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Janet's Love and Service
Janet's Love and Service

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of Janet's Love and Service is here in full — 409 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Janet's Love and Service, by Margaret M Robertson.
________________________________________________________________________ The set of page scans that was used to create this version of the book was as dirty as it is possible to be, while still making it just about possible to do the OCR and subsequent editing.
This latter was very hard work.
The scans came from the Canadiana Online collection.
No doubt there is a reason for this lack of quality.
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Janet's Love and Service

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of Janet's Love and Service is here in full — 409 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/81 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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Janet's Love and Service, by Margaret M Robertson.
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________________________________________________________________________ The set of page scans that was used to create this version of the book was as dirty as it is possible to be, while still making it just about possible to do the OCR and subsequent editing.
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This latter was very hard work.
/ðɪs ˈlætər wɑːz ˈveri hɑːrd wɜːrk/
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The scans came from the Canadiana Online collection.
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No doubt there is a reason for this lack of quality.
/noʊ daʊt ðer ɪz ə ˈriːzən fɔːr ðɪs læk ʌv ˈkwɑːləti/

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.

collection noun US /kəˈlekʃən/

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading “The scans came from the Canadiana Online collection.”

create verb US /kriˈeɪt/

make or cause to be or to become

From this reading “________________________________________________________________________ The set of page scans that was used to create this version of the book was as dirty as it is possible to be, while still making it just about possible to do the OCR and subsequent editing.”

editing noun US /ˈedətɪŋ/

putting something (as a literary work or a legislative bill) into acceptable form

From this reading “________________________________________________________________________ The set of page scans that was used to create this version of the book was as dirty as it is possible to be, while still making it just about possible to do the OCR and subsequent editing.”

Online adjective US /ˈɔːnlaɪn/

on a regular route of a railroad or bus or airline system

From this reading “The scans came from the Canadiana Online collection.”

Robertson noun US /ˈrɑːbərtsən/

United States basketball guard (born in 1938)

From this reading “Janet's Love and Service, by Margaret M Robertson.”

scans noun US /skænz/

plural of “scan” — the act of scanning; systematic examination of a prescribed region

From this reading “________________________________________________________________________ The set of page scans that was used to create this version of the book was as dirty as it is possible to be, while still making it just about possible to do the OCR and subsequent editing.”

subsequent adjective US /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/

following in time or order

From this reading “________________________________________________________________________ The set of page scans that was used to create this version of the book was as dirty as it is possible to be, while still making it just about possible to do the OCR and subsequent editing.”

version noun US /ˈvɜːrʒən/

an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint

From this reading “________________________________________________________________________ The set of page scans that was used to create this version of the book was as dirty as it is possible to be, while still making it just about possible to do the OCR and subsequent editing.”

All words in this reading · 53

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 No doubt there is a reason for this lack of quality.

aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The set of page scans that was used to create this version of the book was as dirty as it is possible to be, while still making it just about possible to do the OCR and subsequent editing.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Janet's Love and Service, by Margaret M Robertson.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The set of page scans that was used to create this version of the book was as dirty as it is possible to be, while still making it just about possible to do the OCR and subsequent editing.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The set of page scans that was used to create this version of the book was as dirty as it is possible to be, while still making it just about possible to do the OCR and subsequent editing.

booknounUS /bʊk/

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The set of page scans that was used to create this version of the book was as dirty as it is possible to be, while still making it just about possible to do the OCR and subsequent editing.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Janet's Love and Service, by Margaret M Robertson.

cameverbUS /keɪm/

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The scans came from the Canadiana Online collection.

Canadiana

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

From this reading The scans came from the Canadiana Online collection.

collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading The scans came from the Canadiana Online collection.

createverbUS /kriˈeɪt/

make or cause to be or to become

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The set of page scans that was used to create this version of the book was as dirty as it is possible to be, while still making it just about possible to do the OCR and subsequent editing.

dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/

soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The set of page scans that was used to create this version of the book was as dirty as it is possible to be, while still making it just about possible to do the OCR and subsequent editing.

doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The set of page scans that was used to create this version of the book was as dirty as it is possible to be, while still making it just about possible to do the OCR and subsequent editing.

doubtnounUS /daʊt/

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading No doubt there is a reason for this lack of quality.

editingnounUS /ˈedətɪŋ/

putting something (as a literary work or a legislative bill) into acceptable form

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The set of page scans that was used to create this version of the book was as dirty as it is possible to be, while still making it just about possible to do the OCR and subsequent editing.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading No doubt there is a reason for this lack of quality.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The scans came from the Canadiana Online collection.

hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading This latter was very hard work.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The set of page scans that was used to create this version of the book was as dirty as it is possible to be, while still making it just about possible to do the OCR and subsequent editing.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The set of page scans that was used to create this version of the book was as dirty as it is possible to be, while still making it just about possible to do the OCR and subsequent editing.

Janet's

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

From this reading Janet's Love and Service, by Margaret M Robertson.

justadverbUS /dʒʌst/

and nothing more

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The set of page scans that was used to create this version of the book was as dirty as it is possible to be, while still making it just about possible to do the OCR and subsequent editing.

lacknounUS /læk/

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading No doubt there is a reason for this lack of quality.

latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading This latter was very hard work.

LovenounUS /lʌv/

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Janet's Love and Service, by Margaret M Robertson.

MnounUS /em/

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading Janet's Love and Service, by Margaret M Robertson.

makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The set of page scans that was used to create this version of the book was as dirty as it is possible to be, while still making it just about possible to do the OCR and subsequent editing.

Margaret

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

From this reading Janet's Love and Service, by Margaret M Robertson.

NodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading No doubt there is a reason for this lack of quality.

OCR

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

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The set of page scans that was used to create this version of the book was as dirty as it is possible to be, while still making it just about possible to do the OCR and subsequent editing.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The set of page scans that was used to create this version of the book was as dirty as it is possible to be, while still making it just about possible to do the OCR and subsequent editing.

OnlineadjectiveUS /ˈɔːnlaɪn/

on a regular route of a railroad or bus or airline system

From this reading The scans came from the Canadiana Online collection.

pagenounUS /peɪdʒ/

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 ________________________________________________________________________ The set of page scans that was used to create this version of the book was as dirty as it is possible to be, while still making it just about possible to do the OCR and subsequent editing.

possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/

capable of happening or existing

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The set of page scans that was used to create this version of the book was as dirty as it is possible to be, while still making it just about possible to do the OCR and subsequent editing.

qualitynounUS /ˈkwɑːləti/

an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading No doubt there is a reason for this lack of quality.

reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading No doubt there is a reason for this lack of quality.

RobertsonnounUS /ˈrɑːbərtsən/

United States basketball guard (born in 1938)

From this reading Janet's Love and Service, by Margaret M Robertson.

scansnounUS /skænz/

plural of “scan” — the act of scanning; systematic examination of a prescribed region

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The set of page scans that was used to create this version of the book was as dirty as it is possible to be, while still making it just about possible to do the OCR and subsequent editing.

ServicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading Janet's Love and Service, by Margaret M Robertson.

setverbUS /set/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The set of page scans that was used to create this version of the book was as dirty as it is possible to be, while still making it just about possible to do the OCR and subsequent editing.

stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/

not in physical motion

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The set of page scans that was used to create this version of the book was as dirty as it is possible to be, while still making it just about possible to do the OCR and subsequent editing.

subsequentadjectiveUS /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/

following in time or order

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The set of page scans that was used to create this version of the book was as dirty as it is possible to be, while still making it just about possible to do the OCR and subsequent editing.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The set of page scans that was used to create this version of the book was as dirty as it is possible to be, while still making it just about possible to do the OCR and subsequent editing.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The set of page scans that was used to create this version of the book was as dirty as it is possible to be, while still making it just about possible to do the OCR and subsequent editing.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading No doubt there is a reason for this lack of quality.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The set of page scans that was used to create this version of the book was as dirty as it is possible to be, while still making it just about possible to do the OCR and subsequent editing.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The set of page scans that was used to create this version of the book was as dirty as it is possible to be, while still making it just about possible to do the OCR and subsequent editing.

usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The set of page scans that was used to create this version of the book was as dirty as it is possible to be, while still making it just about possible to do the OCR and subsequent editing.

versionnounUS /ˈvɜːrʒən/

an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The set of page scans that was used to create this version of the book was as dirty as it is possible to be, while still making it just about possible to do the OCR and subsequent editing.

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading This latter was very hard work.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The set of page scans that was used to create this version of the book was as dirty as it is possible to be, while still making it just about possible to do the OCR and subsequent editing.

whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/

during the time that

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The set of page scans that was used to create this version of the book was as dirty as it is possible to be, while still making it just about possible to do the OCR and subsequent editing.

workverbUS /wɜːrk/

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading This latter was very hard work.

Chapter 1 of Janet's Love and Service by Margaret M. (Margaret Murray) Robertson holds 409 sentences, grouped into 82 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 Janet's Love and Service contain?

Chapter 1 holds 409 sentences of Janet's Love and Service, unabridged, divided into 82 reading sections.

This page carries chapter 1 of Janet's Love and Service by Margaret M. (Margaret Murray) Robertson exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 409 sentences, grouped into 82 sections of at most 5 sentences so that a reader can take the chapter in steady, finishable pieces. The chapter also stores a coverage record mapping every one of its sentences to a part of the work, which is how the edition demonstrates that no line was dropped.

How do I study chapter 1 of Janet's Love and Service?

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Vocabulary met early in Janet's Love and Service

Words and structures a reader meets early in Janet's Love and Service, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Janet's
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Janet's Love and Service; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Service
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Janet's Love and Service; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Margaret
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Janet's Love and Service; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Robertson
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Janet's Love and Service; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.