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Chapter 1 of Mark Gildersleeve: A Novel is here in full — 416 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
MARK GILDERSLEEVE. A Novel. BY JOHN S. SAUZADE. Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1873, by JOHN S. SAUZADE, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington. Stereotyped at the WOMEN'S PRINTING HOUSE, 56, 58 and 60 Park Street, New York.
Chapter 1 of Mark Gildersleeve: A Novel is here in full — 416 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading “Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1873, by JOHN S. SAUZADE, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.”
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading “Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1873, by JOHN S. SAUZADE, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.”
a professional person trained in library science and engaged in library services
From this reading “Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1873, by JOHN S. SAUZADE, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.”
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading “A Novel.”
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading “Stereotyped at the WOMEN'S PRINTING HOUSE, 56, 58 and 60 Park Street, New York.”
text handwritten in the style of printed matter
From this reading “Stereotyped at the WOMEN'S PRINTING HOUSE, 56, 58 and 60 Park Street, New York.”
lacking spontaneity or originality or individuality
From this reading “Stereotyped at the WOMEN'S PRINTING HOUSE, 56, 58 and 60 Park Street, New York.”
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading “Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1873, by JOHN S. SAUZADE, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.”
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In this reading “Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1873, by JOHN S. SAUZADE, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.”
In this reading “Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1873, by JOHN S. SAUZADE, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.”
In this reading “Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1873, by JOHN S. SAUZADE, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.”
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From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1873, by JOHN S. SAUZADE, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
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From this reading Stereotyped at the WOMEN'S PRINTING HOUSE, 56, 58 and 60 Park Street, New York.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Stereotyped at the WOMEN'S PRINTING HOUSE, 56, 58 and 60 Park Street, New York.
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From this reading Stereotyped at the WOMEN'S PRINTING HOUSE, 56, 58 and 60 Park Street, New York.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Novel.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1873, by JOHN S. SAUZADE, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1873, by JOHN S. SAUZADE, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Stereotyped at the WOMEN'S PRINTING HOUSE, 56, 58 and 60 Park Street, New York.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1873, by JOHN S. SAUZADE, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY JOHN S. SAUZADE.
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1873, by JOHN S. SAUZADE, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1873, by JOHN S. SAUZADE, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
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From this reading MARK GILDERSLEEVE.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Stereotyped at the WOMEN'S PRINTING HOUSE, 56, 58 and 60 Park Street, New York.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1873, by JOHN S. SAUZADE, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading BY JOHN S. SAUZADE.
a professional person trained in library science and engaged in library services
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1873, by JOHN S. SAUZADE, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading MARK GILDERSLEEVE.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Stereotyped at the WOMEN'S PRINTING HOUSE, 56, 58 and 60 Park Street, New York.
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading A Novel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1873, by JOHN S. SAUZADE, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1873, by JOHN S. SAUZADE, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading Stereotyped at the WOMEN'S PRINTING HOUSE, 56, 58 and 60 Park Street, New York.
text handwritten in the style of printed matter
From this reading Stereotyped at the WOMEN'S PRINTING HOUSE, 56, 58 and 60 Park Street, New York.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading BY JOHN S. SAUZADE.
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From this reading BY JOHN S. SAUZADE.
lacking spontaneity or originality or individuality
From this reading Stereotyped at the WOMEN'S PRINTING HOUSE, 56, 58 and 60 Park Street, New York.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Stereotyped at the WOMEN'S PRINTING HOUSE, 56, 58 and 60 Park Street, New York.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1873, by JOHN S. SAUZADE, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1873, by JOHN S. SAUZADE, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1873, by JOHN S. SAUZADE, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Stereotyped at the WOMEN'S PRINTING HOUSE, 56, 58 and 60 Park Street, New York.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1873, by JOHN S. SAUZADE, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
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 Stereotyped at the WOMEN'S PRINTING HOUSE, 56, 58 and 60 Park Street, New York.
Chapter 1 of Mark Gildersleeve: A Novel by John S. Sauzade holds 416 sentences, grouped into 84 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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