Chapter 23 of Herb of Grace is here in full — 179 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 23 of Herb of Grace is here in full — 179 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"I SEE LIGHT NOW" Every man's task is his life-preserver. --EMERSON. Life is an opportunity for service. --DR. WESTCOTT.
Chapter 23 of Herb of Grace is here in full — 179 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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United States writer and leading exponent of transcendentalism (1803-1882)
From this reading “--EMERSON.”
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “"I SEE LIGHT NOW" Every man's task is his life-preserver.”
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading “"I SEE LIGHT NOW" Every man's task is his life-preserver.”
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading “"I SEE LIGHT NOW" Every man's task is his life-preserver.”
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “"I SEE LIGHT NOW" Every man's task is his life-preserver.”
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading “Life is an opportunity for service.”
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading “Life is an opportunity for service.”
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading “"I SEE LIGHT NOW" Every man's task is his life-preserver.”
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Life is an opportunity for service.
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From this reading --DR.
United States writer and leading exponent of transcendentalism (1803-1882)
From this reading --EMERSON.
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "I SEE LIGHT NOW" Every man's task is his life-preserver.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Life is an opportunity for service.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I SEE LIGHT NOW" Every man's task is his life-preserver.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I SEE LIGHT NOW" Every man's task is his life-preserver.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I SEE LIGHT NOW" Every man's task is his life-preserver.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Life is an opportunity for service.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I SEE LIGHT NOW" Every man's task is his life-preserver.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading "I SEE LIGHT NOW" Every man's task is his life-preserver.
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "I SEE LIGHT NOW" Every man's task is his life-preserver.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "I SEE LIGHT NOW" Every man's task is his life-preserver.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Life is an opportunity for service.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I SEE LIGHT NOW" Every man's task is his life-preserver.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Life is an opportunity for service.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading "I SEE LIGHT NOW" Every man's task is his life-preserver.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WESTCOTT.
Chapter 23 of Herb of Grace by Rosa Nouchette Carey holds 179 sentences, grouped into 36 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, 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 23 holds 179 sentences of Herb of Grace, unabridged, divided into 36 reading sections.
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