set."

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading "Well mama," said Mrs. Lasette's daughter to her mother, "I cannot understand why you take so much interest in Annette.

herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Scarcely any of the girls ever go with her, and even her cousin never calls for her to go to church or anywhere else, and I sometimes feel so sorry to see her so much by herself, and some of the girls when I went with her to the exposition, said that they wouldn't have asked her to have gone with them, that she isn't our set."

hopenounUS /hoʊp/

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading I hope that you will never treat her unkindly, and I do not think if you knew the sad story connected with her life that you would ever be unkind enough to add to the burden she has been forced to bear."

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading "Well mama," said Mrs. Lasette's daughter to her mother, "I cannot understand why you take so much interest in Annette.

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading I hope that you will never treat her unkindly, and I do not think if you knew the sad story connected with her life that you would ever be unkind enough to add to the burden she has been forced to bear."

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading "Well mama," said Mrs. Lasette's daughter to her mother, "I cannot understand why you take so much interest in Annette.

interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading "Well mama," said Mrs. Lasette's daughter to her mother, "I cannot understand why you take so much interest in Annette.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading She is very unpopular.

isn't

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

From this reading Scarcely any of the girls ever go with her, and even her cousin never calls for her to go to church or anywhere else, and I sometimes feel so sorry to see her so much by herself, and some of the girls when I went with her to the exposition, said that they wouldn't have asked her to have gone with them, that she isn't our set."

knewverbUS /nuː/

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading I hope that you will never treat her unkindly, and I do not think if you knew the sad story connected with her life that you would ever be unkind enough to add to the burden she has been forced to bear."

Lasette

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

From this reading "Poor child," Mrs. Lasette replied; "I am sorry for her.

Lasette's

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

From this reading "Well mama," said Mrs. Lasette's daughter to her mother, "I cannot understand why you take so much interest in Annette.

lifenounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading I hope that you will never treat her unkindly, and I do not think if you knew the sad story connected with her life that you would ever be unkind enough to add to the burden she has been forced to bear."

mamanounUS /ˈmɑːmə/

informal terms for a mother

From this reading "Well mama," said Mrs. Lasette's daughter to her mother, "I cannot understand why you take so much interest in Annette.

mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading "Well mama," said Mrs. Lasette's daughter to her mother, "I cannot understand why you take so much interest in Annette.

MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading "Well mama," said Mrs. Lasette's daughter to her mother, "I cannot understand why you take so much interest in Annette.

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "Well mama," said Mrs. Lasette's daughter to her mother, "I cannot understand why you take so much interest in Annette.

neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Scarcely any of the girls ever go with her, and even her cousin never calls for her to go to church or anywhere else, and I sometimes feel so sorry to see her so much by herself, and some of the girls when I went with her to the exposition, said that they wouldn't have asked her to have gone with them, that she isn't our set."

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I hope that you will never treat her unkindly, and I do not think if you knew the sad story connected with her life that you would ever be unkind enough to add to the burden she has been forced to bear."

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Scarcely any of the girls ever go with her, and even her cousin never calls for her to go to church or anywhere else, and I sometimes feel so sorry to see her so much by herself, and some of the girls when I went with her to the exposition, said that they wouldn't have asked her to have gone with them, that she isn't our set."

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Scarcely any of the girls ever go with her, and even her cousin never calls for her to go to church or anywhere else, and I sometimes feel so sorry to see her so much by herself, and some of the girls when I went with her to the exposition, said that they wouldn't have asked her to have gone with them, that she isn't our set."

ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Scarcely any of the girls ever go with her, and even her cousin never calls for her to go to church or anywhere else, and I sometimes feel so sorry to see her so much by herself, and some of the girls when I went with her to the exposition, said that they wouldn't have asked her to have gone with them, that she isn't our set."

PooradjectiveUS /puːr/

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading "Poor child," Mrs. Lasette replied; "I am sorry for her.

repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "Poor child," Mrs. Lasette replied; "I am sorry for her.

sadadjectiveUS /sæd/

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading I hope that you will never treat her unkindly, and I do not think if you knew the sad story connected with her life that you would ever be unkind enough to add to the burden she has been forced to bear."

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Well mama," said Mrs. Lasette's daughter to her mother, "I cannot understand why you take so much interest in Annette.

ScarcelyadverbUS /ˈskersli/

only a very short time before

From this reading Scarcely any of the girls ever go with her, and even her cousin never calls for her to go to church or anywhere else, and I sometimes feel so sorry to see her so much by herself, and some of the girls when I went with her to the exposition, said that they wouldn't have asked her to have gone with them, that she isn't our set."

seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Scarcely any of the girls ever go with her, and even her cousin never calls for her to go to church or anywhere else, and I sometimes feel so sorry to see her so much by herself, and some of the girls when I went with her to the exposition, said that they wouldn't have asked her to have gone with them, that she isn't our set."

setverbUS /set/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Scarcely any of the girls ever go with her, and even her cousin never calls for her to go to church or anywhere else, and I sometimes feel so sorry to see her so much by herself, and some of the girls when I went with her to the exposition, said that they wouldn't have asked her to have gone with them, that she isn't our set."

ShepronounUS /ʃiː/

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

From this reading She is very unpopular.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Well mama," said Mrs. Lasette's daughter to her mother, "I cannot understand why you take so much interest in Annette.

someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Scarcely any of the girls ever go with her, and even her cousin never calls for her to go to church or anywhere else, and I sometimes feel so sorry to see her so much by herself, and some of the girls when I went with her to the exposition, said that they wouldn't have asked her to have gone with them, that she isn't our set."

sometimesadverbUS /səmˈtaɪmz/

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Scarcely any of the girls ever go with her, and even her cousin never calls for her to go to church or anywhere else, and I sometimes feel so sorry to see her so much by herself, and some of the girls when I went with her to the exposition, said that they wouldn't have asked her to have gone with them, that she isn't our set."

sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/

feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

From this reading Scarcely any of the girls ever go with her, and even her cousin never calls for her to go to church or anywhere else, and I sometimes feel so sorry to see her so much by herself, and some of the girls when I went with her to the exposition, said that they wouldn't have asked her to have gone with them, that she isn't our set."

storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading I hope that you will never treat her unkindly, and I do not think if you knew the sad story connected with her life that you would ever be unkind enough to add to the burden she has been forced to bear."

takeverbUS /teɪk/

carry out

From this reading "Well mama," said Mrs. Lasette's daughter to her mother, "I cannot understand why you take so much interest in Annette.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Scarcely any of the girls ever go with her, and even her cousin never calls for her to go to church or anywhere else, and I sometimes feel so sorry to see her so much by herself, and some of the girls when I went with her to the exposition, said that they wouldn't have asked her to have gone with them, that she isn't our set."

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Scarcely any of the girls ever go with her, and even her cousin never calls for her to go to church or anywhere else, and I sometimes feel so sorry to see her so much by herself, and some of the girls when I went with her to the exposition, said that they wouldn't have asked her to have gone with them, that she isn't our set."

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Scarcely any of the girls ever go with her, and even her cousin never calls for her to go to church or anywhere else, and I sometimes feel so sorry to see her so much by herself, and some of the girls when I went with her to the exposition, said that they wouldn't have asked her to have gone with them, that she isn't our set."

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Scarcely any of the girls ever go with her, and even her cousin never calls for her to go to church or anywhere else, and I sometimes feel so sorry to see her so much by herself, and some of the girls when I went with her to the exposition, said that they wouldn't have asked her to have gone with them, that she isn't our set."

thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading I hope that you will never treat her unkindly, and I do not think if you knew the sad story connected with her life that you would ever be unkind enough to add to the burden she has been forced to bear."

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading "Well mama," said Mrs. Lasette's daughter to her mother, "I cannot understand why you take so much interest in Annette.

treatverbUS /triːt/

interact in a certain way

From this reading I hope that you will never treat her unkindly, and I do not think if you knew the sad story connected with her life that you would ever be unkind enough to add to the burden she has been forced to bear."

understandverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstænd/

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading "Well mama," said Mrs. Lasette's daughter to her mother, "I cannot understand why you take so much interest in Annette.

unkindadjectiveUS /ənˈkaɪnd/

lacking kindness

From this reading I hope that you will never treat her unkindly, and I do not think if you knew the sad story connected with her life that you would ever be unkind enough to add to the burden she has been forced to bear."

unkindlyadjective

lacking in sympathy and kindness

From this reading I hope that you will never treat her unkindly, and I do not think if you knew the sad story connected with her life that you would ever be unkind enough to add to the burden she has been forced to bear."

unpopularadjectiveUS /ˌʌnˈpɑːpjələr/

regarded with disfavor or lacking general approval

From this reading She is very unpopular.

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading She is very unpopular.

WelladverbUS /wel/

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "Well mama," said Mrs. Lasette's daughter to her mother, "I cannot understand why you take so much interest in Annette.

wentverbUS /went/

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Scarcely any of the girls ever go with her, and even her cousin never calls for her to go to church or anywhere else, and I sometimes feel so sorry to see her so much by herself, and some of the girls when I went with her to the exposition, said that they wouldn't have asked her to have gone with them, that she isn't our set."

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading Scarcely any of the girls ever go with her, and even her cousin never calls for her to go to church or anywhere else, and I sometimes feel so sorry to see her so much by herself, and some of the girls when I went with her to the exposition, said that they wouldn't have asked her to have gone with them, that she isn't our set."

whynounUS /waɪ/

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "Well mama," said Mrs. Lasette's daughter to her mother, "I cannot understand why you take so much interest in Annette.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading I hope that you will never treat her unkindly, and I do not think if you knew the sad story connected with her life that you would ever be unkind enough to add to the burden she has been forced to bear."

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Scarcely any of the girls ever go with her, and even her cousin never calls for her to go to church or anywhere else, and I sometimes feel so sorry to see her so much by herself, and some of the girls when I went with her to the exposition, said that they wouldn't have asked her to have gone with them, that she isn't our set."

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading I hope that you will never treat her unkindly, and I do not think if you knew the sad story connected with her life that you would ever be unkind enough to add to the burden she has been forced to bear."

wouldn't

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From this reading Scarcely any of the girls ever go with her, and even her cousin never calls for her to go to church or anywhere else, and I sometimes feel so sorry to see her so much by herself, and some of the girls when I went with her to the exposition, said that they wouldn't have asked her to have gone with them, that she isn't our set."

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Well mama," said Mrs. Lasette's daughter to her mother, "I cannot understand why you take so much interest in Annette.

Chapter 14 of Trial and Triumph by Frances Ellen Watkins Harper holds 115 sentences, grouped into 23 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.

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Annette
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Harcourt
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Turning
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Granddaughter
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