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Jim of Hellas, or In Durance Vile
Jim of Hellas, or In Durance Vile

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Jim of Hellas, or In Durance Vile is here in full — 749 sentences across 150 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards • Curated US English Learning Edition
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See https:// _Books by Laura E. Richards._ "Mrs. Richards has made for herself a little niche apart in the literary world, from her delicate treatment of New England village life."--_Boston Post._ +JIM OF HELLAS; or, IN DURANCE VILE+, and a companion story, +BETHESDA POOL+.
16mo, 50 cents.
+MARIE.+ 16mo, 50 cents.
"Seldom has Mrs. Richards drawn a more irresistible picture, or framed one with more artistic literary adjustment."--_Boston Herald._ "A perfect literary gem."--_Boston Transcript._ +NARCISSA+, and a companion story, +IN VERONA+.
16mo, cloth, 50 cents.
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Archivist
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Jim of Hellas, or In Durance Vile

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Jim of Hellas, or In Durance Vile is here in full — 749 sentences across 150 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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See https:// _Books by Laura E. Richards._ "Mrs. Richards has made for herself a little niche apart in the literary world, from her delicate treatment of New England village life."--_Boston Post._ +JIM OF HELLAS; or, IN DURANCE VILE+, and a companion story, +BETHESDA POOL+.
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16mo, 50 cents.
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+MARIE.+ 16mo, 50 cents.
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"Seldom has Mrs. Richards drawn a more irresistible picture, or framed one with more artistic literary adjustment."--_Boston Herald._ "A perfect literary gem."--_Boston Transcript._ +NARCISSA+, and a companion story, +IN VERONA+.
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16mo, cloth, 50 cents.

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adjustment noun US /əˈdʒʌstmənt/

making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances

From this reading “"Seldom has Mrs. Richards drawn a more irresistible picture, or framed one with more artistic literary adjustment."--_Boston Herald._ "A perfect literary gem."--_Boston Transcript._ +NARCISSA+, and a companion story, +IN VERONA+.”

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framed adjective US /freɪmd/

provided with a frame

From this reading “"Seldom has Mrs. Richards drawn a more irresistible picture, or framed one with more artistic literary adjustment."--_Boston Herald._ "A perfect literary gem."--_Boston Transcript._ +NARCISSA+, and a companion story, +IN VERONA+.”

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gem noun US /dʒem/

art highly prized for its beauty or perfection

From this reading “"Seldom has Mrs. Richards drawn a more irresistible picture, or framed one with more artistic literary adjustment."--_Boston Herald._ "A perfect literary gem."--_Boston Transcript._ +NARCISSA+, and a companion story, +IN VERONA+.”

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Herald verb US /ˈherəld/

foreshadow or presage

From this reading “"Seldom has Mrs. Richards drawn a more irresistible picture, or framed one with more artistic literary adjustment."--_Boston Herald._ "A perfect literary gem."--_Boston Transcript._ +NARCISSA+, and a companion story, +IN VERONA+.”

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niche noun US /nɪtʃ/

a position particularly well suited to the person who occupies it

From this reading “See https:// _Books by Laura E. Richards._ "Mrs. Richards has made for herself a little niche apart in the literary world, from her delicate treatment of New England village life."--_Boston Post._ +JIM OF HELLAS; or, IN DURANCE VILE+, and a companion story, +BETHESDA POOL+.”

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Richards noun US /ˈrɪtʃərdz/

English literary critic who collaborated with C. K. Ogden and contributed to the development of Basic English (1893-1979)

From this reading “See https:// _Books by Laura E. Richards._ "Mrs. Richards has made for herself a little niche apart in the literary world, from her delicate treatment of New England village life."--_Boston Post._ +JIM OF HELLAS; or, IN DURANCE VILE+, and a companion story, +BETHESDA POOL+.”

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Transcript noun US /ˈtrænskrɪpt/

something that has been transcribed; a written record (usually typewritten) of dictated or recorded speech

From this reading “"Seldom has Mrs. Richards drawn a more irresistible picture, or framed one with more artistic literary adjustment."--_Boston Herald._ "A perfect literary gem."--_Boston Transcript._ +NARCISSA+, and a companion story, +IN VERONA+.”

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verona noun US /vərˈoʊnə/

a city in Veneto on the River Adige

From this reading “"Seldom has Mrs. Richards drawn a more irresistible picture, or framed one with more artistic literary adjustment."--_Boston Herald._ "A perfect literary gem."--_Boston Transcript._ +NARCISSA+, and a companion story, +IN VERONA+.”

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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.

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literary world adjective + noun

In this reading “See https:// _Books by Laura E. Richards._ "Mrs. Richards has made for herself a little niche apart in the literary world, from her delicate treatment of New England village life."--_Boston Post._ +JIM OF HELLAS; or, IN DURANCE VILE+, and a companion story, +BETHESDA POOL+.”

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IN DURANCE preposition + noun

In this reading “See https:// _Books by Laura E. Richards._ "Mrs. Richards has made for herself a little niche apart in the literary world, from her delicate treatment of New England village life."--_Boston Post._ +JIM OF HELLAS; or, IN DURANCE VILE+, and a companion story, +BETHESDA POOL+.”

400 times in 426,211 chapters

All words in this reading · 63

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16

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From this reading 16mo, 50 cents.

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50

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From this reading 16mo, 50 cents.

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading See https:// _Books by Laura E. Richards._ "Mrs. Richards has made for herself a little niche apart in the literary world, from her delicate treatment of New England village life."--_Boston Post._ +JIM OF HELLAS; or, IN DURANCE VILE+, and a companion story, +BETHESDA POOL+.

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adjustmentnounUS /əˈdʒʌstmənt/

making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances

From this reading "Seldom has Mrs. Richards drawn a more irresistible picture, or framed one with more artistic literary adjustment."--_Boston Herald._ "A perfect literary gem."--_Boston Transcript._ +NARCISSA+, and a companion story, +IN VERONA+.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading See https:// _Books by Laura E. Richards._ "Mrs. Richards has made for herself a little niche apart in the literary world, from her delicate treatment of New England village life."--_Boston Post._ +JIM OF HELLAS; or, IN DURANCE VILE+, and a companion story, +BETHESDA POOL+.

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apartadverbUS /əˈpɑːrt/

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading See https:// _Books by Laura E. Richards._ "Mrs. Richards has made for herself a little niche apart in the literary world, from her delicate treatment of New England village life."--_Boston Post._ +JIM OF HELLAS; or, IN DURANCE VILE+, and a companion story, +BETHESDA POOL+.

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artisticadjectiveUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/

relating to or characteristic of art or artists

From this reading "Seldom has Mrs. Richards drawn a more irresistible picture, or framed one with more artistic literary adjustment."--_Boston Herald._ "A perfect literary gem."--_Boston Transcript._ +NARCISSA+, and a companion story, +IN VERONA+.

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BETHESDA

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From this reading See https:// _Books by Laura E. Richards._ "Mrs. Richards has made for herself a little niche apart in the literary world, from her delicate treatment of New England village life."--_Boston Post._ +JIM OF HELLAS; or, IN DURANCE VILE+, and a companion story, +BETHESDA POOL+.

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BooksnounUS /bʊks/

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading See https:// _Books by Laura E. Richards._ "Mrs. Richards has made for herself a little niche apart in the literary world, from her delicate treatment of New England village life."--_Boston Post._ +JIM OF HELLAS; or, IN DURANCE VILE+, and a companion story, +BETHESDA POOL+.

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BostonnounUS /ˈbɑːstən/

state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services

From this reading See https:// _Books by Laura E. Richards._ "Mrs. Richards has made for herself a little niche apart in the literary world, from her delicate treatment of New England village life."--_Boston Post._ +JIM OF HELLAS; or, IN DURANCE VILE+, and a companion story, +BETHESDA POOL+.

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byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading See https:// _Books by Laura E. Richards._ "Mrs. Richards has made for herself a little niche apart in the literary world, from her delicate treatment of New England village life."--_Boston Post._ +JIM OF HELLAS; or, IN DURANCE VILE+, and a companion story, +BETHESDA POOL+.

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centsnounUS /sents/

plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries

From this reading 16mo, 50 cents.

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clothnounUS /klɔːθ/

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading 16mo, cloth, 50 cents.

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companionnounUS /kəmˈpænjən/

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading See https:// _Books by Laura E. Richards._ "Mrs. Richards has made for herself a little niche apart in the literary world, from her delicate treatment of New England village life."--_Boston Post._ +JIM OF HELLAS; or, IN DURANCE VILE+, and a companion story, +BETHESDA POOL+.

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delicateadjectiveUS /ˈdeləkət/

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading See https:// _Books by Laura E. Richards._ "Mrs. Richards has made for herself a little niche apart in the literary world, from her delicate treatment of New England village life."--_Boston Post._ +JIM OF HELLAS; or, IN DURANCE VILE+, and a companion story, +BETHESDA POOL+.

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drawnadjectiveUS /drɔːn/

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading "Seldom has Mrs. Richards drawn a more irresistible picture, or framed one with more artistic literary adjustment."--_Boston Herald._ "A perfect literary gem."--_Boston Transcript._ +NARCISSA+, and a companion story, +IN VERONA+.

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DURANCEnoun

imprisonment (especially for a long time)

From this reading See https:// _Books by Laura E. Richards._ "Mrs. Richards has made for herself a little niche apart in the literary world, from her delicate treatment of New England village life."--_Boston Post._ +JIM OF HELLAS; or, IN DURANCE VILE+, and a companion story, +BETHESDA POOL+.

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EnounUS /iː/

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading See https:// _Books by Laura E. Richards._ "Mrs. Richards has made for herself a little niche apart in the literary world, from her delicate treatment of New England village life."--_Boston Post._ +JIM OF HELLAS; or, IN DURANCE VILE+, and a companion story, +BETHESDA POOL+.

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EnglandnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlənd/

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading See https:// _Books by Laura E. Richards._ "Mrs. Richards has made for herself a little niche apart in the literary world, from her delicate treatment of New England village life."--_Boston Post._ +JIM OF HELLAS; or, IN DURANCE VILE+, and a companion story, +BETHESDA POOL+.

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forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading See https:// _Books by Laura E. Richards._ "Mrs. Richards has made for herself a little niche apart in the literary world, from her delicate treatment of New England village life."--_Boston Post._ +JIM OF HELLAS; or, IN DURANCE VILE+, and a companion story, +BETHESDA POOL+.

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framedadjectiveUS /freɪmd/

provided with a frame

From this reading "Seldom has Mrs. Richards drawn a more irresistible picture, or framed one with more artistic literary adjustment."--_Boston Herald._ "A perfect literary gem."--_Boston Transcript._ +NARCISSA+, and a companion story, +IN VERONA+.

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fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading See https:// _Books by Laura E. Richards._ "Mrs. Richards has made for herself a little niche apart in the literary world, from her delicate treatment of New England village life."--_Boston Post._ +JIM OF HELLAS; or, IN DURANCE VILE+, and a companion story, +BETHESDA POOL+.

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gemnounUS /dʒem/

art highly prized for its beauty or perfection

From this reading "Seldom has Mrs. Richards drawn a more irresistible picture, or framed one with more artistic literary adjustment."--_Boston Herald._ "A perfect literary gem."--_Boston Transcript._ +NARCISSA+, and a companion story, +IN VERONA+.

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hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading See https:// _Books by Laura E. Richards._ "Mrs. Richards has made for herself a little niche apart in the literary world, from her delicate treatment of New England village life."--_Boston Post._ +JIM OF HELLAS; or, IN DURANCE VILE+, and a companion story, +BETHESDA POOL+.

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HELLAS

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From this reading See https:// _Books by Laura E. Richards._ "Mrs. Richards has made for herself a little niche apart in the literary world, from her delicate treatment of New England village life."--_Boston Post._ +JIM OF HELLAS; or, IN DURANCE VILE+, and a companion story, +BETHESDA POOL+.

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herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

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

From this reading See https:// _Books by Laura E. Richards._ "Mrs. Richards has made for herself a little niche apart in the literary world, from her delicate treatment of New England village life."--_Boston Post._ +JIM OF HELLAS; or, IN DURANCE VILE+, and a companion story, +BETHESDA POOL+.

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HeraldverbUS /ˈherəld/

foreshadow or presage

From this reading "Seldom has Mrs. Richards drawn a more irresistible picture, or framed one with more artistic literary adjustment."--_Boston Herald._ "A perfect literary gem."--_Boston Transcript._ +NARCISSA+, and a companion story, +IN VERONA+.

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herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading See https:// _Books by Laura E. Richards._ "Mrs. Richards has made for herself a little niche apart in the literary world, from her delicate treatment of New England village life."--_Boston Post._ +JIM OF HELLAS; or, IN DURANCE VILE+, and a companion story, +BETHESDA POOL+.

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https

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From this reading See https:// _Books by Laura E. Richards._ "Mrs. Richards has made for herself a little niche apart in the literary world, from her delicate treatment of New England village life."--_Boston Post._ +JIM OF HELLAS; or, IN DURANCE VILE+, and a companion story, +BETHESDA POOL+.

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading See https:// _Books by Laura E. Richards._ "Mrs. Richards has made for herself a little niche apart in the literary world, from her delicate treatment of New England village life."--_Boston Post._ +JIM OF HELLAS; or, IN DURANCE VILE+, and a companion story, +BETHESDA POOL+.

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irresistibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbəl/

impossible to resist; overpowering

From this reading "Seldom has Mrs. Richards drawn a more irresistible picture, or framed one with more artistic literary adjustment."--_Boston Herald._ "A perfect literary gem."--_Boston Transcript._ +NARCISSA+, and a companion story, +IN VERONA+.

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JIM

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From this reading See https:// _Books by Laura E. Richards._ "Mrs. Richards has made for herself a little niche apart in the literary world, from her delicate treatment of New England village life."--_Boston Post._ +JIM OF HELLAS; or, IN DURANCE VILE+, and a companion story, +BETHESDA POOL+.

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Laura

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From this reading See https:// _Books by Laura E. Richards._ "Mrs. Richards has made for herself a little niche apart in the literary world, from her delicate treatment of New England village life."--_Boston Post._ +JIM OF HELLAS; or, IN DURANCE VILE+, and a companion story, +BETHESDA POOL+.

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lifenounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading See https:// _Books by Laura E. Richards._ "Mrs. Richards has made for herself a little niche apart in the literary world, from her delicate treatment of New England village life."--_Boston Post._ +JIM OF HELLAS; or, IN DURANCE VILE+, and a companion story, +BETHESDA POOL+.

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literaryadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəreri/

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading See https:// _Books by Laura E. Richards._ "Mrs. Richards has made for herself a little niche apart in the literary world, from her delicate treatment of New England village life."--_Boston Post._ +JIM OF HELLAS; or, IN DURANCE VILE+, and a companion story, +BETHESDA POOL+.

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littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

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

From this reading See https:// _Books by Laura E. Richards._ "Mrs. Richards has made for herself a little niche apart in the literary world, from her delicate treatment of New England village life."--_Boston Post._ +JIM OF HELLAS; or, IN DURANCE VILE+, and a companion story, +BETHESDA POOL+.

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madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading See https:// _Books by Laura E. Richards._ "Mrs. Richards has made for herself a little niche apart in the literary world, from her delicate treatment of New England village life."--_Boston Post._ +JIM OF HELLAS; or, IN DURANCE VILE+, and a companion story, +BETHESDA POOL+.

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MARIE

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From this reading +MARIE.+ 16mo, 50 cents.

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monounUS /moʊ/

an indefinitely short time

From this reading 16mo, 50 cents.

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moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading "Seldom has Mrs. Richards drawn a more irresistible picture, or framed one with more artistic literary adjustment."--_Boston Herald._ "A perfect literary gem."--_Boston Transcript._ +NARCISSA+, and a companion story, +IN VERONA+.

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MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading See https:// _Books by Laura E. Richards._ "Mrs. Richards has made for herself a little niche apart in the literary world, from her delicate treatment of New England village life."--_Boston Post._ +JIM OF HELLAS; or, IN DURANCE VILE+, and a companion story, +BETHESDA POOL+.

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NARCISSA

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From this reading "Seldom has Mrs. Richards drawn a more irresistible picture, or framed one with more artistic literary adjustment."--_Boston Herald._ "A perfect literary gem."--_Boston Transcript._ +NARCISSA+, and a companion story, +IN VERONA+.

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NewadjectiveUS /nuː/

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

From this reading See https:// _Books by Laura E. Richards._ "Mrs. Richards has made for herself a little niche apart in the literary world, from her delicate treatment of New England village life."--_Boston Post._ +JIM OF HELLAS; or, IN DURANCE VILE+, and a companion story, +BETHESDA POOL+.

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nichenounUS /nɪtʃ/

a position particularly well suited to the person who occupies it

From this reading See https:// _Books by Laura E. Richards._ "Mrs. Richards has made for herself a little niche apart in the literary world, from her delicate treatment of New England village life."--_Boston Post._ +JIM OF HELLAS; or, IN DURANCE VILE+, and a companion story, +BETHESDA POOL+.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading See https:// _Books by Laura E. Richards._ "Mrs. Richards has made for herself a little niche apart in the literary world, from her delicate treatment of New England village life."--_Boston Post._ +JIM OF HELLAS; or, IN DURANCE VILE+, and a companion story, +BETHESDA POOL+.

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onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Seldom has Mrs. Richards drawn a more irresistible picture, or framed one with more artistic literary adjustment."--_Boston Herald._ "A perfect literary gem."--_Boston Transcript._ +NARCISSA+, and a companion story, +IN VERONA+.

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orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading See https:// _Books by Laura E. Richards._ "Mrs. Richards has made for herself a little niche apart in the literary world, from her delicate treatment of New England village life."--_Boston Post._ +JIM OF HELLAS; or, IN DURANCE VILE+, and a companion story, +BETHESDA POOL+.

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perfectadjectiveUS /pərˈfekt/

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading "Seldom has Mrs. Richards drawn a more irresistible picture, or framed one with more artistic literary adjustment."--_Boston Herald._ "A perfect literary gem."--_Boston Transcript._ +NARCISSA+, and a companion story, +IN VERONA+.

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picturenounUS /ˈpɪktʃər/

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading "Seldom has Mrs. Richards drawn a more irresistible picture, or framed one with more artistic literary adjustment."--_Boston Herald._ "A perfect literary gem."--_Boston Transcript._ +NARCISSA+, and a companion story, +IN VERONA+.

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POOLnounUS /puːl/

an excavation that is (usually) filled with water

From this reading See https:// _Books by Laura E. Richards._ "Mrs. Richards has made for herself a little niche apart in the literary world, from her delicate treatment of New England village life."--_Boston Post._ +JIM OF HELLAS; or, IN DURANCE VILE+, and a companion story, +BETHESDA POOL+.

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PostverbUS /poʊst/

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading See https:// _Books by Laura E. Richards._ "Mrs. Richards has made for herself a little niche apart in the literary world, from her delicate treatment of New England village life."--_Boston Post._ +JIM OF HELLAS; or, IN DURANCE VILE+, and a companion story, +BETHESDA POOL+.

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RichardsnounUS /ˈrɪtʃərdz/

English literary critic who collaborated with C. K. Ogden and contributed to the development of Basic English (1893-1979)

From this reading See https:// _Books by Laura E. Richards._ "Mrs. Richards has made for herself a little niche apart in the literary world, from her delicate treatment of New England village life."--_Boston Post._ +JIM OF HELLAS; or, IN DURANCE VILE+, and a companion story, +BETHESDA POOL+.

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SeeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading See https:// _Books by Laura E. Richards._ "Mrs. Richards has made for herself a little niche apart in the literary world, from her delicate treatment of New England village life."--_Boston Post._ +JIM OF HELLAS; or, IN DURANCE VILE+, and a companion story, +BETHESDA POOL+.

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SeldomadverbUS /ˈseldəm/

not often

From this reading "Seldom has Mrs. Richards drawn a more irresistible picture, or framed one with more artistic literary adjustment."--_Boston Herald._ "A perfect literary gem."--_Boston Transcript._ +NARCISSA+, and a companion story, +IN VERONA+.

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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 See https:// _Books by Laura E. Richards._ "Mrs. Richards has made for herself a little niche apart in the literary world, from her delicate treatment of New England village life."--_Boston Post._ +JIM OF HELLAS; or, IN DURANCE VILE+, and a companion story, +BETHESDA POOL+.

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thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading See https:// _Books by Laura E. Richards._ "Mrs. Richards has made for herself a little niche apart in the literary world, from her delicate treatment of New England village life."--_Boston Post._ +JIM OF HELLAS; or, IN DURANCE VILE+, and a companion story, +BETHESDA POOL+.

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TranscriptnounUS /ˈtrænskrɪpt/

something that has been transcribed; a written record (usually typewritten) of dictated or recorded speech

From this reading "Seldom has Mrs. Richards drawn a more irresistible picture, or framed one with more artistic literary adjustment."--_Boston Herald._ "A perfect literary gem."--_Boston Transcript._ +NARCISSA+, and a companion story, +IN VERONA+.

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treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/

care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)

From this reading See https:// _Books by Laura E. Richards._ "Mrs. Richards has made for herself a little niche apart in the literary world, from her delicate treatment of New England village life."--_Boston Post._ +JIM OF HELLAS; or, IN DURANCE VILE+, and a companion story, +BETHESDA POOL+.

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VERONAnounUS /vərˈoʊnə/

a city in Veneto on the River Adige

From this reading "Seldom has Mrs. Richards drawn a more irresistible picture, or framed one with more artistic literary adjustment."--_Boston Herald._ "A perfect literary gem."--_Boston Transcript._ +NARCISSA+, and a companion story, +IN VERONA+.

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VILEadjectiveUS /vaɪl/

morally reprehensible

From this reading See https:// _Books by Laura E. Richards._ "Mrs. Richards has made for herself a little niche apart in the literary world, from her delicate treatment of New England village life."--_Boston Post._ +JIM OF HELLAS; or, IN DURANCE VILE+, and a companion story, +BETHESDA POOL+.

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villagenounUS /ˈvɪlədʒ/

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading See https:// _Books by Laura E. Richards._ "Mrs. Richards has made for herself a little niche apart in the literary world, from her delicate treatment of New England village life."--_Boston Post._ +JIM OF HELLAS; or, IN DURANCE VILE+, and a companion story, +BETHESDA POOL+.

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withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Seldom has Mrs. Richards drawn a more irresistible picture, or framed one with more artistic literary adjustment."--_Boston Herald._ "A perfect literary gem."--_Boston Transcript._ +NARCISSA+, and a companion story, +IN VERONA+.

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worldnounUS /wɜːrld/

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading See https:// _Books by Laura E. Richards._ "Mrs. Richards has made for herself a little niche apart in the literary world, from her delicate treatment of New England village life."--_Boston Post._ +JIM OF HELLAS; or, IN DURANCE VILE+, and a companion story, +BETHESDA POOL+.

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Chapter 1 of Jim of Hellas, or In Durance Vile by Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards holds 749 sentences, grouped into 150 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.

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