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Harper's Round Table, March 10, 1896
Harper's Round Table, March 10, 1896

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Harper's Round Table, March 10, 1896 is here in full — 498 sentences across 100 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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WHEREIN SOME THINGS ARE EXPLAINED.
Propped up by pillows in an easy-chair before a roaring fire in the great fireplace, George Frothingham was sitting, relating to a group of listeners the story of his adventures on the way from New York.
His sister Grace, seated on the arm of the chair, was softly stroking his hand.
Aunt Clarissa, who had discarded her tatting-frames, was busily clicking her needles at the toe of a woollen stocking.
"What I don't see," said George, "is where I got that little chopped-down horse that you say I rode upon.
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Harper's Round Table, March 10, 1896

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Harper's Round Table, March 10, 1896 is here in full — 498 sentences across 100 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/99 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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WHEREIN SOME THINGS ARE EXPLAINED.
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Propped up by pillows in an easy-chair before a roaring fire in the great fireplace, George Frothingham was sitting, relating to a group of listeners the story of his adventures on the way from New York.
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His sister Grace, seated on the arm of the chair, was softly stroking his hand.
/hɪz ˈsɪstər ɡreɪs ˈsiːtɪd ɑːn ðə ɑːrm ʌv ðə tʃer wɑːz ˈsɔːftli ˈstroʊkɪŋ hɪz hænd/
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Aunt Clarissa, who had discarded her tatting-frames, was busily clicking her needles at the toe of a woollen stocking.
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"What I don't see," said George, "is where I got that little chopped-down horse that you say I rode upon.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

clicking verb US /ˈklɪkɪŋ/

-ing form of “click” — move or strike with a noise

From this reading “Aunt Clarissa, who had discarded her tatting-frames, was busily clicking her needles at the toe of a woollen stocking.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
discarded adjective US /dɪˈskɑːrdɪd/

thrown away

From this reading “Aunt Clarissa, who had discarded her tatting-frames, was busily clicking her needles at the toe of a woollen stocking.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
listeners noun US /ˈlɪsənərz/

plural of “listener” — someone who listens attentively

From this reading “Propped up by pillows in an easy-chair before a roaring fire in the great fireplace, George Frothingham was sitting, relating to a group of listeners the story of his adventures on the way from New York.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
needles noun US /ˈniːdəlz/

plural of “needle” — the leaf of a conifer

From this reading “Aunt Clarissa, who had discarded her tatting-frames, was busily clicking her needles at the toe of a woollen stocking.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Propped verb US /prɑːpt/

inflected form of “prop” — support by placing against something solid or rigid

From this reading “Propped up by pillows in an easy-chair before a roaring fire in the great fireplace, George Frothingham was sitting, relating to a group of listeners the story of his adventures on the way from New York.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
stocking noun US /ˈstɑːkɪŋ/

close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)

From this reading “Aunt Clarissa, who had discarded her tatting-frames, was busily clicking her needles at the toe of a woollen stocking.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
stroking noun US /ˈstroʊkɪŋ/

a light touch with the hands

From this reading “His sister Grace, seated on the arm of the chair, was softly stroking his hand.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
woollen noun US /ˈwʊlən/

a fabric made from the hair of sheep

From this reading “Aunt Clarissa, who had discarded her tatting-frames, was busily clicking her needles at the toe of a woollen stocking.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

Word partnerships in these lines

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.

woollen stocking noun + noun

In this reading “Aunt Clarissa, who had discarded her tatting-frames, was busily clicking her needles at the toe of a woollen stocking.”

219 times in 225,867 chapters
great fireplace adjective + noun

In this reading “Propped up by pillows in an easy-chair before a roaring fire in the great fireplace, George Frothingham was sitting, relating to a group of listeners the story of his adventures on the way from New York.”

264 times in 225,867 chapters
SOME THINGS adjective + noun

In this reading “WHEREIN SOME THINGS ARE EXPLAINED.”

8,459 times in 225,867 chapters
on the arm preposition + article + noun counted as “on … arm”

In this reading “His sister Grace, seated on the arm of the chair, was softly stroking his hand.”

4,388 times in 225,867 chapters
on the way preposition + article + noun counted as “on … way”

on a route to some place

In this reading “Propped up by pillows in an easy-chair before a roaring fire in the great fireplace, George Frothingham was sitting, relating to a group of listeners the story of his adventures on the way from New York.”

22,822 times in 225,867 chapters

All words in this reading · 74

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Propped up by pillows in an easy-chair before a roaring fire in the great fireplace, George Frothingham was sitting, relating to a group of listeners the story of his adventures on the way from New York.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
adventuresnounUS /ædˈventʃərz/

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading Propped up by pillows in an easy-chair before a roaring fire in the great fireplace, George Frothingham was sitting, relating to a group of listeners the story of his adventures on the way from New York.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Propped up by pillows in an easy-chair before a roaring fire in the great fireplace, George Frothingham was sitting, relating to a group of listeners the story of his adventures on the way from New York.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
AREauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading WHEREIN SOME THINGS ARE EXPLAINED.

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armnounUS /ɑːrm/

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading His sister Grace, seated on the arm of the chair, was softly stroking his hand.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Aunt Clarissa, who had discarded her tatting-frames, was busily clicking her needles at the toe of a woollen stocking.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
AuntnounUS /ænt/

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading Aunt Clarissa, who had discarded her tatting-frames, was busily clicking her needles at the toe of a woollen stocking.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Propped up by pillows in an easy-chair before a roaring fire in the great fireplace, George Frothingham was sitting, relating to a group of listeners the story of his adventures on the way from New York.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/

in a busy manner

From this reading Aunt Clarissa, who had discarded her tatting-frames, was busily clicking her needles at the toe of a woollen stocking.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Propped up by pillows in an easy-chair before a roaring fire in the great fireplace, George Frothingham was sitting, relating to a group of listeners the story of his adventures on the way from New York.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
chairnounUS /tʃer/

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading His sister Grace, seated on the arm of the chair, was softly stroking his hand.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
chopped-down

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From this reading "What I don't see," said George, "is where I got that little chopped-down horse that you say I rode upon.

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Clarissa

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From this reading Aunt Clarissa, who had discarded her tatting-frames, was busily clicking her needles at the toe of a woollen stocking.

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clickingverbUS /ˈklɪkɪŋ/

-ing form of “click” — move or strike with a noise

From this reading Aunt Clarissa, who had discarded her tatting-frames, was busily clicking her needles at the toe of a woollen stocking.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
discardedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɑːrdɪd/

thrown away

From this reading Aunt Clarissa, who had discarded her tatting-frames, was busily clicking her needles at the toe of a woollen stocking.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
don't

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From this reading "What I don't see," said George, "is where I got that little chopped-down horse that you say I rode upon.

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easy-chair

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From this reading Propped up by pillows in an easy-chair before a roaring fire in the great fireplace, George Frothingham was sitting, relating to a group of listeners the story of his adventures on the way from New York.

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EXPLAINEDverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnd/

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading WHEREIN SOME THINGS ARE EXPLAINED.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/

start firing a weapon

From this reading Propped up by pillows in an easy-chair before a roaring fire in the great fireplace, George Frothingham was sitting, relating to a group of listeners the story of his adventures on the way from New York.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
fireplacenounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading Propped up by pillows in an easy-chair before a roaring fire in the great fireplace, George Frothingham was sitting, relating to a group of listeners the story of his adventures on the way from New York.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Propped up by pillows in an easy-chair before a roaring fire in the great fireplace, George Frothingham was sitting, relating to a group of listeners the story of his adventures on the way from New York.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
Frothingham

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From this reading Propped up by pillows in an easy-chair before a roaring fire in the great fireplace, George Frothingham was sitting, relating to a group of listeners the story of his adventures on the way from New York.

Pending verification
GeorgenounUS /dʒɔːrdʒ/

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading Propped up by pillows in an easy-chair before a roaring fire in the great fireplace, George Frothingham was sitting, relating to a group of listeners the story of his adventures on the way from New York.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "What I don't see," said George, "is where I got that little chopped-down horse that you say I rode upon.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
GracenounUS /ɡreɪs/

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading His sister Grace, seated on the arm of the chair, was softly stroking his hand.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Propped up by pillows in an easy-chair before a roaring fire in the great fireplace, George Frothingham was sitting, relating to a group of listeners the story of his adventures on the way from New York.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
groupnounUS /ɡruːp/

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading Propped up by pillows in an easy-chair before a roaring fire in the great fireplace, George Frothingham was sitting, relating to a group of listeners the story of his adventures on the way from New York.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Aunt Clarissa, who had discarded her tatting-frames, was busily clicking her needles at the toe of a woollen stocking.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
handnounUS /hænd/

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading His sister Grace, seated on the arm of the chair, was softly stroking his hand.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Aunt Clarissa, who had discarded her tatting-frames, was busily clicking her needles at the toe of a woollen stocking.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Propped up by pillows in an easy-chair before a roaring fire in the great fireplace, George Frothingham was sitting, relating to a group of listeners the story of his adventures on the way from New York.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
horsenounUS /hɔːrs/

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading "What I don't see," said George, "is where I got that little chopped-down horse that you say I rode upon.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "What I don't see," said George, "is where I got that little chopped-down horse that you say I rode upon.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Propped up by pillows in an easy-chair before a roaring fire in the great fireplace, George Frothingham was sitting, relating to a group of listeners the story of his adventures on the way from New York.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "What I don't see," said George, "is where I got that little chopped-down horse that you say I rode upon.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
listenersnounUS /ˈlɪsənərz/

plural of “listener” — someone who listens attentively

From this reading Propped up by pillows in an easy-chair before a roaring fire in the great fireplace, George Frothingham was sitting, relating to a group of listeners the story of his adventures on the way from New York.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "What I don't see," said George, "is where I got that little chopped-down horse that you say I rode upon.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
needlesnounUS /ˈniːdəlz/

plural of “needle” — the leaf of a conifer

From this reading Aunt Clarissa, who had discarded her tatting-frames, was busily clicking her needles at the toe of a woollen stocking.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
NewadjectiveUS /nuː/

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Propped up by pillows in an easy-chair before a roaring fire in the great fireplace, George Frothingham was sitting, relating to a group of listeners the story of his adventures on the way from New York.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Propped up by pillows in an easy-chair before a roaring fire in the great fireplace, George Frothingham was sitting, relating to a group of listeners the story of his adventures on the way from New York.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Propped up by pillows in an easy-chair before a roaring fire in the great fireplace, George Frothingham was sitting, relating to a group of listeners the story of his adventures on the way from New York.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
pillowsnounUS /ˈpɪloʊz/

plural of “pillow” — a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person

From this reading Propped up by pillows in an easy-chair before a roaring fire in the great fireplace, George Frothingham was sitting, relating to a group of listeners the story of his adventures on the way from New York.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ProppedverbUS /prɑːpt/

inflected form of “prop” — support by placing against something solid or rigid

From this reading Propped up by pillows in an easy-chair before a roaring fire in the great fireplace, George Frothingham was sitting, relating to a group of listeners the story of his adventures on the way from New York.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/

-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading Propped up by pillows in an easy-chair before a roaring fire in the great fireplace, George Frothingham was sitting, relating to a group of listeners the story of his adventures on the way from New York.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
roaringnounUS /ˈrɔːrɪŋ/

a deep prolonged loud noise

From this reading Propped up by pillows in an easy-chair before a roaring fire in the great fireplace, George Frothingham was sitting, relating to a group of listeners the story of his adventures on the way from New York.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
rodeverbUS /roʊd/

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading "What I don't see," said George, "is where I got that little chopped-down horse that you say I rode upon.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "What I don't see," said George, "is where I got that little chopped-down horse that you say I rode upon.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
sayverbUS /seɪ/

express in words

From this reading "What I don't see," said George, "is where I got that little chopped-down horse that you say I rode upon.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
seatedadjectiveUS /ˈsiːtɪd/

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading His sister Grace, seated on the arm of the chair, was softly stroking his hand.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "What I don't see," said George, "is where I got that little chopped-down horse that you say I rode upon.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
sisternounUS /ˈsɪstər/

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading His sister Grace, seated on the arm of the chair, was softly stroking his hand.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
sittingnounUS /ˈsɪtɪŋ/

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Propped up by pillows in an easy-chair before a roaring fire in the great fireplace, George Frothingham was sitting, relating to a group of listeners the story of his adventures on the way from New York.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
softlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːftli/

with low volume

From this reading His sister Grace, seated on the arm of the chair, was softly stroking his hand.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
SOMEadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading WHEREIN SOME THINGS ARE EXPLAINED.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
stockingnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋ/

close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)

From this reading Aunt Clarissa, who had discarded her tatting-frames, was busily clicking her needles at the toe of a woollen stocking.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/

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 Propped up by pillows in an easy-chair before a roaring fire in the great fireplace, George Frothingham was sitting, relating to a group of listeners the story of his adventures on the way from New York.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
strokingnounUS /ˈstroʊkɪŋ/

a light touch with the hands

From this reading His sister Grace, seated on the arm of the chair, was softly stroking his hand.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
tatting-frames

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Aunt Clarissa, who had discarded her tatting-frames, was busily clicking her needles at the toe of a woollen stocking.

Pending verification
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "What I don't see," said George, "is where I got that little chopped-down horse that you say I rode upon.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Propped up by pillows in an easy-chair before a roaring fire in the great fireplace, George Frothingham was sitting, relating to a group of listeners the story of his adventures on the way from New York.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
THINGSnounUS /θɪŋz/

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading WHEREIN SOME THINGS ARE EXPLAINED.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Propped up by pillows in an easy-chair before a roaring fire in the great fireplace, George Frothingham was sitting, relating to a group of listeners the story of his adventures on the way from New York.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
toenounUS /toʊ/

one of the digits of the foot

From this reading Aunt Clarissa, who had discarded her tatting-frames, was busily clicking her needles at the toe of a woollen stocking.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Propped up by pillows in an easy-chair before a roaring fire in the great fireplace, George Frothingham was sitting, relating to a group of listeners the story of his adventures on the way from New York.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "What I don't see," said George, "is where I got that little chopped-down horse that you say I rode upon.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Propped up by pillows in an easy-chair before a roaring fire in the great fireplace, George Frothingham was sitting, relating to a group of listeners the story of his adventures on the way from New York.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
waynounUS /weɪ/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Propped up by pillows in an easy-chair before a roaring fire in the great fireplace, George Frothingham was sitting, relating to a group of listeners the story of his adventures on the way from New York.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What I don't see," said George, "is where I got that little chopped-down horse that you say I rode upon.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading "What I don't see," said George, "is where I got that little chopped-down horse that you say I rode upon.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
WHEREIN

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From this reading WHEREIN SOME THINGS ARE EXPLAINED.

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whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading Aunt Clarissa, who had discarded her tatting-frames, was busily clicking her needles at the toe of a woollen stocking.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
woollennounUS /ˈwʊlən/

a fabric made from the hair of sheep

From this reading Aunt Clarissa, who had discarded her tatting-frames, was busily clicking her needles at the toe of a woollen stocking.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
YorknounUS /jɔːrk/

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading Propped up by pillows in an easy-chair before a roaring fire in the great fireplace, George Frothingham was sitting, relating to a group of listeners the story of his adventures on the way from New York.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "What I don't see," said George, "is where I got that little chopped-down horse that you say I rode upon.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

Chapter 1 of Harper's Round Table, March 10, 1896 by Various holds 498 sentences, grouped into 100 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.

What does chapter 1 of Harper's Round Table, March 10, 1896 contain?

Chapter 1 holds 498 sentences of Harper's Round Table, March 10, 1896, unabridged, divided into 100 reading sections.

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How do I study chapter 1 of Harper's Round Table, March 10, 1896?

Work through the 100 sections in order, replaying any sentence and tapping unfamiliar words for their entries.

Each of the 100 sections in this chapter is short enough to read once, hear once, and then re-read with the vocabulary in view. Tapping a word plays it alone and opens its dictionary entry with IPA, part of speech and meaning, so the reader is never forced to guess a pronunciation from spelling. Working section by section keeps a long chapter from becoming an undifferentiated wall of text, which is the usual reason a reader abandons a work of this period.

Can chapter 1 be read aloud to me?

Yes — every sentence and every individual word in chapter 1 can be played aloud in United States English.

Audio covers the whole chapter: any sentence can be played, and any single word within it can be played on its own. The voice uses United States English. For a work of this period that matters, because spelling is an unreliable guide to pronunciation for vocabulary that has fallen out of daily use, and a learner who guesses wrong tends to keep the error. Hearing the word in its own sentence, and then alone, settles it.

Questions about reading Harper's Round Table, March 10, 1896

Common questions about reading Harper's Round Table, March 10, 1896 by Various on this page, its source edition and its audio.

Is this the complete text of Harper's Round Table, March 10, 1896?

Yes. All 1500 sentences of Project Gutenberg eBook #54675 are kept, with a record of which sentences cover which part.

Which edition of Harper's Round Table, March 10, 1896 is used?

Project Gutenberg eBook #54675, unabridged. The Project Gutenberg header, footer and licence are removed.

How long does Harper's Round Table, March 10, 1896 take to read?

About 125 minutes of reading across 300 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

How to read Harper's Round Table, March 10, 1896 section by section

How to work through Harper's Round Table, March 10, 1896 section by section, using the audio and the tap-to-define vocabulary.

  1. Open a chapter

    Choose one of the 3 chapters of Harper's Round Table, March 10, 1896 to begin.

  2. Read one section

    Each section holds 5 sentences; read it once through.

  3. Listen and tap

    Play the section aloud, then tap any unfamiliar word for its entry.

Vocabulary met early in Harper's Round Table, March 10, 1896

Words and structures a reader meets early in Harper's Round Table, March 10, 1896, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Wherein
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Harper's Round Table, March 10, 1896; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Things
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Harper's Round Table, March 10, 1896; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Explained
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Harper's Round Table, March 10, 1896; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Propped
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Harper's Round Table, March 10, 1896; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.