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Chapter 1 of Forest Glen is here in full — 91 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
BOOKS BY SAME AUTHOR. ELM ISLAND STORIES. Per Vol., $1.25. _LION BEN OF ELM ISLAND._ _CHARLIE BELL, THE WAIF OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE ARK OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE BOY-FARMERS OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE YOUNG SHIP-BUILDERS OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE HARD-SCRABBLE OF ELM ISLAND._ PLEASANT COVE SERIES. Per Vol., $1.25.
Chapter 1 of Forest Glen is here in full — 91 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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(Judaism) sacred chest where the ancient Hebrews kept the two tablets containing the Ten Commandments
From this reading “_LION BEN OF ELM ISLAND._ _CHARLIE BELL, THE WAIF OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE ARK OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE BOY-FARMERS OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE YOUNG SHIP-BUILDERS OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE HARD-SCRABBLE OF ELM ISLAND._ PLEASANT COVE SERIES.”
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading “_LION BEN OF ELM ISLAND._ _CHARLIE BELL, THE WAIF OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE ARK OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE BOY-FARMERS OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE YOUNG SHIP-BUILDERS OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE HARD-SCRABBLE OF ELM ISLAND._ PLEASANT COVE SERIES.”
a small inlet
From this reading “_LION BEN OF ELM ISLAND._ _CHARLIE BELL, THE WAIF OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE ARK OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE BOY-FARMERS OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE YOUNG SHIP-BUILDERS OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE HARD-SCRABBLE OF ELM ISLAND._ PLEASANT COVE SERIES.”
any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees
From this reading “ELM ISLAND STORIES.”
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
for each
From this reading “Per Vol., $1.25.”
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading “_LION BEN OF ELM ISLAND._ _CHARLIE BELL, THE WAIF OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE ARK OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE BOY-FARMERS OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE YOUNG SHIP-BUILDERS OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE HARD-SCRABBLE OF ELM ISLAND._ PLEASANT COVE SERIES.”
a homeless child especially one forsaken or orphaned
From this reading “_LION BEN OF ELM ISLAND._ _CHARLIE BELL, THE WAIF OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE ARK OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE BOY-FARMERS OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE YOUNG SHIP-BUILDERS OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE HARD-SCRABBLE OF ELM ISLAND._ PLEASANT COVE SERIES.”
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.
Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.
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From this reading Per Vol., $1.25.
(Judaism) sacred chest where the ancient Hebrews kept the two tablets containing the Ten Commandments
From this reading _LION BEN OF ELM ISLAND._ _CHARLIE BELL, THE WAIF OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE ARK OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE BOY-FARMERS OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE YOUNG SHIP-BUILDERS OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE HARD-SCRABBLE OF ELM ISLAND._ PLEASANT COVE SERIES.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading BOOKS BY SAME AUTHOR.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading _LION BEN OF ELM ISLAND._ _CHARLIE BELL, THE WAIF OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE ARK OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE BOY-FARMERS OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE YOUNG SHIP-BUILDERS OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE HARD-SCRABBLE OF ELM ISLAND._ PLEASANT COVE SERIES.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading _LION BEN OF ELM ISLAND._ _CHARLIE BELL, THE WAIF OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE ARK OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE BOY-FARMERS OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE YOUNG SHIP-BUILDERS OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE HARD-SCRABBLE OF ELM ISLAND._ PLEASANT COVE SERIES.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading BOOKS BY SAME AUTHOR.
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From this reading _LION BEN OF ELM ISLAND._ _CHARLIE BELL, THE WAIF OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE ARK OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE BOY-FARMERS OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE YOUNG SHIP-BUILDERS OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE HARD-SCRABBLE OF ELM ISLAND._ PLEASANT COVE SERIES.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BOOKS BY SAME AUTHOR.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _LION BEN OF ELM ISLAND._ _CHARLIE BELL, THE WAIF OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE ARK OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE BOY-FARMERS OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE YOUNG SHIP-BUILDERS OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE HARD-SCRABBLE OF ELM ISLAND._ PLEASANT COVE SERIES.
a small inlet
From this reading _LION BEN OF ELM ISLAND._ _CHARLIE BELL, THE WAIF OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE ARK OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE BOY-FARMERS OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE YOUNG SHIP-BUILDERS OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE HARD-SCRABBLE OF ELM ISLAND._ PLEASANT COVE SERIES.
any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees
From this reading ELM ISLAND STORIES.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _LION BEN OF ELM ISLAND._ _CHARLIE BELL, THE WAIF OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE ARK OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE BOY-FARMERS OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE YOUNG SHIP-BUILDERS OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE HARD-SCRABBLE OF ELM ISLAND._ PLEASANT COVE SERIES.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading ELM ISLAND STORIES.
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading _LION BEN OF ELM ISLAND._ _CHARLIE BELL, THE WAIF OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE ARK OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE BOY-FARMERS OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE YOUNG SHIP-BUILDERS OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE HARD-SCRABBLE OF ELM ISLAND._ PLEASANT COVE SERIES.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _LION BEN OF ELM ISLAND._ _CHARLIE BELL, THE WAIF OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE ARK OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE BOY-FARMERS OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE YOUNG SHIP-BUILDERS OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE HARD-SCRABBLE OF ELM ISLAND._ PLEASANT COVE SERIES.
for each
From this reading Per Vol., $1.25.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading _LION BEN OF ELM ISLAND._ _CHARLIE BELL, THE WAIF OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE ARK OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE BOY-FARMERS OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE YOUNG SHIP-BUILDERS OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE HARD-SCRABBLE OF ELM ISLAND._ PLEASANT COVE SERIES.
Identical; not different.
From this reading BOOKS BY SAME AUTHOR.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading _LION BEN OF ELM ISLAND._ _CHARLIE BELL, THE WAIF OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE ARK OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE BOY-FARMERS OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE YOUNG SHIP-BUILDERS OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE HARD-SCRABBLE OF ELM ISLAND._ PLEASANT COVE SERIES.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _LION BEN OF ELM ISLAND._ _CHARLIE BELL, THE WAIF OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE ARK OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE BOY-FARMERS OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE YOUNG SHIP-BUILDERS OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE HARD-SCRABBLE OF ELM ISLAND._ PLEASANT COVE SERIES.
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 ELM ISLAND STORIES.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _LION BEN OF ELM ISLAND._ _CHARLIE BELL, THE WAIF OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE ARK OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE BOY-FARMERS OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE YOUNG SHIP-BUILDERS OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE HARD-SCRABBLE OF ELM ISLAND._ PLEASANT COVE SERIES.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Per Vol., $1.25.
a homeless child especially one forsaken or orphaned
From this reading _LION BEN OF ELM ISLAND._ _CHARLIE BELL, THE WAIF OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE ARK OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE BOY-FARMERS OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE YOUNG SHIP-BUILDERS OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE HARD-SCRABBLE OF ELM ISLAND._ PLEASANT COVE SERIES.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading _LION BEN OF ELM ISLAND._ _CHARLIE BELL, THE WAIF OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE ARK OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE BOY-FARMERS OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE YOUNG SHIP-BUILDERS OF ELM ISLAND._ _THE HARD-SCRABBLE OF ELM ISLAND._ PLEASANT COVE SERIES.
Chapter 1 of Forest Glen by Elijah Kellogg holds 91 sentences, grouped into 19 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 91 sentences of Forest Glen, unabridged, divided into 19 reading sections.
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