Chapter 1 of The Children of Wilton Chase is here in full — 206 sentences across 42 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Chapter 1 of The Children of Wilton Chase by L. T. Meade holds 206 sentences, grouped into 42 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 206 sentences of The Children of Wilton Chase, unabridged, divided into 42 reading sections.
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter I
Chapter 1 of The Children of Wilton Chase is here in full — 206 sentences across 42 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
MARJORIE'S WAY. "I don't care," said Ermengarde. "I won't do it! I won't obey her!" "What are you saying, Ermie?"
Chapter 1 of The Children of Wilton Chase is here in full — 206 sentences across 42 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "What are you saying, Ermie?"
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From this reading "I don't care," said Ermengarde.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I won't do it!
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From this reading "I don't care," said Ermengarde.
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From this reading "I don't care," said Ermengarde.
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From this reading "What are you saying, Ermie?"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I won't obey her!"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't care," said Ermengarde.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I won't do it!
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From this reading MARJORIE'S WAY.
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From this reading I won't obey her!"
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From this reading "I don't care," said Ermengarde.
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From this reading "What are you saying, Ermie?"
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From this reading MARJORIE'S WAY.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What are you saying, Ermie?"
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From this reading "I won't do it!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What are you saying, Ermie?"
