Chapter 1 of Real Life In London, Volumes I. and II. is here in full — 57 sentences across 12 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter I
Chapter 1 of Real Life In London, Volumes I. and II. is here in full — 57 sentences across 12 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Public Office, Bow Street, 88. Irish generosity, 89. A bit of gig, 90. “I loves fun,” 91. A row with the Charleys, 92.
Chapter 1 of Real Life In London, Volumes I. and II. is here in full — 57 sentences across 12 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/11 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading “Public Office, Bow Street, 88.”
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading ““I loves fun,” 91.”
the trait of being willing to give your money or time
From this reading “Irish generosity, 89.”
long and light rowing boat; especially for racing
From this reading “A bit of gig, 90.”
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading “Irish generosity, 89.”
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading ““I loves fun,” 91.”
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading “Public Office, Bow Street, 88.”
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading “A row with the Charleys, 92.”
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From this reading Public Office, Bow Street, 88.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Irish generosity, 89.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A bit of gig, 90.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I loves fun,” 91.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A row with the Charleys, 92.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A bit of gig, 90.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading A bit of gig, 90.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Public Office, Bow Street, 88.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A row with the Charleys, 92.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading “I loves fun,” 91.
the trait of being willing to give your money or time
From this reading Irish generosity, 89.
long and light rowing boat; especially for racing
From this reading A bit of gig, 90.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I loves fun,” 91.
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading Irish generosity, 89.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading “I loves fun,” 91.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A bit of gig, 90.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Public Office, Bow Street, 88.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Public Office, Bow Street, 88.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading A row with the Charleys, 92.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Public Office, Bow Street, 88.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A row with the Charleys, 92.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A row with the Charleys, 92.
Chapter 1 of Real Life In London, Volumes I. and II. by John, active Badcock holds 57 sentences, grouped into 12 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 57 sentences of Real Life In London, Volumes I. and II., unabridged, divided into 12 reading sections.
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