Chapter 13 of A Mother's List of Books for Children is here in full — 457 sentences across 92 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XIII
Chapter 13 of A Mother's List of Books for Children is here in full — 457 sentences across 92 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Nash. Polly's Secret.......................................... 195 Natural History for Young People, A. Wood.................................................... 108 Nature's Garden. Blanchan................................................
Chapter 13 of A Mother's List of Books for Children is here in full — 457 sentences across 92 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading “108 Nature's Garden.”
the aggregate of past events
From this reading “195 Natural History for Young People, A. Wood....................................................”
United States writer noted for his droll epigrams (1902-1971)
From this reading “Nash.”
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading “195 Natural History for Young People, A. Wood....................................................”
possessive form of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading “108 Nature's Garden.”
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading “195 Natural History for Young People, A. Wood....................................................”
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading “Polly's Secret..........................................”
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading “195 Natural History for Young People, A. Wood....................................................”
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From this reading 108 Nature's Garden.
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From this reading 195 Natural History for Young People, A. Wood....................................................
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 195 Natural History for Young People, A. Wood....................................................
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From this reading Blanchan................................................
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 195 Natural History for Young People, A. Wood....................................................
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading 108 Nature's Garden.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading 195 Natural History for Young People, A. Wood....................................................
United States writer noted for his droll epigrams (1902-1971)
From this reading Nash.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading 195 Natural History for Young People, A. Wood....................................................
possessive form of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading 108 Nature's Garden.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading 195 Natural History for Young People, A. Wood....................................................
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Polly's Secret..........................................
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Polly's Secret..........................................
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading 195 Natural History for Young People, A. Wood....................................................
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading 195 Natural History for Young People, A. Wood....................................................
Chapter 13 of A Mother's List of Books for Children by Gertrude Weld Arnold holds 457 sentences, grouped into 92 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.
Chapter 13 holds 457 sentences of A Mother's List of Books for Children, unabridged, divided into 92 reading sections.
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