Chapter V
Chapter 5 of Two Little Waifs is here in full — 251 sentences across 51 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
IN THE RUE VERTE. "The city looked sad. The heaven was gray." SONGS IN MINOR KEYS. "Gladdie, are you awake?"
Two Little Waifs
Chapter V
Chapter 5 of Two Little Waifs is here in full — 251 sentences across 51 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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IN
THE
RUE
VERTE.
"The
city
looked
sad.
The
heaven
was
gray."
SONGS
IN
MINOR
KEYS.
"Gladdie,
are
you
awake?"
LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
Editorial verification pending
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Two Little Waifs
Chapter V
Chapter 5 of Two Little Waifs is here in full — 251 sentences across 51 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/50 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
Line 1
IN
THE
RUE
VERTE.
Line 2
"The
city
looked
sad.
/ðə ˈsɪti lʊkt sæd/
Line 3
The
heaven
was
gray."
/ðə ˈhevən wɑːz ɡreɪ/
Line 4
SONGS
IN
MINOR
KEYS.
/sɔːŋz ɪn ˈmaɪnər kiːz/
Line 5
"Gladdie,
are
you
awake?"
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.
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading “"Gladdie, are you awake?"”
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading “The heaven was gray."”
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading “The heaven was gray."”
keys
noun
US /kiːz/
plural of “key” — metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading “SONGS IN MINOR KEYS.”
minor
adjective
US /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading “SONGS IN MINOR KEYS.”
rue
noun
US /ruː/
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
From this reading “IN THE RUE VERTE.”
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading “"The city looked sad.”
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading “SONGS IN MINOR KEYS.”
Word partnerships in these lines
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.
Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.
MINOR KEYS
adjective + noun
counted as “minor key”
a key based on the minor scale
In this reading “SONGS IN MINOR KEYS.”
All words in this reading · 17
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Gladdie, are you awake?"
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading "Gladdie, are you awake?"
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading "The city looked sad.
Gladdie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Gladdie, are you awake?"
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading The heaven was gray."
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading The heaven was gray."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE RUE VERTE.
KEYSnounUS /kiːz/
plural of “key” — metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading SONGS IN MINOR KEYS.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "The city looked sad.
MINORadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading SONGS IN MINOR KEYS.
RUEnounUS /ruː/
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
From this reading IN THE RUE VERTE.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading "The city looked sad.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading SONGS IN MINOR KEYS.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE RUE VERTE.
VERTE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN THE RUE VERTE.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The heaven was gray."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Gladdie, are you awake?"
Chapter 5 of Two Little Waifs by Mrs. Molesworth holds 251 sentences, grouped into 51 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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Chapter 5 holds 251 sentences of Two Little Waifs, unabridged, divided into 51 reading sections.
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Vocabulary met early in Two Little Waifs
Words and structures a reader meets early in Two Little Waifs, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.
- Comes
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- Let's-make-believe
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