Chapter 1 of Robert Hardy's Seven Days is here in full — 457 sentences across 92 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter I
Chapter 1 of Robert Hardy's Seven Days is here in full — 457 sentences across 92 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
ROBERT HARDY'S SEVEN DAYS. A Dream and Its Consequences. Author of "In His Steps," "The Crucifixion of Phillip Strong," "His Brother's Keeper," Etc. London: Ward, Lock & Co., Limited, Warwick House, Salisbury Square, E.C. New York and Melbourne. PREFACE.
Chapter 1 of Robert Hardy's Seven Days is here in full — 457 sentences across 92 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading “Author of "In His Steps," "The Crucifixion of Phillip Strong," "His Brother's Keeper," Etc.”
the act of executing by a method widespread in the ancient world; the victim's hands and feet are bound or nailed to a cross
From this reading “Author of "In His Steps," "The Crucifixion of Phillip Strong," "His Brother's Keeper," Etc.”
possessive form of “hardy” — United States slapstick comedian who played the pompous and overbearing member of the Laurel and Hardy duo who made many films (1892-1957)
From this reading “ROBERT HARDY'S SEVEN DAYS.”
someone in charge of other people
From this reading “Author of "In His Steps," "The Crucifixion of Phillip Strong," "His Brother's Keeper," Etc.”
a resort town in east central Florida
From this reading “London: Ward, Lock & Co., Limited, Warwick House, Salisbury Square, E.C. New York and Melbourne.”
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading “PREFACE.”
the capital and largest city of Zimbabwe
From this reading “London: Ward, Lock & Co., Limited, Warwick House, Salisbury Square, E.C. New York and Melbourne.”
English statesman; during the War of the Roses he fought first for the house of York and secured the throne for Edward IV and then changed sides to fight for the house of Lancaster and secured the throne for Henry VI (1428-1471)
From this reading “London: Ward, Lock & Co., Limited, Warwick House, Salisbury Square, E.C. New York and Melbourne.”
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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 Dream and Its Consequences.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A Dream and Its Consequences.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of "In His Steps," "The Crucifixion of Phillip Strong," "His Brother's Keeper," Etc.
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Author of "In His Steps," "The Crucifixion of Phillip Strong," "His Brother's Keeper," Etc.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading London: Ward, Lock & Co., Limited, Warwick House, Salisbury Square, E.C. New York and Melbourne.
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading London: Ward, Lock & Co., Limited, Warwick House, Salisbury Square, E.C. New York and Melbourne.
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading A Dream and Its Consequences.
the act of executing by a method widespread in the ancient world; the victim's hands and feet are bound or nailed to a cross
From this reading Author of "In His Steps," "The Crucifixion of Phillip Strong," "His Brother's Keeper," Etc.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading ROBERT HARDY'S SEVEN DAYS.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading A Dream and Its Consequences.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading London: Ward, Lock & Co., Limited, Warwick House, Salisbury Square, E.C. New York and Melbourne.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Author of "In His Steps," "The Crucifixion of Phillip Strong," "His Brother's Keeper," Etc.
possessive form of “hardy” — United States slapstick comedian who played the pompous and overbearing member of the Laurel and Hardy duo who made many films (1892-1957)
From this reading ROBERT HARDY'S SEVEN DAYS.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Author of "In His Steps," "The Crucifixion of Phillip Strong," "His Brother's Keeper," Etc.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading London: Ward, Lock & Co., Limited, Warwick House, Salisbury Square, E.C. New York and Melbourne.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Author of "In His Steps," "The Crucifixion of Phillip Strong," "His Brother's Keeper," Etc.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A Dream and Its Consequences.
someone in charge of other people
From this reading Author of "In His Steps," "The Crucifixion of Phillip Strong," "His Brother's Keeper," Etc.
small in range or scope
From this reading London: Ward, Lock & Co., Limited, Warwick House, Salisbury Square, E.C. New York and Melbourne.
fasten with a lock
From this reading London: Ward, Lock & Co., Limited, Warwick House, Salisbury Square, E.C. New York and Melbourne.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading London: Ward, Lock & Co., Limited, Warwick House, Salisbury Square, E.C. New York and Melbourne.
a resort town in east central Florida
From this reading London: Ward, Lock & Co., Limited, Warwick House, Salisbury Square, E.C. New York and Melbourne.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading London: Ward, Lock & Co., Limited, Warwick House, Salisbury Square, E.C. New York and Melbourne.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author of "In His Steps," "The Crucifixion of Phillip Strong," "His Brother's Keeper," Etc.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Author of "In His Steps," "The Crucifixion of Phillip Strong," "His Brother's Keeper," Etc.
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading PREFACE.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading ROBERT HARDY'S SEVEN DAYS.
the capital and largest city of Zimbabwe
From this reading London: Ward, Lock & Co., Limited, Warwick House, Salisbury Square, E.C. New York and Melbourne.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading ROBERT HARDY'S SEVEN DAYS.
make square
From this reading London: Ward, Lock & Co., Limited, Warwick House, Salisbury Square, E.C. New York and Melbourne.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Author of "In His Steps," "The Crucifixion of Phillip Strong," "His Brother's Keeper," Etc.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Author of "In His Steps," "The Crucifixion of Phillip Strong," "His Brother's Keeper," Etc.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Author of "In His Steps," "The Crucifixion of Phillip Strong," "His Brother's Keeper," Etc.
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading London: Ward, Lock & Co., Limited, Warwick House, Salisbury Square, E.C. New York and Melbourne.
English statesman; during the War of the Roses he fought first for the house of York and secured the throne for Edward IV and then changed sides to fight for the house of Lancaster and secured the throne for Henry VI (1428-1471)
From this reading London: Ward, Lock & Co., Limited, Warwick House, Salisbury Square, E.C. New York and Melbourne.
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 London: Ward, Lock & Co., Limited, Warwick House, Salisbury Square, E.C. New York and Melbourne.
Chapter 1 of Robert Hardy's Seven Days by Charles M. Sheldon holds 457 sentences, grouped into 92 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 1 holds 457 sentences of Robert Hardy's Seven Days, unabridged, divided into 92 reading sections.
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