Chapter 4 of Sir Edwin Landseer is here in full — 154 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter IV
Chapter 4 of Sir Edwin Landseer is here in full — 154 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A.D. 1825 TO A.D. 1834. AT ST. JOHN’S WOOD--MADE ROYAL ACADEMICIAN--FACILITY AT WORK--TECHNICAL DEXTERITY--JACK IN OFFICE.
Chapter 4 of Sir Edwin Landseer is here in full — 154 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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someone elected to honorary membership in an academy
From this reading “JOHN’S WOOD--MADE ROYAL ACADEMICIAN--FACILITY AT WORK--TECHNICAL DEXTERITY--JACK IN OFFICE.”
adroitness in using the hands
From this reading “JOHN’S WOOD--MADE ROYAL ACADEMICIAN--FACILITY AT WORK--TECHNICAL DEXTERITY--JACK IN OFFICE.”
a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
From this reading “JOHN’S WOOD--MADE ROYAL ACADEMICIAN--FACILITY AT WORK--TECHNICAL DEXTERITY--JACK IN OFFICE.”
possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading “JOHN’S WOOD--MADE ROYAL ACADEMICIAN--FACILITY AT WORK--TECHNICAL DEXTERITY--JACK IN OFFICE.”
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading “JOHN’S WOOD--MADE ROYAL ACADEMICIAN--FACILITY AT WORK--TECHNICAL DEXTERITY--JACK IN OFFICE.”
of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill
From this reading “JOHN’S WOOD--MADE ROYAL ACADEMICIAN--FACILITY AT WORK--TECHNICAL DEXTERITY--JACK IN OFFICE.”
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading “JOHN’S WOOD--MADE ROYAL ACADEMICIAN--FACILITY AT WORK--TECHNICAL DEXTERITY--JACK IN OFFICE.”
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From this reading 1825 TO A.D.
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From this reading 1834.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A.D.
someone elected to honorary membership in an academy
From this reading JOHN’S WOOD--MADE ROYAL ACADEMICIAN--FACILITY AT WORK--TECHNICAL DEXTERITY--JACK IN OFFICE.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT ST.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading A.D.
adroitness in using the hands
From this reading JOHN’S WOOD--MADE ROYAL ACADEMICIAN--FACILITY AT WORK--TECHNICAL DEXTERITY--JACK IN OFFICE.
a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
From this reading JOHN’S WOOD--MADE ROYAL ACADEMICIAN--FACILITY AT WORK--TECHNICAL DEXTERITY--JACK IN OFFICE.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading JOHN’S WOOD--MADE ROYAL ACADEMICIAN--FACILITY AT WORK--TECHNICAL DEXTERITY--JACK IN OFFICE.
a small worthless amount
From this reading JOHN’S WOOD--MADE ROYAL ACADEMICIAN--FACILITY AT WORK--TECHNICAL DEXTERITY--JACK IN OFFICE.
possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading JOHN’S WOOD--MADE ROYAL ACADEMICIAN--FACILITY AT WORK--TECHNICAL DEXTERITY--JACK IN OFFICE.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading JOHN’S WOOD--MADE ROYAL ACADEMICIAN--FACILITY AT WORK--TECHNICAL DEXTERITY--JACK IN OFFICE.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading JOHN’S WOOD--MADE ROYAL ACADEMICIAN--FACILITY AT WORK--TECHNICAL DEXTERITY--JACK IN OFFICE.
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading JOHN’S WOOD--MADE ROYAL ACADEMICIAN--FACILITY AT WORK--TECHNICAL DEXTERITY--JACK IN OFFICE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AT ST.
of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill
From this reading JOHN’S WOOD--MADE ROYAL ACADEMICIAN--FACILITY AT WORK--TECHNICAL DEXTERITY--JACK IN OFFICE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 1825 TO A.D.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading JOHN’S WOOD--MADE ROYAL ACADEMICIAN--FACILITY AT WORK--TECHNICAL DEXTERITY--JACK IN OFFICE.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading JOHN’S WOOD--MADE ROYAL ACADEMICIAN--FACILITY AT WORK--TECHNICAL DEXTERITY--JACK IN OFFICE.
Chapter 4 of Sir Edwin Landseer by Frederic George Stephens 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.
Chapter 4 holds 154 sentences of Sir Edwin Landseer, unabridged, divided into 31 reading sections.
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