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Chapter 1 of Riches have wings is here in full — 51 sentences across 11 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A TALE FOR THE RICH AND POOR. BY T. S. ARTHUR. AUTHOR OF “KEEPING UP APPEARANCES,” “THE YOUNG MUSIC TEACHER,” “LADY AT HOME,” ETC. FIFTH THOUSAND. Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1847, by BAKER & SCRIBNER, in the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York.
Chapter 1 of Riches have wings is here in full — 51 sentences across 11 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading “AUTHOR OF “KEEPING UP APPEARANCES,” “THE YOUNG MUSIC TEACHER,” “LADY AT HOME,” ETC.”
someone who bakes commercially
From this reading “Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1847, by BAKER & SCRIBNER, in the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York.”
possessive form of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading “Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1847, by BAKER & SCRIBNER, in the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York.”
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading “Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1847, by BAKER & SCRIBNER, in the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York.”
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading “FIFTH THOUSAND.”
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading “Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1847, by BAKER & SCRIBNER, in the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York.”
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading “AUTHOR OF “KEEPING UP APPEARANCES,” “THE YOUNG MUSIC TEACHER,” “LADY AT HOME,” ETC.”
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someone who teaches music
In this reading “AUTHOR OF “KEEPING UP APPEARANCES,” “THE YOUNG MUSIC TEACHER,” “LADY AT HOME,” ETC.”
a reception held in your own home
In this reading “AUTHOR OF “KEEPING UP APPEARANCES,” “THE YOUNG MUSIC TEACHER,” “LADY AT HOME,” ETC.”
In this reading “Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1847, by BAKER & SCRIBNER, in the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York.”
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From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1847, by BAKER & SCRIBNER, in the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TALE FOR THE RICH AND POOR.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1847, by BAKER & SCRIBNER, in the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1847, by BAKER & SCRIBNER, in the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A TALE FOR THE RICH AND POOR.
plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading AUTHOR OF “KEEPING UP APPEARANCES,” “THE YOUNG MUSIC TEACHER,” “LADY AT HOME,” ETC.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading BY T. S. ARTHUR.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AUTHOR OF “KEEPING UP APPEARANCES,” “THE YOUNG MUSIC TEACHER,” “LADY AT HOME,” ETC.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF “KEEPING UP APPEARANCES,” “THE YOUNG MUSIC TEACHER,” “LADY AT HOME,” ETC.
someone who bakes commercially
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1847, by BAKER & SCRIBNER, in the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY T. S. ARTHUR.
possessive form of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1847, by BAKER & SCRIBNER, in the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York.
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1847, by BAKER & SCRIBNER, in the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1847, by BAKER & SCRIBNER, in the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1847, by BAKER & SCRIBNER, in the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1847, by BAKER & SCRIBNER, in the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AUTHOR OF “KEEPING UP APPEARANCES,” “THE YOUNG MUSIC TEACHER,” “LADY AT HOME,” ETC.
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading FIFTH THOUSAND.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A TALE FOR THE RICH AND POOR.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading AUTHOR OF “KEEPING UP APPEARANCES,” “THE YOUNG MUSIC TEACHER,” “LADY AT HOME,” ETC.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1847, by BAKER & SCRIBNER, in the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York.
conformity or harmony
From this reading AUTHOR OF “KEEPING UP APPEARANCES,” “THE YOUNG MUSIC TEACHER,” “LADY AT HOME,” ETC.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading AUTHOR OF “KEEPING UP APPEARANCES,” “THE YOUNG MUSIC TEACHER,” “LADY AT HOME,” ETC.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading AUTHOR OF “KEEPING UP APPEARANCES,” “THE YOUNG MUSIC TEACHER,” “LADY AT HOME,” ETC.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1847, by BAKER & SCRIBNER, in the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUTHOR OF “KEEPING UP APPEARANCES,” “THE YOUNG MUSIC TEACHER,” “LADY AT HOME,” ETC.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1847, by BAKER & SCRIBNER, in the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading A TALE FOR THE RICH AND POOR.
possessing material wealth
From this reading A TALE FOR THE RICH AND POOR.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading BY T. S. ARTHUR.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1847, by BAKER & SCRIBNER, in the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1847, by BAKER & SCRIBNER, in the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1847, by BAKER & SCRIBNER, in the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York.
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading BY T. S. ARTHUR.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading A TALE FOR THE RICH AND POOR.
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading AUTHOR OF “KEEPING UP APPEARANCES,” “THE YOUNG MUSIC TEACHER,” “LADY AT HOME,” ETC.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A TALE FOR THE RICH AND POOR.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading FIFTH THOUSAND.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1847, by BAKER & SCRIBNER, in the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York.
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1847, by BAKER & SCRIBNER, in the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading AUTHOR OF “KEEPING UP APPEARANCES,” “THE YOUNG MUSIC TEACHER,” “LADY AT HOME,” ETC.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1847, by BAKER & SCRIBNER, in the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1847, by BAKER & SCRIBNER, in the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading AUTHOR OF “KEEPING UP APPEARANCES,” “THE YOUNG MUSIC TEACHER,” “LADY AT HOME,” ETC.
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