Chapter 1 of Canoeing in Kanuckia is here in full — 430 sentences across 86 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter I
Chapter 1 of Canoeing in Kanuckia is here in full — 430 sentences across 86 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Obvious punctuation errors repaired. Italic text is denoted by _underscores_ and bold text by =equal signs=. Accentuation and spelling in French quotations has not been corrected. Page 11: Illustration Index; Page 11: '10. The local Small-boy'.
Chapter 1 of Canoeing in Kanuckia is here in full — 430 sentences across 86 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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past form of “denote” — be a sign or indication of
From this reading “Italic text is denoted by _underscores_ and bold text by =equal signs=.”
a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number
From this reading “Page 11: Illustration Index; Page 11: '10.”
a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right
From this reading “Italic text is denoted by _underscores_ and bold text by =equal signs=.”
something that makes repeated and regular interruptions or divisions
From this reading “Obvious punctuation errors repaired.”
plural of “quotation” — a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage
From this reading “Accentuation and spelling in French quotations has not been corrected.”
past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading “Obvious punctuation errors repaired.”
forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage
From this reading “Accentuation and spelling in French quotations has not been corrected.”
plural of “underscore” — a line drawn underneath (especially under written matter)
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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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Page 11: Illustration Index; Page 11: '10.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Page 11: Illustration Index; Page 11: '10.
the use or application of an accent; the relative prominence of syllables in a phrase or utterance
From this reading Accentuation and spelling in French quotations has not been corrected.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_ and bold text by =equal signs=.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Accentuation and spelling in French quotations has not been corrected.
fearless and daring
From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_ and bold text by =equal signs=.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_ and bold text by =equal signs=.
having something undesirable neutralized
From this reading Accentuation and spelling in French quotations has not been corrected.
past form of “denote” — be a sign or indication of
From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_ and bold text by =equal signs=.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_ and bold text by =equal signs=.
plural of “error” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Obvious punctuation errors repaired.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Accentuation and spelling in French quotations has not been corrected.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Accentuation and spelling in French quotations has not been corrected.
artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading Page 11: Illustration Index; Page 11: '10.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Accentuation and spelling in French quotations has not been corrected.
a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number
From this reading Page 11: Illustration Index; Page 11: '10.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_ and bold text by =equal signs=.
a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right
From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_ and bold text by =equal signs=.
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading The local Small-boy'.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Accentuation and spelling in French quotations has not been corrected.
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading Obvious punctuation errors repaired.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading Page 11: Illustration Index; Page 11: '10.
something that makes repeated and regular interruptions or divisions
From this reading Obvious punctuation errors repaired.
plural of “quotation” — a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage
From this reading Accentuation and spelling in French quotations has not been corrected.
past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading Obvious punctuation errors repaired.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_ and bold text by =equal signs=.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The local Small-boy'.
forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage
From this reading Accentuation and spelling in French quotations has not been corrected.
the words of something written
From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_ and bold text by =equal signs=.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The local Small-boy'.
plural of “underscore” — a line drawn underneath (especially under written matter)
From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_ and bold text by =equal signs=.
Chapter 1 of Canoeing in Kanuckia by Charles Ledyard Norton holds 430 sentences, grouped into 86 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 430 sentences of Canoeing in Kanuckia, unabridged, divided into 86 reading sections.
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