Chapter 1 of The dark night is here in full — 98 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 1 of The dark night is here in full — 98 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"THE FEAR OF MAN BRINGETH A SNARE." AUTHOR OF "IRISH AMY," "COMFORT ALLISON," "THE TATTLER," "NELLY; OR THE BEST INHERITANCE," "TWIN ROSES," ETC. PHILADELPHIA: AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION, 1122 CHESTNUT STREET. NEW YORK: NO. 8 AND 10 BIBLE HOUSE, ASTOR PLACE.
Chapter 1 of The dark night is here in full — 98 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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British politician (born in the United States) who was the first woman to sit in the British House of Commons (1879-1964)
From this reading “8 AND 10 BIBLE HOUSE, ASTOR PLACE.”
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading “8 AND 10 BIBLE HOUSE, ASTOR PLACE.”
(of hair or feathers) of a golden brown to reddish brown color
From this reading “PHILADELPHIA: AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION, 1122 CHESTNUT STREET.”
hereditary succession to a title or an office or property
From this reading “AUTHOR OF "IRISH AMY," "COMFORT ALLISON," "THE TATTLER," "NELLY; OR THE BEST INHERITANCE," "TWIN ROSES," ETC.”
the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania
From this reading “PHILADELPHIA: AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION, 1122 CHESTNUT STREET.”
something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares
From this reading “"THE FEAR OF MAN BRINGETH A SNARE."”
someone who gossips indiscreetly
From this reading “AUTHOR OF "IRISH AMY," "COMFORT ALLISON," "THE TATTLER," "NELLY; OR THE BEST INHERITANCE," "TWIN ROSES," ETC.”
either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy
From this reading “AUTHOR OF "IRISH AMY," "COMFORT ALLISON," "THE TATTLER," "NELLY; OR THE BEST INHERITANCE," "TWIN ROSES," ETC.”
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From this reading 8 AND 10 BIBLE HOUSE, ASTOR PLACE.
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From this reading PHILADELPHIA: AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION, 1122 CHESTNUT STREET.
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From this reading 8 AND 10 BIBLE HOUSE, ASTOR PLACE.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "THE FEAR OF MAN BRINGETH A SNARE."
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "IRISH AMY," "COMFORT ALLISON," "THE TATTLER," "NELLY; OR THE BEST INHERITANCE," "TWIN ROSES," ETC.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading PHILADELPHIA: AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION, 1122 CHESTNUT STREET.
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "IRISH AMY," "COMFORT ALLISON," "THE TATTLER," "NELLY; OR THE BEST INHERITANCE," "TWIN ROSES," ETC.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 8 AND 10 BIBLE HOUSE, ASTOR PLACE.
British politician (born in the United States) who was the first woman to sit in the British House of Commons (1879-1964)
From this reading 8 AND 10 BIBLE HOUSE, ASTOR PLACE.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "IRISH AMY," "COMFORT ALLISON," "THE TATTLER," "NELLY; OR THE BEST INHERITANCE," "TWIN ROSES," ETC.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading AUTHOR OF "IRISH AMY," "COMFORT ALLISON," "THE TATTLER," "NELLY; OR THE BEST INHERITANCE," "TWIN ROSES," ETC.
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading 8 AND 10 BIBLE HOUSE, ASTOR PLACE.
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From this reading "THE FEAR OF MAN BRINGETH A SNARE."
(of hair or feathers) of a golden brown to reddish brown color
From this reading PHILADELPHIA: AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION, 1122 CHESTNUT STREET.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading AUTHOR OF "IRISH AMY," "COMFORT ALLISON," "THE TATTLER," "NELLY; OR THE BEST INHERITANCE," "TWIN ROSES," ETC.
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "IRISH AMY," "COMFORT ALLISON," "THE TATTLER," "NELLY; OR THE BEST INHERITANCE," "TWIN ROSES," ETC.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "THE FEAR OF MAN BRINGETH A SNARE."
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading 8 AND 10 BIBLE HOUSE, ASTOR PLACE.
hereditary succession to a title or an office or property
From this reading AUTHOR OF "IRISH AMY," "COMFORT ALLISON," "THE TATTLER," "NELLY; OR THE BEST INHERITANCE," "TWIN ROSES," ETC.
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading AUTHOR OF "IRISH AMY," "COMFORT ALLISON," "THE TATTLER," "NELLY; OR THE BEST INHERITANCE," "TWIN ROSES," ETC.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "THE FEAR OF MAN BRINGETH A SNARE."
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "IRISH AMY," "COMFORT ALLISON," "THE TATTLER," "NELLY; OR THE BEST INHERITANCE," "TWIN ROSES," ETC.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading NEW YORK: NO.
not any; not one
From this reading NEW YORK: NO.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "THE FEAR OF MAN BRINGETH A SNARE."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading AUTHOR OF "IRISH AMY," "COMFORT ALLISON," "THE TATTLER," "NELLY; OR THE BEST INHERITANCE," "TWIN ROSES," ETC.
the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania
From this reading PHILADELPHIA: AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION, 1122 CHESTNUT STREET.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading 8 AND 10 BIBLE HOUSE, ASTOR PLACE.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading AUTHOR OF "IRISH AMY," "COMFORT ALLISON," "THE TATTLER," "NELLY; OR THE BEST INHERITANCE," "TWIN ROSES," ETC.
something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares
From this reading "THE FEAR OF MAN BRINGETH A SNARE."
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading PHILADELPHIA: AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION, 1122 CHESTNUT STREET.
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From this reading PHILADELPHIA: AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION, 1122 CHESTNUT STREET.
someone who gossips indiscreetly
From this reading AUTHOR OF "IRISH AMY," "COMFORT ALLISON," "THE TATTLER," "NELLY; OR THE BEST INHERITANCE," "TWIN ROSES," ETC.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "THE FEAR OF MAN BRINGETH A SNARE."
either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy
From this reading AUTHOR OF "IRISH AMY," "COMFORT ALLISON," "THE TATTLER," "NELLY; OR THE BEST INHERITANCE," "TWIN ROSES," ETC.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading PHILADELPHIA: AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION, 1122 CHESTNUT STREET.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading NEW YORK: NO.
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