Chapter 3 of Rhymes for the Young Folk is here in full — 452 sentences across 91 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter III
Chapter 3 of Rhymes for the Young Folk is here in full — 452 sentences across 91 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
=Russia.= By D. MACKENZIE WALLACE, M.A. 5s. =Russo-Turkish War, Cassell's History of.= With about 500 Illustrations. Two Vols., 9s. each; library binding, One Vol., 15s. =Sandwith, Humphry.= A Memoir by his Nephew, T. HUMPHRY WARD.
Chapter 3 of Rhymes for the Young Folk is here in full — 452 sentences across 91 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the capacity to attract and hold something
From this reading “Two Vols., 9s. each; library binding, One Vol., 15s.”
plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading “=Russo-Turkish War, Cassell's History of.= With about 500 Illustrations.”
Canadian explorer (born in England) who explored the Mackenzie River and who was first to cross North America by land north of Mexico (1764-1820)
From this reading “=Russia.= By D. MACKENZIE WALLACE, M.A.”
an account of the author's personal experiences
From this reading “=Sandwith, Humphry.= A Memoir by his Nephew, T. HUMPHRY WARD.”
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading “=Sandwith, Humphry.= A Memoir by his Nephew, T. HUMPHRY WARD.”
a former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia; established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics (Ukraine and Byelorussia and others); officially dissolved 31 December 1991
From this reading “=Russia.= By D. MACKENZIE WALLACE, M.A.”
Scottish insurgent who led the resistance to Edward I; in 1297 he gained control of Scotland briefly until Edward invaded Scotland again and defeated Wallace and subsequently executed him (1270-1305)
From this reading “=Russia.= By D. MACKENZIE WALLACE, M.A.”
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading “=Sandwith, Humphry.= A Memoir by his Nephew, T. HUMPHRY WARD.”
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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From this reading Two Vols., 9s. each; library binding, One Vol., 15s.
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From this reading 5s.
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From this reading =Russo-Turkish War, Cassell's History of.= With about 500 Illustrations.
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From this reading Two Vols., 9s. each; library binding, One Vol., 15s.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading =Russia.= By D. MACKENZIE WALLACE, M.A.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading =Russo-Turkish War, Cassell's History of.= With about 500 Illustrations.
the capacity to attract and hold something
From this reading Two Vols., 9s. each; library binding, One Vol., 15s.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading =Russia.= By D. MACKENZIE WALLACE, M.A.
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From this reading =Russo-Turkish War, Cassell's History of.= With about 500 Illustrations.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading =Russia.= By D. MACKENZIE WALLACE, M.A.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Two Vols., 9s. each; library binding, One Vol., 15s.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading =Sandwith, Humphry.= A Memoir by his Nephew, T. HUMPHRY WARD.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading =Russo-Turkish War, Cassell's History of.= With about 500 Illustrations.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading =Sandwith, Humphry.= A Memoir by his Nephew, T. HUMPHRY WARD.
plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading =Russo-Turkish War, Cassell's History of.= With about 500 Illustrations.
a room where books are kept
From this reading Two Vols., 9s. each; library binding, One Vol., 15s.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading =Russia.= By D. MACKENZIE WALLACE, M.A.
Canadian explorer (born in England) who explored the Mackenzie River and who was first to cross North America by land north of Mexico (1764-1820)
From this reading =Russia.= By D. MACKENZIE WALLACE, M.A.
an account of the author's personal experiences
From this reading =Sandwith, Humphry.= A Memoir by his Nephew, T. HUMPHRY WARD.
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading =Sandwith, Humphry.= A Memoir by his Nephew, T. HUMPHRY WARD.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading =Russo-Turkish War, Cassell's History of.= With about 500 Illustrations.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Two Vols., 9s. each; library binding, One Vol., 15s.
a former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia; established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics (Ukraine and Byelorussia and others); officially dissolved 31 December 1991
From this reading =Russia.= By D. MACKENZIE WALLACE, M.A.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading =Russo-Turkish War, Cassell's History of.= With about 500 Illustrations.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading 5s.
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From this reading =Sandwith, Humphry.= A Memoir by his Nephew, T. HUMPHRY WARD.
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading =Sandwith, Humphry.= A Memoir by his Nephew, T. HUMPHRY WARD.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two Vols., 9s. each; library binding, One Vol., 15s.
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From this reading Two Vols., 9s. each; library binding, One Vol., 15s.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two Vols., 9s. each; library binding, One Vol., 15s.
Scottish insurgent who led the resistance to Edward I; in 1297 he gained control of Scotland briefly until Edward invaded Scotland again and defeated Wallace and subsequently executed him (1270-1305)
From this reading =Russia.= By D. MACKENZIE WALLACE, M.A.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading =Russo-Turkish War, Cassell's History of.= With about 500 Illustrations.
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading =Sandwith, Humphry.= A Memoir by his Nephew, T. HUMPHRY WARD.
in the company of; together with
From this reading =Russo-Turkish War, Cassell's History of.= With about 500 Illustrations.
Chapter 3 of Rhymes for the Young Folk by William Allingham holds 452 sentences, grouped into 91 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 3 holds 452 sentences of Rhymes for the Young Folk, unabridged, divided into 91 reading sections.
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