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Original Plays, Second Series

Chapter XXIX

Chapter 29 of Original Plays, Second Series is here in full — 386 sentences across 78 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By W. S. (William Schwenck) Gilbert • Curated US English Learning Edition
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=Minto (Wm.).=--=Was She Good or Bad?= Crown 8vo, cloth, 1_s._ 6_d._ =Mitchell (Edmund), Novels by.= Crown 8vo, cloth, gilt top, 6_s._ each.
=The Lone Star Rush.= With 8 Illustrations by NORMAN H. HARDY.
=Only a Nigger.= Crown 8vo, picture cloth, flat backs, 2_s._ each.
=Plotters of Paris.= =The Temple of Death.= =Towards the Eternal Snows.= =Mitford (Bertram), Novels by.= Crown 8vo, cloth extra, 3_s._ 6_d._ each.
=The Gun-Runner=: A Romance of Zululand.
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Original Plays, Second Series

Chapter XXIX

Chapter 29 of Original Plays, Second Series is here in full — 386 sentences across 78 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/77 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
=Minto (Wm.).=--=Was She Good or Bad?= Crown 8vo, cloth, 1_s._ 6_d._ =Mitchell (Edmund), Novels by.= Crown 8vo, cloth, gilt top, 6_s._ each.
Line 2
=The Lone Star Rush.= With 8 Illustrations by NORMAN H. HARDY.
Line 3
=Only a Nigger.= Crown 8vo, picture cloth, flat backs, 2_s._ each.
Line 4
=Plotters of Paris.= =The Temple of Death.= =Towards the Eternal Snows.= =Mitford (Bertram), Novels by.= Crown 8vo, cloth extra, 3_s._ 6_d._ each.
Line 5
=The Gun-Runner=: A Romance of Zululand.

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gilt adjective US /ɡɪlt/

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading “=Minto (Wm.).=--=Was She Good or Bad?= Crown 8vo, cloth, 1_s._ 6_d._ =Mitchell (Edmund), Novels by.= Crown 8vo, cloth, gilt top, 6_s._ each.”

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Illustrations noun US /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/

plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

From this reading “=The Lone Star Rush.= With 8 Illustrations by NORMAN H. HARDY.”

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Lone adjective US /loʊn/

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading “=The Lone Star Rush.= With 8 Illustrations by NORMAN H. HARDY.”

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Mitchell noun US /ˈmɪtʃəl/

English aeronautical engineer (1895-1937)

From this reading “=Minto (Wm.).=--=Was She Good or Bad?= Crown 8vo, cloth, 1_s._ 6_d._ =Mitchell (Edmund), Novels by.= Crown 8vo, cloth, gilt top, 6_s._ each.”

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norman noun US /ˈnɔːrmən/

United States operatic soprano (born in 1945)

From this reading “=The Lone Star Rush.= With 8 Illustrations by NORMAN H. HARDY.”

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Novels noun US /ˈnɑːvəlz/

plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading “=Minto (Wm.).=--=Was She Good or Bad?= Crown 8vo, cloth, 1_s._ 6_d._ =Mitchell (Edmund), Novels by.= Crown 8vo, cloth, gilt top, 6_s._ each.”

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Plotters noun US /ˈplɑːtərz/

plural of “plotter” — a planner who draws up a personal scheme of action

From this reading “=Plotters of Paris.= =The Temple of Death.= =Towards the Eternal Snows.= =Mitford (Bertram), Novels by.= Crown 8vo, cloth extra, 3_s._ 6_d._ each.”

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Snows noun US /snoʊz/

plural of “snow” — precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading “=Plotters of Paris.= =The Temple of Death.= =Towards the Eternal Snows.= =Mitford (Bertram), Novels by.= Crown 8vo, cloth extra, 3_s._ 6_d._ each.”

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Word partnerships in these lines

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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gilt top adjective + noun

In this reading “=Minto (Wm.).=--=Was She Good or Bad?= Crown 8vo, cloth, 1_s._ 6_d._ =Mitchell (Edmund), Novels by.= Crown 8vo, cloth, gilt top, 6_s._ each.”

265 times in 426,211 chapters
Eternal Snows adjective + noun counted as “eternal snow”

In this reading “=Plotters of Paris.= =The Temple of Death.= =Towards the Eternal Snows.= =Mitford (Bertram), Novels by.= Crown 8vo, cloth extra, 3_s._ 6_d._ each.”

387 times in 426,211 chapters

All words in this reading · 53

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From this reading =Minto (Wm.).=--=Was She Good or Bad?= Crown 8vo, cloth, 1_s._ 6_d._ =Mitchell (Edmund), Novels by.= Crown 8vo, cloth, gilt top, 6_s._ each.

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2

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From this reading =Only a Nigger.= Crown 8vo, picture cloth, flat backs, 2_s._ each.

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3

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From this reading =Plotters of Paris.= =The Temple of Death.= =Towards the Eternal Snows.= =Mitford (Bertram), Novels by.= Crown 8vo, cloth extra, 3_s._ 6_d._ each.

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6

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From this reading =Minto (Wm.).=--=Was She Good or Bad?= Crown 8vo, cloth, 1_s._ 6_d._ =Mitchell (Edmund), Novels by.= Crown 8vo, cloth, gilt top, 6_s._ each.

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8

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From this reading =Minto (Wm.).=--=Was She Good or Bad?= Crown 8vo, cloth, 1_s._ 6_d._ =Mitchell (Edmund), Novels by.= Crown 8vo, cloth, gilt top, 6_s._ each.

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading =Only a Nigger.= Crown 8vo, picture cloth, flat backs, 2_s._ each.

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backsnounUS /bæks/

plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine

From this reading =Only a Nigger.= Crown 8vo, picture cloth, flat backs, 2_s._ each.

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BadadjectiveUS /bæd/

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading =Minto (Wm.).=--=Was She Good or Bad?= Crown 8vo, cloth, 1_s._ 6_d._ =Mitchell (Edmund), Novels by.= Crown 8vo, cloth, gilt top, 6_s._ each.

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Bertram

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From this reading =Plotters of Paris.= =The Temple of Death.= =Towards the Eternal Snows.= =Mitford (Bertram), Novels by.= Crown 8vo, cloth extra, 3_s._ 6_d._ each.

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byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading =Minto (Wm.).=--=Was She Good or Bad?= Crown 8vo, cloth, 1_s._ 6_d._ =Mitchell (Edmund), Novels by.= Crown 8vo, cloth, gilt top, 6_s._ each.

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clothnounUS /klɔːθ/

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading =Minto (Wm.).=--=Was She Good or Bad?= Crown 8vo, cloth, 1_s._ 6_d._ =Mitchell (Edmund), Novels by.= Crown 8vo, cloth, gilt top, 6_s._ each.

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CrownnounUS /kraʊn/

the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy

From this reading =Minto (Wm.).=--=Was She Good or Bad?= Crown 8vo, cloth, 1_s._ 6_d._ =Mitchell (Edmund), Novels by.= Crown 8vo, cloth, gilt top, 6_s._ each.

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dnounUS /diː/

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading =Minto (Wm.).=--=Was She Good or Bad?= Crown 8vo, cloth, 1_s._ 6_d._ =Mitchell (Edmund), Novels by.= Crown 8vo, cloth, gilt top, 6_s._ each.

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DeathnounUS /deθ/

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading =Plotters of Paris.= =The Temple of Death.= =Towards the Eternal Snows.= =Mitford (Bertram), Novels by.= Crown 8vo, cloth extra, 3_s._ 6_d._ each.

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eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading =Minto (Wm.).=--=Was She Good or Bad?= Crown 8vo, cloth, 1_s._ 6_d._ =Mitchell (Edmund), Novels by.= Crown 8vo, cloth, gilt top, 6_s._ each.

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Edmund

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading =Minto (Wm.).=--=Was She Good or Bad?= Crown 8vo, cloth, 1_s._ 6_d._ =Mitchell (Edmund), Novels by.= Crown 8vo, cloth, gilt top, 6_s._ each.

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EternaladjectiveUS /ɪˈtɜːrnəl/

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading =Plotters of Paris.= =The Temple of Death.= =Towards the Eternal Snows.= =Mitford (Bertram), Novels by.= Crown 8vo, cloth extra, 3_s._ 6_d._ each.

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extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/

more than is needed, desired, or required

From this reading =Plotters of Paris.= =The Temple of Death.= =Towards the Eternal Snows.= =Mitford (Bertram), Novels by.= Crown 8vo, cloth extra, 3_s._ 6_d._ each.

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flatadjectiveUS /flæt/

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading =Only a Nigger.= Crown 8vo, picture cloth, flat backs, 2_s._ each.

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giltadjectiveUS /ɡɪlt/

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading =Minto (Wm.).=--=Was She Good or Bad?= Crown 8vo, cloth, 1_s._ 6_d._ =Mitchell (Edmund), Novels by.= Crown 8vo, cloth, gilt top, 6_s._ each.

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GoodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading =Minto (Wm.).=--=Was She Good or Bad?= Crown 8vo, cloth, 1_s._ 6_d._ =Mitchell (Edmund), Novels by.= Crown 8vo, cloth, gilt top, 6_s._ each.

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Gun-Runner

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading =The Gun-Runner=: A Romance of Zululand.

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HnounUS /eɪtʃ/

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

From this reading =The Lone Star Rush.= With 8 Illustrations by NORMAN H. HARDY.

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HARDYadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading =The Lone Star Rush.= With 8 Illustrations by NORMAN H. HARDY.

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IllustrationsnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/

plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

From this reading =The Lone Star Rush.= With 8 Illustrations by NORMAN H. HARDY.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
LoneadjectiveUS /loʊn/

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading =The Lone Star Rush.= With 8 Illustrations by NORMAN H. HARDY.

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Minto

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading =Minto (Wm.).=--=Was She Good or Bad?= Crown 8vo, cloth, 1_s._ 6_d._ =Mitchell (Edmund), Novels by.= Crown 8vo, cloth, gilt top, 6_s._ each.

Pending verification
MitchellnounUS /ˈmɪtʃəl/

English aeronautical engineer (1895-1937)

From this reading =Minto (Wm.).=--=Was She Good or Bad?= Crown 8vo, cloth, 1_s._ 6_d._ =Mitchell (Edmund), Novels by.= Crown 8vo, cloth, gilt top, 6_s._ each.

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Mitfordnoun

United States writer (born in England) who wrote on American culture (1917-1996)

From this reading =Plotters of Paris.= =The Temple of Death.= =Towards the Eternal Snows.= =Mitford (Bertram), Novels by.= Crown 8vo, cloth extra, 3_s._ 6_d._ each.

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Nigger

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading =Only a Nigger.= Crown 8vo, picture cloth, flat backs, 2_s._ each.

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NORMANnounUS /ˈnɔːrmən/

United States operatic soprano (born in 1945)

From this reading =The Lone Star Rush.= With 8 Illustrations by NORMAN H. HARDY.

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NovelsnounUS /ˈnɑːvəlz/

plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading =Minto (Wm.).=--=Was She Good or Bad?= Crown 8vo, cloth, 1_s._ 6_d._ =Mitchell (Edmund), Novels by.= Crown 8vo, cloth, gilt top, 6_s._ each.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading =Plotters of Paris.= =The Temple of Death.= =Towards the Eternal Snows.= =Mitford (Bertram), Novels by.= Crown 8vo, cloth extra, 3_s._ 6_d._ each.

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OnlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading =Only a Nigger.= Crown 8vo, picture cloth, flat backs, 2_s._ each.

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orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading =Minto (Wm.).=--=Was She Good or Bad?= Crown 8vo, cloth, 1_s._ 6_d._ =Mitchell (Edmund), Novels by.= Crown 8vo, cloth, gilt top, 6_s._ each.

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ParisnounUS /ˈperɪs/

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading =Plotters of Paris.= =The Temple of Death.= =Towards the Eternal Snows.= =Mitford (Bertram), Novels by.= Crown 8vo, cloth extra, 3_s._ 6_d._ each.

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picturenounUS /ˈpɪktʃər/

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading =Only a Nigger.= Crown 8vo, picture cloth, flat backs, 2_s._ each.

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PlottersnounUS /ˈplɑːtərz/

plural of “plotter” — a planner who draws up a personal scheme of action

From this reading =Plotters of Paris.= =The Temple of Death.= =Towards the Eternal Snows.= =Mitford (Bertram), Novels by.= Crown 8vo, cloth extra, 3_s._ 6_d._ each.

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RomancenounUS /roʊˈmæns/

a relationship between two lovers

From this reading =The Gun-Runner=: A Romance of Zululand.

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RushverbUS /rʌʃ/

move hurridly

From this reading =The Lone Star Rush.= With 8 Illustrations by NORMAN H. HARDY.

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snounUS /es/

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading =Minto (Wm.).=--=Was She Good or Bad?= Crown 8vo, cloth, 1_s._ 6_d._ =Mitchell (Edmund), Novels by.= Crown 8vo, cloth, gilt top, 6_s._ each.

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ShepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading =Minto (Wm.).=--=Was She Good or Bad?= Crown 8vo, cloth, 1_s._ 6_d._ =Mitchell (Edmund), Novels by.= Crown 8vo, cloth, gilt top, 6_s._ each.

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SnowsnounUS /snoʊz/

plural of “snow” — precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading =Plotters of Paris.= =The Temple of Death.= =Towards the Eternal Snows.= =Mitford (Bertram), Novels by.= Crown 8vo, cloth extra, 3_s._ 6_d._ each.

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StarnounUS /stɑːr/

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading =The Lone Star Rush.= With 8 Illustrations by NORMAN H. HARDY.

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TemplenounUS /ˈtempəl/

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading =Plotters of Paris.= =The Temple of Death.= =Towards the Eternal Snows.= =Mitford (Bertram), Novels by.= Crown 8vo, cloth extra, 3_s._ 6_d._ each.

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ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading =The Lone Star Rush.= With 8 Illustrations by NORMAN H. HARDY.

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topnounUS /tɑːp/

the upper part of anything

From this reading =Minto (Wm.).=--=Was She Good or Bad?= Crown 8vo, cloth, 1_s._ 6_d._ =Mitchell (Edmund), Novels by.= Crown 8vo, cloth, gilt top, 6_s._ each.

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TowardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/

in the direction of

From this reading =Plotters of Paris.= =The Temple of Death.= =Towards the Eternal Snows.= =Mitford (Bertram), Novels by.= Crown 8vo, cloth extra, 3_s._ 6_d._ each.

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vo

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading =Minto (Wm.).=--=Was She Good or Bad?= Crown 8vo, cloth, 1_s._ 6_d._ =Mitchell (Edmund), Novels by.= Crown 8vo, cloth, gilt top, 6_s._ each.

Pending verification
Wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading =Minto (Wm.).=--=Was She Good or Bad?= Crown 8vo, cloth, 1_s._ 6_d._ =Mitchell (Edmund), Novels by.= Crown 8vo, cloth, gilt top, 6_s._ each.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
WithprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading =The Lone Star Rush.= With 8 Illustrations by NORMAN H. HARDY.

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Wm

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From this reading =Minto (Wm.).=--=Was She Good or Bad?= Crown 8vo, cloth, 1_s._ 6_d._ =Mitchell (Edmund), Novels by.= Crown 8vo, cloth, gilt top, 6_s._ each.

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Zululand

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From this reading =The Gun-Runner=: A Romance of Zululand.

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Chapter 29 of Original Plays, Second Series by W. S. (William Schwenck) Gilbert holds 386 sentences, grouped into 78 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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