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Chapter 1 of Opposite neighbours is here in full — 5 sentences across 1 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
The Two Lives, and their End. [_LUCY ELLEN GUERNSEY._] PHILADELPHIA: AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION, NO. 1122 CHESTNUT STREET. —————————————— NEW YORK: 599 BROADWAY. Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1867, by the in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Chapter 1 of Opposite neighbours is here in full — 5 sentences across 1 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a street in Manhattan that passes through Times Square; famous for its theaters
From this reading “—————————————— NEW YORK: 599 BROADWAY.”
(of hair or feathers) of a golden brown to reddish brown color
From this reading “1122 CHESTNUT STREET.”
possessive form of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading “Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1867, by the in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.”
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading “Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1867, by the in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.”
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading “Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1867, by the in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.”
a Channel Island to the northwest of Jersey
From this reading “[_LUCY ELLEN GUERNSEY._] PHILADELPHIA: AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION, NO.”
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading “Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1867, by the in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.”
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 “[_LUCY ELLEN GUERNSEY._] PHILADELPHIA: AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION, NO.”
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In this reading “Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1867, by the in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.”
In this reading “Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1867, by the in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.”
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From this reading 1122 CHESTNUT STREET.
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From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1867, by the in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
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From this reading —————————————— NEW YORK: 599 BROADWAY.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1867, by the in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1867, by the in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading [_LUCY ELLEN GUERNSEY._] PHILADELPHIA: AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION, NO.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Two Lives, and their End.
a street in Manhattan that passes through Times Square; famous for its theaters
From this reading —————————————— NEW YORK: 599 BROADWAY.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1867, by the in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
(of hair or feathers) of a golden brown to reddish brown color
From this reading 1122 CHESTNUT STREET.
possessive form of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1867, by the in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1867, by the in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1867, by the in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1867, by the in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1867, by the in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
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From this reading [_LUCY ELLEN GUERNSEY._] PHILADELPHIA: AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION, NO.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The Two Lives, and their End.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1867, by the in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1867, by the in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
a Channel Island to the northwest of Jersey
From this reading [_LUCY ELLEN GUERNSEY._] PHILADELPHIA: AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION, NO.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1867, by the in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The Two Lives, and their End.
incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974
From this reading [_LUCY ELLEN GUERNSEY._] PHILADELPHIA: AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION, NO.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading —————————————— NEW YORK: 599 BROADWAY.
not any; not one
From this reading [_LUCY ELLEN GUERNSEY._] PHILADELPHIA: AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION, NO.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1867, by the in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1867, by the in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1867, by the in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
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 [_LUCY ELLEN GUERNSEY._] PHILADELPHIA: AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION, NO.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1867, by the in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading 1122 CHESTNUT STREET.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [_LUCY ELLEN GUERNSEY._] PHILADELPHIA: AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION, NO.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Two Lives, and their End.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Two Lives, and their End.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1867, by the in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The Two Lives, and their End.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading [_LUCY ELLEN GUERNSEY._] PHILADELPHIA: AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION, NO.
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1867, by the in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1867, by the in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading —————————————— NEW YORK: 599 BROADWAY.
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