Chapter 22 of Real Life In London, Volumes I. and II. is here in full — 41 sentences across 9 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 22 of Real Life In London, Volumes I. and II. is here in full — 41 sentences across 9 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
The Harp, Drury Lane, 241. Wards of city of Lushington, 242. The social compact, 243. A popular election, 244. Close of the poll, 245.
Chapter 22 of Real Life In London, Volumes I. and II. is here in full — 41 sentences across 9 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse
From this reading “The social compact, 243.”
a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading “A popular election, 244.”
a chordophone that has a triangular frame consisting of a sounding board and a pillar and a curved neck; the strings stretched between the neck and the soundbox are plucked with the fingers
From this reading “The Harp, Drury Lane, 241.”
a narrow way or road
From this reading “The Harp, Drury Lane, 241.”
an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people
From this reading “Close of the poll, 245.”
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading “A popular election, 244.”
relating to human society and its members
From this reading “The social compact, 243.”
plural of “ward” — a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading “Wards of city of Lushington, 242.”
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From this reading The Harp, Drury Lane, 241.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Wards of city of Lushington, 242.
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From this reading The social compact, 243.
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From this reading A popular election, 244.
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From this reading Close of the poll, 245.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A popular election, 244.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Wards of city of Lushington, 242.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Close of the poll, 245.
a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse
From this reading The social compact, 243.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Harp, Drury Lane, 241.
a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading A popular election, 244.
a chordophone that has a triangular frame consisting of a sounding board and a pillar and a curved neck; the strings stretched between the neck and the soundbox are plucked with the fingers
From this reading The Harp, Drury Lane, 241.
a narrow way or road
From this reading The Harp, Drury Lane, 241.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Wards of city of Lushington, 242.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Wards of city of Lushington, 242.
an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people
From this reading Close of the poll, 245.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading A popular election, 244.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading The social compact, 243.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Harp, Drury Lane, 241.
plural of “ward” — a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading Wards of city of Lushington, 242.
Chapter 22 of Real Life In London, Volumes I. and II. by John, active Badcock holds 41 sentences, grouped into 9 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 22 holds 41 sentences of Real Life In London, Volumes I. and II., unabridged, divided into 9 reading sections.
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