Chapter 1 of Christina Alberta's father is here in full — 385 sentences across 77 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter I
Chapter 1 of Christina Alberta's father is here in full — 385 sentences across 77 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Mr. Wells has also written the following novels: THE WHEELS OF CHANCE. LOVE AND MR. LEWISHAM. KIPPS.
Chapter 1 of Christina Alberta's father is here in full — 385 sentences across 77 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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in addition
From this reading “Mr. Wells has also written the following novels:”
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading “THE WHEELS OF CHANCE.”
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading “Mr. Wells has also written the following novels:”
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading “LOVE AND MR.”
plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading “Mr. Wells has also written the following novels:”
prolific English writer best known for his science-fiction novels; he also wrote on contemporary social problems and wrote popular accounts of history and science (1866-1946)
From this reading “Mr. Wells has also written the following novels:”
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading “THE WHEELS OF CHANCE.”
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading “Mr. Wells has also written the following novels:”
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 addition
From this reading Mr. Wells has also written the following novels:
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LOVE AND MR.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading THE WHEELS OF CHANCE.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Mr. Wells has also written the following novels:
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Wells has also written the following novels:
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From this reading KIPPS.
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From this reading LEWISHAM.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading LOVE AND MR.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Wells has also written the following novels:
plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading Mr. Wells has also written the following novels:
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WHEELS OF CHANCE.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Wells has also written the following novels:
prolific English writer best known for his science-fiction novels; he also wrote on contemporary social problems and wrote popular accounts of history and science (1866-1946)
From this reading Mr. Wells has also written the following novels:
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading THE WHEELS OF CHANCE.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Mr. Wells has also written the following novels:
Chapter 1 of Christina Alberta's father by H. G. (Herbert George) Wells holds 385 sentences, grouped into 77 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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