Chapter 1 of Rob of the Bowl — Vol. 1 is here in full — 29 sentences across 6 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter I
Chapter 1 of Rob of the Bowl — Vol. 1 is here in full — 29 sentences across 6 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A LEGEND OF ST. INIGOE'S. BY THE AUTHOR OF "SWALLOW BARN," "HORSE-SHOE ROBINSON," &c. _Daniel._ Quot homines tot sententiae. _Martin._ And what is that?
Chapter 1 of Rob of the Bowl — Vol. 1 is here in full — 29 sentences across 6 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading “BY THE AUTHOR OF "SWALLOW BARN," "HORSE-SHOE ROBINSON," &c.”
an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
From this reading “BY THE AUTHOR OF "SWALLOW BARN," "HORSE-SHOE ROBINSON," &c.”
(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)
a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading “A LEGEND OF ST.”
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975)
From this reading “BY THE AUTHOR OF "SWALLOW BARN," "HORSE-SHOE ROBINSON," &c.”
pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading “BY THE AUTHOR OF "SWALLOW BARN," "HORSE-SHOE ROBINSON," &c.”
a small amount (especially of a drink)
From this reading “_Daniel._ Quot homines tot sententiae.”
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In this reading “BY THE AUTHOR OF "SWALLOW BARN," "HORSE-SHOE ROBINSON," &c.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LEGEND OF ST.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Martin._ And what is that?
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading BY THE AUTHOR OF "SWALLOW BARN," "HORSE-SHOE ROBINSON," &c.
an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
From this reading BY THE AUTHOR OF "SWALLOW BARN," "HORSE-SHOE ROBINSON," &c.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY THE AUTHOR OF "SWALLOW BARN," "HORSE-SHOE ROBINSON," &c.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading BY THE AUTHOR OF "SWALLOW BARN," "HORSE-SHOE ROBINSON," &c.
(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)
From this reading _Daniel._ Quot homines tot sententiae.
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From this reading _Daniel._ Quot homines tot sententiae.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BY THE AUTHOR OF "SWALLOW BARN," "HORSE-SHOE ROBINSON," &c.
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From this reading INIGOE'S.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Martin._ And what is that?
a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading A LEGEND OF ST.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading _Martin._ And what is that?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A LEGEND OF ST.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Daniel._ Quot homines tot sententiae.
English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975)
From this reading BY THE AUTHOR OF "SWALLOW BARN," "HORSE-SHOE ROBINSON," &c.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Daniel._ Quot homines tot sententiae.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A LEGEND OF ST.
pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading BY THE AUTHOR OF "SWALLOW BARN," "HORSE-SHOE ROBINSON," &c.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Martin._ And what is that?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BY THE AUTHOR OF "SWALLOW BARN," "HORSE-SHOE ROBINSON," &c.
a small amount (especially of a drink)
From this reading _Daniel._ Quot homines tot sententiae.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _Martin._ And what is that?
Chapter 1 of Rob of the Bowl — Vol. 1 by John Pendleton Kennedy holds 29 sentences, grouped into 6 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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