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An Autobiography of Anthony Trollope

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_THE SMALL HOUSE AT ALLINGTON_--_CAN YOU FORGIVE HER?_--_RACHEL RAY_--AND THE _FORTNIGHTLY REVIEW_.
During the early months of 1862 _Orley Farm_ was still being brought out in numbers, and at the same time _Brown, Jones, and Robinson_ was appearing in the _Cornhill Magazine_.
In September, 1862, the _Small House at Allington_ began its career in the same periodical.
The work on North America had also come out in 1862.
In August, 1863, the first number of _Can You Forgive Her?_ was published as a separate serial, and was continued through 1864.
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An Autobiography of Anthony Trollope

Chapter X · Chapter 10

Chapter 10 of An Autobiography of Anthony Trollope is here in full — 235 sentences across 47 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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_THE SMALL HOUSE AT ALLINGTON_--_CAN YOU FORGIVE HER?_--_RACHEL RAY_--AND THE _FORTNIGHTLY REVIEW_.
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During the early months of 1862 _Orley Farm_ was still being brought out in numbers, and at the same time _Brown, Jones, and Robinson_ was appearing in the _Cornhill Magazine_.
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In September, 1862, the _Small House at Allington_ began its career in the same periodical.
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The work on North America had also come out in 1862.
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In August, 1863, the first number of _Can You Forgive Her?_ was published as a separate serial, and was continued through 1864.

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appearing noun US /əˈpɪrɪŋ/

formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action

From this reading “During the early months of 1862 _Orley Farm_ was still being brought out in numbers, and at the same time _Brown, Jones, and Robinson_ was appearing in the _Cornhill Magazine_.”

fortnightly adjective US /ˈfɔːrtnaɪtli/

occurring every two weeks

Magazine noun US /ˈmæɡəziːn/

a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it

periodical noun US /ˌpɪriˈɑːdɪkəl/

a publication that appears at fixed intervals

From this reading “In September, 1862, the _Small House at Allington_ began its career in the same periodical.”

ray noun US /reɪ/

a column of light (as from a beacon)

review noun US /ˌriːˈvjuː/

a new appraisal or evaluation

Robinson noun US /ˈrɑːbənsən/

English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975)

serial adjective US /ˈsɪriːəl/

in regular succession without gaps

From this reading “In August, 1863, the first number of _Can You Forgive Her?_ was published as a separate serial, and was continued through 1864.”

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1862

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From this reading During the early months of 1862 _Orley Farm_ was still being brought out in numbers, and at the same time _Brown, Jones, and Robinson_ was appearing in the _Cornhill Magazine_.

1863

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From this reading In August, 1863, the first number of _Can You Forgive Her?_ was published as a separate serial, and was continued through 1864.

1864

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From this reading In August, 1863, the first number of _Can You Forgive Her?_ was published as a separate serial, and was continued through 1864.

adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading In August, 1863, the first number of _Can You Forgive Her?_ was published as a separate serial, and was continued through 1864.

ALLINGTON

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From this reading _THE SMALL HOUSE AT ALLINGTON_--_CAN YOU FORGIVE HER?_--_RACHEL RAY_--AND THE _FORTNIGHTLY REVIEW_.

alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

in addition

From this reading The work on North America had also come out in 1862.

AmericanounUS /əˈmerəkə/

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading The work on North America had also come out in 1862.

ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading _THE SMALL HOUSE AT ALLINGTON_--_CAN YOU FORGIVE HER?_--_RACHEL RAY_--AND THE _FORTNIGHTLY REVIEW_.

appearingnounUS /əˈpɪrɪŋ/

formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action

From this reading During the early months of 1862 _Orley Farm_ was still being brought out in numbers, and at the same time _Brown, Jones, and Robinson_ was appearing in the _Cornhill Magazine_.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading In August, 1863, the first number of _Can You Forgive Her?_ was published as a separate serial, and was continued through 1864.

ATprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _THE SMALL HOUSE AT ALLINGTON_--_CAN YOU FORGIVE HER?_--_RACHEL RAY_--AND THE _FORTNIGHTLY REVIEW_.

AugustnounUS /ˈɑːɡəst/

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading In August, 1863, the first number of _Can You Forgive Her?_ was published as a separate serial, and was continued through 1864.

beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading In September, 1862, the _Small House at Allington_ began its career in the same periodical.

beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading During the early months of 1862 _Orley Farm_ was still being brought out in numbers, and at the same time _Brown, Jones, and Robinson_ was appearing in the _Cornhill Magazine_.

broughtverbUS /brɔːt/

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading During the early months of 1862 _Orley Farm_ was still being brought out in numbers, and at the same time _Brown, Jones, and Robinson_ was appearing in the _Cornhill Magazine_.

BrownnounUS /braʊn/

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading During the early months of 1862 _Orley Farm_ was still being brought out in numbers, and at the same time _Brown, Jones, and Robinson_ was appearing in the _Cornhill Magazine_.

CANmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading _THE SMALL HOUSE AT ALLINGTON_--_CAN YOU FORGIVE HER?_--_RACHEL RAY_--AND THE _FORTNIGHTLY REVIEW_.

careernounUS /kərˈɪr/

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading In September, 1862, the _Small House at Allington_ began its career in the same periodical.

comeverbUS /kʌm/

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The work on North America had also come out in 1862.

continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/

without stop or interruption

From this reading In August, 1863, the first number of _Can You Forgive Her?_ was published as a separate serial, and was continued through 1864.

Cornhill

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From this reading During the early months of 1862 _Orley Farm_ was still being brought out in numbers, and at the same time _Brown, Jones, and Robinson_ was appearing in the _Cornhill Magazine_.

DuringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the early months of 1862 _Orley Farm_ was still being brought out in numbers, and at the same time _Brown, Jones, and Robinson_ was appearing in the _Cornhill Magazine_.

earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading During the early months of 1862 _Orley Farm_ was still being brought out in numbers, and at the same time _Brown, Jones, and Robinson_ was appearing in the _Cornhill Magazine_.

FarmverbUS /fɑːrm/

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading During the early months of 1862 _Orley Farm_ was still being brought out in numbers, and at the same time _Brown, Jones, and Robinson_ was appearing in the _Cornhill Magazine_.

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading In August, 1863, the first number of _Can You Forgive Her?_ was published as a separate serial, and was continued through 1864.

FORGIVEverbUS /fərˈɡɪv/

stop blaming or grant forgiveness

From this reading _THE SMALL HOUSE AT ALLINGTON_--_CAN YOU FORGIVE HER?_--_RACHEL RAY_--AND THE _FORTNIGHTLY REVIEW_.

FORTNIGHTLYadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪtli/

occurring every two weeks

From this reading _THE SMALL HOUSE AT ALLINGTON_--_CAN YOU FORGIVE HER?_--_RACHEL RAY_--AND THE _FORTNIGHTLY REVIEW_.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The work on North America had also come out in 1862.

HERdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading _THE SMALL HOUSE AT ALLINGTON_--_CAN YOU FORGIVE HER?_--_RACHEL RAY_--AND THE _FORTNIGHTLY REVIEW_.

HOUSEnounUS /haʊs/

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading _THE SMALL HOUSE AT ALLINGTON_--_CAN YOU FORGIVE HER?_--_RACHEL RAY_--AND THE _FORTNIGHTLY REVIEW_.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading During the early months of 1862 _Orley Farm_ was still being brought out in numbers, and at the same time _Brown, Jones, and Robinson_ was appearing in the _Cornhill Magazine_.

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading In September, 1862, the _Small House at Allington_ began its career in the same periodical.

JonesnounUS /dʒoʊnz/

United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)

From this reading During the early months of 1862 _Orley Farm_ was still being brought out in numbers, and at the same time _Brown, Jones, and Robinson_ was appearing in the _Cornhill Magazine_.

MagazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/

a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it

From this reading During the early months of 1862 _Orley Farm_ was still being brought out in numbers, and at the same time _Brown, Jones, and Robinson_ was appearing in the _Cornhill Magazine_.

monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading During the early months of 1862 _Orley Farm_ was still being brought out in numbers, and at the same time _Brown, Jones, and Robinson_ was appearing in the _Cornhill Magazine_.

NorthnounUS /nɔːrθ/

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The work on North America had also come out in 1862.

numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading In August, 1863, the first number of _Can You Forgive Her?_ was published as a separate serial, and was continued through 1864.

numbersnounUS /ˈnʌmbərz/

the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt

From this reading During the early months of 1862 _Orley Farm_ was still being brought out in numbers, and at the same time _Brown, Jones, and Robinson_ was appearing in the _Cornhill Magazine_.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading During the early months of 1862 _Orley Farm_ was still being brought out in numbers, and at the same time _Brown, Jones, and Robinson_ was appearing in the _Cornhill Magazine_.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The work on North America had also come out in 1862.

Orley

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading During the early months of 1862 _Orley Farm_ was still being brought out in numbers, and at the same time _Brown, Jones, and Robinson_ was appearing in the _Cornhill Magazine_.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading During the early months of 1862 _Orley Farm_ was still being brought out in numbers, and at the same time _Brown, Jones, and Robinson_ was appearing in the _Cornhill Magazine_.

periodicalnounUS /ˌpɪriˈɑːdɪkəl/

a publication that appears at fixed intervals

From this reading In September, 1862, the _Small House at Allington_ began its career in the same periodical.

publishedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌblɪʃt/

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading In August, 1863, the first number of _Can You Forgive Her?_ was published as a separate serial, and was continued through 1864.

RACHELnounUS /ˈreɪtʃəl/

(Old Testament) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin

From this reading _THE SMALL HOUSE AT ALLINGTON_--_CAN YOU FORGIVE HER?_--_RACHEL RAY_--AND THE _FORTNIGHTLY REVIEW_.

RAYnounUS /reɪ/

a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading _THE SMALL HOUSE AT ALLINGTON_--_CAN YOU FORGIVE HER?_--_RACHEL RAY_--AND THE _FORTNIGHTLY REVIEW_.

REVIEWnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/

a new appraisal or evaluation

From this reading _THE SMALL HOUSE AT ALLINGTON_--_CAN YOU FORGIVE HER?_--_RACHEL RAY_--AND THE _FORTNIGHTLY REVIEW_.

RobinsonnounUS /ˈrɑːbənsən/

English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975)

From this reading During the early months of 1862 _Orley Farm_ was still being brought out in numbers, and at the same time _Brown, Jones, and Robinson_ was appearing in the _Cornhill Magazine_.

sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading During the early months of 1862 _Orley Farm_ was still being brought out in numbers, and at the same time _Brown, Jones, and Robinson_ was appearing in the _Cornhill Magazine_.

separateverbUS /ˈsepəreɪt/

act as a barrier between; stand between

From this reading In August, 1863, the first number of _Can You Forgive Her?_ was published as a separate serial, and was continued through 1864.

SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading In September, 1862, the _Small House at Allington_ began its career in the same periodical.

serialadjectiveUS /ˈsɪriːəl/

in regular succession without gaps

From this reading In August, 1863, the first number of _Can You Forgive Her?_ was published as a separate serial, and was continued through 1864.

SMALLadjectiveUS /smɔːl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading _THE SMALL HOUSE AT ALLINGTON_--_CAN YOU FORGIVE HER?_--_RACHEL RAY_--AND THE _FORTNIGHTLY REVIEW_.

stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/

not in physical motion

From this reading During the early months of 1862 _Orley Farm_ was still being brought out in numbers, and at the same time _Brown, Jones, and Robinson_ was appearing in the _Cornhill Magazine_.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading _THE SMALL HOUSE AT ALLINGTON_--_CAN YOU FORGIVE HER?_--_RACHEL RAY_--AND THE _FORTNIGHTLY REVIEW_.

throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading In August, 1863, the first number of _Can You Forgive Her?_ was published as a separate serial, and was continued through 1864.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading During the early months of 1862 _Orley Farm_ was still being brought out in numbers, and at the same time _Brown, Jones, and Robinson_ was appearing in the _Cornhill Magazine_.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading During the early months of 1862 _Orley Farm_ was still being brought out in numbers, and at the same time _Brown, Jones, and Robinson_ was appearing in the _Cornhill Magazine_.

workverbUS /wɜːrk/

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The work on North America had also come out in 1862.

YOUpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading _THE SMALL HOUSE AT ALLINGTON_--_CAN YOU FORGIVE HER?_--_RACHEL RAY_--AND THE _FORTNIGHTLY REVIEW_.

Chapter 10 of An Autobiography of Anthony Trollope by Anthony Trollope holds 235 sentences, grouped into 47 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, 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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