Chapter 1 of Marcy, the Refugee is here in full — 167 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter I
Chapter 1 of Marcy, the Refugee is here in full — 167 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
CASTLEMON'S WAR SERIES. AUTHOR OF "GUNBOAT SERIES," "ROCKY MOUNTAIN SERIES," "SPORTSMAN'S CLUB SERIES," ETC., ETC. Four Illustrations by Geo. G. White. PORTER & COATES.
Chapter 1 of Marcy, the Refugee is here in full — 167 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading “AUTHOR OF "GUNBOAT SERIES," "ROCKY MOUNTAIN SERIES," "SPORTSMAN'S CLUB SERIES," ETC., ETC.”
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading “AUTHOR OF "GUNBOAT SERIES," "ROCKY MOUNTAIN SERIES," "SPORTSMAN'S CLUB SERIES," ETC., ETC.”
third-person singular of “coat” — put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface
From this reading “PORTER & COATES.”
a small shallow-draft boat carrying mounted guns; used by costal patrols
From this reading “AUTHOR OF "GUNBOAT SERIES," "ROCKY MOUNTAIN SERIES," "SPORTSMAN'S CLUB SERIES," ETC., ETC.”
plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading “Four Illustrations by Geo.”
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading “PORTER & COATES.”
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading “AUTHOR OF "GUNBOAT SERIES," "ROCKY MOUNTAIN SERIES," "SPORTSMAN'S CLUB SERIES," ETC., ETC.”
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading “CASTLEMON'S WAR SERIES.”
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In this reading “Four Illustrations by Geo.”
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writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "GUNBOAT SERIES," "ROCKY MOUNTAIN SERIES," "SPORTSMAN'S CLUB SERIES," ETC., ETC.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Four Illustrations by Geo.
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From this reading CASTLEMON'S WAR SERIES.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading AUTHOR OF "GUNBOAT SERIES," "ROCKY MOUNTAIN SERIES," "SPORTSMAN'S CLUB SERIES," ETC., ETC.
third-person singular of “coat” — put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface
From this reading PORTER & COATES.
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "GUNBOAT SERIES," "ROCKY MOUNTAIN SERIES," "SPORTSMAN'S CLUB SERIES," ETC., ETC.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Four Illustrations by Geo.
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading G. White.
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From this reading Four Illustrations by Geo.
a small shallow-draft boat carrying mounted guns; used by costal patrols
From this reading AUTHOR OF "GUNBOAT SERIES," "ROCKY MOUNTAIN SERIES," "SPORTSMAN'S CLUB SERIES," ETC., ETC.
plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading Four Illustrations by Geo.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading AUTHOR OF "GUNBOAT SERIES," "ROCKY MOUNTAIN SERIES," "SPORTSMAN'S CLUB SERIES," ETC., ETC.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUTHOR OF "GUNBOAT SERIES," "ROCKY MOUNTAIN SERIES," "SPORTSMAN'S CLUB SERIES," ETC., ETC.
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading PORTER & COATES.
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading AUTHOR OF "GUNBOAT SERIES," "ROCKY MOUNTAIN SERIES," "SPORTSMAN'S CLUB SERIES," ETC., ETC.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading CASTLEMON'S WAR SERIES.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AUTHOR OF "GUNBOAT SERIES," "ROCKY MOUNTAIN SERIES," "SPORTSMAN'S CLUB SERIES," ETC., ETC.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading CASTLEMON'S WAR SERIES.
a Caucasian
From this reading G. White.
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