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Chapter 1 of The Adventures of the Chevalier De La Salle is here in full — 35 sentences across 7 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
_AMERICAN PIONEERS AND PATRIOTS_. TWO HUNDRED YEARS AGO. JOHN S. C. ABBOTT. Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1875, by DODD & MEAD, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington. JOHN S. C. ABBOTT.
Chapter 1 of The Adventures of the Chevalier De La Salle is here in full — 35 sentences across 7 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading “Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1875, by DODD & MEAD, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.”
a native or inhabitant of the United States
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading “Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1875, by DODD & MEAD, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.”
a professional person trained in library science and engaged in library services
From this reading “Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1875, by DODD & MEAD, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.”
United States anthropologist noted for her claims about adolescence and sexual behavior in Polynesian cultures (1901-1978)
From this reading “Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1875, by DODD & MEAD, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.”
plural of “patriot” — one who loves and defends his or her country
plural of “pioneer” — someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading “_AMERICAN PIONEERS AND PATRIOTS_.”
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading “Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1875, by DODD & MEAD, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.”
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From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1875, by DODD & MEAD, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JOHN S. C. ABBOTT.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1875, by DODD & MEAD, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1875, by DODD & MEAD, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
in the past
From this reading TWO HUNDRED YEARS AGO.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading _AMERICAN PIONEERS AND PATRIOTS_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _AMERICAN PIONEERS AND PATRIOTS_.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1875, by DODD & MEAD, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1875, by DODD & MEAD, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading JOHN S. C. ABBOTT.
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1875, by DODD & MEAD, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1875, by DODD & MEAD, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1875, by DODD & MEAD, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
ten 10s
From this reading TWO HUNDRED YEARS AGO.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1875, by DODD & MEAD, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading JOHN S. C. ABBOTT.
a professional person trained in library science and engaged in library services
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1875, by DODD & MEAD, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
United States anthropologist noted for her claims about adolescence and sexual behavior in Polynesian cultures (1901-1978)
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1875, by DODD & MEAD, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1875, by DODD & MEAD, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1875, by DODD & MEAD, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
plural of “patriot” — one who loves and defends his or her country
From this reading _AMERICAN PIONEERS AND PATRIOTS_.
plural of “pioneer” — someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading _AMERICAN PIONEERS AND PATRIOTS_.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading JOHN S. C. ABBOTT.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1875, by DODD & MEAD, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1875, by DODD & MEAD, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO HUNDRED YEARS AGO.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1875, by DODD & MEAD, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1875, by DODD & MEAD, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
a late time of life
From this reading TWO HUNDRED YEARS AGO.
Chapter 1 of The Adventures of the Chevalier De La Salle by John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott holds 35 sentences, grouped into 7 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.
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