Chapter 4 of Two Little Savages is here in full — 399 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 4 of Two Little Savages is here in full — 399 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Oh, yes, I remember now Biddy did say that her Granny was a herb doctor." "Doctor? She ain't much of a doctor, but I bet she knows every plant that grows in the woods, an' they're sure strong after they've been up there for a year, with the cat sleepin' on them." "I wish I could go and see her." "Guess we can," was the reply.
Chapter 4 of Two Little Savages is here in full — 399 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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maintain with or as if with a bet
From this reading “She ain't much of a doctor, but I bet she knows every plant that grows in the woods, an' they're sure strong after they've been up there for a year, with the cat sleepin' on them."”
adult female chicken
From this reading “"Oh, yes, I remember now Biddy did say that her Granny was a herb doctor."”
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading “She ain't much of a doctor, but I bet she knows every plant that grows in the woods, an' they're sure strong after they've been up there for a year, with the cat sleepin' on them."”
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading “"Oh, yes, I remember now Biddy did say that her Granny was a herb doctor."”
third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading “She ain't much of a doctor, but I bet she knows every plant that grows in the woods, an' they're sure strong after they've been up there for a year, with the cat sleepin' on them."”
a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
From this reading “"Oh, yes, I remember now Biddy did say that her Granny was a herb doctor."”
put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
From this reading “She ain't much of a doctor, but I bet she knows every plant that grows in the woods, an' they're sure strong after they've been up there for a year, with the cat sleepin' on them."”
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading “She ain't much of a doctor, but I bet she knows every plant that grows in the woods, an' they're sure strong after they've been up there for a year, with the cat sleepin' on them."”
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 “She ain't much of a doctor, but I bet she knows every plant that grows in the woods, an' they're sure strong after they've been up there for a year, with the cat sleepin' on them."”
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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 "Oh, yes, I remember now Biddy did say that her Granny was a herb doctor."
later than; following
From this reading She ain't much of a doctor, but I bet she knows every plant that grows in the woods, an' they're sure strong after they've been up there for a year, with the cat sleepin' on them."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She ain't much of a doctor, but I bet she knows every plant that grows in the woods, an' they're sure strong after they've been up there for a year, with the cat sleepin' on them."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She ain't much of a doctor, but I bet she knows every plant that grows in the woods, an' they're sure strong after they've been up there for a year, with the cat sleepin' on them."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I wish I could go and see her."
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She ain't much of a doctor, but I bet she knows every plant that grows in the woods, an' they're sure strong after they've been up there for a year, with the cat sleepin' on them."
maintain with or as if with a bet
From this reading She ain't much of a doctor, but I bet she knows every plant that grows in the woods, an' they're sure strong after they've been up there for a year, with the cat sleepin' on them."
adult female chicken
From this reading "Oh, yes, I remember now Biddy did say that her Granny was a herb doctor."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She ain't much of a doctor, but I bet she knows every plant that grows in the woods, an' they're sure strong after they've been up there for a year, with the cat sleepin' on them."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Guess we can," was the reply.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading She ain't much of a doctor, but I bet she knows every plant that grows in the woods, an' they're sure strong after they've been up there for a year, with the cat sleepin' on them."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "I wish I could go and see her."
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Oh, yes, I remember now Biddy did say that her Granny was a herb doctor."
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "Oh, yes, I remember now Biddy did say that her Granny was a herb doctor."
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading She ain't much of a doctor, but I bet she knows every plant that grows in the woods, an' they're sure strong after they've been up there for a year, with the cat sleepin' on them."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She ain't much of a doctor, but I bet she knows every plant that grows in the woods, an' they're sure strong after they've been up there for a year, with the cat sleepin' on them."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I wish I could go and see her."
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading "Oh, yes, I remember now Biddy did say that her Granny was a herb doctor."
third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading She ain't much of a doctor, but I bet she knows every plant that grows in the woods, an' they're sure strong after they've been up there for a year, with the cat sleepin' on them."
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "Guess we can," was the reply.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Oh, yes, I remember now Biddy did say that her Granny was a herb doctor."
a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
From this reading "Oh, yes, I remember now Biddy did say that her Granny was a herb doctor."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Oh, yes, I remember now Biddy did say that her Granny was a herb doctor."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She ain't much of a doctor, but I bet she knows every plant that grows in the woods, an' they're sure strong after they've been up there for a year, with the cat sleepin' on them."
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading She ain't much of a doctor, but I bet she knows every plant that grows in the woods, an' they're sure strong after they've been up there for a year, with the cat sleepin' on them."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She ain't much of a doctor, but I bet she knows every plant that grows in the woods, an' they're sure strong after they've been up there for a year, with the cat sleepin' on them."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Oh, yes, I remember now Biddy did say that her Granny was a herb doctor."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She ain't much of a doctor, but I bet she knows every plant that grows in the woods, an' they're sure strong after they've been up there for a year, with the cat sleepin' on them."
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, yes, I remember now Biddy did say that her Granny was a herb doctor."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She ain't much of a doctor, but I bet she knows every plant that grows in the woods, an' they're sure strong after they've been up there for a year, with the cat sleepin' on them."
put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
From this reading She ain't much of a doctor, but I bet she knows every plant that grows in the woods, an' they're sure strong after they've been up there for a year, with the cat sleepin' on them."
To recall to mind.
From this reading "Oh, yes, I remember now Biddy did say that her Granny was a herb doctor."
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "Guess we can," was the reply.
express in words
From this reading "Oh, yes, I remember now Biddy did say that her Granny was a herb doctor."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I wish I could go and see her."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She ain't much of a doctor, but I bet she knows every plant that grows in the woods, an' they're sure strong after they've been up there for a year, with the cat sleepin' on them."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She ain't much of a doctor, but I bet she knows every plant that grows in the woods, an' they're sure strong after they've been up there for a year, with the cat sleepin' on them."
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading She ain't much of a doctor, but I bet she knows every plant that grows in the woods, an' they're sure strong after they've been up there for a year, with the cat sleepin' on them."
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading She ain't much of a doctor, but I bet she knows every plant that grows in the woods, an' they're sure strong after they've been up there for a year, with the cat sleepin' on them."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Oh, yes, I remember now Biddy did say that her Granny was a herb doctor."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She ain't much of a doctor, but I bet she knows every plant that grows in the woods, an' they're sure strong after they've been up there for a year, with the cat sleepin' on them."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She ain't much of a doctor, but I bet she knows every plant that grows in the woods, an' they're sure strong after they've been up there for a year, with the cat sleepin' on them."
in or at that place or location
From this reading She ain't much of a doctor, but I bet she knows every plant that grows in the woods, an' they're sure strong after they've been up there for a year, with the cat sleepin' on them."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She ain't much of a doctor, but I bet she knows every plant that grows in the woods, an' they're sure strong after they've been up there for a year, with the cat sleepin' on them."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She ain't much of a doctor, but I bet she knows every plant that grows in the woods, an' they're sure strong after they've been up there for a year, with the cat sleepin' on them."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She ain't much of a doctor, but I bet she knows every plant that grows in the woods, an' they're sure strong after they've been up there for a year, with the cat sleepin' on them."
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Oh, yes, I remember now Biddy did say that her Granny was a herb doctor."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Guess we can," was the reply.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "I wish I could go and see her."
in the company of; together with
From this reading She ain't much of a doctor, but I bet she knows every plant that grows in the woods, an' they're sure strong after they've been up there for a year, with the cat sleepin' on them."
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading She ain't much of a doctor, but I bet she knows every plant that grows in the woods, an' they're sure strong after they've been up there for a year, with the cat sleepin' on them."
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading She ain't much of a doctor, but I bet she knows every plant that grows in the woods, an' they're sure strong after they've been up there for a year, with the cat sleepin' on them."
an affirmative
From this reading "Oh, yes, I remember now Biddy did say that her Granny was a herb doctor."
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