Chapter 3 of Pen-portraits of literary women is here in full — 412 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 3 of Pen-portraits of literary women is here in full — 412 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
MARY ELIZABETH CHRISTIE: ‘Miss Burney’s Novels.’ MARY WOLLSTONECRAFT (GODWIN). 1759-1797. MARY WOLLSTONECRAFT (GODWIN). Mary Wollstonecraft was born, it is supposed, in Epping Forest, on the 27th of April, 1759.
Chapter 3 of Pen-portraits of literary women is here in full — 412 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the month following March and preceding May
From this reading “Mary Wollstonecraft was born, it is supposed, in Epping Forest, on the 27th of April, 1759.”
brought into existence
From this reading “Mary Wollstonecraft was born, it is supposed, in Epping Forest, on the 27th of April, 1759.”
prolific English writer of detective stories (1890-1976)
From this reading “MARY ELIZABETH CHRISTIE: ‘Miss Burney’s Novels.’”
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading “MARY ELIZABETH CHRISTIE: ‘Miss Burney’s Novels.’”
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading “Mary Wollstonecraft was born, it is supposed, in Epping Forest, on the 27th of April, 1759.”
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading “MARY ELIZABETH CHRISTIE: ‘Miss Burney’s Novels.’”
plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading “MARY ELIZABETH CHRISTIE: ‘Miss Burney’s Novels.’”
required or under orders
From this reading “Mary Wollstonecraft was born, it is supposed, in Epping Forest, on the 27th of April, 1759.”
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From this reading 1759-1797.
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From this reading 1759-1797.
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From this reading Mary Wollstonecraft was born, it is supposed, in Epping Forest, on the 27th of April, 1759.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading Mary Wollstonecraft was born, it is supposed, in Epping Forest, on the 27th of April, 1759.
brought into existence
From this reading Mary Wollstonecraft was born, it is supposed, in Epping Forest, on the 27th of April, 1759.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MARY ELIZABETH CHRISTIE: ‘Miss Burney’s Novels.’
prolific English writer of detective stories (1890-1976)
From this reading MARY ELIZABETH CHRISTIE: ‘Miss Burney’s Novels.’
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading MARY ELIZABETH CHRISTIE: ‘Miss Burney’s Novels.’
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From this reading Mary Wollstonecraft was born, it is supposed, in Epping Forest, on the 27th of April, 1759.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Mary Wollstonecraft was born, it is supposed, in Epping Forest, on the 27th of April, 1759.
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From this reading MARY WOLLSTONECRAFT (GODWIN).
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mary Wollstonecraft was born, it is supposed, in Epping Forest, on the 27th of April, 1759.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mary Wollstonecraft was born, it is supposed, in Epping Forest, on the 27th of April, 1759.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mary Wollstonecraft was born, it is supposed, in Epping Forest, on the 27th of April, 1759.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading MARY ELIZABETH CHRISTIE: ‘Miss Burney’s Novels.’
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading MARY ELIZABETH CHRISTIE: ‘Miss Burney’s Novels.’
plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading MARY ELIZABETH CHRISTIE: ‘Miss Burney’s Novels.’
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mary Wollstonecraft was born, it is supposed, in Epping Forest, on the 27th of April, 1759.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mary Wollstonecraft was born, it is supposed, in Epping Forest, on the 27th of April, 1759.
required or under orders
From this reading Mary Wollstonecraft was born, it is supposed, in Epping Forest, on the 27th of April, 1759.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mary Wollstonecraft was born, it is supposed, in Epping Forest, on the 27th of April, 1759.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mary Wollstonecraft was born, it is supposed, in Epping Forest, on the 27th of April, 1759.
English writer and early feminist who denied male supremacy and advocated equal education for women; mother of Mary Shelley (1759-1797)
From this reading MARY WOLLSTONECRAFT (GODWIN).
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