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Lord Loveland Discovers America
Lord Loveland Discovers America

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Lord Loveland Discovers America is here in full — 372 sentences across 75 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Authors of "Set in Silver," "The Princess Passes," "My Friend the Chauffeur," "The Car of Destiny," "The Princess Virginia," etc.
Hail to the Land: Goodbye to the Girl 63 The Discovery of Lord Loveland by America 92 A Proposition 127 Introducing Shakespeare 138 Shakespeare's Master 143 The Lights of New York 152 Izzie of the Almond Eyes 163 The Morning Paper 181 A Back Number 189
The Man Who Waits 199 News from the Great World 211 The Marquis of Twelfth Street 219 Through the Telephone 224 Alexander's Busy Day 230 Fire 235 "You're a Man" 248 A Proposal of Marriage 255 "Wanted: Juvenile Leading Man" 266 Show Folks 272 The Dignity and Delight of Being a Juvenile Lead 278
Bill's Star 291 A Mysterious Disappearance 305 Marooned 317 Pirates!
327 The Whole Truth 332 A Protégé of Miss Dearmer 349 Sidney Cremer's Chauffeur 360 In the Car Together 373 The Other Side of the Moon 383 LORD LOVELAND DISCOVERS AMERICA CHAPTER ONE The Discovery of America by Lord Loveland "Even the Last Resort has refused me."
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Lord Loveland Discovers America

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Lord Loveland Discovers America is here in full — 372 sentences across 75 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/74 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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Authors of "Set in Silver," "The Princess Passes," "My Friend the Chauffeur," "The Car of Destiny," "The Princess Virginia," etc.
Line 2
Hail to the Land: Goodbye to the Girl 63 The Discovery of Lord Loveland by America 92 A Proposition 127 Introducing Shakespeare 138 Shakespeare's Master 143 The Lights of New York 152 Izzie of the Almond Eyes 163 The Morning Paper 181 A Back Number 189
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The Man Who Waits 199 News from the Great World 211 The Marquis of Twelfth Street 219 Through the Telephone 224 Alexander's Busy Day 230 Fire 235 "You're a Man" 248 A Proposal of Marriage 255 "Wanted: Juvenile Leading Man" 266 Show Folks 272 The Dignity and Delight of Being a Juvenile Lead 278
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Bill's Star 291 A Mysterious Disappearance 305 Marooned 317 Pirates!
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327 The Whole Truth 332 A Protégé of Miss Dearmer 349 Sidney Cremer's Chauffeur 360 In the Car Together 373 The Other Side of the Moon 383 LORD LOVELAND DISCOVERS AMERICA CHAPTER ONE The Discovery of America by Lord Loveland "Even the Last Resort has refused me."

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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Alexander's noun US /ˌæləɡˈzændərz/

possessive form of “alexander” — European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb

From this reading “The Man Who Waits 199 News from the Great World 211 The Marquis of Twelfth Street 219 Through the Telephone 224 Alexander's Busy Day 230 Fire 235 "You're a Man" 248 A Proposal of Marriage 255 "Wanted: Juvenile Leading Man" 266 Show Folks 272 The Dignity and Delight of Being a Juvenile Lead 278”

Almond noun US /ˈɑːmənd/

small bushy deciduous tree native to Asia and North Africa having pretty pink blossoms and highly prized edible nuts enclosed in a hard green hull; cultivated in southern Australia and California

From this reading “Hail to the Land: Goodbye to the Girl 63 The Discovery of Lord Loveland by America 92 A Proposition 127 Introducing Shakespeare 138 Shakespeare's Master 143 The Lights of New York 152 Izzie of the Almond Eyes 163 The Morning Paper 181 A Back Number 189”

Bill's noun US /bɪlz/

possessive form of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading “Bill's Star 291 A Mysterious Disappearance 305 Marooned 317 Pirates!”

discovers verb US /dɪˈskʌvərz/

third-person singular of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading “327 The Whole Truth 332 A Protégé of Miss Dearmer 349 Sidney Cremer's Chauffeur 360 In the Car Together 373 The Other Side of the Moon 383 LORD LOVELAND DISCOVERS AMERICA CHAPTER ONE The Discovery of America by Lord Loveland "Even the Last Resort has refused me."”

Goodbye noun US /ˌɡʊdˈbaɪ/

a farewell remark

From this reading “Hail to the Land: Goodbye to the Girl 63 The Discovery of Lord Loveland by America 92 A Proposition 127 Introducing Shakespeare 138 Shakespeare's Master 143 The Lights of New York 152 Izzie of the Almond Eyes 163 The Morning Paper 181 A Back Number 189”

Juvenile adjective US /ˈdʒuːvənəl/

of or relating to or characteristic of or appropriate for children or young people

From this reading “The Man Who Waits 199 News from the Great World 211 The Marquis of Twelfth Street 219 Through the Telephone 224 Alexander's Busy Day 230 Fire 235 "You're a Man" 248 A Proposal of Marriage 255 "Wanted: Juvenile Leading Man" 266 Show Folks 272 The Dignity and Delight of Being a Juvenile Lead 278”

Marooned adjective US /mərˈuːnd/

cut off or left behind

From this reading “Bill's Star 291 A Mysterious Disappearance 305 Marooned 317 Pirates!”

Twelfth adjective US /twelfθ/

coming next after the eleventh and just before the thirteenth in position

From this reading “The Man Who Waits 199 News from the Great World 211 The Marquis of Twelfth Street 219 Through the Telephone 224 Alexander's Busy Day 230 Fire 235 "You're a Man" 248 A Proposal of Marriage 255 "Wanted: Juvenile Leading Man" 266 Show Folks 272 The Dignity and Delight of Being a Juvenile Lead 278”

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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Mysterious Disappearance adjective + noun

In this reading “Bill's Star 291 A Mysterious Disappearance 305 Marooned 317 Pirates!”

Last Resort adjective + noun

an expedient adopted only in desperation

In this reading “327 The Whole Truth 332 A Protégé of Miss Dearmer 349 Sidney Cremer's Chauffeur 360 In the Car Together 373 The Other Side of the Moon 383 LORD LOVELAND DISCOVERS AMERICA CHAPTER ONE The Discovery of America by Lord Loveland "Even the Last Resort has refused me."”

Other Side adjective + noun

In this reading “327 The Whole Truth 332 A Protégé of Miss Dearmer 349 Sidney Cremer's Chauffeur 360 In the Car Together 373 The Other Side of the Moon 383 LORD LOVELAND DISCOVERS AMERICA CHAPTER ONE The Discovery of America by Lord Loveland "Even the Last Resort has refused me."”

Whole Truth adjective + noun

In this reading “327 The Whole Truth 332 A Protégé of Miss Dearmer 349 Sidney Cremer's Chauffeur 360 In the Car Together 373 The Other Side of the Moon 383 LORD LOVELAND DISCOVERS AMERICA CHAPTER ONE The Discovery of America by Lord Loveland "Even the Last Resort has refused me."”

Morning Paper noun + noun

In this reading “Hail to the Land: Goodbye to the Girl 63 The Discovery of Lord Loveland by America 92 A Proposition 127 Introducing Shakespeare 138 Shakespeare's Master 143 The Lights of New York 152 Izzie of the Almond Eyes 163 The Morning Paper 181 A Back Number 189”

Busy Day verb + noun

In this reading “The Man Who Waits 199 News from the Great World 211 The Marquis of Twelfth Street 219 Through the Telephone 224 Alexander's Busy Day 230 Fire 235 "You're a Man" 248 A Proposal of Marriage 255 "Wanted: Juvenile Leading Man" 266 Show Folks 272 The Dignity and Delight of Being a Juvenile Lead 278”

Through the Telephone preposition + article + noun counted as “through … telephone”

In this reading “The Man Who Waits 199 News from the Great World 211 The Marquis of Twelfth Street 219 Through the Telephone 224 Alexander's Busy Day 230 Fire 235 "You're a Man" 248 A Proposal of Marriage 255 "Wanted: Juvenile Leading Man" 266 Show Folks 272 The Dignity and Delight of Being a Juvenile Lead 278”

Great World adjective + noun

In this reading “The Man Who Waits 199 News from the Great World 211 The Marquis of Twelfth Street 219 Through the Telephone 224 Alexander's Busy Day 230 Fire 235 "You're a Man" 248 A Proposal of Marriage 255 "Wanted: Juvenile Leading Man" 266 Show Folks 272 The Dignity and Delight of Being a Juvenile Lead 278”

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127

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From this reading Hail to the Land: Goodbye to the Girl 63 The Discovery of Lord Loveland by America 92 A Proposition 127 Introducing Shakespeare 138 Shakespeare's Master 143 The Lights of New York 152 Izzie of the Almond Eyes 163 The Morning Paper 181 A Back Number 189

138

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From this reading Hail to the Land: Goodbye to the Girl 63 The Discovery of Lord Loveland by America 92 A Proposition 127 Introducing Shakespeare 138 Shakespeare's Master 143 The Lights of New York 152 Izzie of the Almond Eyes 163 The Morning Paper 181 A Back Number 189

143

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From this reading Hail to the Land: Goodbye to the Girl 63 The Discovery of Lord Loveland by America 92 A Proposition 127 Introducing Shakespeare 138 Shakespeare's Master 143 The Lights of New York 152 Izzie of the Almond Eyes 163 The Morning Paper 181 A Back Number 189

152

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From this reading Hail to the Land: Goodbye to the Girl 63 The Discovery of Lord Loveland by America 92 A Proposition 127 Introducing Shakespeare 138 Shakespeare's Master 143 The Lights of New York 152 Izzie of the Almond Eyes 163 The Morning Paper 181 A Back Number 189

163

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From this reading Hail to the Land: Goodbye to the Girl 63 The Discovery of Lord Loveland by America 92 A Proposition 127 Introducing Shakespeare 138 Shakespeare's Master 143 The Lights of New York 152 Izzie of the Almond Eyes 163 The Morning Paper 181 A Back Number 189

181

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From this reading Hail to the Land: Goodbye to the Girl 63 The Discovery of Lord Loveland by America 92 A Proposition 127 Introducing Shakespeare 138 Shakespeare's Master 143 The Lights of New York 152 Izzie of the Almond Eyes 163 The Morning Paper 181 A Back Number 189

189

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From this reading Hail to the Land: Goodbye to the Girl 63 The Discovery of Lord Loveland by America 92 A Proposition 127 Introducing Shakespeare 138 Shakespeare's Master 143 The Lights of New York 152 Izzie of the Almond Eyes 163 The Morning Paper 181 A Back Number 189

199

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From this reading The Man Who Waits 199 News from the Great World 211 The Marquis of Twelfth Street 219 Through the Telephone 224 Alexander's Busy Day 230 Fire 235 "You're a Man" 248 A Proposal of Marriage 255 "Wanted: Juvenile Leading Man" 266 Show Folks 272 The Dignity and Delight of Being a Juvenile Lead 278

211

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From this reading The Man Who Waits 199 News from the Great World 211 The Marquis of Twelfth Street 219 Through the Telephone 224 Alexander's Busy Day 230 Fire 235 "You're a Man" 248 A Proposal of Marriage 255 "Wanted: Juvenile Leading Man" 266 Show Folks 272 The Dignity and Delight of Being a Juvenile Lead 278

219

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From this reading The Man Who Waits 199 News from the Great World 211 The Marquis of Twelfth Street 219 Through the Telephone 224 Alexander's Busy Day 230 Fire 235 "You're a Man" 248 A Proposal of Marriage 255 "Wanted: Juvenile Leading Man" 266 Show Folks 272 The Dignity and Delight of Being a Juvenile Lead 278

224

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From this reading The Man Who Waits 199 News from the Great World 211 The Marquis of Twelfth Street 219 Through the Telephone 224 Alexander's Busy Day 230 Fire 235 "You're a Man" 248 A Proposal of Marriage 255 "Wanted: Juvenile Leading Man" 266 Show Folks 272 The Dignity and Delight of Being a Juvenile Lead 278

230

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From this reading The Man Who Waits 199 News from the Great World 211 The Marquis of Twelfth Street 219 Through the Telephone 224 Alexander's Busy Day 230 Fire 235 "You're a Man" 248 A Proposal of Marriage 255 "Wanted: Juvenile Leading Man" 266 Show Folks 272 The Dignity and Delight of Being a Juvenile Lead 278

235

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From this reading The Man Who Waits 199 News from the Great World 211 The Marquis of Twelfth Street 219 Through the Telephone 224 Alexander's Busy Day 230 Fire 235 "You're a Man" 248 A Proposal of Marriage 255 "Wanted: Juvenile Leading Man" 266 Show Folks 272 The Dignity and Delight of Being a Juvenile Lead 278

248

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From this reading The Man Who Waits 199 News from the Great World 211 The Marquis of Twelfth Street 219 Through the Telephone 224 Alexander's Busy Day 230 Fire 235 "You're a Man" 248 A Proposal of Marriage 255 "Wanted: Juvenile Leading Man" 266 Show Folks 272 The Dignity and Delight of Being a Juvenile Lead 278

255

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From this reading The Man Who Waits 199 News from the Great World 211 The Marquis of Twelfth Street 219 Through the Telephone 224 Alexander's Busy Day 230 Fire 235 "You're a Man" 248 A Proposal of Marriage 255 "Wanted: Juvenile Leading Man" 266 Show Folks 272 The Dignity and Delight of Being a Juvenile Lead 278

266

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From this reading The Man Who Waits 199 News from the Great World 211 The Marquis of Twelfth Street 219 Through the Telephone 224 Alexander's Busy Day 230 Fire 235 "You're a Man" 248 A Proposal of Marriage 255 "Wanted: Juvenile Leading Man" 266 Show Folks 272 The Dignity and Delight of Being a Juvenile Lead 278

272

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From this reading The Man Who Waits 199 News from the Great World 211 The Marquis of Twelfth Street 219 Through the Telephone 224 Alexander's Busy Day 230 Fire 235 "You're a Man" 248 A Proposal of Marriage 255 "Wanted: Juvenile Leading Man" 266 Show Folks 272 The Dignity and Delight of Being a Juvenile Lead 278

278

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From this reading The Man Who Waits 199 News from the Great World 211 The Marquis of Twelfth Street 219 Through the Telephone 224 Alexander's Busy Day 230 Fire 235 "You're a Man" 248 A Proposal of Marriage 255 "Wanted: Juvenile Leading Man" 266 Show Folks 272 The Dignity and Delight of Being a Juvenile Lead 278

291

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From this reading Bill's Star 291 A Mysterious Disappearance 305 Marooned 317 Pirates!

305

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From this reading Bill's Star 291 A Mysterious Disappearance 305 Marooned 317 Pirates!

317

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From this reading Bill's Star 291 A Mysterious Disappearance 305 Marooned 317 Pirates!

327

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From this reading 327 The Whole Truth 332 A Protégé of Miss Dearmer 349 Sidney Cremer's Chauffeur 360 In the Car Together 373 The Other Side of the Moon 383 LORD LOVELAND DISCOVERS AMERICA CHAPTER ONE The Discovery of America by Lord Loveland "Even the Last Resort has refused me."

332

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From this reading 327 The Whole Truth 332 A Protégé of Miss Dearmer 349 Sidney Cremer's Chauffeur 360 In the Car Together 373 The Other Side of the Moon 383 LORD LOVELAND DISCOVERS AMERICA CHAPTER ONE The Discovery of America by Lord Loveland "Even the Last Resort has refused me."

349

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From this reading 327 The Whole Truth 332 A Protégé of Miss Dearmer 349 Sidney Cremer's Chauffeur 360 In the Car Together 373 The Other Side of the Moon 383 LORD LOVELAND DISCOVERS AMERICA CHAPTER ONE The Discovery of America by Lord Loveland "Even the Last Resort has refused me."

360

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From this reading 327 The Whole Truth 332 A Protégé of Miss Dearmer 349 Sidney Cremer's Chauffeur 360 In the Car Together 373 The Other Side of the Moon 383 LORD LOVELAND DISCOVERS AMERICA CHAPTER ONE The Discovery of America by Lord Loveland "Even the Last Resort has refused me."

373

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From this reading 327 The Whole Truth 332 A Protégé of Miss Dearmer 349 Sidney Cremer's Chauffeur 360 In the Car Together 373 The Other Side of the Moon 383 LORD LOVELAND DISCOVERS AMERICA CHAPTER ONE The Discovery of America by Lord Loveland "Even the Last Resort has refused me."

383

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From this reading 327 The Whole Truth 332 A Protégé of Miss Dearmer 349 Sidney Cremer's Chauffeur 360 In the Car Together 373 The Other Side of the Moon 383 LORD LOVELAND DISCOVERS AMERICA CHAPTER ONE The Discovery of America by Lord Loveland "Even the Last Resort has refused me."

63

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From this reading Hail to the Land: Goodbye to the Girl 63 The Discovery of Lord Loveland by America 92 A Proposition 127 Introducing Shakespeare 138 Shakespeare's Master 143 The Lights of New York 152 Izzie of the Almond Eyes 163 The Morning Paper 181 A Back Number 189

92

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From this reading Hail to the Land: Goodbye to the Girl 63 The Discovery of Lord Loveland by America 92 A Proposition 127 Introducing Shakespeare 138 Shakespeare's Master 143 The Lights of New York 152 Izzie of the Almond Eyes 163 The Morning Paper 181 A Back Number 189

AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading Hail to the Land: Goodbye to the Girl 63 The Discovery of Lord Loveland by America 92 A Proposition 127 Introducing Shakespeare 138 Shakespeare's Master 143 The Lights of New York 152 Izzie of the Almond Eyes 163 The Morning Paper 181 A Back Number 189

Alexander'snounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændərz/

possessive form of “alexander” — European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb

From this reading The Man Who Waits 199 News from the Great World 211 The Marquis of Twelfth Street 219 Through the Telephone 224 Alexander's Busy Day 230 Fire 235 "You're a Man" 248 A Proposal of Marriage 255 "Wanted: Juvenile Leading Man" 266 Show Folks 272 The Dignity and Delight of Being a Juvenile Lead 278

AlmondnounUS /ˈɑːmənd/

small bushy deciduous tree native to Asia and North Africa having pretty pink blossoms and highly prized edible nuts enclosed in a hard green hull; cultivated in southern Australia and California

From this reading Hail to the Land: Goodbye to the Girl 63 The Discovery of Lord Loveland by America 92 A Proposition 127 Introducing Shakespeare 138 Shakespeare's Master 143 The Lights of New York 152 Izzie of the Almond Eyes 163 The Morning Paper 181 A Back Number 189

AmericanounUS /əˈmerəkə/

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading Hail to the Land: Goodbye to the Girl 63 The Discovery of Lord Loveland by America 92 A Proposition 127 Introducing Shakespeare 138 Shakespeare's Master 143 The Lights of New York 152 Izzie of the Almond Eyes 163 The Morning Paper 181 A Back Number 189

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading The Man Who Waits 199 News from the Great World 211 The Marquis of Twelfth Street 219 Through the Telephone 224 Alexander's Busy Day 230 Fire 235 "You're a Man" 248 A Proposal of Marriage 255 "Wanted: Juvenile Leading Man" 266 Show Folks 272 The Dignity and Delight of Being a Juvenile Lead 278

AuthorsnounUS /ˈɔːθərz/

plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Authors of "Set in Silver," "The Princess Passes," "My Friend the Chauffeur," "The Car of Destiny," "The Princess Virginia," etc.

BackadverbUS /bæk/

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Hail to the Land: Goodbye to the Girl 63 The Discovery of Lord Loveland by America 92 A Proposition 127 Introducing Shakespeare 138 Shakespeare's Master 143 The Lights of New York 152 Izzie of the Almond Eyes 163 The Morning Paper 181 A Back Number 189

Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The Man Who Waits 199 News from the Great World 211 The Marquis of Twelfth Street 219 Through the Telephone 224 Alexander's Busy Day 230 Fire 235 "You're a Man" 248 A Proposal of Marriage 255 "Wanted: Juvenile Leading Man" 266 Show Folks 272 The Dignity and Delight of Being a Juvenile Lead 278

Bill'snounUS /bɪlz/

possessive form of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading Bill's Star 291 A Mysterious Disappearance 305 Marooned 317 Pirates!

BusyadjectiveUS /ˈbɪzi/

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading The Man Who Waits 199 News from the Great World 211 The Marquis of Twelfth Street 219 Through the Telephone 224 Alexander's Busy Day 230 Fire 235 "You're a Man" 248 A Proposal of Marriage 255 "Wanted: Juvenile Leading Man" 266 Show Folks 272 The Dignity and Delight of Being a Juvenile Lead 278

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Hail to the Land: Goodbye to the Girl 63 The Discovery of Lord Loveland by America 92 A Proposition 127 Introducing Shakespeare 138 Shakespeare's Master 143 The Lights of New York 152 Izzie of the Almond Eyes 163 The Morning Paper 181 A Back Number 189

CarnounUS /kɑːr/

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading Authors of "Set in Silver," "The Princess Passes," "My Friend the Chauffeur," "The Car of Destiny," "The Princess Virginia," etc.

CHAPTERnounUS /ˈtʃæptər/

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading 327 The Whole Truth 332 A Protégé of Miss Dearmer 349 Sidney Cremer's Chauffeur 360 In the Car Together 373 The Other Side of the Moon 383 LORD LOVELAND DISCOVERS AMERICA CHAPTER ONE The Discovery of America by Lord Loveland "Even the Last Resort has refused me."

ChauffeurnounUS /ʃoʊˈfɜːr/

a man paid to drive a privately owned car

From this reading Authors of "Set in Silver," "The Princess Passes," "My Friend the Chauffeur," "The Car of Destiny," "The Princess Virginia," etc.

Cremer's

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From this reading 327 The Whole Truth 332 A Protégé of Miss Dearmer 349 Sidney Cremer's Chauffeur 360 In the Car Together 373 The Other Side of the Moon 383 LORD LOVELAND DISCOVERS AMERICA CHAPTER ONE The Discovery of America by Lord Loveland "Even the Last Resort has refused me."

DaynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The Man Who Waits 199 News from the Great World 211 The Marquis of Twelfth Street 219 Through the Telephone 224 Alexander's Busy Day 230 Fire 235 "You're a Man" 248 A Proposal of Marriage 255 "Wanted: Juvenile Leading Man" 266 Show Folks 272 The Dignity and Delight of Being a Juvenile Lead 278

Dearmer

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

From this reading 327 The Whole Truth 332 A Protégé of Miss Dearmer 349 Sidney Cremer's Chauffeur 360 In the Car Together 373 The Other Side of the Moon 383 LORD LOVELAND DISCOVERS AMERICA CHAPTER ONE The Discovery of America by Lord Loveland "Even the Last Resort has refused me."

DelightverbUS /dɪˈlaɪt/

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading The Man Who Waits 199 News from the Great World 211 The Marquis of Twelfth Street 219 Through the Telephone 224 Alexander's Busy Day 230 Fire 235 "You're a Man" 248 A Proposal of Marriage 255 "Wanted: Juvenile Leading Man" 266 Show Folks 272 The Dignity and Delight of Being a Juvenile Lead 278

DestinynounUS /ˈdestəni/

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading Authors of "Set in Silver," "The Princess Passes," "My Friend the Chauffeur," "The Car of Destiny," "The Princess Virginia," etc.

DignitynounUS /ˈdɪɡnəti/

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading The Man Who Waits 199 News from the Great World 211 The Marquis of Twelfth Street 219 Through the Telephone 224 Alexander's Busy Day 230 Fire 235 "You're a Man" 248 A Proposal of Marriage 255 "Wanted: Juvenile Leading Man" 266 Show Folks 272 The Dignity and Delight of Being a Juvenile Lead 278

DisappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/

the act of leaving secretly or without explanation

From this reading Bill's Star 291 A Mysterious Disappearance 305 Marooned 317 Pirates!

DISCOVERSverbUS /dɪˈskʌvərz/

third-person singular of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading 327 The Whole Truth 332 A Protégé of Miss Dearmer 349 Sidney Cremer's Chauffeur 360 In the Car Together 373 The Other Side of the Moon 383 LORD LOVELAND DISCOVERS AMERICA CHAPTER ONE The Discovery of America by Lord Loveland "Even the Last Resort has refused me."

DiscoverynounUS /dɪˈskʌvəri/

the act of discovering something

From this reading Hail to the Land: Goodbye to the Girl 63 The Discovery of Lord Loveland by America 92 A Proposition 127 Introducing Shakespeare 138 Shakespeare's Master 143 The Lights of New York 152 Izzie of the Almond Eyes 163 The Morning Paper 181 A Back Number 189

etc

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From this reading Authors of "Set in Silver," "The Princess Passes," "My Friend the Chauffeur," "The Car of Destiny," "The Princess Virginia," etc.

EvenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/

divisible by two

From this reading 327 The Whole Truth 332 A Protégé of Miss Dearmer 349 Sidney Cremer's Chauffeur 360 In the Car Together 373 The Other Side of the Moon 383 LORD LOVELAND DISCOVERS AMERICA CHAPTER ONE The Discovery of America by Lord Loveland "Even the Last Resort has refused me."

EyesnounUS /aɪz/

opinion or judgment

From this reading Hail to the Land: Goodbye to the Girl 63 The Discovery of Lord Loveland by America 92 A Proposition 127 Introducing Shakespeare 138 Shakespeare's Master 143 The Lights of New York 152 Izzie of the Almond Eyes 163 The Morning Paper 181 A Back Number 189

FireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/

start firing a weapon

From this reading The Man Who Waits 199 News from the Great World 211 The Marquis of Twelfth Street 219 Through the Telephone 224 Alexander's Busy Day 230 Fire 235 "You're a Man" 248 A Proposal of Marriage 255 "Wanted: Juvenile Leading Man" 266 Show Folks 272 The Dignity and Delight of Being a Juvenile Lead 278

FolksnounUS /foʊks/

your parents

From this reading The Man Who Waits 199 News from the Great World 211 The Marquis of Twelfth Street 219 Through the Telephone 224 Alexander's Busy Day 230 Fire 235 "You're a Man" 248 A Proposal of Marriage 255 "Wanted: Juvenile Leading Man" 266 Show Folks 272 The Dignity and Delight of Being a Juvenile Lead 278

FriendnounUS /frend/

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Authors of "Set in Silver," "The Princess Passes," "My Friend the Chauffeur," "The Car of Destiny," "The Princess Virginia," etc.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The Man Who Waits 199 News from the Great World 211 The Marquis of Twelfth Street 219 Through the Telephone 224 Alexander's Busy Day 230 Fire 235 "You're a Man" 248 A Proposal of Marriage 255 "Wanted: Juvenile Leading Man" 266 Show Folks 272 The Dignity and Delight of Being a Juvenile Lead 278

GirlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/

a young female

From this reading Hail to the Land: Goodbye to the Girl 63 The Discovery of Lord Loveland by America 92 A Proposition 127 Introducing Shakespeare 138 Shakespeare's Master 143 The Lights of New York 152 Izzie of the Almond Eyes 163 The Morning Paper 181 A Back Number 189

GoodbyenounUS /ˌɡʊdˈbaɪ/

a farewell remark

From this reading Hail to the Land: Goodbye to the Girl 63 The Discovery of Lord Loveland by America 92 A Proposition 127 Introducing Shakespeare 138 Shakespeare's Master 143 The Lights of New York 152 Izzie of the Almond Eyes 163 The Morning Paper 181 A Back Number 189

GreatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The Man Who Waits 199 News from the Great World 211 The Marquis of Twelfth Street 219 Through the Telephone 224 Alexander's Busy Day 230 Fire 235 "You're a Man" 248 A Proposal of Marriage 255 "Wanted: Juvenile Leading Man" 266 Show Folks 272 The Dignity and Delight of Being a Juvenile Lead 278

HailverbUS /heɪl/

praise vociferously

From this reading Hail to the Land: Goodbye to the Girl 63 The Discovery of Lord Loveland by America 92 A Proposition 127 Introducing Shakespeare 138 Shakespeare's Master 143 The Lights of New York 152 Izzie of the Almond Eyes 163 The Morning Paper 181 A Back Number 189

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading 327 The Whole Truth 332 A Protégé of Miss Dearmer 349 Sidney Cremer's Chauffeur 360 In the Car Together 373 The Other Side of the Moon 383 LORD LOVELAND DISCOVERS AMERICA CHAPTER ONE The Discovery of America by Lord Loveland "Even the Last Resort has refused me."

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Authors of "Set in Silver," "The Princess Passes," "My Friend the Chauffeur," "The Car of Destiny," "The Princess Virginia," etc.

IntroducingverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːsɪŋ/

-ing form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading Hail to the Land: Goodbye to the Girl 63 The Discovery of Lord Loveland by America 92 A Proposition 127 Introducing Shakespeare 138 Shakespeare's Master 143 The Lights of New York 152 Izzie of the Almond Eyes 163 The Morning Paper 181 A Back Number 189

Izzie

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From this reading Hail to the Land: Goodbye to the Girl 63 The Discovery of Lord Loveland by America 92 A Proposition 127 Introducing Shakespeare 138 Shakespeare's Master 143 The Lights of New York 152 Izzie of the Almond Eyes 163 The Morning Paper 181 A Back Number 189

JuvenileadjectiveUS /ˈdʒuːvənəl/

of or relating to or characteristic of or appropriate for children or young people

From this reading The Man Who Waits 199 News from the Great World 211 The Marquis of Twelfth Street 219 Through the Telephone 224 Alexander's Busy Day 230 Fire 235 "You're a Man" 248 A Proposal of Marriage 255 "Wanted: Juvenile Leading Man" 266 Show Folks 272 The Dignity and Delight of Being a Juvenile Lead 278

LandnounUS /lænd/

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Hail to the Land: Goodbye to the Girl 63 The Discovery of Lord Loveland by America 92 A Proposition 127 Introducing Shakespeare 138 Shakespeare's Master 143 The Lights of New York 152 Izzie of the Almond Eyes 163 The Morning Paper 181 A Back Number 189

LastadjectiveUS /læst/

immediately past

From this reading 327 The Whole Truth 332 A Protégé of Miss Dearmer 349 Sidney Cremer's Chauffeur 360 In the Car Together 373 The Other Side of the Moon 383 LORD LOVELAND DISCOVERS AMERICA CHAPTER ONE The Discovery of America by Lord Loveland "Even the Last Resort has refused me."

LeadverbUS /led/

take somebody somewhere

From this reading The Man Who Waits 199 News from the Great World 211 The Marquis of Twelfth Street 219 Through the Telephone 224 Alexander's Busy Day 230 Fire 235 "You're a Man" 248 A Proposal of Marriage 255 "Wanted: Juvenile Leading Man" 266 Show Folks 272 The Dignity and Delight of Being a Juvenile Lead 278

LeadingadjectiveUS /ˈliːdɪŋ/

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading The Man Who Waits 199 News from the Great World 211 The Marquis of Twelfth Street 219 Through the Telephone 224 Alexander's Busy Day 230 Fire 235 "You're a Man" 248 A Proposal of Marriage 255 "Wanted: Juvenile Leading Man" 266 Show Folks 272 The Dignity and Delight of Being a Juvenile Lead 278

LightsnounUS /laɪts/

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading Hail to the Land: Goodbye to the Girl 63 The Discovery of Lord Loveland by America 92 A Proposition 127 Introducing Shakespeare 138 Shakespeare's Master 143 The Lights of New York 152 Izzie of the Almond Eyes 163 The Morning Paper 181 A Back Number 189

LordnounUS /lɔːrd/

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Hail to the Land: Goodbye to the Girl 63 The Discovery of Lord Loveland by America 92 A Proposition 127 Introducing Shakespeare 138 Shakespeare's Master 143 The Lights of New York 152 Izzie of the Almond Eyes 163 The Morning Paper 181 A Back Number 189

Loveland

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From this reading Hail to the Land: Goodbye to the Girl 63 The Discovery of Lord Loveland by America 92 A Proposition 127 Introducing Shakespeare 138 Shakespeare's Master 143 The Lights of New York 152 Izzie of the Almond Eyes 163 The Morning Paper 181 A Back Number 189

MannounUS /mæn/

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The Man Who Waits 199 News from the Great World 211 The Marquis of Twelfth Street 219 Through the Telephone 224 Alexander's Busy Day 230 Fire 235 "You're a Man" 248 A Proposal of Marriage 255 "Wanted: Juvenile Leading Man" 266 Show Folks 272 The Dignity and Delight of Being a Juvenile Lead 278

MaroonedadjectiveUS /mərˈuːnd/

cut off or left behind

From this reading Bill's Star 291 A Mysterious Disappearance 305 Marooned 317 Pirates!

MarquisnounUS /ˌmɑːrˈkiː/

humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)

From this reading The Man Who Waits 199 News from the Great World 211 The Marquis of Twelfth Street 219 Through the Telephone 224 Alexander's Busy Day 230 Fire 235 "You're a Man" 248 A Proposal of Marriage 255 "Wanted: Juvenile Leading Man" 266 Show Folks 272 The Dignity and Delight of Being a Juvenile Lead 278

MarriagenounUS /ˈmerɪdʒ/

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading The Man Who Waits 199 News from the Great World 211 The Marquis of Twelfth Street 219 Through the Telephone 224 Alexander's Busy Day 230 Fire 235 "You're a Man" 248 A Proposal of Marriage 255 "Wanted: Juvenile Leading Man" 266 Show Folks 272 The Dignity and Delight of Being a Juvenile Lead 278

MasternounUS /ˈmæstər/

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Hail to the Land: Goodbye to the Girl 63 The Discovery of Lord Loveland by America 92 A Proposition 127 Introducing Shakespeare 138 Shakespeare's Master 143 The Lights of New York 152 Izzie of the Almond Eyes 163 The Morning Paper 181 A Back Number 189

mepronounUS /miː/

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading 327 The Whole Truth 332 A Protégé of Miss Dearmer 349 Sidney Cremer's Chauffeur 360 In the Car Together 373 The Other Side of the Moon 383 LORD LOVELAND DISCOVERS AMERICA CHAPTER ONE The Discovery of America by Lord Loveland "Even the Last Resort has refused me."

MissverbUS /mɪs/

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading 327 The Whole Truth 332 A Protégé of Miss Dearmer 349 Sidney Cremer's Chauffeur 360 In the Car Together 373 The Other Side of the Moon 383 LORD LOVELAND DISCOVERS AMERICA CHAPTER ONE The Discovery of America by Lord Loveland "Even the Last Resort has refused me."

MoonnounUS /muːn/

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading 327 The Whole Truth 332 A Protégé of Miss Dearmer 349 Sidney Cremer's Chauffeur 360 In the Car Together 373 The Other Side of the Moon 383 LORD LOVELAND DISCOVERS AMERICA CHAPTER ONE The Discovery of America by Lord Loveland "Even the Last Resort has refused me."

MorningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Hail to the Land: Goodbye to the Girl 63 The Discovery of Lord Loveland by America 92 A Proposition 127 Introducing Shakespeare 138 Shakespeare's Master 143 The Lights of New York 152 Izzie of the Almond Eyes 163 The Morning Paper 181 A Back Number 189

MydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Authors of "Set in Silver," "The Princess Passes," "My Friend the Chauffeur," "The Car of Destiny," "The Princess Virginia," etc.

MysteriousadjectiveUS /mɪˈstɪriəs/

of an obscure nature

From this reading Bill's Star 291 A Mysterious Disappearance 305 Marooned 317 Pirates!

NewadjectiveUS /nuː/

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

From this reading Hail to the Land: Goodbye to the Girl 63 The Discovery of Lord Loveland by America 92 A Proposition 127 Introducing Shakespeare 138 Shakespeare's Master 143 The Lights of New York 152 Izzie of the Almond Eyes 163 The Morning Paper 181 A Back Number 189

NewsnounUS /nuːz/

information about recent and important events

From this reading The Man Who Waits 199 News from the Great World 211 The Marquis of Twelfth Street 219 Through the Telephone 224 Alexander's Busy Day 230 Fire 235 "You're a Man" 248 A Proposal of Marriage 255 "Wanted: Juvenile Leading Man" 266 Show Folks 272 The Dignity and Delight of Being a Juvenile Lead 278

NumbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Hail to the Land: Goodbye to the Girl 63 The Discovery of Lord Loveland by America 92 A Proposition 127 Introducing Shakespeare 138 Shakespeare's Master 143 The Lights of New York 152 Izzie of the Almond Eyes 163 The Morning Paper 181 A Back Number 189

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Authors of "Set in Silver," "The Princess Passes," "My Friend the Chauffeur," "The Car of Destiny," "The Princess Virginia," etc.

ONEpronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading 327 The Whole Truth 332 A Protégé of Miss Dearmer 349 Sidney Cremer's Chauffeur 360 In the Car Together 373 The Other Side of the Moon 383 LORD LOVELAND DISCOVERS AMERICA CHAPTER ONE The Discovery of America by Lord Loveland "Even the Last Resort has refused me."

OtheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading 327 The Whole Truth 332 A Protégé of Miss Dearmer 349 Sidney Cremer's Chauffeur 360 In the Car Together 373 The Other Side of the Moon 383 LORD LOVELAND DISCOVERS AMERICA CHAPTER ONE The Discovery of America by Lord Loveland "Even the Last Resort has refused me."

PapernounUS /ˈpeɪpər/

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading Hail to the Land: Goodbye to the Girl 63 The Discovery of Lord Loveland by America 92 A Proposition 127 Introducing Shakespeare 138 Shakespeare's Master 143 The Lights of New York 152 Izzie of the Almond Eyes 163 The Morning Paper 181 A Back Number 189

PassesnounUS /ˈpæsəz/

plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls

From this reading Authors of "Set in Silver," "The Princess Passes," "My Friend the Chauffeur," "The Car of Destiny," "The Princess Virginia," etc.

PiratesnounUS /ˈpaɪrəts/

plural of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own

From this reading Bill's Star 291 A Mysterious Disappearance 305 Marooned 317 Pirates!

PrincessnounUS /ˈprɪn.ses/

The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.

From this reading Authors of "Set in Silver," "The Princess Passes," "My Friend the Chauffeur," "The Car of Destiny," "The Princess Virginia," etc.

ProposalnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/

something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)

From this reading The Man Who Waits 199 News from the Great World 211 The Marquis of Twelfth Street 219 Through the Telephone 224 Alexander's Busy Day 230 Fire 235 "You're a Man" 248 A Proposal of Marriage 255 "Wanted: Juvenile Leading Man" 266 Show Folks 272 The Dignity and Delight of Being a Juvenile Lead 278

PropositionnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃən/

(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false

From this reading Hail to the Land: Goodbye to the Girl 63 The Discovery of Lord Loveland by America 92 A Proposition 127 Introducing Shakespeare 138 Shakespeare's Master 143 The Lights of New York 152 Izzie of the Almond Eyes 163 The Morning Paper 181 A Back Number 189

Protégé

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From this reading 327 The Whole Truth 332 A Protégé of Miss Dearmer 349 Sidney Cremer's Chauffeur 360 In the Car Together 373 The Other Side of the Moon 383 LORD LOVELAND DISCOVERS AMERICA CHAPTER ONE The Discovery of America by Lord Loveland "Even the Last Resort has refused me."

refusedverbUS /rəˈfjuːzd/

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading 327 The Whole Truth 332 A Protégé of Miss Dearmer 349 Sidney Cremer's Chauffeur 360 In the Car Together 373 The Other Side of the Moon 383 LORD LOVELAND DISCOVERS AMERICA CHAPTER ONE The Discovery of America by Lord Loveland "Even the Last Resort has refused me."

ResortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/

a hotel located in a resort area

From this reading 327 The Whole Truth 332 A Protégé of Miss Dearmer 349 Sidney Cremer's Chauffeur 360 In the Car Together 373 The Other Side of the Moon 383 LORD LOVELAND DISCOVERS AMERICA CHAPTER ONE The Discovery of America by Lord Loveland "Even the Last Resort has refused me."

SetverbUS /set/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Authors of "Set in Silver," "The Princess Passes," "My Friend the Chauffeur," "The Car of Destiny," "The Princess Virginia," etc.

ShakespearenounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/

English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)

From this reading Hail to the Land: Goodbye to the Girl 63 The Discovery of Lord Loveland by America 92 A Proposition 127 Introducing Shakespeare 138 Shakespeare's Master 143 The Lights of New York 152 Izzie of the Almond Eyes 163 The Morning Paper 181 A Back Number 189

Shakespeare'snounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːrz/

possessive form of “shakespeare” — English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)

From this reading Hail to the Land: Goodbye to the Girl 63 The Discovery of Lord Loveland by America 92 A Proposition 127 Introducing Shakespeare 138 Shakespeare's Master 143 The Lights of New York 152 Izzie of the Almond Eyes 163 The Morning Paper 181 A Back Number 189

ShowverbUS /ʃoʊ/

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The Man Who Waits 199 News from the Great World 211 The Marquis of Twelfth Street 219 Through the Telephone 224 Alexander's Busy Day 230 Fire 235 "You're a Man" 248 A Proposal of Marriage 255 "Wanted: Juvenile Leading Man" 266 Show Folks 272 The Dignity and Delight of Being a Juvenile Lead 278

SidenounUS /saɪd/

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading 327 The Whole Truth 332 A Protégé of Miss Dearmer 349 Sidney Cremer's Chauffeur 360 In the Car Together 373 The Other Side of the Moon 383 LORD LOVELAND DISCOVERS AMERICA CHAPTER ONE The Discovery of America by Lord Loveland "Even the Last Resort has refused me."

SidneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/

English poet (1554-1586)

From this reading 327 The Whole Truth 332 A Protégé of Miss Dearmer 349 Sidney Cremer's Chauffeur 360 In the Car Together 373 The Other Side of the Moon 383 LORD LOVELAND DISCOVERS AMERICA CHAPTER ONE The Discovery of America by Lord Loveland "Even the Last Resort has refused me."

SilvernounUS /ˈsɪlvər/

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading Authors of "Set in Silver," "The Princess Passes," "My Friend the Chauffeur," "The Car of Destiny," "The Princess Virginia," etc.

StarnounUS /stɑːr/

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading Bill's Star 291 A Mysterious Disappearance 305 Marooned 317 Pirates!

StreetnounUS /striːt/

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading The Man Who Waits 199 News from the Great World 211 The Marquis of Twelfth Street 219 Through the Telephone 224 Alexander's Busy Day 230 Fire 235 "You're a Man" 248 A Proposal of Marriage 255 "Wanted: Juvenile Leading Man" 266 Show Folks 272 The Dignity and Delight of Being a Juvenile Lead 278

TelephonenounUS /ˈteləfoʊn/

electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds

From this reading The Man Who Waits 199 News from the Great World 211 The Marquis of Twelfth Street 219 Through the Telephone 224 Alexander's Busy Day 230 Fire 235 "You're a Man" 248 A Proposal of Marriage 255 "Wanted: Juvenile Leading Man" 266 Show Folks 272 The Dignity and Delight of Being a Juvenile Lead 278

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Authors of "Set in Silver," "The Princess Passes," "My Friend the Chauffeur," "The Car of Destiny," "The Princess Virginia," etc.

ThroughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The Man Who Waits 199 News from the Great World 211 The Marquis of Twelfth Street 219 Through the Telephone 224 Alexander's Busy Day 230 Fire 235 "You're a Man" 248 A Proposal of Marriage 255 "Wanted: Juvenile Leading Man" 266 Show Folks 272 The Dignity and Delight of Being a Juvenile Lead 278

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Hail to the Land: Goodbye to the Girl 63 The Discovery of Lord Loveland by America 92 A Proposition 127 Introducing Shakespeare 138 Shakespeare's Master 143 The Lights of New York 152 Izzie of the Almond Eyes 163 The Morning Paper 181 A Back Number 189

TogetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading 327 The Whole Truth 332 A Protégé of Miss Dearmer 349 Sidney Cremer's Chauffeur 360 In the Car Together 373 The Other Side of the Moon 383 LORD LOVELAND DISCOVERS AMERICA CHAPTER ONE The Discovery of America by Lord Loveland "Even the Last Resort has refused me."

TruthnounUS /truːθ/

a fact that has been verified

From this reading 327 The Whole Truth 332 A Protégé of Miss Dearmer 349 Sidney Cremer's Chauffeur 360 In the Car Together 373 The Other Side of the Moon 383 LORD LOVELAND DISCOVERS AMERICA CHAPTER ONE The Discovery of America by Lord Loveland "Even the Last Resort has refused me."

TwelfthadjectiveUS /twelfθ/

coming next after the eleventh and just before the thirteenth in position

From this reading The Man Who Waits 199 News from the Great World 211 The Marquis of Twelfth Street 219 Through the Telephone 224 Alexander's Busy Day 230 Fire 235 "You're a Man" 248 A Proposal of Marriage 255 "Wanted: Juvenile Leading Man" 266 Show Folks 272 The Dignity and Delight of Being a Juvenile Lead 278

VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/

a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War

From this reading Authors of "Set in Silver," "The Princess Passes," "My Friend the Chauffeur," "The Car of Destiny," "The Princess Virginia," etc.

WaitsnounUS /weɪts/

plural of “wait” — time during which some action is awaited

From this reading The Man Who Waits 199 News from the Great World 211 The Marquis of Twelfth Street 219 Through the Telephone 224 Alexander's Busy Day 230 Fire 235 "You're a Man" 248 A Proposal of Marriage 255 "Wanted: Juvenile Leading Man" 266 Show Folks 272 The Dignity and Delight of Being a Juvenile Lead 278

WantedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading The Man Who Waits 199 News from the Great World 211 The Marquis of Twelfth Street 219 Through the Telephone 224 Alexander's Busy Day 230 Fire 235 "You're a Man" 248 A Proposal of Marriage 255 "Wanted: Juvenile Leading Man" 266 Show Folks 272 The Dignity and Delight of Being a Juvenile Lead 278

WhopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading The Man Who Waits 199 News from the Great World 211 The Marquis of Twelfth Street 219 Through the Telephone 224 Alexander's Busy Day 230 Fire 235 "You're a Man" 248 A Proposal of Marriage 255 "Wanted: Juvenile Leading Man" 266 Show Folks 272 The Dignity and Delight of Being a Juvenile Lead 278

WholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading 327 The Whole Truth 332 A Protégé of Miss Dearmer 349 Sidney Cremer's Chauffeur 360 In the Car Together 373 The Other Side of the Moon 383 LORD LOVELAND DISCOVERS AMERICA CHAPTER ONE The Discovery of America by Lord Loveland "Even the Last Resort has refused me."

WorldnounUS /wɜːrld/

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading The Man Who Waits 199 News from the Great World 211 The Marquis of Twelfth Street 219 Through the Telephone 224 Alexander's Busy Day 230 Fire 235 "You're a Man" 248 A Proposal of Marriage 255 "Wanted: Juvenile Leading Man" 266 Show Folks 272 The Dignity and Delight of Being a Juvenile Lead 278

YorknounUS /jɔːrk/

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading Hail to the Land: Goodbye to the Girl 63 The Discovery of Lord Loveland by America 92 A Proposition 127 Introducing Shakespeare 138 Shakespeare's Master 143 The Lights of New York 152 Izzie of the Almond Eyes 163 The Morning Paper 181 A Back Number 189

You're

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From this reading The Man Who Waits 199 News from the Great World 211 The Marquis of Twelfth Street 219 Through the Telephone 224 Alexander's Busy Day 230 Fire 235 "You're a Man" 248 A Proposal of Marriage 255 "Wanted: Juvenile Leading Man" 266 Show Folks 272 The Dignity and Delight of Being a Juvenile Lead 278

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