Chapter 17 of Miss Con is here in full — 123 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XVII
Chapter 17 of Miss Con is here in full — 123 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
GLADYS HEPBURN'S FIRST SUCCESSES. DIARY OF GLADYS HEPBURN. April 23. Thursday (preceding). UNCLE TOM was in London on Tuesday, and he very kindly went to see two or three publishers for me.
Chapter 17 of Miss Con is here in full — 123 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading “DIARY OF GLADYS HEPBURN.”
United States film actress who appeared in many films with Spencer Tracy (1907-2003)
From this reading “GLADYS HEPBURN'S FIRST SUCCESSES.”
possessive form of “hepburn” — United States film actress who appeared in many films with Spencer Tracy (1907-2003)
From this reading “GLADYS HEPBURN'S FIRST SUCCESSES.”
existing or coming before
From this reading “Thursday (preceding).”
plural of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business
From this reading “UNCLE TOM was in London on Tuesday, and he very kindly went to see two or three publishers for me.”
plural of “success” — an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading “GLADYS HEPBURN'S FIRST SUCCESSES.”
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading “Thursday (preceding).”
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading “UNCLE TOM was in London on Tuesday, and he very kindly went to see two or three publishers for me.”
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From this reading April 23.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading UNCLE TOM was in London on Tuesday, and he very kindly went to see two or three publishers for me.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading April 23.
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading DIARY OF GLADYS HEPBURN.
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading GLADYS HEPBURN'S FIRST SUCCESSES.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading UNCLE TOM was in London on Tuesday, and he very kindly went to see two or three publishers for me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GLADYS HEPBURN'S FIRST SUCCESSES.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading UNCLE TOM was in London on Tuesday, and he very kindly went to see two or three publishers for me.
United States film actress who appeared in many films with Spencer Tracy (1907-2003)
From this reading DIARY OF GLADYS HEPBURN.
possessive form of “hepburn” — United States film actress who appeared in many films with Spencer Tracy (1907-2003)
From this reading GLADYS HEPBURN'S FIRST SUCCESSES.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading UNCLE TOM was in London on Tuesday, and he very kindly went to see two or three publishers for me.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading UNCLE TOM was in London on Tuesday, and he very kindly went to see two or three publishers for me.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading UNCLE TOM was in London on Tuesday, and he very kindly went to see two or three publishers for me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading UNCLE TOM was in London on Tuesday, and he very kindly went to see two or three publishers for me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DIARY OF GLADYS HEPBURN.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading UNCLE TOM was in London on Tuesday, and he very kindly went to see two or three publishers for me.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading UNCLE TOM was in London on Tuesday, and he very kindly went to see two or three publishers for me.
existing or coming before
From this reading Thursday (preceding).
plural of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business
From this reading UNCLE TOM was in London on Tuesday, and he very kindly went to see two or three publishers for me.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading UNCLE TOM was in London on Tuesday, and he very kindly went to see two or three publishers for me.
plural of “success” — an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading GLADYS HEPBURN'S FIRST SUCCESSES.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading UNCLE TOM was in London on Tuesday, and he very kindly went to see two or three publishers for me.
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading Thursday (preceding).
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading UNCLE TOM was in London on Tuesday, and he very kindly went to see two or three publishers for me.
male cat
From this reading UNCLE TOM was in London on Tuesday, and he very kindly went to see two or three publishers for me.
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading UNCLE TOM was in London on Tuesday, and he very kindly went to see two or three publishers for me.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading UNCLE TOM was in London on Tuesday, and he very kindly went to see two or three publishers for me.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading UNCLE TOM was in London on Tuesday, and he very kindly went to see two or three publishers for me.
precisely as stated
From this reading UNCLE TOM was in London on Tuesday, and he very kindly went to see two or three publishers for me.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading UNCLE TOM was in London on Tuesday, and he very kindly went to see two or three publishers for me.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading UNCLE TOM was in London on Tuesday, and he very kindly went to see two or three publishers for me.
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