Chapter 23 of Real Life In London, Volumes I. and II. is here in full — 46 sentences across 10 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 23 of Real Life In London, Volumes I. and II. is here in full — 46 sentences across 10 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Diversity of opinions, 282. A fresh start, 283. A critique on names, 284. The Cafe Royale, Regent Street, 285. A singular character, 286.
Chapter 23 of Real Life In London, Volumes I. and II. is here in full — 46 sentences across 10 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold
From this reading “The Cafe Royale, Regent Street, 285.”
an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play)
From this reading “A critique on names, 284.”
noticeable heterogeneity
From this reading “Diversity of opinions, 282.”
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading “A critique on names, 284.”
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading “Diversity of opinions, 282.”
members of a governing board
From this reading “The Cafe Royale, Regent Street, 285.”
unusual or striking
From this reading “A singular character, 286.”
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “A fresh start, 283.”
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From this reading Diversity of opinions, 282.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A fresh start, 283.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A critique on names, 284.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Cafe Royale, Regent Street, 285.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A singular character, 286.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A fresh start, 283.
a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold
From this reading The Cafe Royale, Regent Street, 285.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading A singular character, 286.
an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play)
From this reading A critique on names, 284.
noticeable heterogeneity
From this reading Diversity of opinions, 282.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading A fresh start, 283.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading A critique on names, 284.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Diversity of opinions, 282.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A critique on names, 284.
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Diversity of opinions, 282.
members of a governing board
From this reading The Cafe Royale, Regent Street, 285.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Cafe Royale, Regent Street, 285.
unusual or striking
From this reading A singular character, 286.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A fresh start, 283.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The Cafe Royale, Regent Street, 285.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Cafe Royale, Regent Street, 285.
Chapter 23 of Real Life In London, Volumes I. and II. by John, active Badcock holds 46 sentences, grouped into 10 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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