Chapter 1 of Miss Con is here in full — 111 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter I
Chapter 1 of Miss Con is here in full — 111 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
AUTHOR OF "SUN, MOON AND STARS," "BERYL AND PEARL," "ST. AUSTIN'S LODGE," ETC. "Whene'er a noble deed is wrought, Whene'er is spoken a noble thought, Our hearts in glad surprise To higher levels rise."—LONGFELLOW. London JAMES NISBET & CO., LIMITED 22 BERNERS STREET, W. PREFACE.
Chapter 1 of Miss Con is here in full — 111 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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possessive form of “austin” — state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas
From this reading “AUSTIN'S LODGE," ETC.”
the chief source of beryllium; colored transparent varieties are valued as gems
From this reading “AUTHOR OF "SUN, MOON AND STARS," "BERYL AND PEARL," "ST.”
plural of “level” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading “"Whene'er a noble deed is wrought, Whene'er is spoken a noble thought, Our hearts in glad surprise To higher levels rise."—LONGFELLOW.”
small in range or scope
From this reading “London JAMES NISBET & CO., LIMITED 22 BERNERS STREET, W.”
United States poet remembered for his long narrative poems (1807-1882)
From this reading “"Whene'er a noble deed is wrought, Whene'er is spoken a noble thought, Our hearts in glad surprise To higher levels rise."—LONGFELLOW.”
a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading “AUTHOR OF "SUN, MOON AND STARS," "BERYL AND PEARL," "ST.”
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading “PREFACE.”
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading “"Whene'er a noble deed is wrought, Whene'er is spoken a noble thought, Our hearts in glad surprise To higher levels rise."—LONGFELLOW.”
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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In this reading “"Whene'er a noble deed is wrought, Whene'er is spoken a noble thought, Our hearts in glad surprise To higher levels rise."—LONGFELLOW.”
In this reading “"Whene'er a noble deed is wrought, Whene'er is spoken a noble thought, Our hearts in glad surprise To higher levels rise."—LONGFELLOW.”
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From this reading London JAMES NISBET & CO., LIMITED 22 BERNERS STREET, W.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Whene'er a noble deed is wrought, Whene'er is spoken a noble thought, Our hearts in glad surprise To higher levels rise."—LONGFELLOW.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AUTHOR OF "SUN, MOON AND STARS," "BERYL AND PEARL," "ST.
possessive form of “austin” — state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas
From this reading AUSTIN'S LODGE," ETC.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "SUN, MOON AND STARS," "BERYL AND PEARL," "ST.
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From this reading London JAMES NISBET & CO., LIMITED 22 BERNERS STREET, W.
the chief source of beryllium; colored transparent varieties are valued as gems
From this reading AUTHOR OF "SUN, MOON AND STARS," "BERYL AND PEARL," "ST.
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading London JAMES NISBET & CO., LIMITED 22 BERNERS STREET, W.
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading "Whene'er a noble deed is wrought, Whene'er is spoken a noble thought, Our hearts in glad surprise To higher levels rise."—LONGFELLOW.
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From this reading AUSTIN'S LODGE," ETC.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "Whene'er a noble deed is wrought, Whene'er is spoken a noble thought, Our hearts in glad surprise To higher levels rise."—LONGFELLOW.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading "Whene'er a noble deed is wrought, Whene'er is spoken a noble thought, Our hearts in glad surprise To higher levels rise."—LONGFELLOW.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading "Whene'er a noble deed is wrought, Whene'er is spoken a noble thought, Our hearts in glad surprise To higher levels rise."—LONGFELLOW.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Whene'er a noble deed is wrought, Whene'er is spoken a noble thought, Our hearts in glad surprise To higher levels rise."—LONGFELLOW.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Whene'er a noble deed is wrought, Whene'er is spoken a noble thought, Our hearts in glad surprise To higher levels rise."—LONGFELLOW.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading London JAMES NISBET & CO., LIMITED 22 BERNERS STREET, W.
plural of “level” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading "Whene'er a noble deed is wrought, Whene'er is spoken a noble thought, Our hearts in glad surprise To higher levels rise."—LONGFELLOW.
small in range or scope
From this reading London JAMES NISBET & CO., LIMITED 22 BERNERS STREET, W.
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading AUSTIN'S LODGE," ETC.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading London JAMES NISBET & CO., LIMITED 22 BERNERS STREET, W.
United States poet remembered for his long narrative poems (1807-1882)
From this reading "Whene'er a noble deed is wrought, Whene'er is spoken a noble thought, Our hearts in glad surprise To higher levels rise."—LONGFELLOW.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading AUTHOR OF "SUN, MOON AND STARS," "BERYL AND PEARL," "ST.
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From this reading London JAMES NISBET & CO., LIMITED 22 BERNERS STREET, W.
impressive in appearance
From this reading "Whene'er a noble deed is wrought, Whene'er is spoken a noble thought, Our hearts in glad surprise To higher levels rise."—LONGFELLOW.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUTHOR OF "SUN, MOON AND STARS," "BERYL AND PEARL," "ST.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Whene'er a noble deed is wrought, Whene'er is spoken a noble thought, Our hearts in glad surprise To higher levels rise."—LONGFELLOW.
a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading AUTHOR OF "SUN, MOON AND STARS," "BERYL AND PEARL," "ST.
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading PREFACE.
move upward
From this reading "Whene'er a noble deed is wrought, Whene'er is spoken a noble thought, Our hearts in glad surprise To higher levels rise."—LONGFELLOW.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading "Whene'er a noble deed is wrought, Whene'er is spoken a noble thought, Our hearts in glad surprise To higher levels rise."—LONGFELLOW.
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "SUN, MOON AND STARS," "BERYL AND PEARL," "ST.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading AUTHOR OF "SUN, MOON AND STARS," "BERYL AND PEARL," "ST.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading London JAMES NISBET & CO., LIMITED 22 BERNERS STREET, W.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading AUTHOR OF "SUN, MOON AND STARS," "BERYL AND PEARL," "ST.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading "Whene'er a noble deed is wrought, Whene'er is spoken a noble thought, Our hearts in glad surprise To higher levels rise."—LONGFELLOW.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Whene'er a noble deed is wrought, Whene'er is spoken a noble thought, Our hearts in glad surprise To higher levels rise."—LONGFELLOW.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Whene'er a noble deed is wrought, Whene'er is spoken a noble thought, Our hearts in glad surprise To higher levels rise."—LONGFELLOW.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading London JAMES NISBET & CO., LIMITED 22 BERNERS STREET, W.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Whene'er a noble deed is wrought, Whene'er is spoken a noble thought, Our hearts in glad surprise To higher levels rise."—LONGFELLOW.
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading "Whene'er a noble deed is wrought, Whene'er is spoken a noble thought, Our hearts in glad surprise To higher levels rise."—LONGFELLOW.
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