Chapter 1 of A story of the sawdust is here in full — 158 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter I
Chapter 1 of A story of the sawdust is here in full — 158 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_). PRICE 5 CENTS. A STORY OF THE SAWDUST. The Pathetic History of “Old Props’” Darling. SHE DIED FOR HER LOVE.
Chapter 1 of A story of the sawdust is here in full — 158 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading “PRICE 5 CENTS.”
closed in or surrounded or included within
From this reading “Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_).”
plural of “italic” — a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right
From this reading “Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_).”
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading “The Pathetic History of “Old Props’” Darling.”
proper respect
From this reading “The Pathetic History of “Old Props’” Darling.”
fine particles of wood made by sawing wood
From this reading “A STORY OF THE SAWDUST.”
the words of something written
From this reading “Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_).”
plural of “underscore” — a line drawn underneath (especially under written matter)
From this reading “Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_).”
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From this reading PRICE 5 CENTS.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STORY OF THE SAWDUST.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_).
plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading PRICE 5 CENTS.
a special loved one
From this reading The Pathetic History of “Old Props’” Darling.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading SHE DIED FOR HER LOVE.
closed in or surrounded or included within
From this reading Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_).
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SHE DIED FOR HER LOVE.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading SHE DIED FOR HER LOVE.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading The Pathetic History of “Old Props’” Darling.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_).
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_).
plural of “italic” — a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right
From this reading Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_).
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading SHE DIED FOR HER LOVE.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A STORY OF THE SAWDUST.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The Pathetic History of “Old Props’” Darling.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The Pathetic History of “Old Props’” Darling.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading PRICE 5 CENTS.
proper respect
From this reading The Pathetic History of “Old Props’” Darling.
fine particles of wood made by sawing wood
From this reading A STORY OF THE SAWDUST.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SHE DIED FOR HER LOVE.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading A STORY OF THE SAWDUST.
the words of something written
From this reading Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_).
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A STORY OF THE SAWDUST.
plural of “underscore” — a line drawn underneath (especially under written matter)
From this reading Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_).
Chapter 1 of A story of the sawdust by Anonymous holds 158 sentences, grouped into 32 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 1 holds 158 sentences of A story of the sawdust, unabridged, divided into 32 reading sections.
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