Chapter 19 of The Changeling is here in full — 260 sentences across 52 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XIX
Chapter 19 of The Changeling is here in full — 260 sentences across 52 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A CABINET COUNCIL. "I don't like it," said Richard. "The thing is proved down to the ground. But I don't like it." On the table lay the bundle of baby-clothes recovered by the true mother.
Chapter 19 of The Changeling is here in full — 260 sentences across 52 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading “On the table lay the bundle of baby-clothes recovered by the true mother.”
a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading “A CABINET COUNCIL.”
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading “A CABINET COUNCIL.”
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading “"The thing is proved down to the ground.”
established beyond doubt
From this reading “"The thing is proved down to the ground.”
freed from illness or injury
From this reading “On the table lay the bundle of baby-clothes recovered by the true mother.”
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading “On the table lay the bundle of baby-clothes recovered by the true mother.”
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading “On the table lay the bundle of baby-clothes recovered by the true mother.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
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able to be negotiated or arranged by compromise
In this reading “On the table lay the bundle of baby-clothes recovered by the true mother.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CABINET COUNCIL.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the table lay the bundle of baby-clothes recovered by the true mother.
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading On the table lay the bundle of baby-clothes recovered by the true mother.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I don't like it."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On the table lay the bundle of baby-clothes recovered by the true mother.
a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading A CABINET COUNCIL.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading A CABINET COUNCIL.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't like it," said Richard.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "The thing is proved down to the ground.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading "The thing is proved down to the ground.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't like it," said Richard.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The thing is proved down to the ground.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I don't like it," said Richard.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading On the table lay the bundle of baby-clothes recovered by the true mother.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I don't like it," said Richard.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading On the table lay the bundle of baby-clothes recovered by the true mother.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the table lay the bundle of baby-clothes recovered by the true mother.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the table lay the bundle of baby-clothes recovered by the true mother.
established beyond doubt
From this reading "The thing is proved down to the ground.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading On the table lay the bundle of baby-clothes recovered by the true mother.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't like it," said Richard.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I don't like it," said Richard.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading On the table lay the bundle of baby-clothes recovered by the true mother.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The thing is proved down to the ground.
a special situation
From this reading "The thing is proved down to the ground.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "The thing is proved down to the ground.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading On the table lay the bundle of baby-clothes recovered by the true mother.
Chapter 19 of The Changeling by Walter Besant holds 260 sentences, grouped into 52 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 19 holds 260 sentences of The Changeling, unabridged, divided into 52 reading sections.
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