Chapter 1 of Mildred Arkell: A Novel. Vol. 1 (of 3) is here in full — 225 sentences across 45 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter I
Chapter 1 of Mildred Arkell: A Novel. Vol. 1 (of 3) is here in full — 225 sentences across 45 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
MILDRED ARKELL. A Novel. AUTHOR OF "EAST LYNNE," "LORD OAKBURN'S DAUGHTERS," "TREVLYN HOLD," ETC. IN THREE VOLUMES. VOL.
Chapter 1 of Mildred Arkell: A Novel. Vol. 1 (of 3) is here in full — 225 sentences across 45 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 "EAST LYNNE," "LORD OAKBURN'S DAUGHTERS," "TREVLYN HOLD," ETC.”
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading “AUTHOR OF "EAST LYNNE," "LORD OAKBURN'S DAUGHTERS," "TREVLYN HOLD," ETC.”
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading “AUTHOR OF "EAST LYNNE," "LORD OAKBURN'S DAUGHTERS," "TREVLYN HOLD," ETC.”
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading “AUTHOR OF "EAST LYNNE," "LORD OAKBURN'S DAUGHTERS," "TREVLYN HOLD," ETC.”
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading “AUTHOR OF "EAST LYNNE," "LORD OAKBURN'S DAUGHTERS," "TREVLYN HOLD," ETC.”
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading “A Novel.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading “IN THREE VOLUMES.”
plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading “IN THREE VOLUMES.”
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In this reading “IN THREE VOLUMES.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Novel.
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From this reading MILDRED ARKELL.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "EAST LYNNE," "LORD OAKBURN'S DAUGHTERS," "TREVLYN HOLD," ETC.
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading AUTHOR OF "EAST LYNNE," "LORD OAKBURN'S DAUGHTERS," "TREVLYN HOLD," ETC.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading AUTHOR OF "EAST LYNNE," "LORD OAKBURN'S DAUGHTERS," "TREVLYN HOLD," ETC.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AUTHOR OF "EAST LYNNE," "LORD OAKBURN'S DAUGHTERS," "TREVLYN HOLD," ETC.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading AUTHOR OF "EAST LYNNE," "LORD OAKBURN'S DAUGHTERS," "TREVLYN HOLD," ETC.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THREE VOLUMES.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading AUTHOR OF "EAST LYNNE," "LORD OAKBURN'S DAUGHTERS," "TREVLYN HOLD," ETC.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AUTHOR OF "EAST LYNNE," "LORD OAKBURN'S DAUGHTERS," "TREVLYN HOLD," ETC.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MILDRED ARKELL.
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading A Novel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AUTHOR OF "EAST LYNNE," "LORD OAKBURN'S DAUGHTERS," "TREVLYN HOLD," ETC.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUTHOR OF "EAST LYNNE," "LORD OAKBURN'S DAUGHTERS," "TREVLYN HOLD," ETC.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading IN THREE VOLUMES.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AUTHOR OF "EAST LYNNE," "LORD OAKBURN'S DAUGHTERS," "TREVLYN HOLD," ETC.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading VOL.
plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading IN THREE VOLUMES.
Chapter 1 of Mildred Arkell: A Novel. Vol. 1 (of 3) by Henry, Mrs. Wood holds 225 sentences, grouped into 45 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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