Chapter 1 of Stories by American Authors (Volume 4) is here in full — 459 sentences across 92 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 1 of Stories by American Authors (Volume 4) is here in full — 459 sentences across 92 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
STORIES BY AMERICAN AUTHORS. MISS GRIEF. By Constance Fenimore Woolson. (_Lippincott's Magazine, May,_ 1880.) "A conceited fool" is a not uncommon expression.
Chapter 1 of Stories by American Authors (Volume 4) is here in full — 459 sentences across 92 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading “STORIES BY AMERICAN AUTHORS.”
plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading “STORIES BY AMERICAN AUTHORS.”
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading “"A conceited fool" is a not uncommon expression.”
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading “By Constance Fenimore Woolson.”
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading “MISS GRIEF.”
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading “(_Lippincott's Magazine, May,_ 1880.)”
plural of “story” — 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 “STORIES BY AMERICAN AUTHORS.”
not common or ordinarily encountered; unusually great in amount or remarkable in character or kind
From this reading “"A conceited fool" is a not uncommon expression.”
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From this reading (_Lippincott's Magazine, May,_ 1880.)
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A conceited fool" is a not uncommon expression.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading STORIES BY AMERICAN AUTHORS.
plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading STORIES BY AMERICAN AUTHORS.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading STORIES BY AMERICAN AUTHORS.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading "A conceited fool" is a not uncommon expression.
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading By Constance Fenimore Woolson.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "A conceited fool" is a not uncommon expression.
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From this reading By Constance Fenimore Woolson.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading "A conceited fool" is a not uncommon expression.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading MISS GRIEF.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "A conceited fool" is a not uncommon expression.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading (_Lippincott's Magazine, May,_ 1880.)
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading (_Lippincott's Magazine, May,_ 1880.)
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading (_Lippincott's Magazine, May,_ 1880.)
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading MISS GRIEF.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "A conceited fool" is a not uncommon expression.
plural of “story” — 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 STORIES BY AMERICAN AUTHORS.
not common or ordinarily encountered; unusually great in amount or remarkable in character or kind
From this reading "A conceited fool" is a not uncommon expression.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By Constance Fenimore Woolson.
Chapter 1 of Stories by American Authors (Volume 4) by Constance Fenimore Woolson holds 459 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 459 sentences of Stories by American Authors (Volume 4), unabridged, divided into 92 reading sections.
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