Chapter 19 of Augustus Carp, Esq., by Himself is here in full — 105 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 19 of Augustus Carp, Esq., by Himself is here in full — 105 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
My parents’ studies in the upbringing of children. A successful instance of non-vaccination. Further example of my father’s consideration for others. My mother’s ill-health. My parents engage a charwoman.
Chapter 19 of Augustus Carp, Esq., by Himself is here in full — 105 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a human female employed to do housework
From this reading “My parents engage a charwoman.”
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading “Further example of my father’s consideration for others.”
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading “My parents engage a charwoman.”
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading “Further example of my father’s consideration for others.”
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading “My parents’ studies in the upbringing of children.”
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading “My parents’ studies in the upbringing of children.”
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading “A successful instance of non-vaccination.”
properties acquired during a person's formative years
From this reading “My parents’ studies in the upbringing of children.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A successful instance of non-vaccination.
a human female employed to do housework
From this reading My parents engage a charwoman.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading My parents’ studies in the upbringing of children.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading Further example of my father’s consideration for others.
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading My parents engage a charwoman.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading Further example of my father’s consideration for others.
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Further example of my father’s consideration for others.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Further example of my father’s consideration for others.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Further example of my father’s consideration for others.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My mother’s ill-health.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading My parents’ studies in the upbringing of children.
an occurrence of something
From this reading A successful instance of non-vaccination.
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading My mother’s ill-health.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My parents’ studies in the upbringing of children.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A successful instance of non-vaccination.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My parents’ studies in the upbringing of children.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Further example of my father’s consideration for others.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading My parents’ studies in the upbringing of children.
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading My parents’ studies in the upbringing of children.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading A successful instance of non-vaccination.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading My parents’ studies in the upbringing of children.
properties acquired during a person's formative years
From this reading My parents’ studies in the upbringing of children.
Chapter 19 of Augustus Carp, Esq., by Himself by H. H. (Henry Howarth), Sir Bashford holds 105 sentences, grouped into 21 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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