Complete classic literature • Five-line readings • Clear US narration
VELMORA ACADEMY
Academy of Archival Languages & Memory Studies
Menu Close
Rose à Charlitte
Rose à Charlitte

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Rose à Charlitte is here in full — 154 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Cover illustration for Rose à Charlitte
Context Illustration Reading 1/30 · 5 lines
English subtitles · tap any word to listen 1 / 5
AUTHOR OF "BEAUTIFUL JOE," "THE HOUSE OF ARMOUR," ETC.
+Illustrated by+ H. DE M. YOUNG Boston, U. S. A.
I inscribe this story of the Acadiens to one who was their warm friend and helper while administering the Public Systems of Education in Nova Scotia and in New Brunswick, to a man whose classic verse is rich in suggestion caught from the picturesque Evangeline land, and who is a valued and lifelong friend of my beloved father,--
"Hast committed a crime, and think'st thou to escape?
Alas, my father!"--_Old Play._ "Evil deeds do not die," and the handsome young man stretched out in an easy chair by the fire raised his curly black head and gazed into the farthest corner of the comfortably furnished room as if challenging a denial of this statement.
0:00 / 0:00
Speed 0.75x
AI-generated narration by OpenAI · Slow US English
LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
Editorial verification pending

A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Rose à Charlitte

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Rose à Charlitte is here in full — 154 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/30 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
AUTHOR OF "BEAUTIFUL JOE," "THE HOUSE OF ARMOUR," ETC.
Line 2
+Illustrated by+ H. DE M. YOUNG Boston, U. S. A.
/ˈɪləstreɪtəd baɪ eɪtʃ diː em jʌŋ ˈbɑːstən juː es ə/
Line 3
I inscribe this story of the Acadiens to one who was their warm friend and helper while administering the Public Systems of Education in Nova Scotia and in New Brunswick, to a man whose classic verse is rich in suggestion caught from the picturesque Evangeline land, and who is a valued and lifelong friend of my beloved father,--
Line 4
"Hast committed a crime, and think'st thou to escape?
Line 5
Alas, my father!"--_Old Play._ "Evil deeds do not die," and the handsome young man stretched out in an easy chair by the fire raised his curly black head and gazed into the farthest corner of the comfortably furnished room as if challenging a denial of this statement.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

administering verb US /ædˈmɪnɪstɜːrɪŋ/

-ing form of “administer” — work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of

From this reading “I inscribe this story of the Acadiens to one who was their warm friend and helper while administering the Public Systems of Education in Nova Scotia and in New Brunswick, to a man whose classic verse is rich in suggestion caught from the picturesque Evangeline land, and who is a valued and lifelong friend of my beloved father,--”

Brunswick noun US /ˈbrʌnzwɪk/

a university town in southwestern Maine

From this reading “I inscribe this story of the Acadiens to one who was their warm friend and helper while administering the Public Systems of Education in Nova Scotia and in New Brunswick, to a man whose classic verse is rich in suggestion caught from the picturesque Evangeline land, and who is a valued and lifelong friend of my beloved father,--”

challenging adjective US /ˈtʃæləndʒɪŋ/

requiring full use of your abilities or resources

From this reading “Alas, my father!"--_Old Play._ "Evil deeds do not die," and the handsome young man stretched out in an easy chair by the fire raised his curly black head and gazed into the farthest corner of the comfortably furnished room as if challenging a denial of this statement.”

helper noun US /ˈhelpər/

a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading “I inscribe this story of the Acadiens to one who was their warm friend and helper while administering the Public Systems of Education in Nova Scotia and in New Brunswick, to a man whose classic verse is rich in suggestion caught from the picturesque Evangeline land, and who is a valued and lifelong friend of my beloved father,--”

inscribe verb US /ˌɪnˈskraɪb/

carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface

From this reading “I inscribe this story of the Acadiens to one who was their warm friend and helper while administering the Public Systems of Education in Nova Scotia and in New Brunswick, to a man whose classic verse is rich in suggestion caught from the picturesque Evangeline land, and who is a valued and lifelong friend of my beloved father,--”

lifelong adjective US /ˈlaɪˈflɔːŋ/

continuing through life

From this reading “I inscribe this story of the Acadiens to one who was their warm friend and helper while administering the Public Systems of Education in Nova Scotia and in New Brunswick, to a man whose classic verse is rich in suggestion caught from the picturesque Evangeline land, and who is a valued and lifelong friend of my beloved father,--”

Nova noun US /ˈnoʊvə/

a star that ejects some of its material in the form of a cloud and becomes more luminous in the process

From this reading “I inscribe this story of the Acadiens to one who was their warm friend and helper while administering the Public Systems of Education in Nova Scotia and in New Brunswick, to a man whose classic verse is rich in suggestion caught from the picturesque Evangeline land, and who is a valued and lifelong friend of my beloved father,--”

Systems noun US /ˈsɪstəmz/

plural of “system” — instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading “I inscribe this story of the Acadiens to one who was their warm friend and helper while administering the Public Systems of Education in Nova Scotia and in New Brunswick, to a man whose classic verse is rich in suggestion caught from the picturesque Evangeline land, and who is a valued and lifelong friend of my beloved father,--”

Word partnerships in these lines

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.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

comfortably furnished adverb + adjective

In this reading “Alas, my father!"--_Old Play._ "Evil deeds do not die," and the handsome young man stretched out in an easy chair by the fire raised his curly black head and gazed into the farthest corner of the comfortably furnished room as if challenging a denial of this statement.”

Evil deeds noun + noun

In this reading “Alas, my father!"--_Old Play._ "Evil deeds do not die," and the handsome young man stretched out in an easy chair by the fire raised his curly black head and gazed into the farthest corner of the comfortably furnished room as if challenging a denial of this statement.”

lifelong friend adjective + noun

In this reading “I inscribe this story of the Acadiens to one who was their warm friend and helper while administering the Public Systems of Education in Nova Scotia and in New Brunswick, to a man whose classic verse is rich in suggestion caught from the picturesque Evangeline land, and who is a valued and lifelong friend of my beloved father,--”

easy chair adjective + noun

a comfortable upholstered armchair

In this reading “Alas, my father!"--_Old Play._ "Evil deeds do not die," and the handsome young man stretched out in an easy chair by the fire raised his curly black head and gazed into the farthest corner of the comfortably furnished room as if challenging a denial of this statement.”

young man adjective + noun

a teenager or a young adult male

In this reading “Alas, my father!"--_Old Play._ "Evil deeds do not die," and the handsome young man stretched out in an easy chair by the fire raised his curly black head and gazed into the farthest corner of the comfortably furnished room as if challenging a denial of this statement.”

furnished room adjective + noun

In this reading “Alas, my father!"--_Old Play._ "Evil deeds do not die," and the handsome young man stretched out in an easy chair by the fire raised his curly black head and gazed into the farthest corner of the comfortably furnished room as if challenging a denial of this statement.”

Illustrated by verb + particle counted as “illustrate by”

In this reading “+Illustrated by+ H. DE M. YOUNG Boston, U. S. A.”

All words in this reading · 97

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

AdeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading +Illustrated by+ H. DE M. YOUNG Boston, U. S. A.

Acadiens

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I inscribe this story of the Acadiens to one who was their warm friend and helper while administering the Public Systems of Education in Nova Scotia and in New Brunswick, to a man whose classic verse is rich in suggestion caught from the picturesque Evangeline land, and who is a valued and lifelong friend of my beloved father,--

administeringverbUS /ædˈmɪnɪstɜːrɪŋ/

-ing form of “administer” — work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of

From this reading I inscribe this story of the Acadiens to one who was their warm friend and helper while administering the Public Systems of Education in Nova Scotia and in New Brunswick, to a man whose classic verse is rich in suggestion caught from the picturesque Evangeline land, and who is a valued and lifelong friend of my beloved father,--

AlasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/

used to show sadness, pity, or regret

From this reading Alas, my father!"--_Old Play._ "Evil deeds do not die," and the handsome young man stretched out in an easy chair by the fire raised his curly black head and gazed into the farthest corner of the comfortably furnished room as if challenging a denial of this statement.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Alas, my father!"--_Old Play._ "Evil deeds do not die," and the handsome young man stretched out in an easy chair by the fire raised his curly black head and gazed into the farthest corner of the comfortably furnished room as if challenging a denial of this statement.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading I inscribe this story of the Acadiens to one who was their warm friend and helper while administering the Public Systems of Education in Nova Scotia and in New Brunswick, to a man whose classic verse is rich in suggestion caught from the picturesque Evangeline land, and who is a valued and lifelong friend of my beloved father,--

ARMOURnounUS /ˈɑːrmər/

a military unit consisting of armored fighting vehicles

From this reading AUTHOR OF "BEAUTIFUL JOE," "THE HOUSE OF ARMOUR," ETC.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Alas, my father!"--_Old Play._ "Evil deeds do not die," and the handsome young man stretched out in an easy chair by the fire raised his curly black head and gazed into the farthest corner of the comfortably furnished room as if challenging a denial of this statement.

AUTHORnounUS /ˈɔːθər/

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading AUTHOR OF "BEAUTIFUL JOE," "THE HOUSE OF ARMOUR," ETC.

BEAUTIFULadjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading AUTHOR OF "BEAUTIFUL JOE," "THE HOUSE OF ARMOUR," ETC.

belovedadjectiveUS /bɪˈlʌvd/

dearly loved

From this reading I inscribe this story of the Acadiens to one who was their warm friend and helper while administering the Public Systems of Education in Nova Scotia and in New Brunswick, to a man whose classic verse is rich in suggestion caught from the picturesque Evangeline land, and who is a valued and lifelong friend of my beloved father,--

blackadjectiveUS /blæk/

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Alas, my father!"--_Old Play._ "Evil deeds do not die," and the handsome young man stretched out in an easy chair by the fire raised his curly black head and gazed into the farthest corner of the comfortably furnished room as if challenging a denial of this statement.

BostonnounUS /ˈbɑːstən/

state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services

From this reading +Illustrated by+ H. DE M. YOUNG Boston, U. S. A.

BrunswicknounUS /ˈbrʌnzwɪk/

a university town in southwestern Maine

From this reading I inscribe this story of the Acadiens to one who was their warm friend and helper while administering the Public Systems of Education in Nova Scotia and in New Brunswick, to a man whose classic verse is rich in suggestion caught from the picturesque Evangeline land, and who is a valued and lifelong friend of my beloved father,--

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading +Illustrated by+ H. DE M. YOUNG Boston, U. S. A.

caughtverbUS /kɑːt/

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading I inscribe this story of the Acadiens to one who was their warm friend and helper while administering the Public Systems of Education in Nova Scotia and in New Brunswick, to a man whose classic verse is rich in suggestion caught from the picturesque Evangeline land, and who is a valued and lifelong friend of my beloved father,--

chairnounUS /tʃer/

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading Alas, my father!"--_Old Play._ "Evil deeds do not die," and the handsome young man stretched out in an easy chair by the fire raised his curly black head and gazed into the farthest corner of the comfortably furnished room as if challenging a denial of this statement.

challengingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃæləndʒɪŋ/

requiring full use of your abilities or resources

From this reading Alas, my father!"--_Old Play._ "Evil deeds do not die," and the handsome young man stretched out in an easy chair by the fire raised his curly black head and gazed into the farthest corner of the comfortably furnished room as if challenging a denial of this statement.

classicnounUS /ˈklæsɪk/

a creation of the highest excellence

From this reading I inscribe this story of the Acadiens to one who was their warm friend and helper while administering the Public Systems of Education in Nova Scotia and in New Brunswick, to a man whose classic verse is rich in suggestion caught from the picturesque Evangeline land, and who is a valued and lifelong friend of my beloved father,--

comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/

in mental comfort; without stress

From this reading Alas, my father!"--_Old Play._ "Evil deeds do not die," and the handsome young man stretched out in an easy chair by the fire raised his curly black head and gazed into the farthest corner of the comfortably furnished room as if challenging a denial of this statement.

committedadjectiveUS /kəˈmɪtɪd/

bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude

From this reading "Hast committed a crime, and think'st thou to escape?

cornernounUS /ˈkɔːrnər/

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Alas, my father!"--_Old Play._ "Evil deeds do not die," and the handsome young man stretched out in an easy chair by the fire raised his curly black head and gazed into the farthest corner of the comfortably furnished room as if challenging a denial of this statement.

crimenounUS /kraɪm/

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading "Hast committed a crime, and think'st thou to escape?

curlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrli/

(of hair) having curls or waves

From this reading Alas, my father!"--_Old Play._ "Evil deeds do not die," and the handsome young man stretched out in an easy chair by the fire raised his curly black head and gazed into the farthest corner of the comfortably furnished room as if challenging a denial of this statement.

DEnounUS /diː/

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading +Illustrated by+ H. DE M. YOUNG Boston, U. S. A.

deedsnounUS /diːdz/

performance of moral or religious acts

From this reading Alas, my father!"--_Old Play._ "Evil deeds do not die," and the handsome young man stretched out in an easy chair by the fire raised his curly black head and gazed into the farthest corner of the comfortably furnished room as if challenging a denial of this statement.

denialnounUS /dɪˈnaɪəl/

the act of refusing to comply (as with a request)

From this reading Alas, my father!"--_Old Play._ "Evil deeds do not die," and the handsome young man stretched out in an easy chair by the fire raised his curly black head and gazed into the farthest corner of the comfortably furnished room as if challenging a denial of this statement.

dieverbUS /daɪ/

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading Alas, my father!"--_Old Play._ "Evil deeds do not die," and the handsome young man stretched out in an easy chair by the fire raised his curly black head and gazed into the farthest corner of the comfortably furnished room as if challenging a denial of this statement.

doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Alas, my father!"--_Old Play._ "Evil deeds do not die," and the handsome young man stretched out in an easy chair by the fire raised his curly black head and gazed into the farthest corner of the comfortably furnished room as if challenging a denial of this statement.

easyadjectiveUS /ˈiːzi/

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading Alas, my father!"--_Old Play._ "Evil deeds do not die," and the handsome young man stretched out in an easy chair by the fire raised his curly black head and gazed into the farthest corner of the comfortably furnished room as if challenging a denial of this statement.

EducationnounUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃən/

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading I inscribe this story of the Acadiens to one who was their warm friend and helper while administering the Public Systems of Education in Nova Scotia and in New Brunswick, to a man whose classic verse is rich in suggestion caught from the picturesque Evangeline land, and who is a valued and lifelong friend of my beloved father,--

escapenounUS /ɪˈskeɪp/

the act of escaping physically

From this reading "Hast committed a crime, and think'st thou to escape?

ETC

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading AUTHOR OF "BEAUTIFUL JOE," "THE HOUSE OF ARMOUR," ETC.

Evangeline

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I inscribe this story of the Acadiens to one who was their warm friend and helper while administering the Public Systems of Education in Nova Scotia and in New Brunswick, to a man whose classic verse is rich in suggestion caught from the picturesque Evangeline land, and who is a valued and lifelong friend of my beloved father,--

EvilnounUS /ˈiːvəl/

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading Alas, my father!"--_Old Play._ "Evil deeds do not die," and the handsome young man stretched out in an easy chair by the fire raised his curly black head and gazed into the farthest corner of the comfortably furnished room as if challenging a denial of this statement.

farthestadverbUS /ˈfɑːrðəst/

to the greatest distance in space or time (“farthest” is used more often than “furthest” in this physical sense)

From this reading Alas, my father!"--_Old Play._ "Evil deeds do not die," and the handsome young man stretched out in an easy chair by the fire raised his curly black head and gazed into the farthest corner of the comfortably furnished room as if challenging a denial of this statement.

fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading I inscribe this story of the Acadiens to one who was their warm friend and helper while administering the Public Systems of Education in Nova Scotia and in New Brunswick, to a man whose classic verse is rich in suggestion caught from the picturesque Evangeline land, and who is a valued and lifelong friend of my beloved father,--

fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/

start firing a weapon

From this reading Alas, my father!"--_Old Play._ "Evil deeds do not die," and the handsome young man stretched out in an easy chair by the fire raised his curly black head and gazed into the farthest corner of the comfortably furnished room as if challenging a denial of this statement.

friendnounUS /frend/

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading I inscribe this story of the Acadiens to one who was their warm friend and helper while administering the Public Systems of Education in Nova Scotia and in New Brunswick, to a man whose classic verse is rich in suggestion caught from the picturesque Evangeline land, and who is a valued and lifelong friend of my beloved father,--

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I inscribe this story of the Acadiens to one who was their warm friend and helper while administering the Public Systems of Education in Nova Scotia and in New Brunswick, to a man whose classic verse is rich in suggestion caught from the picturesque Evangeline land, and who is a valued and lifelong friend of my beloved father,--

furnishedadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃt/

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading Alas, my father!"--_Old Play._ "Evil deeds do not die," and the handsome young man stretched out in an easy chair by the fire raised his curly black head and gazed into the farthest corner of the comfortably furnished room as if challenging a denial of this statement.

gazedverbUS /ɡeɪzd/

past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Alas, my father!"--_Old Play._ "Evil deeds do not die," and the handsome young man stretched out in an easy chair by the fire raised his curly black head and gazed into the farthest corner of the comfortably furnished room as if challenging a denial of this statement.

HnounUS /eɪtʃ/

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

From this reading +Illustrated by+ H. DE M. YOUNG Boston, U. S. A.

handsomeadjectiveUS /ˈhænsəm/

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading Alas, my father!"--_Old Play._ "Evil deeds do not die," and the handsome young man stretched out in an easy chair by the fire raised his curly black head and gazed into the farthest corner of the comfortably furnished room as if challenging a denial of this statement.

Hastauxiliary verbUS /hæst/

an old form of “have”, used with “thou”

From this reading "Hast committed a crime, and think'st thou to escape?

headnounUS /hed/

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Alas, my father!"--_Old Play._ "Evil deeds do not die," and the handsome young man stretched out in an easy chair by the fire raised his curly black head and gazed into the farthest corner of the comfortably furnished room as if challenging a denial of this statement.

helpernounUS /ˈhelpər/

a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading I inscribe this story of the Acadiens to one who was their warm friend and helper while administering the Public Systems of Education in Nova Scotia and in New Brunswick, to a man whose classic verse is rich in suggestion caught from the picturesque Evangeline land, and who is a valued and lifelong friend of my beloved father,--

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Alas, my father!"--_Old Play._ "Evil deeds do not die," and the handsome young man stretched out in an easy chair by the fire raised his curly black head and gazed into the farthest corner of the comfortably furnished room as if challenging a denial of this statement.

HOUSEnounUS /haʊs/

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading AUTHOR OF "BEAUTIFUL JOE," "THE HOUSE OF ARMOUR," ETC.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I inscribe this story of the Acadiens to one who was their warm friend and helper while administering the Public Systems of Education in Nova Scotia and in New Brunswick, to a man whose classic verse is rich in suggestion caught from the picturesque Evangeline land, and who is a valued and lifelong friend of my beloved father,--

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Alas, my father!"--_Old Play._ "Evil deeds do not die," and the handsome young man stretched out in an easy chair by the fire raised his curly black head and gazed into the farthest corner of the comfortably furnished room as if challenging a denial of this statement.

IllustratedverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/

past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of

From this reading +Illustrated by+ H. DE M. YOUNG Boston, U. S. A.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading I inscribe this story of the Acadiens to one who was their warm friend and helper while administering the Public Systems of Education in Nova Scotia and in New Brunswick, to a man whose classic verse is rich in suggestion caught from the picturesque Evangeline land, and who is a valued and lifelong friend of my beloved father,--

inscribeverbUS /ˌɪnˈskraɪb/

carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface

From this reading I inscribe this story of the Acadiens to one who was their warm friend and helper while administering the Public Systems of Education in Nova Scotia and in New Brunswick, to a man whose classic verse is rich in suggestion caught from the picturesque Evangeline land, and who is a valued and lifelong friend of my beloved father,--

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Alas, my father!"--_Old Play._ "Evil deeds do not die," and the handsome young man stretched out in an easy chair by the fire raised his curly black head and gazed into the farthest corner of the comfortably furnished room as if challenging a denial of this statement.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading I inscribe this story of the Acadiens to one who was their warm friend and helper while administering the Public Systems of Education in Nova Scotia and in New Brunswick, to a man whose classic verse is rich in suggestion caught from the picturesque Evangeline land, and who is a valued and lifelong friend of my beloved father,--

JOE

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading AUTHOR OF "BEAUTIFUL JOE," "THE HOUSE OF ARMOUR," ETC.

landnounUS /lænd/

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading I inscribe this story of the Acadiens to one who was their warm friend and helper while administering the Public Systems of Education in Nova Scotia and in New Brunswick, to a man whose classic verse is rich in suggestion caught from the picturesque Evangeline land, and who is a valued and lifelong friend of my beloved father,--

lifelongadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪˈflɔːŋ/

continuing through life

From this reading I inscribe this story of the Acadiens to one who was their warm friend and helper while administering the Public Systems of Education in Nova Scotia and in New Brunswick, to a man whose classic verse is rich in suggestion caught from the picturesque Evangeline land, and who is a valued and lifelong friend of my beloved father,--

MnounUS /em/

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading +Illustrated by+ H. DE M. YOUNG Boston, U. S. A.

mannounUS /mæn/

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading I inscribe this story of the Acadiens to one who was their warm friend and helper while administering the Public Systems of Education in Nova Scotia and in New Brunswick, to a man whose classic verse is rich in suggestion caught from the picturesque Evangeline land, and who is a valued and lifelong friend of my beloved father,--

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I inscribe this story of the Acadiens to one who was their warm friend and helper while administering the Public Systems of Education in Nova Scotia and in New Brunswick, to a man whose classic verse is rich in suggestion caught from the picturesque Evangeline land, and who is a valued and lifelong friend of my beloved father,--

NewadjectiveUS /nuː/

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading I inscribe this story of the Acadiens to one who was their warm friend and helper while administering the Public Systems of Education in Nova Scotia and in New Brunswick, to a man whose classic verse is rich in suggestion caught from the picturesque Evangeline land, and who is a valued and lifelong friend of my beloved father,--

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Alas, my father!"--_Old Play._ "Evil deeds do not die," and the handsome young man stretched out in an easy chair by the fire raised his curly black head and gazed into the farthest corner of the comfortably furnished room as if challenging a denial of this statement.

NovanounUS /ˈnoʊvə/

a star that ejects some of its material in the form of a cloud and becomes more luminous in the process

From this reading I inscribe this story of the Acadiens to one who was their warm friend and helper while administering the Public Systems of Education in Nova Scotia and in New Brunswick, to a man whose classic verse is rich in suggestion caught from the picturesque Evangeline land, and who is a valued and lifelong friend of my beloved father,--

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AUTHOR OF "BEAUTIFUL JOE," "THE HOUSE OF ARMOUR," ETC.

OldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Alas, my father!"--_Old Play._ "Evil deeds do not die," and the handsome young man stretched out in an easy chair by the fire raised his curly black head and gazed into the farthest corner of the comfortably furnished room as if challenging a denial of this statement.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I inscribe this story of the Acadiens to one who was their warm friend and helper while administering the Public Systems of Education in Nova Scotia and in New Brunswick, to a man whose classic verse is rich in suggestion caught from the picturesque Evangeline land, and who is a valued and lifelong friend of my beloved father,--

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Alas, my father!"--_Old Play._ "Evil deeds do not die," and the handsome young man stretched out in an easy chair by the fire raised his curly black head and gazed into the farthest corner of the comfortably furnished room as if challenging a denial of this statement.

picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/

suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture

From this reading I inscribe this story of the Acadiens to one who was their warm friend and helper while administering the Public Systems of Education in Nova Scotia and in New Brunswick, to a man whose classic verse is rich in suggestion caught from the picturesque Evangeline land, and who is a valued and lifelong friend of my beloved father,--

PlayverbUS /pleɪ/

participate in games or sport

From this reading Alas, my father!"--_Old Play._ "Evil deeds do not die," and the handsome young man stretched out in an easy chair by the fire raised his curly black head and gazed into the farthest corner of the comfortably furnished room as if challenging a denial of this statement.

PublicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading I inscribe this story of the Acadiens to one who was their warm friend and helper while administering the Public Systems of Education in Nova Scotia and in New Brunswick, to a man whose classic verse is rich in suggestion caught from the picturesque Evangeline land, and who is a valued and lifelong friend of my beloved father,--

raisedadjectiveUS /reɪzd/

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading Alas, my father!"--_Old Play._ "Evil deeds do not die," and the handsome young man stretched out in an easy chair by the fire raised his curly black head and gazed into the farthest corner of the comfortably furnished room as if challenging a denial of this statement.

richadjectiveUS /rɪtʃ/

possessing material wealth

From this reading I inscribe this story of the Acadiens to one who was their warm friend and helper while administering the Public Systems of Education in Nova Scotia and in New Brunswick, to a man whose classic verse is rich in suggestion caught from the picturesque Evangeline land, and who is a valued and lifelong friend of my beloved father,--

roomnounUS /ruːm/

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Alas, my father!"--_Old Play._ "Evil deeds do not die," and the handsome young man stretched out in an easy chair by the fire raised his curly black head and gazed into the farthest corner of the comfortably furnished room as if challenging a denial of this statement.

SnounUS /es/

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading +Illustrated by+ H. DE M. YOUNG Boston, U. S. A.

Scotia

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I inscribe this story of the Acadiens to one who was their warm friend and helper while administering the Public Systems of Education in Nova Scotia and in New Brunswick, to a man whose classic verse is rich in suggestion caught from the picturesque Evangeline land, and who is a valued and lifelong friend of my beloved father,--

statementnounUS /ˈsteɪtmənt/

a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading Alas, my father!"--_Old Play._ "Evil deeds do not die," and the handsome young man stretched out in an easy chair by the fire raised his curly black head and gazed into the farthest corner of the comfortably furnished room as if challenging a denial of this statement.

storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/

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 I inscribe this story of the Acadiens to one who was their warm friend and helper while administering the Public Systems of Education in Nova Scotia and in New Brunswick, to a man whose classic verse is rich in suggestion caught from the picturesque Evangeline land, and who is a valued and lifelong friend of my beloved father,--

stretchedadjectiveUS /stretʃt/

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading Alas, my father!"--_Old Play._ "Evil deeds do not die," and the handsome young man stretched out in an easy chair by the fire raised his curly black head and gazed into the farthest corner of the comfortably furnished room as if challenging a denial of this statement.

suggestionnounUS /səˈdʒestʃən/

an idea that is suggested

From this reading I inscribe this story of the Acadiens to one who was their warm friend and helper while administering the Public Systems of Education in Nova Scotia and in New Brunswick, to a man whose classic verse is rich in suggestion caught from the picturesque Evangeline land, and who is a valued and lifelong friend of my beloved father,--

SystemsnounUS /ˈsɪstəmz/

plural of “system” — instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading I inscribe this story of the Acadiens to one who was their warm friend and helper while administering the Public Systems of Education in Nova Scotia and in New Brunswick, to a man whose classic verse is rich in suggestion caught from the picturesque Evangeline land, and who is a valued and lifelong friend of my beloved father,--

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading AUTHOR OF "BEAUTIFUL JOE," "THE HOUSE OF ARMOUR," ETC.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading I inscribe this story of the Acadiens to one who was their warm friend and helper while administering the Public Systems of Education in Nova Scotia and in New Brunswick, to a man whose classic verse is rich in suggestion caught from the picturesque Evangeline land, and who is a valued and lifelong friend of my beloved father,--

think'st

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Hast committed a crime, and think'st thou to escape?

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading I inscribe this story of the Acadiens to one who was their warm friend and helper while administering the Public Systems of Education in Nova Scotia and in New Brunswick, to a man whose classic verse is rich in suggestion caught from the picturesque Evangeline land, and who is a valued and lifelong friend of my beloved father,--

thoupronounUS /ðaʊ/

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading "Hast committed a crime, and think'st thou to escape?

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading I inscribe this story of the Acadiens to one who was their warm friend and helper while administering the Public Systems of Education in Nova Scotia and in New Brunswick, to a man whose classic verse is rich in suggestion caught from the picturesque Evangeline land, and who is a valued and lifelong friend of my beloved father,--

UnounUS /juː/

a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading +Illustrated by+ H. DE M. YOUNG Boston, U. S. A.

valuedadjectiveUS /ˈvæljuːd/

(usually used in combination) having value of a specified kind

From this reading I inscribe this story of the Acadiens to one who was their warm friend and helper while administering the Public Systems of Education in Nova Scotia and in New Brunswick, to a man whose classic verse is rich in suggestion caught from the picturesque Evangeline land, and who is a valued and lifelong friend of my beloved father,--

versenounUS /vɜːrs/

literature in metrical form

From this reading I inscribe this story of the Acadiens to one who was their warm friend and helper while administering the Public Systems of Education in Nova Scotia and in New Brunswick, to a man whose classic verse is rich in suggestion caught from the picturesque Evangeline land, and who is a valued and lifelong friend of my beloved father,--

warmadjectiveUS /wɔːrm/

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading I inscribe this story of the Acadiens to one who was their warm friend and helper while administering the Public Systems of Education in Nova Scotia and in New Brunswick, to a man whose classic verse is rich in suggestion caught from the picturesque Evangeline land, and who is a valued and lifelong friend of my beloved father,--

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading I inscribe this story of the Acadiens to one who was their warm friend and helper while administering the Public Systems of Education in Nova Scotia and in New Brunswick, to a man whose classic verse is rich in suggestion caught from the picturesque Evangeline land, and who is a valued and lifelong friend of my beloved father,--

whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/

during the time that

From this reading I inscribe this story of the Acadiens to one who was their warm friend and helper while administering the Public Systems of Education in Nova Scotia and in New Brunswick, to a man whose classic verse is rich in suggestion caught from the picturesque Evangeline land, and who is a valued and lifelong friend of my beloved father,--

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading I inscribe this story of the Acadiens to one who was their warm friend and helper while administering the Public Systems of Education in Nova Scotia and in New Brunswick, to a man whose classic verse is rich in suggestion caught from the picturesque Evangeline land, and who is a valued and lifelong friend of my beloved father,--

whosedeterminerUS /huːz/

belonging to which person

From this reading I inscribe this story of the Acadiens to one who was their warm friend and helper while administering the Public Systems of Education in Nova Scotia and in New Brunswick, to a man whose classic verse is rich in suggestion caught from the picturesque Evangeline land, and who is a valued and lifelong friend of my beloved father,--

YOUNGadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading +Illustrated by+ H. DE M. YOUNG Boston, U. S. A.

Chapter 1 of Rose à Charlitte by Marshall Saunders holds 154 sentences, grouped into 31 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.

What does chapter 1 of Rose à Charlitte contain?

Chapter 1 holds 154 sentences of Rose à Charlitte, unabridged, divided into 31 reading sections.

This page carries chapter 1 of Rose à Charlitte by Marshall Saunders exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 154 sentences, grouped into 31 sections of at most 5 sentences so that a reader can take the chapter in steady, finishable pieces. The chapter also stores a coverage record mapping every one of its sentences to a part of the work, which is how the edition demonstrates that no line was dropped.

How do I study chapter 1 of Rose à Charlitte?

Work through the 31 sections in order, replaying any sentence and tapping unfamiliar words for their entries.

Each of the 31 sections in this chapter is short enough to read once, hear once, and then re-read with the vocabulary in view. Tapping a word plays it alone and opens its dictionary entry with IPA, part of speech and meaning, so the reader is never forced to guess a pronunciation from spelling. Working section by section keeps a long chapter from becoming an undifferentiated wall of text, which is the usual reason a reader abandons a work of this period.

Can chapter 1 be read aloud to me?

Yes — every sentence and every individual word in chapter 1 can be played aloud in United States English.

Audio covers the whole chapter: any sentence can be played, and any single word within it can be played on its own. The voice uses United States English. For a work of this period that matters, because spelling is an unreliable guide to pronunciation for vocabulary that has fallen out of daily use, and a learner who guesses wrong tends to keep the error. Hearing the word in its own sentence, and then alone, settles it.

Questions about reading Rose à Charlitte

Common questions about reading Rose à Charlitte by Marshall Saunders on this page, its source edition and its audio.

Is this the complete text of Rose à Charlitte?

Yes. All 6819 sentences of Project Gutenberg eBook #41296 are kept, with a record of which sentences cover which part.

Which edition of Rose à Charlitte is used?

Project Gutenberg eBook #41296, unabridged. The Project Gutenberg header, footer and licence are removed.

How long does Rose à Charlitte take to read?

About 568 minutes of reading across 1364 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

How to read Rose à Charlitte section by section

How to work through Rose à Charlitte section by section, using the audio and the tap-to-define vocabulary.

  1. Open a chapter

    Choose one of the 37 chapters of Rose à Charlitte to begin.

  2. Read one section

    Each section holds 5 sentences; read it once through.

  3. Listen and tap

    Play the section aloud, then tap any unfamiliar word for its entry.

Vocabulary met early in Rose à Charlitte

Words and structures a reader meets early in Rose à Charlitte, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Author
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Rose à Charlitte; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Beautiful
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Rose à Charlitte; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
House
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Rose à Charlitte; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Armour
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Rose à Charlitte; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.