Chapter 2 of T. B. Peterson's List of Publications (1857) is here in full — 414 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter II
Chapter 2 of T. B. Peterson's List of Publications (1857) is here in full — 414 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
ARISTOCRACY, OR LIFE AMONG THE "UPPER TEN." A true novel of fashionable life. By J. A. Nunes, Esq. Price 50 cents. THE CABIN AND PARLOR. By J. Thornton Randolph.
Chapter 2 of T. B. Peterson's List of Publications (1857) is here in full — 414 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a privileged class holding hereditary titles
From this reading “ARISTOCRACY, OR LIFE AMONG THE "UPPER TEN."”
plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading “By J. A. Nunes, Esq. Price 50 cents.”
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading “A true novel of fashionable life.”
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading “A true novel of fashionable life.”
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading “THE CABIN AND PARLOR.”
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading “By J. A. Nunes, Esq. Price 50 cents.”
American architect (1759-1828)
From this reading “By J. Thornton Randolph.”
the topmost one of two
From this reading “ARISTOCRACY, OR LIFE AMONG THE "UPPER TEN."”
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In this reading “A true novel of fashionable life.”
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From this reading By J. A. Nunes, Esq. Price 50 cents.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A true novel of fashionable life.
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading ARISTOCRACY, OR LIFE AMONG THE "UPPER TEN."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CABIN AND PARLOR.
a privileged class holding hereditary titles
From this reading ARISTOCRACY, OR LIFE AMONG THE "UPPER TEN."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By J. A. Nunes, Esq. Price 50 cents.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading THE CABIN AND PARLOR.
plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading By J. A. Nunes, Esq. Price 50 cents.
a title of respect for a member of the English gentry ranking just below a knight; placed after the name
From this reading By J. A. Nunes, Esq. Price 50 cents.
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading A true novel of fashionable life.
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading By J. A. Nunes, Esq. Price 50 cents.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading ARISTOCRACY, OR LIFE AMONG THE "UPPER TEN."
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading A true novel of fashionable life.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By J. A. Nunes, Esq. Price 50 cents.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A true novel of fashionable life.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading ARISTOCRACY, OR LIFE AMONG THE "UPPER TEN."
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading THE CABIN AND PARLOR.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading By J. A. Nunes, Esq. Price 50 cents.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By J. Thornton Randolph.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading ARISTOCRACY, OR LIFE AMONG THE "UPPER TEN."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ARISTOCRACY, OR LIFE AMONG THE "UPPER TEN."
American architect (1759-1828)
From this reading By J. Thornton Randolph.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading A true novel of fashionable life.
the topmost one of two
From this reading ARISTOCRACY, OR LIFE AMONG THE "UPPER TEN."
Chapter 2 of T. B. Peterson's List of Publications (1857) by Pa.) T.B. Peterson & Brothers (Philadelphia holds 414 sentences, grouped into 83 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 2 holds 414 sentences of T. B. Peterson's List of Publications (1857), unabridged, divided into 83 reading sections.
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