Chapter 1 of Nelly Channell is here in full — 142 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter I
Chapter 1 of Nelly Channell is here in full — 142 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
NELLY CHANNELL. NELLY CHANNELL. _"Strangers Yet," "A Woman's Glory," "What's in a Name," "Nothing but Leaves," etc._ With Four Illustrations. Boston. IRA BRADLEY & CO., 162, WASHINGTON STREET.
Chapter 1 of Nelly Channell is here in full — 142 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading “Boston.”
United States politician who was elected the first black mayor of Los Angeles (1917-1998)
From this reading “IRA BRADLEY & CO., 162, WASHINGTON STREET.”
a state of high honor
From this reading “_"Strangers Yet," "A Woman's Glory," "What's in a Name," "Nothing but Leaves," etc._ With Four Illustrations.”
plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading “_"Strangers Yet," "A Woman's Glory," "What's in a Name," "Nothing but Leaves," etc._ With Four Illustrations.”
a militant organization of Irish nationalists who used terrorism and guerilla warfare in an effort to drive British forces from Northern Ireland and achieve a united independent Ireland
From this reading “IRA BRADLEY & CO., 162, WASHINGTON STREET.”
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading “_"Strangers Yet," "A Woman's Glory," "What's in a Name," "Nothing but Leaves," etc._ With Four Illustrations.”
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 “IRA BRADLEY & CO., 162, WASHINGTON STREET.”
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading “_"Strangers Yet," "A Woman's Glory," "What's in a Name," "Nothing but Leaves," etc._ With Four Illustrations.”
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In this reading “_"Strangers Yet," "A Woman's Glory," "What's in a Name," "Nothing but Leaves," etc._ With Four Illustrations.”
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From this reading IRA BRADLEY & CO., 162, WASHINGTON STREET.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _"Strangers Yet," "A Woman's Glory," "What's in a Name," "Nothing but Leaves," etc._ With Four Illustrations.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading Boston.
United States politician who was elected the first black mayor of Los Angeles (1917-1998)
From this reading IRA BRADLEY & CO., 162, WASHINGTON STREET.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _"Strangers Yet," "A Woman's Glory," "What's in a Name," "Nothing but Leaves," etc._ With Four Illustrations.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NELLY CHANNELL.
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading IRA BRADLEY & CO., 162, WASHINGTON STREET.
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From this reading _"Strangers Yet," "A Woman's Glory," "What's in a Name," "Nothing but Leaves," etc._ With Four Illustrations.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading _"Strangers Yet," "A Woman's Glory," "What's in a Name," "Nothing but Leaves," etc._ With Four Illustrations.
a state of high honor
From this reading _"Strangers Yet," "A Woman's Glory," "What's in a Name," "Nothing but Leaves," etc._ With Four Illustrations.
plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading _"Strangers Yet," "A Woman's Glory," "What's in a Name," "Nothing but Leaves," etc._ With Four Illustrations.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _"Strangers Yet," "A Woman's Glory," "What's in a Name," "Nothing but Leaves," etc._ With Four Illustrations.
a militant organization of Irish nationalists who used terrorism and guerilla warfare in an effort to drive British forces from Northern Ireland and achieve a united independent Ireland
From this reading IRA BRADLEY & CO., 162, WASHINGTON STREET.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading _"Strangers Yet," "A Woman's Glory," "What's in a Name," "Nothing but Leaves," etc._ With Four Illustrations.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading _"Strangers Yet," "A Woman's Glory," "What's in a Name," "Nothing but Leaves," etc._ With Four Illustrations.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NELLY CHANNELL.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading _"Strangers Yet," "A Woman's Glory," "What's in a Name," "Nothing but Leaves," etc._ With Four Illustrations.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading _"Strangers Yet," "A Woman's Glory," "What's in a Name," "Nothing but Leaves," etc._ With Four Illustrations.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading IRA BRADLEY & CO., 162, WASHINGTON STREET.
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 IRA BRADLEY & CO., 162, WASHINGTON STREET.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _"Strangers Yet," "A Woman's Glory," "What's in a Name," "Nothing but Leaves," etc._ With Four Illustrations.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _"Strangers Yet," "A Woman's Glory," "What's in a Name," "Nothing but Leaves," etc._ With Four Illustrations.
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading _"Strangers Yet," "A Woman's Glory," "What's in a Name," "Nothing but Leaves," etc._ With Four Illustrations.
but in spite of that
From this reading _"Strangers Yet," "A Woman's Glory," "What's in a Name," "Nothing but Leaves," etc._ With Four Illustrations.
Chapter 1 of Nelly Channell by Sarah Doudney holds 142 sentences, grouped into 29 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.
Chapter 1 holds 142 sentences of Nelly Channell, unabridged, divided into 29 reading sections.
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