Chapter 1 of A quiet valley is here in full — 171 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter I
Chapter 1 of A quiet valley is here in full — 171 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
“GWENDOLINE; OR, HALCOTS AND HALCOMBES,” “THROUGH THE LINN,” “NUMBER THREE WINIFRED PLACE,” ETC. REVISED BY THE COMMITTEE OF PUBLICATION. PHILADELPHIA: THE AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION, 1122 CHESTNUT STREET. NEW YORK: 8 AND 10 BIBLE HOUSE. THE OXFORD PRESS, PHILADELPHIA.
Chapter 1 of A quiet valley is here in full — 171 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading “NEW YORK: 8 AND 10 BIBLE HOUSE.”
(of hair or feathers) of a golden brown to reddish brown color
From this reading “PHILADELPHIA: THE AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION, 1122 CHESTNUT STREET.”
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading “REVISED BY THE COMMITTEE OF PUBLICATION.”
a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University
From this reading “THE OXFORD PRESS, PHILADELPHIA.”
the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania
From this reading “PHILADELPHIA: THE AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION, 1122 CHESTNUT STREET.”
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading “REVISED BY THE COMMITTEE OF PUBLICATION.”
improved or brought up to date
From this reading “REVISED BY THE COMMITTEE OF PUBLICATION.”
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading “PHILADELPHIA: THE AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION, 1122 CHESTNUT STREET.”
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From this reading NEW YORK: 8 AND 10 BIBLE HOUSE.
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From this reading PHILADELPHIA: THE AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION, 1122 CHESTNUT STREET.
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From this reading NEW YORK: 8 AND 10 BIBLE HOUSE.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading PHILADELPHIA: THE AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION, 1122 CHESTNUT STREET.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “GWENDOLINE; OR, HALCOTS AND HALCOMBES,” “THROUGH THE LINN,” “NUMBER THREE WINIFRED PLACE,” ETC.
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading NEW YORK: 8 AND 10 BIBLE HOUSE.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading REVISED BY THE COMMITTEE OF PUBLICATION.
(of hair or feathers) of a golden brown to reddish brown color
From this reading PHILADELPHIA: THE AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION, 1122 CHESTNUT STREET.
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading REVISED BY THE COMMITTEE OF PUBLICATION.
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From this reading “GWENDOLINE; OR, HALCOTS AND HALCOMBES,” “THROUGH THE LINN,” “NUMBER THREE WINIFRED PLACE,” ETC.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “GWENDOLINE; OR, HALCOTS AND HALCOMBES,” “THROUGH THE LINN,” “NUMBER THREE WINIFRED PLACE,” ETC.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “GWENDOLINE; OR, HALCOTS AND HALCOMBES,” “THROUGH THE LINN,” “NUMBER THREE WINIFRED PLACE,” ETC.
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From this reading “GWENDOLINE; OR, HALCOTS AND HALCOMBES,” “THROUGH THE LINN,” “NUMBER THREE WINIFRED PLACE,” ETC.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading NEW YORK: 8 AND 10 BIBLE HOUSE.
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From this reading “GWENDOLINE; OR, HALCOTS AND HALCOMBES,” “THROUGH THE LINN,” “NUMBER THREE WINIFRED PLACE,” ETC.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading NEW YORK: 8 AND 10 BIBLE HOUSE.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading “GWENDOLINE; OR, HALCOTS AND HALCOMBES,” “THROUGH THE LINN,” “NUMBER THREE WINIFRED PLACE,” ETC.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading REVISED BY THE COMMITTEE OF PUBLICATION.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “GWENDOLINE; OR, HALCOTS AND HALCOMBES,” “THROUGH THE LINN,” “NUMBER THREE WINIFRED PLACE,” ETC.
a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University
From this reading THE OXFORD PRESS, PHILADELPHIA.
the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania
From this reading PHILADELPHIA: THE AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION, 1122 CHESTNUT STREET.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading “GWENDOLINE; OR, HALCOTS AND HALCOMBES,” “THROUGH THE LINN,” “NUMBER THREE WINIFRED PLACE,” ETC.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading THE OXFORD PRESS, PHILADELPHIA.
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading REVISED BY THE COMMITTEE OF PUBLICATION.
improved or brought up to date
From this reading REVISED BY THE COMMITTEE OF PUBLICATION.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading PHILADELPHIA: THE AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION, 1122 CHESTNUT STREET.
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From this reading PHILADELPHIA: THE AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION, 1122 CHESTNUT STREET.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “GWENDOLINE; OR, HALCOTS AND HALCOMBES,” “THROUGH THE LINN,” “NUMBER THREE WINIFRED PLACE,” ETC.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading “GWENDOLINE; OR, HALCOTS AND HALCOMBES,” “THROUGH THE LINN,” “NUMBER THREE WINIFRED PLACE,” ETC.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading “GWENDOLINE; OR, HALCOTS AND HALCOMBES,” “THROUGH THE LINN,” “NUMBER THREE WINIFRED PLACE,” ETC.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading PHILADELPHIA: THE AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION, 1122 CHESTNUT STREET.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “GWENDOLINE; OR, HALCOTS AND HALCOMBES,” “THROUGH THE LINN,” “NUMBER THREE WINIFRED PLACE,” ETC.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading NEW YORK: 8 AND 10 BIBLE HOUSE.
Chapter 1 of A quiet valley by Agnes Giberne holds 171 sentences, grouped into 35 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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