Chapter 1 of In the Permanent Way is here in full — 400 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter I
Chapter 1 of In the Permanent Way is here in full — 400 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
1. Page scan source: http://books.google.com/books?id=OmcpAQAAIAAJ (the University of California) 2. The letter "a" with a macron above is represented by [=a]. AUTHOR OF "ON THE FACE OF THE WATERS," ETC. By THE MACMILLAN COMPANY.
Chapter 1 of In the Permanent Way is here in full — 400 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/80 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading “Page scan source: http://books.google.com/books?id=OmcpAQAAIAAJ (the University of California) 2.”
a widely used search engine that uses text-matching techniques to find web pages that are important and relevant to a user's search
From this reading “Page scan source: http://books.google.com/books?id=OmcpAQAAIAAJ (the University of California) 2.”
a protocol (utilizing TCP) to transfer hypertext requests and information between servers and browsers
From this reading “Page scan source: http://books.google.com/books?id=OmcpAQAAIAAJ (the University of California) 2.”
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading “The letter "a" with a macron above is represented by [=a].”
examine minutely or intensely
From this reading “Page scan source: http://books.google.com/books?id=OmcpAQAAIAAJ (the University of California) 2.”
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading “Page scan source: http://books.google.com/books?id=OmcpAQAAIAAJ (the University of California) 2.”
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading “Page scan source: http://books.google.com/books?id=OmcpAQAAIAAJ (the University of California) 2.”
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading “AUTHOR OF "ON THE FACE OF THE WATERS," ETC.”
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.
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 1.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Page scan source: http://books.google.com/books?id=OmcpAQAAIAAJ (the University of California) 2.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The letter "a" with a macron above is represented by [=a].
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The letter "a" with a macron above is represented by [=a].
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "ON THE FACE OF THE WATERS," ETC.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Page scan source: http://books.google.com/books?id=OmcpAQAAIAAJ (the University of California) 2.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The letter "a" with a macron above is represented by [=a].
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading Page scan source: http://books.google.com/books?id=OmcpAQAAIAAJ (the University of California) 2.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Page scan source: http://books.google.com/books?id=OmcpAQAAIAAJ (the University of California) 2.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading By THE MACMILLAN COMPANY.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AUTHOR OF "ON THE FACE OF THE WATERS," ETC.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading AUTHOR OF "ON THE FACE OF THE WATERS," ETC.
a widely used search engine that uses text-matching techniques to find web pages that are important and relevant to a user's search
From this reading Page scan source: http://books.google.com/books?id=OmcpAQAAIAAJ (the University of California) 2.
a protocol (utilizing TCP) to transfer hypertext requests and information between servers and browsers
From this reading Page scan source: http://books.google.com/books?id=OmcpAQAAIAAJ (the University of California) 2.
a state in the Rocky Mountains
From this reading Page scan source: http://books.google.com/books?id=OmcpAQAAIAAJ (the University of California) 2.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The letter "a" with a macron above is represented by [=a].
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading The letter "a" with a macron above is represented by [=a].
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By THE MACMILLAN COMPANY.
a diacritical mark (-) placed above a vowel to indicate a long sound
From this reading The letter "a" with a macron above is represented by [=a].
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Page scan source: http://books.google.com/books?id=OmcpAQAAIAAJ (the University of California) 2.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Page scan source: http://books.google.com/books?id=OmcpAQAAIAAJ (the University of California) 2.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AUTHOR OF "ON THE FACE OF THE WATERS," ETC.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading Page scan source: http://books.google.com/books?id=OmcpAQAAIAAJ (the University of California) 2.
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading The letter "a" with a macron above is represented by [=a].
examine minutely or intensely
From this reading Page scan source: http://books.google.com/books?id=OmcpAQAAIAAJ (the University of California) 2.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading Page scan source: http://books.google.com/books?id=OmcpAQAAIAAJ (the University of California) 2.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Page scan source: http://books.google.com/books?id=OmcpAQAAIAAJ (the University of California) 2.
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading Page scan source: http://books.google.com/books?id=OmcpAQAAIAAJ (the University of California) 2.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "ON THE FACE OF THE WATERS," ETC.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The letter "a" with a macron above is represented by [=a].
Chapter 1 of In the Permanent Way by Flora Annie Webster Steel holds 400 sentences, grouped into 80 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 400 sentences of In the Permanent Way, unabridged, divided into 80 reading sections.
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