Chapter 8 of De La Salle Fifth Reader is here in full — 391 sentences across 79 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 8 of De La Salle Fifth Reader is here in full — 391 sentences across 79 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
_"Fabiola"--Cardinal Wiseman._ * * * * * SPHEROID (sf[=e]'), a body or figure in shape like a sphere. VELLUM, a fine kind of parchment, made of the skin of a lamb, goat, sheep or young calf, for writing on. THEME, a subject or topic on which a person writes or speaks. SCORE, bill, account, reckoning. SUPERCIL'IOUS, proud, haughty.
Chapter 8 of De La Salle Fifth Reader is here in full — 391 sentences across 79 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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young of domestic cattle
From this reading “VELLUM, a fine kind of parchment, made of the skin of a lamb, goat, sheep or young calf, for writing on.”
any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns
From this reading “VELLUM, a fine kind of parchment, made of the skin of a lamb, goat, sheep or young calf, for writing on.”
A stiff, flat, thin material made from the prepared skin of an animal, used for writing.
From this reading “VELLUM, a fine kind of parchment, made of the skin of a lamb, goat, sheep or young calf, for writing on.”
problem solving that involves numbers or quantities
From this reading “SCORE, bill, account, reckoning.”
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading “_"Fabiola"--Cardinal Wiseman._ * * * * * SPHEROID (sf[=e]'), a body or figure in shape like a sphere.”
a shape that is generated by rotating an ellipse around one of its axes
From this reading “_"Fabiola"--Cardinal Wiseman._ * * * * * SPHEROID (sf[=e]'), a body or figure in shape like a sphere.”
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading “THEME, a subject or topic on which a person writes or speaks.”
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading “THEME, a subject or topic on which a person writes or speaks.”
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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 _"Fabiola"--Cardinal Wiseman._ * * * * * SPHEROID (sf[=e]'), a body or figure in shape like a sphere.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading SCORE, bill, account, reckoning.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading SCORE, bill, account, reckoning.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading _"Fabiola"--Cardinal Wiseman._ * * * * * SPHEROID (sf[=e]'), a body or figure in shape like a sphere.
young of domestic cattle
From this reading VELLUM, a fine kind of parchment, made of the skin of a lamb, goat, sheep or young calf, for writing on.
(Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes
From this reading _"Fabiola"--Cardinal Wiseman._ * * * * * SPHEROID (sf[=e]'), a body or figure in shape like a sphere.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading _"Fabiola"--Cardinal Wiseman._ * * * * * SPHEROID (sf[=e]'), a body or figure in shape like a sphere.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _"Fabiola"--Cardinal Wiseman._ * * * * * SPHEROID (sf[=e]'), a body or figure in shape like a sphere.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading _"Fabiola"--Cardinal Wiseman._ * * * * * SPHEROID (sf[=e]'), a body or figure in shape like a sphere.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading VELLUM, a fine kind of parchment, made of the skin of a lamb, goat, sheep or young calf, for writing on.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading VELLUM, a fine kind of parchment, made of the skin of a lamb, goat, sheep or young calf, for writing on.
any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns
From this reading VELLUM, a fine kind of parchment, made of the skin of a lamb, goat, sheep or young calf, for writing on.
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
From this reading SUPERCIL'IOUS, proud, haughty.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _"Fabiola"--Cardinal Wiseman._ * * * * * SPHEROID (sf[=e]'), a body or figure in shape like a sphere.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading VELLUM, a fine kind of parchment, made of the skin of a lamb, goat, sheep or young calf, for writing on.
young sheep
From this reading VELLUM, a fine kind of parchment, made of the skin of a lamb, goat, sheep or young calf, for writing on.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading _"Fabiola"--Cardinal Wiseman._ * * * * * SPHEROID (sf[=e]'), a body or figure in shape like a sphere.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading VELLUM, a fine kind of parchment, made of the skin of a lamb, goat, sheep or young calf, for writing on.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading VELLUM, a fine kind of parchment, made of the skin of a lamb, goat, sheep or young calf, for writing on.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading VELLUM, a fine kind of parchment, made of the skin of a lamb, goat, sheep or young calf, for writing on.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _"Fabiola"--Cardinal Wiseman._ * * * * * SPHEROID (sf[=e]'), a body or figure in shape like a sphere.
A stiff, flat, thin material made from the prepared skin of an animal, used for writing.
From this reading VELLUM, a fine kind of parchment, made of the skin of a lamb, goat, sheep or young calf, for writing on.
a human being
From this reading THEME, a subject or topic on which a person writes or speaks.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading SUPERCIL'IOUS, proud, haughty.
problem solving that involves numbers or quantities
From this reading SCORE, bill, account, reckoning.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading SCORE, bill, account, reckoning.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _"Fabiola"--Cardinal Wiseman._ * * * * * SPHEROID (sf[=e]'), a body or figure in shape like a sphere.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading _"Fabiola"--Cardinal Wiseman._ * * * * * SPHEROID (sf[=e]'), a body or figure in shape like a sphere.
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading VELLUM, a fine kind of parchment, made of the skin of a lamb, goat, sheep or young calf, for writing on.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading VELLUM, a fine kind of parchment, made of the skin of a lamb, goat, sheep or young calf, for writing on.
third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech
From this reading THEME, a subject or topic on which a person writes or speaks.
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading _"Fabiola"--Cardinal Wiseman._ * * * * * SPHEROID (sf[=e]'), a body or figure in shape like a sphere.
a shape that is generated by rotating an ellipse around one of its axes
From this reading _"Fabiola"--Cardinal Wiseman._ * * * * * SPHEROID (sf[=e]'), a body or figure in shape like a sphere.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading THEME, a subject or topic on which a person writes or speaks.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SUPERCIL'IOUS, proud, haughty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading VELLUM, a fine kind of parchment, made of the skin of a lamb, goat, sheep or young calf, for writing on.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading THEME, a subject or topic on which a person writes or speaks.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading THEME, a subject or topic on which a person writes or speaks.
a heavy creamy-colored paper resembling parchment
From this reading VELLUM, a fine kind of parchment, made of the skin of a lamb, goat, sheep or young calf, for writing on.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THEME, a subject or topic on which a person writes or speaks.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _"Fabiola"--Cardinal Wiseman._ * * * * * SPHEROID (sf[=e]'), a body or figure in shape like a sphere.
third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading THEME, a subject or topic on which a person writes or speaks.
the act of creating written works
From this reading VELLUM, a fine kind of parchment, made of the skin of a lamb, goat, sheep or young calf, for writing on.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading VELLUM, a fine kind of parchment, made of the skin of a lamb, goat, sheep or young calf, for writing on.
Chapter 8 of De La Salle Fifth Reader by Christian Brothers holds 391 sentences, grouped into 79 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 8 holds 391 sentences of De La Salle Fifth Reader, unabridged, divided into 79 reading sections.
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