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Chapter 1 holds 804 sentences of Charles Peace, unabridged, divided into 161 reading sections.
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter I
Chapter 1 of Charles Peace is here in full — 804 sentences across 161 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
This book was originally published in 100 weekly installments. The volume number of each issue is provided as a sidenote, occasionally mid-paragraph. Illustrations that appeared at the beginning of each issue were moved to the nearest paragraph break. Additional notes are at the end of the book. [Sidenote: No. 1.]
Chapter 1 of Charles Peace is here in full — 804 sentences across 161 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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From this reading [Sidenote: No. 1.]
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From this reading This book was originally published in 100 weekly installments.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The volume number of each issue is provided as a sidenote, occasionally mid-paragraph.
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From this reading Additional notes are at the end of the book.
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From this reading Illustrations that appeared at the beginning of each issue were moved to the nearest paragraph break.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Additional notes are at the end of the book.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The volume number of each issue is provided as a sidenote, occasionally mid-paragraph.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Illustrations that appeared at the beginning of each issue were moved to the nearest paragraph break.
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From this reading Illustrations that appeared at the beginning of each issue were moved to the nearest paragraph break.
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From this reading This book was originally published in 100 weekly installments.
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From this reading Illustrations that appeared at the beginning of each issue were moved to the nearest paragraph break.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The volume number of each issue is provided as a sidenote, occasionally mid-paragraph.
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From this reading Additional notes are at the end of the book.
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From this reading Illustrations that appeared at the beginning of each issue were moved to the nearest paragraph break.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This book was originally published in 100 weekly installments.
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From this reading This book was originally published in 100 weekly installments.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The volume number of each issue is provided as a sidenote, occasionally mid-paragraph.
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From this reading The volume number of each issue is provided as a sidenote, occasionally mid-paragraph.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The volume number of each issue is provided as a sidenote, occasionally mid-paragraph.
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From this reading Illustrations that appeared at the beginning of each issue were moved to the nearest paragraph break.
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From this reading Illustrations that appeared at the beginning of each issue were moved to the nearest paragraph break.
not any; not one
From this reading [Sidenote: No. 1.]
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From this reading Additional notes are at the end of the book.
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From this reading The volume number of each issue is provided as a sidenote, occasionally mid-paragraph.
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From this reading The volume number of each issue is provided as a sidenote, occasionally mid-paragraph.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The volume number of each issue is provided as a sidenote, occasionally mid-paragraph.
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From this reading This book was originally published in 100 weekly installments.
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From this reading Illustrations that appeared at the beginning of each issue were moved to the nearest paragraph break.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The volume number of each issue is provided as a sidenote, occasionally mid-paragraph.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This book was originally published in 100 weekly installments.
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From this reading The volume number of each issue is provided as a sidenote, occasionally mid-paragraph.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Illustrations that appeared at the beginning of each issue were moved to the nearest paragraph break.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The volume number of each issue is provided as a sidenote, occasionally mid-paragraph.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This book was originally published in 100 weekly installments.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Illustrations that appeared at the beginning of each issue were moved to the nearest paragraph break.
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From this reading The volume number of each issue is provided as a sidenote, occasionally mid-paragraph.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This book was originally published in 100 weekly installments.
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From this reading This book was originally published in 100 weekly installments.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Illustrations that appeared at the beginning of each issue were moved to the nearest paragraph break.
