Chapter 1 of Diggers in the Earth is here in full — 425 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter I
Chapter 1 of Diggers in the Earth is here in full — 425 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
EVA MARCH TAPPAN, Ph.D. _Author of "England's Story," "American Hero Stories," "Old World Hero Stories," "Story of the Greek People," "Story of the Roman People," etc. Editor of "The Children's Hour."_ I. THE FARMER AND HIS FRIENDS. 50 cents. II. DIGGERS IN THE EARTH.
Chapter 1 of Diggers in the Earth is here in full — 425 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading “50 cents.”
plural of “digger” — a laborer who digs
From this reading “DIGGERS IN THE EARTH.”
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading “_Author of "England's Story," "American Hero Stories," "Old World Hero Stories," "Story of the Greek People," "Story of the Roman People," etc. Editor of "The Children's Hour."_ I. THE FARMER AND HIS FRIENDS.”
possessive form of “england” — a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading “_Author of "England's Story," "American Hero Stories," "Old World Hero Stories," "Story of the Greek People," "Story of the Roman People," etc. Editor of "The Children's Hour."_ I. THE FARMER AND HIS FRIENDS.”
a person who operates a farm
From this reading “_Author of "England's Story," "American Hero Stories," "Old World Hero Stories," "Story of the Greek People," "Story of the Roman People," etc. Editor of "The Children's Hour."_ I. THE FARMER AND HIS FRIENDS.”
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading “_Author of "England's Story," "American Hero Stories," "Old World Hero Stories," "Story of the Greek People," "Story of the Roman People," etc. Editor of "The Children's Hour."_ I. THE FARMER AND HIS FRIENDS.”
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading “_Author of "England's Story," "American Hero Stories," "Old World Hero Stories," "Story of the Greek People," "Story of the Roman People," etc. Editor of "The Children's Hour."_ I. THE FARMER AND HIS FRIENDS.”
United States abolitionist (1786-1865)
From this reading “EVA MARCH TAPPAN, Ph.D.”
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From this reading 50 cents.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading _Author of "England's Story," "American Hero Stories," "Old World Hero Stories," "Story of the Greek People," "Story of the Roman People," etc. Editor of "The Children's Hour."_ I. THE FARMER AND HIS FRIENDS.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Author of "England's Story," "American Hero Stories," "Old World Hero Stories," "Story of the Greek People," "Story of the Roman People," etc. Editor of "The Children's Hour."_ I. THE FARMER AND HIS FRIENDS.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading _Author of "England's Story," "American Hero Stories," "Old World Hero Stories," "Story of the Greek People," "Story of the Roman People," etc. Editor of "The Children's Hour."_ I. THE FARMER AND HIS FRIENDS.
plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading 50 cents.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Author of "England's Story," "American Hero Stories," "Old World Hero Stories," "Story of the Greek People," "Story of the Roman People," etc. Editor of "The Children's Hour."_ I. THE FARMER AND HIS FRIENDS.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading EVA MARCH TAPPAN, Ph.D.
plural of “digger” — a laborer who digs
From this reading DIGGERS IN THE EARTH.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading DIGGERS IN THE EARTH.
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading _Author of "England's Story," "American Hero Stories," "Old World Hero Stories," "Story of the Greek People," "Story of the Roman People," etc. Editor of "The Children's Hour."_ I. THE FARMER AND HIS FRIENDS.
possessive form of “england” — a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading _Author of "England's Story," "American Hero Stories," "Old World Hero Stories," "Story of the Greek People," "Story of the Roman People," etc. Editor of "The Children's Hour."_ I. THE FARMER AND HIS FRIENDS.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Author of "England's Story," "American Hero Stories," "Old World Hero Stories," "Story of the Greek People," "Story of the Roman People," etc. Editor of "The Children's Hour."_ I. THE FARMER AND HIS FRIENDS.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading EVA MARCH TAPPAN, Ph.D.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading _Author of "England's Story," "American Hero Stories," "Old World Hero Stories," "Story of the Greek People," "Story of the Roman People," etc. Editor of "The Children's Hour."_ I. THE FARMER AND HIS FRIENDS.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading _Author of "England's Story," "American Hero Stories," "Old World Hero Stories," "Story of the Greek People," "Story of the Roman People," etc. Editor of "The Children's Hour."_ I. THE FARMER AND HIS FRIENDS.
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading _Author of "England's Story," "American Hero Stories," "Old World Hero Stories," "Story of the Greek People," "Story of the Roman People," etc. Editor of "The Children's Hour."_ I. THE FARMER AND HIS FRIENDS.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading _Author of "England's Story," "American Hero Stories," "Old World Hero Stories," "Story of the Greek People," "Story of the Roman People," etc. Editor of "The Children's Hour."_ I. THE FARMER AND HIS FRIENDS.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Author of "England's Story," "American Hero Stories," "Old World Hero Stories," "Story of the Greek People," "Story of the Roman People," etc. Editor of "The Children's Hour."_ I. THE FARMER AND HIS FRIENDS.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading _Author of "England's Story," "American Hero Stories," "Old World Hero Stories," "Story of the Greek People," "Story of the Roman People," etc. Editor of "The Children's Hour."_ I. THE FARMER AND HIS FRIENDS.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Author of "England's Story," "American Hero Stories," "Old World Hero Stories," "Story of the Greek People," "Story of the Roman People," etc. Editor of "The Children's Hour."_ I. THE FARMER AND HIS FRIENDS.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading II.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DIGGERS IN THE EARTH.
march in a procession
From this reading EVA MARCH TAPPAN, Ph.D.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Author of "England's Story," "American Hero Stories," "Old World Hero Stories," "Story of the Greek People," "Story of the Roman People," etc. Editor of "The Children's Hour."_ I. THE FARMER AND HIS FRIENDS.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading _Author of "England's Story," "American Hero Stories," "Old World Hero Stories," "Story of the Greek People," "Story of the Roman People," etc. Editor of "The Children's Hour."_ I. THE FARMER AND HIS FRIENDS.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading _Author of "England's Story," "American Hero Stories," "Old World Hero Stories," "Story of the Greek People," "Story of the Roman People," etc. Editor of "The Children's Hour."_ I. THE FARMER AND HIS FRIENDS.
(from potential of Hydrogen) the logarithm of the reciprocal of hydrogen-ion concentration in gram atoms per liter
From this reading EVA MARCH TAPPAN, Ph.D.
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading _Author of "England's Story," "American Hero Stories," "Old World Hero Stories," "Story of the Greek People," "Story of the Roman People," etc. Editor of "The Children's Hour."_ I. THE FARMER AND HIS FRIENDS.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading _Author of "England's Story," "American Hero Stories," "Old World Hero Stories," "Story of the Greek People," "Story of the Roman People," etc. Editor of "The Children's Hour."_ I. THE FARMER AND HIS FRIENDS.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading _Author of "England's Story," "American Hero Stories," "Old World Hero Stories," "Story of the Greek People," "Story of the Roman People," etc. Editor of "The Children's Hour."_ I. THE FARMER AND HIS FRIENDS.
United States abolitionist (1786-1865)
From this reading EVA MARCH TAPPAN, Ph.D.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Author of "England's Story," "American Hero Stories," "Old World Hero Stories," "Story of the Greek People," "Story of the Roman People," etc. Editor of "The Children's Hour."_ I. THE FARMER AND HIS FRIENDS.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading _Author of "England's Story," "American Hero Stories," "Old World Hero Stories," "Story of the Greek People," "Story of the Roman People," etc. Editor of "The Children's Hour."_ I. THE FARMER AND HIS FRIENDS.
Chapter 1 of Diggers in the Earth by Eva March Tappan holds 425 sentences, grouped into 85 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 425 sentences of Diggers in the Earth, unabridged, divided into 85 reading sections.
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