Chapter 1 of Glimpses of Nature, and Objects of Interest Described, During a Visit is here in full — 108 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 1 of Glimpses of Nature, and Objects of Interest Described, During a Visit is here in full — 108 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A VISIT TO THE ISLE OF WIGHT. DESIGNED TO ASSIST AND ENCOURAGE YOUNG PERSONS IN FORMING HABITS OF OBSERVATION. BY MRS. LOUDON, AUTHOR OF “THE LADIES’ COMPANION TO THE FLOWER GARDEN,” “FACTS FROM THE WORLD OF NATURE,” ETC. LONDON: GRANT AND GRIFFITH, SUCCESSORS TO JOHN HARRIS, CORNER OF ST.
Chapter 1 of Glimpses of Nature, and Objects of Interest Described, During a Visit is here in full — 108 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading “DESIGNED TO ASSIST AND ENCOURAGE YOUNG PERSONS IN FORMING HABITS OF OBSERVATION.”
contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading “DESIGNED TO ASSIST AND ENCOURAGE YOUNG PERSONS IN FORMING HABITS OF OBSERVATION.”
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading “DESIGNED TO ASSIST AND ENCOURAGE YOUNG PERSONS IN FORMING HABITS OF OBSERVATION.”
United States film maker who was the first to use flashbacks and fade-outs (1875-1948)
From this reading “LONDON: GRANT AND GRIFFITH, SUCCESSORS TO JOHN HARRIS, CORNER OF ST.”
United States author who wrote the stories about Uncle Remus (1848-1908)
From this reading “LONDON: GRANT AND GRIFFITH, SUCCESSORS TO JOHN HARRIS, CORNER OF ST.”
a small island
From this reading “A VISIT TO THE ISLE OF WIGHT.”
plural of “successor” — a person who follows next in order
From this reading “LONDON: GRANT AND GRIFFITH, SUCCESSORS TO JOHN HARRIS, CORNER OF ST.”
a human being; “wight” is an archaic term
From this reading “A VISIT TO THE ISLE OF WIGHT.”
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a garden featuring flowering plants
In this reading “LOUDON, AUTHOR OF “THE LADIES’ COMPANION TO THE FLOWER GARDEN,” “FACTS FROM THE WORLD OF NATURE,” ETC.”
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
In this reading “DESIGNED TO ASSIST AND ENCOURAGE YOUNG PERSONS IN FORMING HABITS OF OBSERVATION.”
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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 A VISIT TO THE ISLE OF WIGHT.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DESIGNED TO ASSIST AND ENCOURAGE YOUNG PERSONS IN FORMING HABITS OF OBSERVATION.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading DESIGNED TO ASSIST AND ENCOURAGE YOUNG PERSONS IN FORMING HABITS OF OBSERVATION.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading LOUDON, AUTHOR OF “THE LADIES’ COMPANION TO THE FLOWER GARDEN,” “FACTS FROM THE WORLD OF NATURE,” ETC.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY MRS.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading LOUDON, AUTHOR OF “THE LADIES’ COMPANION TO THE FLOWER GARDEN,” “FACTS FROM THE WORLD OF NATURE,” ETC.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading LONDON: GRANT AND GRIFFITH, SUCCESSORS TO JOHN HARRIS, CORNER OF ST.
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading DESIGNED TO ASSIST AND ENCOURAGE YOUNG PERSONS IN FORMING HABITS OF OBSERVATION.
contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading DESIGNED TO ASSIST AND ENCOURAGE YOUNG PERSONS IN FORMING HABITS OF OBSERVATION.
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From this reading LOUDON, AUTHOR OF “THE LADIES’ COMPANION TO THE FLOWER GARDEN,” “FACTS FROM THE WORLD OF NATURE,” ETC.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading LOUDON, AUTHOR OF “THE LADIES’ COMPANION TO THE FLOWER GARDEN,” “FACTS FROM THE WORLD OF NATURE,” ETC.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading LOUDON, AUTHOR OF “THE LADIES’ COMPANION TO THE FLOWER GARDEN,” “FACTS FROM THE WORLD OF NATURE,” ETC.
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading DESIGNED TO ASSIST AND ENCOURAGE YOUNG PERSONS IN FORMING HABITS OF OBSERVATION.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading LOUDON, AUTHOR OF “THE LADIES’ COMPANION TO THE FLOWER GARDEN,” “FACTS FROM THE WORLD OF NATURE,” ETC.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading LOUDON, AUTHOR OF “THE LADIES’ COMPANION TO THE FLOWER GARDEN,” “FACTS FROM THE WORLD OF NATURE,” ETC.
let have
From this reading LONDON: GRANT AND GRIFFITH, SUCCESSORS TO JOHN HARRIS, CORNER OF ST.
United States film maker who was the first to use flashbacks and fade-outs (1875-1948)
From this reading LONDON: GRANT AND GRIFFITH, SUCCESSORS TO JOHN HARRIS, CORNER OF ST.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading DESIGNED TO ASSIST AND ENCOURAGE YOUNG PERSONS IN FORMING HABITS OF OBSERVATION.
United States author who wrote the stories about Uncle Remus (1848-1908)
From this reading LONDON: GRANT AND GRIFFITH, SUCCESSORS TO JOHN HARRIS, CORNER OF ST.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DESIGNED TO ASSIST AND ENCOURAGE YOUNG PERSONS IN FORMING HABITS OF OBSERVATION.
a small island
From this reading A VISIT TO THE ISLE OF WIGHT.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading LONDON: GRANT AND GRIFFITH, SUCCESSORS TO JOHN HARRIS, CORNER OF ST.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading LOUDON, AUTHOR OF “THE LADIES’ COMPANION TO THE FLOWER GARDEN,” “FACTS FROM THE WORLD OF NATURE,” ETC.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading LONDON: GRANT AND GRIFFITH, SUCCESSORS TO JOHN HARRIS, CORNER OF ST.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LOUDON, AUTHOR OF “THE LADIES’ COMPANION TO THE FLOWER GARDEN,” “FACTS FROM THE WORLD OF NATURE,” ETC.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading BY MRS.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading LOUDON, AUTHOR OF “THE LADIES’ COMPANION TO THE FLOWER GARDEN,” “FACTS FROM THE WORLD OF NATURE,” ETC.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading DESIGNED TO ASSIST AND ENCOURAGE YOUNG PERSONS IN FORMING HABITS OF OBSERVATION.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A VISIT TO THE ISLE OF WIGHT.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading DESIGNED TO ASSIST AND ENCOURAGE YOUNG PERSONS IN FORMING HABITS OF OBSERVATION.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LONDON: GRANT AND GRIFFITH, SUCCESSORS TO JOHN HARRIS, CORNER OF ST.
plural of “successor” — a person who follows next in order
From this reading LONDON: GRANT AND GRIFFITH, SUCCESSORS TO JOHN HARRIS, CORNER OF ST.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A VISIT TO THE ISLE OF WIGHT.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A VISIT TO THE ISLE OF WIGHT.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading A VISIT TO THE ISLE OF WIGHT.
a human being; “wight” is an archaic term
From this reading A VISIT TO THE ISLE OF WIGHT.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading LOUDON, AUTHOR OF “THE LADIES’ COMPANION TO THE FLOWER GARDEN,” “FACTS FROM THE WORLD OF NATURE,” ETC.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading DESIGNED TO ASSIST AND ENCOURAGE YOUNG PERSONS IN FORMING HABITS OF OBSERVATION.
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