Chapter 1 of The Boys' And Girls' Library is here in full — 385 sentences across 77 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter I
Chapter 1 of The Boys' And Girls' Library is here in full — 385 sentences across 77 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
LONDON. BY PETER PARLEY. MDCCCLI. The Great Man 41 Philosophy in Common things.--The Air Thermometer 43 The Rabbit 52 " Sleigh Ride 55 Story of a Greyhound 61 The Truant 63 A Summer morning Ramble 67 The Hottentots 71 " Whispering Figure 76 A Story of the Sea 79 The Old Slate 85 Children, a poem 90 Lizzy; a Fairy Tale 91 Ellen.
Chapter 1 of The Boys' And Girls' Library is here in full — 385 sentences across 77 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a tall slender dog of an ancient breed noted for swiftness and keen sight; used as a racing dog
From this reading “The Great Man 41 Philosophy in Common things.--The Air Thermometer 43 The Rabbit 52 " Sleigh Ride 55 Story of a Greyhound 61 The Truant 63 A Summer morning Ramble 67 The Hottentots 71 " Whispering Figure 76 A Story of the Sea 79 The Old Slate 85”
a negotiation between enemies
From this reading “BY PETER PARLEY.”
continue talking or writing in a desultory manner
From this reading “The Great Man 41 Philosophy in Common things.--The Air Thermometer 43 The Rabbit 52 " Sleigh Ride 55 Story of a Greyhound 61 The Truant 63 A Summer morning Ramble 67 The Hottentots 71 " Whispering Figure 76 A Story of the Sea 79 The Old Slate 85”
(formerly) a writing tablet made of slate
From this reading “The Great Man 41 Philosophy in Common things.--The Air Thermometer 43 The Rabbit 52 " Sleigh Ride 55 Story of a Greyhound 61 The Truant 63 A Summer morning Ramble 67 The Hottentots 71 " Whispering Figure 76 A Story of the Sea 79 The Old Slate 85”
a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
From this reading “The Great Man 41 Philosophy in Common things.--The Air Thermometer 43 The Rabbit 52 " Sleigh Ride 55 Story of a Greyhound 61 The Truant 63 A Summer morning Ramble 67 The Hottentots 71 " Whispering Figure 76 A Story of the Sea 79 The Old Slate 85”
measuring instrument for measuring temperature
From this reading “The Great Man 41 Philosophy in Common things.--The Air Thermometer 43 The Rabbit 52 " Sleigh Ride 55 Story of a Greyhound 61 The Truant 63 A Summer morning Ramble 67 The Hottentots 71 " Whispering Figure 76 A Story of the Sea 79 The Old Slate 85”
one who is absent from school without permission
From this reading “The Great Man 41 Philosophy in Common things.--The Air Thermometer 43 The Rabbit 52 " Sleigh Ride 55 Story of a Greyhound 61 The Truant 63 A Summer morning Ramble 67 The Hottentots 71 " Whispering Figure 76 A Story of the Sea 79 The Old Slate 85”
a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
From this reading “The Great Man 41 Philosophy in Common things.--The Air Thermometer 43 The Rabbit 52 " Sleigh Ride 55 Story of a Greyhound 61 The Truant 63 A Summer morning Ramble 67 The Hottentots 71 " Whispering Figure 76 A Story of the Sea 79 The Old Slate 85”
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a story about fairies; told to amuse children
In this reading “Children, a poem 90 Lizzy; a Fairy Tale 91 Ellen.”
In this reading “The Great Man 41 Philosophy in Common things.--The Air Thermometer 43 The Rabbit 52 " Sleigh Ride 55 Story of a Greyhound 61 The Truant 63 A Summer morning Ramble 67 The Hottentots 71 " Whispering Figure 76 A Story of the Sea 79 The Old Slate 85”
In this reading “The Great Man 41 Philosophy in Common things.--The Air Thermometer 43 The Rabbit 52 " Sleigh Ride 55 Story of a Greyhound 61 The Truant 63 A Summer morning Ramble 67 The Hottentots 71 " Whispering Figure 76 A Story of the Sea 79 The Old Slate 85”
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From this reading The Great Man 41 Philosophy in Common things.--The Air Thermometer 43 The Rabbit 52 " Sleigh Ride 55 Story of a Greyhound 61 The Truant 63 A Summer morning Ramble 67 The Hottentots 71 " Whispering Figure 76 A Story of the Sea 79 The Old Slate 85
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From this reading The Great Man 41 Philosophy in Common things.--The Air Thermometer 43 The Rabbit 52 " Sleigh Ride 55 Story of a Greyhound 61 The Truant 63 A Summer morning Ramble 67 The Hottentots 71 " Whispering Figure 76 A Story of the Sea 79 The Old Slate 85
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From this reading The Great Man 41 Philosophy in Common things.--The Air Thermometer 43 The Rabbit 52 " Sleigh Ride 55 Story of a Greyhound 61 The Truant 63 A Summer morning Ramble 67 The Hottentots 71 " Whispering Figure 76 A Story of the Sea 79 The Old Slate 85
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From this reading The Great Man 41 Philosophy in Common things.--The Air Thermometer 43 The Rabbit 52 " Sleigh Ride 55 Story of a Greyhound 61 The Truant 63 A Summer morning Ramble 67 The Hottentots 71 " Whispering Figure 76 A Story of the Sea 79 The Old Slate 85
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From this reading The Great Man 41 Philosophy in Common things.--The Air Thermometer 43 The Rabbit 52 " Sleigh Ride 55 Story of a Greyhound 61 The Truant 63 A Summer morning Ramble 67 The Hottentots 71 " Whispering Figure 76 A Story of the Sea 79 The Old Slate 85
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From this reading The Great Man 41 Philosophy in Common things.--The Air Thermometer 43 The Rabbit 52 " Sleigh Ride 55 Story of a Greyhound 61 The Truant 63 A Summer morning Ramble 67 The Hottentots 71 " Whispering Figure 76 A Story of the Sea 79 The Old Slate 85
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From this reading The Great Man 41 Philosophy in Common things.--The Air Thermometer 43 The Rabbit 52 " Sleigh Ride 55 Story of a Greyhound 61 The Truant 63 A Summer morning Ramble 67 The Hottentots 71 " Whispering Figure 76 A Story of the Sea 79 The Old Slate 85
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From this reading The Great Man 41 Philosophy in Common things.--The Air Thermometer 43 The Rabbit 52 " Sleigh Ride 55 Story of a Greyhound 61 The Truant 63 A Summer morning Ramble 67 The Hottentots 71 " Whispering Figure 76 A Story of the Sea 79 The Old Slate 85
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From this reading The Great Man 41 Philosophy in Common things.--The Air Thermometer 43 The Rabbit 52 " Sleigh Ride 55 Story of a Greyhound 61 The Truant 63 A Summer morning Ramble 67 The Hottentots 71 " Whispering Figure 76 A Story of the Sea 79 The Old Slate 85
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From this reading The Great Man 41 Philosophy in Common things.--The Air Thermometer 43 The Rabbit 52 " Sleigh Ride 55 Story of a Greyhound 61 The Truant 63 A Summer morning Ramble 67 The Hottentots 71 " Whispering Figure 76 A Story of the Sea 79 The Old Slate 85
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From this reading The Great Man 41 Philosophy in Common things.--The Air Thermometer 43 The Rabbit 52 " Sleigh Ride 55 Story of a Greyhound 61 The Truant 63 A Summer morning Ramble 67 The Hottentots 71 " Whispering Figure 76 A Story of the Sea 79 The Old Slate 85
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From this reading Children, a poem 90 Lizzy; a Fairy Tale 91 Ellen.
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From this reading Children, a poem 90 Lizzy; a Fairy Tale 91 Ellen.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Great Man 41 Philosophy in Common things.--The Air Thermometer 43 The Rabbit 52 " Sleigh Ride 55 Story of a Greyhound 61 The Truant 63 A Summer morning Ramble 67 The Hottentots 71 " Whispering Figure 76 A Story of the Sea 79 The Old Slate 85
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The Great Man 41 Philosophy in Common things.--The Air Thermometer 43 The Rabbit 52 " Sleigh Ride 55 Story of a Greyhound 61 The Truant 63 A Summer morning Ramble 67 The Hottentots 71 " Whispering Figure 76 A Story of the Sea 79 The Old Slate 85
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY PETER PARLEY.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Children, a poem 90 Lizzy; a Fairy Tale 91 Ellen.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading The Great Man 41 Philosophy in Common things.--The Air Thermometer 43 The Rabbit 52 " Sleigh Ride 55 Story of a Greyhound 61 The Truant 63 A Summer morning Ramble 67 The Hottentots 71 " Whispering Figure 76 A Story of the Sea 79 The Old Slate 85
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From this reading Children, a poem 90 Lizzy; a Fairy Tale 91 Ellen.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading Children, a poem 90 Lizzy; a Fairy Tale 91 Ellen.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The Great Man 41 Philosophy in Common things.--The Air Thermometer 43 The Rabbit 52 " Sleigh Ride 55 Story of a Greyhound 61 The Truant 63 A Summer morning Ramble 67 The Hottentots 71 " Whispering Figure 76 A Story of the Sea 79 The Old Slate 85
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The Great Man 41 Philosophy in Common things.--The Air Thermometer 43 The Rabbit 52 " Sleigh Ride 55 Story of a Greyhound 61 The Truant 63 A Summer morning Ramble 67 The Hottentots 71 " Whispering Figure 76 A Story of the Sea 79 The Old Slate 85
a tall slender dog of an ancient breed noted for swiftness and keen sight; used as a racing dog
From this reading The Great Man 41 Philosophy in Common things.--The Air Thermometer 43 The Rabbit 52 " Sleigh Ride 55 Story of a Greyhound 61 The Truant 63 A Summer morning Ramble 67 The Hottentots 71 " Whispering Figure 76 A Story of the Sea 79 The Old Slate 85
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From this reading The Great Man 41 Philosophy in Common things.--The Air Thermometer 43 The Rabbit 52 " Sleigh Ride 55 Story of a Greyhound 61 The Truant 63 A Summer morning Ramble 67 The Hottentots 71 " Whispering Figure 76 A Story of the Sea 79 The Old Slate 85
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Great Man 41 Philosophy in Common things.--The Air Thermometer 43 The Rabbit 52 " Sleigh Ride 55 Story of a Greyhound 61 The Truant 63 A Summer morning Ramble 67 The Hottentots 71 " Whispering Figure 76 A Story of the Sea 79 The Old Slate 85
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From this reading Children, a poem 90 Lizzy; a Fairy Tale 91 Ellen.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading LONDON.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The Great Man 41 Philosophy in Common things.--The Air Thermometer 43 The Rabbit 52 " Sleigh Ride 55 Story of a Greyhound 61 The Truant 63 A Summer morning Ramble 67 The Hottentots 71 " Whispering Figure 76 A Story of the Sea 79 The Old Slate 85
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From this reading MDCCCLI.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The Great Man 41 Philosophy in Common things.--The Air Thermometer 43 The Rabbit 52 " Sleigh Ride 55 Story of a Greyhound 61 The Truant 63 A Summer morning Ramble 67 The Hottentots 71 " Whispering Figure 76 A Story of the Sea 79 The Old Slate 85
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Great Man 41 Philosophy in Common things.--The Air Thermometer 43 The Rabbit 52 " Sleigh Ride 55 Story of a Greyhound 61 The Truant 63 A Summer morning Ramble 67 The Hottentots 71 " Whispering Figure 76 A Story of the Sea 79 The Old Slate 85
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The Great Man 41 Philosophy in Common things.--The Air Thermometer 43 The Rabbit 52 " Sleigh Ride 55 Story of a Greyhound 61 The Truant 63 A Summer morning Ramble 67 The Hottentots 71 " Whispering Figure 76 A Story of the Sea 79 The Old Slate 85
a negotiation between enemies
From this reading BY PETER PARLEY.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading BY PETER PARLEY.
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading The Great Man 41 Philosophy in Common things.--The Air Thermometer 43 The Rabbit 52 " Sleigh Ride 55 Story of a Greyhound 61 The Truant 63 A Summer morning Ramble 67 The Hottentots 71 " Whispering Figure 76 A Story of the Sea 79 The Old Slate 85
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading Children, a poem 90 Lizzy; a Fairy Tale 91 Ellen.
any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food
From this reading The Great Man 41 Philosophy in Common things.--The Air Thermometer 43 The Rabbit 52 " Sleigh Ride 55 Story of a Greyhound 61 The Truant 63 A Summer morning Ramble 67 The Hottentots 71 " Whispering Figure 76 A Story of the Sea 79 The Old Slate 85
continue talking or writing in a desultory manner
From this reading The Great Man 41 Philosophy in Common things.--The Air Thermometer 43 The Rabbit 52 " Sleigh Ride 55 Story of a Greyhound 61 The Truant 63 A Summer morning Ramble 67 The Hottentots 71 " Whispering Figure 76 A Story of the Sea 79 The Old Slate 85
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading The Great Man 41 Philosophy in Common things.--The Air Thermometer 43 The Rabbit 52 " Sleigh Ride 55 Story of a Greyhound 61 The Truant 63 A Summer morning Ramble 67 The Hottentots 71 " Whispering Figure 76 A Story of the Sea 79 The Old Slate 85
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The Great Man 41 Philosophy in Common things.--The Air Thermometer 43 The Rabbit 52 " Sleigh Ride 55 Story of a Greyhound 61 The Truant 63 A Summer morning Ramble 67 The Hottentots 71 " Whispering Figure 76 A Story of the Sea 79 The Old Slate 85
(formerly) a writing tablet made of slate
From this reading The Great Man 41 Philosophy in Common things.--The Air Thermometer 43 The Rabbit 52 " Sleigh Ride 55 Story of a Greyhound 61 The Truant 63 A Summer morning Ramble 67 The Hottentots 71 " Whispering Figure 76 A Story of the Sea 79 The Old Slate 85
a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
From this reading The Great Man 41 Philosophy in Common things.--The Air Thermometer 43 The Rabbit 52 " Sleigh Ride 55 Story of a Greyhound 61 The Truant 63 A Summer morning Ramble 67 The Hottentots 71 " Whispering Figure 76 A Story of the Sea 79 The Old Slate 85
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 The Great Man 41 Philosophy in Common things.--The Air Thermometer 43 The Rabbit 52 " Sleigh Ride 55 Story of a Greyhound 61 The Truant 63 A Summer morning Ramble 67 The Hottentots 71 " Whispering Figure 76 A Story of the Sea 79 The Old Slate 85
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The Great Man 41 Philosophy in Common things.--The Air Thermometer 43 The Rabbit 52 " Sleigh Ride 55 Story of a Greyhound 61 The Truant 63 A Summer morning Ramble 67 The Hottentots 71 " Whispering Figure 76 A Story of the Sea 79 The Old Slate 85
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 Children, a poem 90 Lizzy; a Fairy Tale 91 Ellen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Great Man 41 Philosophy in Common things.--The Air Thermometer 43 The Rabbit 52 " Sleigh Ride 55 Story of a Greyhound 61 The Truant 63 A Summer morning Ramble 67 The Hottentots 71 " Whispering Figure 76 A Story of the Sea 79 The Old Slate 85
measuring instrument for measuring temperature
From this reading The Great Man 41 Philosophy in Common things.--The Air Thermometer 43 The Rabbit 52 " Sleigh Ride 55 Story of a Greyhound 61 The Truant 63 A Summer morning Ramble 67 The Hottentots 71 " Whispering Figure 76 A Story of the Sea 79 The Old Slate 85
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The Great Man 41 Philosophy in Common things.--The Air Thermometer 43 The Rabbit 52 " Sleigh Ride 55 Story of a Greyhound 61 The Truant 63 A Summer morning Ramble 67 The Hottentots 71 " Whispering Figure 76 A Story of the Sea 79 The Old Slate 85
one who is absent from school without permission
From this reading The Great Man 41 Philosophy in Common things.--The Air Thermometer 43 The Rabbit 52 " Sleigh Ride 55 Story of a Greyhound 61 The Truant 63 A Summer morning Ramble 67 The Hottentots 71 " Whispering Figure 76 A Story of the Sea 79 The Old Slate 85
a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
From this reading The Great Man 41 Philosophy in Common things.--The Air Thermometer 43 The Rabbit 52 " Sleigh Ride 55 Story of a Greyhound 61 The Truant 63 A Summer morning Ramble 67 The Hottentots 71 " Whispering Figure 76 A Story of the Sea 79 The Old Slate 85
Chapter 1 of The Boys' And Girls' Library by Samuel G. (Samuel Griswold) [Editor] Goodrich holds 385 sentences, grouped into 77 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 385 sentences of The Boys' And Girls' Library, unabridged, divided into 77 reading sections.
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