Chapter 1 of Tante is here in full — 175 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 1 of Tante is here in full — 175 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Author of "Franklin Winslow Kane," "A Fountain Sealed," "Amabel Channice," "The Shadow of Life," Etc. New York The Century Co. Published, December, 1911. It was the evening of Madame Okraska's concert at the old St. James's Hall. London was still the place of the muffled roar and the endearing ugliness.
Chapter 1 of Tante is here in full — 175 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging
From this reading “It was the evening of Madame Okraska's concert at the old St. James's Hall.”
lovable especially in a childlike or naive way
From this reading “London was still the place of the muffled roar and the endearing ugliness.”
United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)
From this reading “Author of "Franklin Winslow Kane," "A Fountain Sealed," "Amabel Channice," "The Shadow of Life," Etc.”
possessive form of “james” — a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading “It was the evening of Madame Okraska's concert at the old St. James's Hall.”
being or made softer or less loud or clear
From this reading “London was still the place of the muffled roar and the endearing ugliness.”
established irrevocably
From this reading “Author of "Franklin Winslow Kane," "A Fountain Sealed," "Amabel Channice," "The Shadow of Life," Etc.”
qualities of appearance that do not give pleasure to the senses
From this reading “London was still the place of the muffled roar and the endearing ugliness.”
English colonial administrator who traveled to America on the Mayflower and served as the first governor of the Plymouth Colony (1595-1655)
From this reading “Author of "Franklin Winslow Kane," "A Fountain Sealed," "Amabel Channice," "The Shadow of Life," Etc.”
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From this reading Published, December, 1911.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Author of "Franklin Winslow Kane," "A Fountain Sealed," "Amabel Channice," "The Shadow of Life," Etc.
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From this reading Author of "Franklin Winslow Kane," "A Fountain Sealed," "Amabel Channice," "The Shadow of Life," Etc.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading London was still the place of the muffled roar and the endearing ugliness.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was the evening of Madame Okraska's concert at the old St. James's Hall.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of "Franklin Winslow Kane," "A Fountain Sealed," "Amabel Channice," "The Shadow of Life," Etc.
a period of 100 years
From this reading New York The Century Co.
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From this reading Author of "Franklin Winslow Kane," "A Fountain Sealed," "Amabel Channice," "The Shadow of Life," Etc.
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading New York The Century Co.
a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging
From this reading It was the evening of Madame Okraska's concert at the old St. James's Hall.
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading Published, December, 1911.
lovable especially in a childlike or naive way
From this reading London was still the place of the muffled roar and the endearing ugliness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Author of "Franklin Winslow Kane," "A Fountain Sealed," "Amabel Channice," "The Shadow of Life," Etc.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was the evening of Madame Okraska's concert at the old St. James's Hall.
a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading Author of "Franklin Winslow Kane," "A Fountain Sealed," "Amabel Channice," "The Shadow of Life," Etc.
United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)
From this reading Author of "Franklin Winslow Kane," "A Fountain Sealed," "Amabel Channice," "The Shadow of Life," Etc.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading It was the evening of Madame Okraska's concert at the old St. James's Hall.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the evening of Madame Okraska's concert at the old St. James's Hall.
possessive form of “james” — a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading It was the evening of Madame Okraska's concert at the old St. James's Hall.
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From this reading Author of "Franklin Winslow Kane," "A Fountain Sealed," "Amabel Channice," "The Shadow of Life," Etc.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Author of "Franklin Winslow Kane," "A Fountain Sealed," "Amabel Channice," "The Shadow of Life," Etc.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading London was still the place of the muffled roar and the endearing ugliness.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading It was the evening of Madame Okraska's concert at the old St. James's Hall.
being or made softer or less loud or clear
From this reading London was still the place of the muffled roar and the endearing ugliness.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading New York The Century Co.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author of "Franklin Winslow Kane," "A Fountain Sealed," "Amabel Channice," "The Shadow of Life," Etc.
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From this reading It was the evening of Madame Okraska's concert at the old St. James's Hall.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was the evening of Madame Okraska's concert at the old St. James's Hall.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading London was still the place of the muffled roar and the endearing ugliness.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading Published, December, 1911.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading London was still the place of the muffled roar and the endearing ugliness.
established irrevocably
From this reading Author of "Franklin Winslow Kane," "A Fountain Sealed," "Amabel Channice," "The Shadow of Life," Etc.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Author of "Franklin Winslow Kane," "A Fountain Sealed," "Amabel Channice," "The Shadow of Life," Etc.
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From this reading It was the evening of Madame Okraska's concert at the old St. James's Hall.
not in physical motion
From this reading London was still the place of the muffled roar and the endearing ugliness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Author of "Franklin Winslow Kane," "A Fountain Sealed," "Amabel Channice," "The Shadow of Life," Etc.
qualities of appearance that do not give pleasure to the senses
From this reading London was still the place of the muffled roar and the endearing ugliness.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the evening of Madame Okraska's concert at the old St. James's Hall.
English colonial administrator who traveled to America on the Mayflower and served as the first governor of the Plymouth Colony (1595-1655)
From this reading Author of "Franklin Winslow Kane," "A Fountain Sealed," "Amabel Channice," "The Shadow of Life," Etc.
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 New York The Century Co.
Chapter 1 of Tante by Anne Douglas Sedgwick holds 175 sentences, grouped into 35 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 175 sentences of Tante, unabridged, divided into 35 reading sections.
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