Chapter 1 of The Corbin necklace is here in full — 286 sentences across 58 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter I
Chapter 1 of The Corbin necklace is here in full — 286 sentences across 58 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
AUTHOR OF “The Innocents,” “Joseph Greer and His Daughter,” “Mary Wollaston,” “The Thoroughbred,” etc. _Printed in the United States of America_ “How much do you suppose it’s really worth?” Punch wanted to know. “Your grandmother’s necklace?” I inquired.
Chapter 1 of The Corbin necklace is here in full — 286 sentences across 58 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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possessive form of “grandmother” — the mother of your father or mother
plural of “innocent” — a person who lacks knowledge of evil
From this reading “AUTHOR OF “The Innocents,” “Joseph Greer and His Daughter,” “Mary Wollaston,” “The Thoroughbred,” etc.”
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading “AUTHOR OF “The Innocents,” “Joseph Greer and His Daughter,” “Mary Wollaston,” “The Thoroughbred,” etc.”
jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women)
From this reading ““Your grandmother’s necklace?””
past form of “print” — put into print
deliver a quick blow to
From this reading “Punch wanted to know.”
a well-bred person
From this reading “AUTHOR OF “The Innocents,” “Joseph Greer and His Daughter,” “Mary Wollaston,” “The Thoroughbred,” etc.”
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading “_Printed in the United States of America_ “How much do you suppose it’s really worth?””
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North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “How much do you suppose it’s really worth?”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AUTHOR OF “The Innocents,” “Joseph Greer and His Daughter,” “Mary Wollaston,” “The Thoroughbred,” etc.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF “The Innocents,” “Joseph Greer and His Daughter,” “Mary Wollaston,” “The Thoroughbred,” etc.
a female human offspring
From this reading AUTHOR OF “The Innocents,” “Joseph Greer and His Daughter,” “Mary Wollaston,” “The Thoroughbred,” etc.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “How much do you suppose it’s really worth?”
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From this reading AUTHOR OF “The Innocents,” “Joseph Greer and His Daughter,” “Mary Wollaston,” “The Thoroughbred,” etc.
possessive form of “grandmother” — the mother of your father or mother
From this reading “Your grandmother’s necklace?”
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From this reading AUTHOR OF “The Innocents,” “Joseph Greer and His Daughter,” “Mary Wollaston,” “The Thoroughbred,” etc.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AUTHOR OF “The Innocents,” “Joseph Greer and His Daughter,” “Mary Wollaston,” “The Thoroughbred,” etc.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “How much do you suppose it’s really worth?”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I inquired.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “How much do you suppose it’s really worth?”
plural of “innocent” — a person who lacks knowledge of evil
From this reading AUTHOR OF “The Innocents,” “Joseph Greer and His Daughter,” “Mary Wollaston,” “The Thoroughbred,” etc.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading I inquired.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “How much do you suppose it’s really worth?”
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading AUTHOR OF “The Innocents,” “Joseph Greer and His Daughter,” “Mary Wollaston,” “The Thoroughbred,” etc.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Punch wanted to know.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading AUTHOR OF “The Innocents,” “Joseph Greer and His Daughter,” “Mary Wollaston,” “The Thoroughbred,” etc.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “How much do you suppose it’s really worth?”
jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women)
From this reading “Your grandmother’s necklace?”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUTHOR OF “The Innocents,” “Joseph Greer and His Daughter,” “Mary Wollaston,” “The Thoroughbred,” etc.
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “How much do you suppose it’s really worth?”
deliver a quick blow to
From this reading Punch wanted to know.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “How much do you suppose it’s really worth?”
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “How much do you suppose it’s really worth?”
express a supposition
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “How much do you suppose it’s really worth?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AUTHOR OF “The Innocents,” “Joseph Greer and His Daughter,” “Mary Wollaston,” “The Thoroughbred,” etc.
a well-bred person
From this reading AUTHOR OF “The Innocents,” “Joseph Greer and His Daughter,” “Mary Wollaston,” “The Thoroughbred,” etc.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Punch wanted to know.
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “How much do you suppose it’s really worth?”
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Punch wanted to know.
English chemist and physicist who discovered palladium and rhodium and demonstrated that static and current electricity are the same (1766-1828)
From this reading AUTHOR OF “The Innocents,” “Joseph Greer and His Daughter,” “Mary Wollaston,” “The Thoroughbred,” etc.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “How much do you suppose it’s really worth?”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “How much do you suppose it’s really worth?”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Your grandmother’s necklace?”
Chapter 1 of The Corbin necklace by Henry Kitchell Webster holds 286 sentences, grouped into 58 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 286 sentences of The Corbin necklace, unabridged, divided into 58 reading sections.
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