Chapter 1 of Kate Vernon: A Tale. Vol. 3 (of 3) is here in full — 32 sentences across 7 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 1 of Kate Vernon: A Tale. Vol. 3 (of 3) is here in full — 32 sentences across 7 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
MOST POPULAR PUBLICATIONS. In 1 Vol. demy 8vo. Price 12_s._ SPORTING FACTS AND SPORTING FANCIES. Author of 'Stable Talk and Table Talk,' 'The Pocket and the Stud,' 'The Hunting Field,' 'The Proper Condition for All Horses,' &c. "This work will make a valuable and interesting addition to the sportsman's library."--_Bell's Life_.
Chapter 1 of Kate Vernon: A Tale. Vol. 3 (of 3) is here in full — 32 sentences across 7 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading “"This work will make a valuable and interesting addition to the sportsman's library."--_Bell's Life_.”
possessive form of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
plural of “fancy” — something many people believe that is false
From this reading “Price 12_s._ SPORTING FACTS AND SPORTING FANCIES.”
plural of “publication” — a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading “MOST POPULAR PUBLICATIONS.”
exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play
From this reading “Price 12_s._ SPORTING FACTS AND SPORTING FANCIES.”
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading “Author of 'Stable Talk and Table Talk,' 'The Pocket and the Stud,' 'The Hunting Field,' 'The Proper Condition for All Horses,' &c.”
scatter or intersperse like dots or studs
From this reading “Author of 'Stable Talk and Table Talk,' 'The Pocket and the Stud,' 'The Hunting Field,' 'The Proper Condition for All Horses,' &c.”
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading “"This work will make a valuable and interesting addition to the sportsman's library."--_Bell's Life_.”
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.
In this reading “MOST POPULAR PUBLICATIONS.”
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In 1 Vol. demy 8vo.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Price 12_s._ SPORTING FACTS AND SPORTING FANCIES.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In 1 Vol. demy 8vo.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "This work will make a valuable and interesting addition to the sportsman's library."--_Bell's Life_.
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading "This work will make a valuable and interesting addition to the sportsman's library."--_Bell's Life_.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Author of 'Stable Talk and Table Talk,' 'The Pocket and the Stud,' 'The Hunting Field,' 'The Proper Condition for All Horses,' &c.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Price 12_s._ SPORTING FACTS AND SPORTING FANCIES.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of 'Stable Talk and Table Talk,' 'The Pocket and the Stud,' 'The Hunting Field,' 'The Proper Condition for All Horses,' &c.
possessive form of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading "This work will make a valuable and interesting addition to the sportsman's library."--_Bell's Life_.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading Author of 'Stable Talk and Table Talk,' 'The Pocket and the Stud,' 'The Hunting Field,' 'The Proper Condition for All Horses,' &c.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Author of 'Stable Talk and Table Talk,' 'The Pocket and the Stud,' 'The Hunting Field,' 'The Proper Condition for All Horses,' &c.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In 1 Vol. demy 8vo.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Price 12_s._ SPORTING FACTS AND SPORTING FANCIES.
plural of “fancy” — something many people believe that is false
From this reading Price 12_s._ SPORTING FACTS AND SPORTING FANCIES.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Author of 'Stable Talk and Table Talk,' 'The Pocket and the Stud,' 'The Hunting Field,' 'The Proper Condition for All Horses,' &c.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Author of 'Stable Talk and Table Talk,' 'The Pocket and the Stud,' 'The Hunting Field,' 'The Proper Condition for All Horses,' &c.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Author of 'Stable Talk and Table Talk,' 'The Pocket and the Stud,' 'The Hunting Field,' 'The Proper Condition for All Horses,' &c.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading Author of 'Stable Talk and Table Talk,' 'The Pocket and the Stud,' 'The Hunting Field,' 'The Proper Condition for All Horses,' &c.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In 1 Vol. demy 8vo.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading "This work will make a valuable and interesting addition to the sportsman's library."--_Bell's Life_.
a room where books are kept
From this reading "This work will make a valuable and interesting addition to the sportsman's library."--_Bell's Life_.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "This work will make a valuable and interesting addition to the sportsman's library."--_Bell's Life_.
engage in
From this reading "This work will make a valuable and interesting addition to the sportsman's library."--_Bell's Life_.
used to form the superlative
From this reading MOST POPULAR PUBLICATIONS.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author of 'Stable Talk and Table Talk,' 'The Pocket and the Stud,' 'The Hunting Field,' 'The Proper Condition for All Horses,' &c.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Author of 'Stable Talk and Table Talk,' 'The Pocket and the Stud,' 'The Hunting Field,' 'The Proper Condition for All Horses,' &c.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading MOST POPULAR PUBLICATIONS.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading Price 12_s._ SPORTING FACTS AND SPORTING FANCIES.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Author of 'Stable Talk and Table Talk,' 'The Pocket and the Stud,' 'The Hunting Field,' 'The Proper Condition for All Horses,' &c.
plural of “publication” — a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading MOST POPULAR PUBLICATIONS.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Price 12_s._ SPORTING FACTS AND SPORTING FANCIES.
exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play
From this reading Price 12_s._ SPORTING FACTS AND SPORTING FANCIES.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "This work will make a valuable and interesting addition to the sportsman's library."--_Bell's Life_.
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading Author of 'Stable Talk and Table Talk,' 'The Pocket and the Stud,' 'The Hunting Field,' 'The Proper Condition for All Horses,' &c.
scatter or intersperse like dots or studs
From this reading Author of 'Stable Talk and Table Talk,' 'The Pocket and the Stud,' 'The Hunting Field,' 'The Proper Condition for All Horses,' &c.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Author of 'Stable Talk and Table Talk,' 'The Pocket and the Stud,' 'The Hunting Field,' 'The Proper Condition for All Horses,' &c.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Author of 'Stable Talk and Table Talk,' 'The Pocket and the Stud,' 'The Hunting Field,' 'The Proper Condition for All Horses,' &c.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Author of 'Stable Talk and Table Talk,' 'The Pocket and the Stud,' 'The Hunting Field,' 'The Proper Condition for All Horses,' &c.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This work will make a valuable and interesting addition to the sportsman's library."--_Bell's Life_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "This work will make a valuable and interesting addition to the sportsman's library."--_Bell's Life_.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading "This work will make a valuable and interesting addition to the sportsman's library."--_Bell's Life_.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In 1 Vol. demy 8vo.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In 1 Vol. demy 8vo.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "This work will make a valuable and interesting addition to the sportsman's library."--_Bell's Life_.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "This work will make a valuable and interesting addition to the sportsman's library."--_Bell's Life_.
Chapter 1 of Kate Vernon: A Tale. Vol. 3 (of 3) by Mrs. Alexander holds 32 sentences, grouped into 7 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 32 sentences of Kate Vernon: A Tale. Vol. 3 (of 3), unabridged, divided into 7 reading sections.
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