Chapter 1 of Harper's Young People, September 27. 1881 is here in full — 472 sentences across 95 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 1 of Harper's Young People, September 27. 1881 is here in full — 472 sentences across 95 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
[Begun in No. 92 of HARPER'S YOUNG PEOPLE, August 2.] OR, THE ADVENTURES OF A BOY AND A DOG. BY JAMES OTIS. CHAPTER IX. THE FAMOUS BEAR-HUNT.
Chapter 1 of Harper's Young People, September 27. 1881 is here in full — 472 sentences across 95 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading “OR, THE ADVENTURES OF A BOY AND A DOG.”
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading “[Begun in No. 92 of HARPER'S YOUNG PEOPLE, August 2.]”
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “[Begun in No. 92 of HARPER'S YOUNG PEOPLE, August 2.]”
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading “CHAPTER IX.”
widely known and esteemed
From this reading “THE FAMOUS BEAR-HUNT.”
possessive form of “harper” — someone who plays the harp
From this reading “[Begun in No. 92 of HARPER'S YOUNG PEOPLE, August 2.]”
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading “BY JAMES OTIS.”
United States inventor who manufactured the first elevator with a safety device (1811-1861)
From this reading “BY JAMES OTIS.”
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In this reading “[Begun in No. 92 of HARPER'S YOUNG PEOPLE, August 2.]”
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From this reading [Begun in No. 92 of HARPER'S YOUNG PEOPLE, August 2.]
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From this reading [Begun in No. 92 of HARPER'S YOUNG PEOPLE, August 2.]
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OR, THE ADVENTURES OF A BOY AND A DOG.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading OR, THE ADVENTURES OF A BOY AND A DOG.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OR, THE ADVENTURES OF A BOY AND A DOG.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading [Begun in No. 92 of HARPER'S YOUNG PEOPLE, August 2.]
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE FAMOUS BEAR-HUNT.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading [Begun in No. 92 of HARPER'S YOUNG PEOPLE, August 2.]
a youthful male person
From this reading OR, THE ADVENTURES OF A BOY AND A DOG.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY JAMES OTIS.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading CHAPTER IX.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading OR, THE ADVENTURES OF A BOY AND A DOG.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading THE FAMOUS BEAR-HUNT.
possessive form of “harper” — someone who plays the harp
From this reading [Begun in No. 92 of HARPER'S YOUNG PEOPLE, August 2.]
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading [Begun in No. 92 of HARPER'S YOUNG PEOPLE, August 2.]
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading CHAPTER IX.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading BY JAMES OTIS.
not any; not one
From this reading [Begun in No. 92 of HARPER'S YOUNG PEOPLE, August 2.]
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [Begun in No. 92 of HARPER'S YOUNG PEOPLE, August 2.]
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading OR, THE ADVENTURES OF A BOY AND A DOG.
United States inventor who manufactured the first elevator with a safety device (1811-1861)
From this reading BY JAMES OTIS.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading [Begun in No. 92 of HARPER'S YOUNG PEOPLE, August 2.]
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OR, THE ADVENTURES OF A BOY AND A DOG.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading [Begun in No. 92 of HARPER'S YOUNG PEOPLE, August 2.]
Chapter 1 of Harper's Young People, September 27. 1881 by Various holds 472 sentences, grouped into 95 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 472 sentences of Harper's Young People, September 27. 1881, unabridged, divided into 95 reading sections.
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