Chapter 1 of At the Councillor's is here in full — 148 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter I
Chapter 1 of At the Councillor's is here in full — 148 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A NAMELESS HISTORY. E. MARLITT. TRANSLATOR OF "THE GREEN GATE," "THE SECOND WIFE," "ONLY A GIRL," "HULDA," "THE OLD MAM’SELLE’S SECRET," ETC. PHILADELPHIA: J. B. LIPPINCOTT COMPANY 1893. Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1876, by J. B. LIPPINCOTT & CO., In the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington.
Chapter 1 of At the Councillor's is here in full — 148 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading “Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1876, by J. B. LIPPINCOTT & CO., In the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington.”
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading “Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1876, by J. B. LIPPINCOTT & CO., In the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington.”
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading “TRANSLATOR OF "THE GREEN GATE," "THE SECOND WIFE," "ONLY A GIRL," "HULDA," "THE OLD MAM’SELLE’S SECRET," ETC.”
a professional person trained in library science and engaged in library services
From this reading “Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1876, by J. B. LIPPINCOTT & CO., In the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington.”
Having no name, or having a name that is kept secret or unknown.
From this reading “A NAMELESS HISTORY.”
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: J. B. LIPPINCOTT COMPANY 1893.”
a person who translates written messages from one language to another
From this reading “TRANSLATOR OF "THE GREEN GATE," "THE SECOND WIFE," "ONLY A GIRL," "HULDA," "THE OLD MAM’SELLE’S SECRET," ETC.”
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading “Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1876, by J. B. LIPPINCOTT & CO., In the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
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In this reading “TRANSLATOR OF "THE GREEN GATE," "THE SECOND WIFE," "ONLY A GIRL," "HULDA," "THE OLD MAM’SELLE’S SECRET," ETC.”
In this reading “TRANSLATOR OF "THE GREEN GATE," "THE SECOND WIFE," "ONLY A GIRL," "HULDA," "THE OLD MAM’SELLE’S SECRET," ETC.”
In this reading “Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1876, by J. B. LIPPINCOTT & CO., In the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington.”
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From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1876, by J. B. LIPPINCOTT & CO., In the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PHILADELPHIA: J. B. LIPPINCOTT COMPANY 1893.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NAMELESS HISTORY.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1876, by J. B. LIPPINCOTT & CO., In the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1876, by J. B. LIPPINCOTT & CO., In the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1876, by J. B. LIPPINCOTT & CO., In the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading PHILADELPHIA: J. B. LIPPINCOTT COMPANY 1893.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1876, by J. B. LIPPINCOTT & CO., In the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington.
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1876, by J. B. LIPPINCOTT & CO., In the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading PHILADELPHIA: J. B. LIPPINCOTT COMPANY 1893.
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1876, by J. B. LIPPINCOTT & CO., In the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading E. MARLITT.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1876, by J. B. LIPPINCOTT & CO., In the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TRANSLATOR OF "THE GREEN GATE," "THE SECOND WIFE," "ONLY A GIRL," "HULDA," "THE OLD MAM’SELLE’S SECRET," ETC.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading TRANSLATOR OF "THE GREEN GATE," "THE SECOND WIFE," "ONLY A GIRL," "HULDA," "THE OLD MAM’SELLE’S SECRET," ETC.
a young female
From this reading TRANSLATOR OF "THE GREEN GATE," "THE SECOND WIFE," "ONLY A GIRL," "HULDA," "THE OLD MAM’SELLE’S SECRET," ETC.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading TRANSLATOR OF "THE GREEN GATE," "THE SECOND WIFE," "ONLY A GIRL," "HULDA," "THE OLD MAM’SELLE’S SECRET," ETC.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading A NAMELESS HISTORY.
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From this reading TRANSLATOR OF "THE GREEN GATE," "THE SECOND WIFE," "ONLY A GIRL," "HULDA," "THE OLD MAM’SELLE’S SECRET," ETC.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1876, by J. B. LIPPINCOTT & CO., In the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington.
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading PHILADELPHIA: J. B. LIPPINCOTT COMPANY 1893.
a professional person trained in library science and engaged in library services
From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1876, by J. B. LIPPINCOTT & CO., In the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PHILADELPHIA: J. B. LIPPINCOTT COMPANY 1893.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TRANSLATOR OF "THE GREEN GATE," "THE SECOND WIFE," "ONLY A GIRL," "HULDA," "THE OLD MAM’SELLE’S SECRET," ETC.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading E. MARLITT.
Having no name, or having a name that is kept secret or unknown.
From this reading A NAMELESS HISTORY.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TRANSLATOR OF "THE GREEN GATE," "THE SECOND WIFE," "ONLY A GIRL," "HULDA," "THE OLD MAM’SELLE’S SECRET," ETC.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1876, by J. B. LIPPINCOTT & CO., In the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading TRANSLATOR OF "THE GREEN GATE," "THE SECOND WIFE," "ONLY A GIRL," "HULDA," "THE OLD MAM’SELLE’S SECRET," ETC.
and nothing more
From this reading TRANSLATOR OF "THE GREEN GATE," "THE SECOND WIFE," "ONLY A GIRL," "HULDA," "THE OLD MAM’SELLE’S SECRET," ETC.
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: J. B. LIPPINCOTT COMPANY 1893.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading TRANSLATOR OF "THE GREEN GATE," "THE SECOND WIFE," "ONLY A GIRL," "HULDA," "THE OLD MAM’SELLE’S SECRET," ETC.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading TRANSLATOR OF "THE GREEN GATE," "THE SECOND WIFE," "ONLY A GIRL," "HULDA," "THE OLD MAM’SELLE’S SECRET," ETC.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TRANSLATOR OF "THE GREEN GATE," "THE SECOND WIFE," "ONLY A GIRL," "HULDA," "THE OLD MAM’SELLE’S SECRET," ETC.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1876, by J. B. LIPPINCOTT & CO., In the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington.
a person who translates written messages from one language to another
From this reading TRANSLATOR OF "THE GREEN GATE," "THE SECOND WIFE," "ONLY A GIRL," "HULDA," "THE OLD MAM’SELLE’S SECRET," ETC.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1876, by J. B. LIPPINCOTT & CO., In the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading TRANSLATOR OF "THE GREEN GATE," "THE SECOND WIFE," "ONLY A GIRL," "HULDA," "THE OLD MAM’SELLE’S SECRET," ETC.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1876, by J. B. LIPPINCOTT & CO., In the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington.
Chapter 1 of At the Councillor's by E. (Eugenie) Marlitt holds 148 sentences, grouped into 30 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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