An Alphabet of Quadrupeds
An Alphabet of Quadrupeds by Anonymous is available here as the complete text, split into 61 reading sections of 5 sentences, each with audio and tap-to-define vocabulary.
An Alphabet of Quadrupeds Comprising descriptions of their appearance and habits by Anonymous. Complete source text from Project Gutenberg eBook #40363.
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An Alphabet of Quadrupeds
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Yes. All 304 sentences of Project Gutenberg eBook #40363 are kept, with a record of which sentences cover which part.
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Project Gutenberg eBook #40363, unabridged. The Project Gutenberg header, footer and licence are removed.
How long does An Alphabet of Quadrupeds take to read?
About 25 minutes of reading across 61 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.
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Vocabulary met early in An Alphabet of Quadrupeds
Words and structures a reader meets early in An Alphabet of Quadrupeds, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.
- Frost's
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- Juvenile
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- Series
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- Quadrupeds
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