Chapter 9 of Bluebell A Novel is here in full — 131 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter IX
Chapter 9 of Bluebell A Novel is here in full — 131 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
TOBOGGINING. We are in love's land to-day. Where shall we go? Love, shall we start or stay? Or sail--or row?
Chapter 9 of Bluebell A Novel is here in full — 131 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the land on which real estate is located
From this reading “We are in love's land to-day.”
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading “We are in love's land to-day.”
possessive form of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading “We are in love's land to-day.”
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading “Or sail--or row?”
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading “Or sail--or row?”
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “Where shall we go?”
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “Love, shall we start or stay?”
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading “Love, shall we start or stay?”
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the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We are in love's land to-day.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Where shall we go?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We are in love's land to-day.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading We are in love's land to-day.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Love, shall we start or stay?
possessive form of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading We are in love's land to-day.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Love, shall we start or stay?
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading Or sail--or row?
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading Or sail--or row?
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Where shall we go?
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Love, shall we start or stay?
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Love, shall we start or stay?
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From this reading We are in love's land to-day.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TOBOGGINING.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We are in love's land to-day.
in or at the place that
From this reading Where shall we go?
Chapter 9 of Bluebell A Novel by G. C., Mrs. Huddleston holds 131 sentences, grouped into 27 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 9 holds 131 sentences of Bluebell A Novel, unabridged, divided into 27 reading sections.
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