Chapter 1 of Ned in the Block-House is here in full — 93 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter I
Chapter 1 of Ned in the Block-House is here in full — 93 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Italic text is denoted by _underscores_ and bold text by =equal signs=. _BOY PIONEER SERIES._ NED IN THE BLOCK-HOUSE. A TALE OF EARLY DAYS IN THE WEST. AUTHOR OF "FIRE, SNOW AND WATER," "PERSEVERANCE PARKER," "A YOUNG HERO," "SWEPT AWAY," ETC., ETC. PHILADELPHIA: HENRY T. COATES & CO.
Chapter 1 of Ned in the Block-House is here in full — 93 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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third-person singular of “coat” — put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface
From this reading “PHILADELPHIA: HENRY T. COATES & CO.”
past form of “denote” — be a sign or indication of
From this reading “Italic text is denoted by _underscores_ and bold text by =equal signs=.”
a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right
From this reading “Italic text is denoted by _underscores_ and bold text by =equal signs=.”
United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)
From this reading “AUTHOR OF "FIRE, SNOW AND WATER," "PERSEVERANCE PARKER," "A YOUNG HERO," "SWEPT AWAY," ETC., ETC.”
Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in success. (Sự kiên trì, bền bỉ không bỏ cuộc.)
From this reading “AUTHOR OF "FIRE, SNOW AND WATER," "PERSEVERANCE PARKER," "A YOUNG HERO," "SWEPT AWAY," ETC., ETC.”
the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania
From this reading “PHILADELPHIA: HENRY T. COATES & CO.”
someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading “_BOY PIONEER SERIES._ NED IN THE BLOCK-HOUSE.”
plural of “underscore” — a line drawn underneath (especially under written matter)
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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an early period of development
In this reading “A TALE OF EARLY DAYS IN THE WEST.”
In this reading “AUTHOR OF "FIRE, SNOW AND WATER," "PERSEVERANCE PARKER," "A YOUNG HERO," "SWEPT AWAY," ETC., ETC.”
In this reading “A TALE OF EARLY DAYS IN THE WEST.”
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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 TALE OF EARLY DAYS IN THE WEST.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_ and bold text by =equal signs=.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "FIRE, SNOW AND WATER," "PERSEVERANCE PARKER," "A YOUNG HERO," "SWEPT AWAY," ETC., ETC.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "FIRE, SNOW AND WATER," "PERSEVERANCE PARKER," "A YOUNG HERO," "SWEPT AWAY," ETC., ETC.
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From this reading _BOY PIONEER SERIES._ NED IN THE BLOCK-HOUSE.
fearless and daring
From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_ and bold text by =equal signs=.
a youthful male person
From this reading _BOY PIONEER SERIES._ NED IN THE BLOCK-HOUSE.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_ and bold text by =equal signs=.
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading PHILADELPHIA: HENRY T. COATES & CO.
third-person singular of “coat” — put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface
From this reading PHILADELPHIA: HENRY T. COATES & CO.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A TALE OF EARLY DAYS IN THE WEST.
past form of “denote” — be a sign or indication of
From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_ and bold text by =equal signs=.
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading A TALE OF EARLY DAYS IN THE WEST.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_ and bold text by =equal signs=.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AUTHOR OF "FIRE, SNOW AND WATER," "PERSEVERANCE PARKER," "A YOUNG HERO," "SWEPT AWAY," ETC., ETC.
start firing a weapon
From this reading AUTHOR OF "FIRE, SNOW AND WATER," "PERSEVERANCE PARKER," "A YOUNG HERO," "SWEPT AWAY," ETC., ETC.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading PHILADELPHIA: HENRY T. COATES & CO.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading AUTHOR OF "FIRE, SNOW AND WATER," "PERSEVERANCE PARKER," "A YOUNG HERO," "SWEPT AWAY," ETC., ETC.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _BOY PIONEER SERIES._ NED IN THE BLOCK-HOUSE.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_ and bold text by =equal signs=.
a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right
From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_ and bold text by =equal signs=.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _BOY PIONEER SERIES._ NED IN THE BLOCK-HOUSE.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A TALE OF EARLY DAYS IN THE WEST.
United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "FIRE, SNOW AND WATER," "PERSEVERANCE PARKER," "A YOUNG HERO," "SWEPT AWAY," ETC., ETC.
Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in success. (Sự kiên trì, bền bỉ không bỏ cuộc.)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "FIRE, SNOW AND WATER," "PERSEVERANCE PARKER," "A YOUNG HERO," "SWEPT AWAY," ETC., ETC.
the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania
From this reading PHILADELPHIA: HENRY T. COATES & CO.
someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading _BOY PIONEER SERIES._ NED IN THE BLOCK-HOUSE.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading _BOY PIONEER SERIES._ NED IN THE BLOCK-HOUSE.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_ and bold text by =equal signs=.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading AUTHOR OF "FIRE, SNOW AND WATER," "PERSEVERANCE PARKER," "A YOUNG HERO," "SWEPT AWAY," ETC., ETC.
possessing sweep
From this reading AUTHOR OF "FIRE, SNOW AND WATER," "PERSEVERANCE PARKER," "A YOUNG HERO," "SWEPT AWAY," ETC., ETC.
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading PHILADELPHIA: HENRY T. COATES & CO.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading A TALE OF EARLY DAYS IN THE WEST.
the words of something written
From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_ and bold text by =equal signs=.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _BOY PIONEER SERIES._ NED IN THE BLOCK-HOUSE.
plural of “underscore” — a line drawn underneath (especially under written matter)
From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_ and bold text by =equal signs=.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading AUTHOR OF "FIRE, SNOW AND WATER," "PERSEVERANCE PARKER," "A YOUNG HERO," "SWEPT AWAY," ETC., ETC.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading A TALE OF EARLY DAYS IN THE WEST.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading AUTHOR OF "FIRE, SNOW AND WATER," "PERSEVERANCE PARKER," "A YOUNG HERO," "SWEPT AWAY," ETC., ETC.
Chapter 1 of Ned in the Block-House by Edward Sylvester Ellis holds 93 sentences, grouped into 19 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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