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Chapter 1 of Little King Davie is here in full — 72 sentences across 15 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
_Author of "Little Gladness," "Roving Robin," "Bennie, the Bread-Winner,"_ _"Martin Drayton's Sin," "Rob and Ralph," etc._ JARROLD & SONS, 10 & 11, WARWICK LANE, E.C. REV. WILLIAM JOHN KNOX-LITTLE. WHICH IS FOUNDED ON ONE OF HIS SERMONS. A CERTAIN INCIDENT IN HIS OWN LIFE.
Chapter 1 of Little King Davie is here in full — 72 sentences across 15 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a form of amphetamine
From this reading “_Author of "Little Gladness," "Roving Robin," "Bennie, the Bread-Winner,"_ _"Martin Drayton's Sin," "Rob and Ralph," etc._ JARROLD & SONS, 10 & 11, WARWICK LANE, E.C.”
past form of “found” — set up or found
From this reading “WHICH IS FOUNDED ON ONE OF HIS SERMONS.”
increase the number of rotations per minute
From this reading “REV.”
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading “_Author of "Little Gladness," "Roving Robin," "Bennie, the Bread-Winner,"_ _"Martin Drayton's Sin," "Rob and Ralph," etc._ JARROLD & SONS, 10 & 11, WARWICK LANE, E.C.”
small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
From this reading “_Author of "Little Gladness," "Roving Robin," "Bennie, the Bread-Winner,"_ _"Martin Drayton's Sin," "Rob and Ralph," etc._ JARROLD & SONS, 10 & 11, WARWICK LANE, E.C.”
travelling about without any clear destination
From this reading “_Author of "Little Gladness," "Roving Robin," "Bennie, the Bread-Winner,"_ _"Martin Drayton's Sin," "Rob and Ralph," etc._ JARROLD & SONS, 10 & 11, WARWICK LANE, E.C.”
plural of “sermon” — an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading “WHICH IS FOUNDED ON ONE OF HIS SERMONS.”
English statesman; during the War of the Roses he fought first for the house of York and secured the throne for Edward IV and then changed sides to fight for the house of Lancaster and secured the throne for Henry VI (1428-1471)
From this reading “_Author of "Little Gladness," "Roving Robin," "Bennie, the Bread-Winner,"_ _"Martin Drayton's Sin," "Rob and Ralph," etc._ JARROLD & SONS, 10 & 11, WARWICK LANE, E.C.”
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In this reading “A CERTAIN INCIDENT IN HIS OWN LIFE.”
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From this reading _Author of "Little Gladness," "Roving Robin," "Bennie, the Bread-Winner,"_ _"Martin Drayton's Sin," "Rob and Ralph," etc._ JARROLD & SONS, 10 & 11, WARWICK LANE, E.C.
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From this reading _Author of "Little Gladness," "Roving Robin," "Bennie, the Bread-Winner,"_ _"Martin Drayton's Sin," "Rob and Ralph," etc._ JARROLD & SONS, 10 & 11, WARWICK LANE, E.C.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CERTAIN INCIDENT IN HIS OWN LIFE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Author of "Little Gladness," "Roving Robin," "Bennie, the Bread-Winner,"_ _"Martin Drayton's Sin," "Rob and Ralph," etc._ JARROLD & SONS, 10 & 11, WARWICK LANE, E.C.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading _Author of "Little Gladness," "Roving Robin," "Bennie, the Bread-Winner,"_ _"Martin Drayton's Sin," "Rob and Ralph," etc._ JARROLD & SONS, 10 & 11, WARWICK LANE, E.C.
a form of amphetamine
From this reading _Author of "Little Gladness," "Roving Robin," "Bennie, the Bread-Winner,"_ _"Martin Drayton's Sin," "Rob and Ralph," etc._ JARROLD & SONS, 10 & 11, WARWICK LANE, E.C.
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From this reading _Author of "Little Gladness," "Roving Robin," "Bennie, the Bread-Winner,"_ _"Martin Drayton's Sin," "Rob and Ralph," etc._ JARROLD & SONS, 10 & 11, WARWICK LANE, E.C.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading _Author of "Little Gladness," "Roving Robin," "Bennie, the Bread-Winner,"_ _"Martin Drayton's Sin," "Rob and Ralph," etc._ JARROLD & SONS, 10 & 11, WARWICK LANE, E.C.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading A CERTAIN INCIDENT IN HIS OWN LIFE.
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From this reading _Author of "Little Gladness," "Roving Robin," "Bennie, the Bread-Winner,"_ _"Martin Drayton's Sin," "Rob and Ralph," etc._ JARROLD & SONS, 10 & 11, WARWICK LANE, E.C.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading _Author of "Little Gladness," "Roving Robin," "Bennie, the Bread-Winner,"_ _"Martin Drayton's Sin," "Rob and Ralph," etc._ JARROLD & SONS, 10 & 11, WARWICK LANE, E.C.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Author of "Little Gladness," "Roving Robin," "Bennie, the Bread-Winner,"_ _"Martin Drayton's Sin," "Rob and Ralph," etc._ JARROLD & SONS, 10 & 11, WARWICK LANE, E.C.
past form of “found” — set up or found
From this reading WHICH IS FOUNDED ON ONE OF HIS SERMONS.
experiencing joy and pleasure
From this reading _Author of "Little Gladness," "Roving Robin," "Bennie, the Bread-Winner,"_ _"Martin Drayton's Sin," "Rob and Ralph," etc._ JARROLD & SONS, 10 & 11, WARWICK LANE, E.C.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WHICH IS FOUNDED ON ONE OF HIS SERMONS.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A CERTAIN INCIDENT IN HIS OWN LIFE.
a single distinct event
From this reading A CERTAIN INCIDENT IN HIS OWN LIFE.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHICH IS FOUNDED ON ONE OF HIS SERMONS.
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From this reading _Author of "Little Gladness," "Roving Robin," "Bennie, the Bread-Winner,"_ _"Martin Drayton's Sin," "Rob and Ralph," etc._ JARROLD & SONS, 10 & 11, WARWICK LANE, E.C.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading WILLIAM JOHN KNOX-LITTLE.
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From this reading WILLIAM JOHN KNOX-LITTLE.
a narrow way or road
From this reading _Author of "Little Gladness," "Roving Robin," "Bennie, the Bread-Winner,"_ _"Martin Drayton's Sin," "Rob and Ralph," etc._ JARROLD & SONS, 10 & 11, WARWICK LANE, E.C.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading A CERTAIN INCIDENT IN HIS OWN LIFE.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _Author of "Little Gladness," "Roving Robin," "Bennie, the Bread-Winner,"_ _"Martin Drayton's Sin," "Rob and Ralph," etc._ JARROLD & SONS, 10 & 11, WARWICK LANE, E.C.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading _Author of "Little Gladness," "Roving Robin," "Bennie, the Bread-Winner,"_ _"Martin Drayton's Sin," "Rob and Ralph," etc._ JARROLD & SONS, 10 & 11, WARWICK LANE, E.C.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Author of "Little Gladness," "Roving Robin," "Bennie, the Bread-Winner,"_ _"Martin Drayton's Sin," "Rob and Ralph," etc._ JARROLD & SONS, 10 & 11, WARWICK LANE, E.C.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WHICH IS FOUNDED ON ONE OF HIS SERMONS.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading WHICH IS FOUNDED ON ONE OF HIS SERMONS.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading A CERTAIN INCIDENT IN HIS OWN LIFE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Author of "Little Gladness," "Roving Robin," "Bennie, the Bread-Winner,"_ _"Martin Drayton's Sin," "Rob and Ralph," etc._ JARROLD & SONS, 10 & 11, WARWICK LANE, E.C.
increase the number of rotations per minute
From this reading REV.
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading _Author of "Little Gladness," "Roving Robin," "Bennie, the Bread-Winner,"_ _"Martin Drayton's Sin," "Rob and Ralph," etc._ JARROLD & SONS, 10 & 11, WARWICK LANE, E.C.
small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
From this reading _Author of "Little Gladness," "Roving Robin," "Bennie, the Bread-Winner,"_ _"Martin Drayton's Sin," "Rob and Ralph," etc._ JARROLD & SONS, 10 & 11, WARWICK LANE, E.C.
travelling about without any clear destination
From this reading _Author of "Little Gladness," "Roving Robin," "Bennie, the Bread-Winner,"_ _"Martin Drayton's Sin," "Rob and Ralph," etc._ JARROLD & SONS, 10 & 11, WARWICK LANE, E.C.
plural of “sermon” — an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading WHICH IS FOUNDED ON ONE OF HIS SERMONS.
estrangement from god
From this reading _Author of "Little Gladness," "Roving Robin," "Bennie, the Bread-Winner,"_ _"Martin Drayton's Sin," "Rob and Ralph," etc._ JARROLD & SONS, 10 & 11, WARWICK LANE, E.C.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading _Author of "Little Gladness," "Roving Robin," "Bennie, the Bread-Winner,"_ _"Martin Drayton's Sin," "Rob and Ralph," etc._ JARROLD & SONS, 10 & 11, WARWICK LANE, E.C.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Author of "Little Gladness," "Roving Robin," "Bennie, the Bread-Winner,"_ _"Martin Drayton's Sin," "Rob and Ralph," etc._ JARROLD & SONS, 10 & 11, WARWICK LANE, E.C.
English statesman; during the War of the Roses he fought first for the house of York and secured the throne for Edward IV and then changed sides to fight for the house of Lancaster and secured the throne for Henry VI (1428-1471)
From this reading _Author of "Little Gladness," "Roving Robin," "Bennie, the Bread-Winner,"_ _"Martin Drayton's Sin," "Rob and Ralph," etc._ JARROLD & SONS, 10 & 11, WARWICK LANE, E.C.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading WHICH IS FOUNDED ON ONE OF HIS SERMONS.
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From this reading WILLIAM JOHN KNOX-LITTLE.
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