Chapter 1 of Fairy Gold is here in full — 189 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 1 of Fairy Gold is here in full — 189 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
_Author of "Véra's Charge," "Philip's Restitution," "A Child of Mary," "His Victory," etc._ D.E. HUDSON. FAIRY GOLD. PRELUDE. "Claire! do stop that tiresome practicing and come here. Helen and I want you."
Chapter 1 of Fairy Gold is here in full — 189 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading “FAIRY GOLD.”
a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century
From this reading “_Author of "Véra's Charge," "Philip's Restitution," "A Child of Mary," "His Victory," etc._ D.E. HUDSON.”
possessive form of “philip” — Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading “_Author of "Véra's Charge," "Philip's Restitution," "A Child of Mary," "His Victory," etc._ D.E. HUDSON.”
-ing form of “practice” — carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions
From this reading “"Claire! do stop that tiresome practicing and come here.”
something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows
From this reading “PRELUDE.”
a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
From this reading “_Author of "Véra's Charge," "Philip's Restitution," "A Child of Mary," "His Victory," etc._ D.E. HUDSON.”
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading “"Claire! do stop that tiresome practicing and come here.”
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading “_Author of "Véra's Charge," "Philip's Restitution," "A Child of Mary," "His Victory," etc._ D.E. HUDSON.”
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In this reading “"Claire! do stop that tiresome practicing and come here.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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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 _Author of "Véra's Charge," "Philip's Restitution," "A Child of Mary," "His Victory," etc._ D.E. HUDSON.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Claire! do stop that tiresome practicing and come here.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading _Author of "Véra's Charge," "Philip's Restitution," "A Child of Mary," "His Victory," etc._ D.E. HUDSON.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading _Author of "Véra's Charge," "Philip's Restitution," "A Child of Mary," "His Victory," etc._ D.E. HUDSON.
a young person of either sex
From this reading _Author of "Véra's Charge," "Philip's Restitution," "A Child of Mary," "His Victory," etc._ D.E. HUDSON.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Claire! do stop that tiresome practicing and come here.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Claire! do stop that tiresome practicing and come here.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading _Author of "Véra's Charge," "Philip's Restitution," "A Child of Mary," "His Victory," etc._ D.E. HUDSON.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Claire! do stop that tiresome practicing and come here.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading _Author of "Véra's Charge," "Philip's Restitution," "A Child of Mary," "His Victory," etc._ D.E. HUDSON.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Author of "Véra's Charge," "Philip's Restitution," "A Child of Mary," "His Victory," etc._ D.E. HUDSON.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading FAIRY GOLD.
coins made of gold
From this reading FAIRY GOLD.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading Helen and I want you."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Claire! do stop that tiresome practicing and come here.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Author of "Véra's Charge," "Philip's Restitution," "A Child of Mary," "His Victory," etc._ D.E. HUDSON.
a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century
From this reading _Author of "Véra's Charge," "Philip's Restitution," "A Child of Mary," "His Victory," etc._ D.E. HUDSON.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Helen and I want you."
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading _Author of "Véra's Charge," "Philip's Restitution," "A Child of Mary," "His Victory," etc._ D.E. HUDSON.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Author of "Véra's Charge," "Philip's Restitution," "A Child of Mary," "His Victory," etc._ D.E. HUDSON.
possessive form of “philip” — Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading _Author of "Véra's Charge," "Philip's Restitution," "A Child of Mary," "His Victory," etc._ D.E. HUDSON.
-ing form of “practice” — carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions
From this reading "Claire! do stop that tiresome practicing and come here.
something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows
From this reading PRELUDE.
a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
From this reading _Author of "Véra's Charge," "Philip's Restitution," "A Child of Mary," "His Victory," etc._ D.E. HUDSON.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading "Claire! do stop that tiresome practicing and come here.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Claire! do stop that tiresome practicing and come here.
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading "Claire! do stop that tiresome practicing and come here.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading _Author of "Véra's Charge," "Philip's Restitution," "A Child of Mary," "His Victory," etc._ D.E. HUDSON.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Author of "Véra's Charge," "Philip's Restitution," "A Child of Mary," "His Victory," etc._ D.E. HUDSON.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Helen and I want you."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Helen and I want you."
Chapter 1 of Fairy Gold by Christian Reid holds 189 sentences, grouped into 38 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 189 sentences of Fairy Gold, unabridged, divided into 38 reading sections.
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