Chapter 1 of The Friar's Daughter is here in full — 461 sentences across 93 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter I
Chapter 1 of The Friar's Daughter is here in full — 461 sentences across 93 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A Story of the American Occupation of the Philippines. Author of "The White Sea," "The Giant Hand," "Diaz the Dictator," Etc., Etc. 40 Cents Each. 10 for $3.00. 100 for $22.00.
Chapter 1 of The Friar's Daughter is here in full — 461 sentences across 93 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading “A Story of the American Occupation of the Philippines.”
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading “Author of "The White Sea," "The Giant Hand," "Diaz the Dictator," Etc., Etc.”
plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading “40 Cents Each.”
Portuguese explorer who in 1488 was the first European to get round the Cape of Good Hope (thus establishing a sea route from the Atlantic to Asia) (1450-1500)
From this reading “Author of "The White Sea," "The Giant Hand," "Diaz the Dictator," Etc., Etc.”
a speaker who dictates to a secretary or a recording machine
From this reading “Author of "The White Sea," "The Giant Hand," "Diaz the Dictator," Etc., Etc.”
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading “Author of "The White Sea," "The Giant Hand," "Diaz the Dictator," Etc., Etc.”
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading “A Story of the American Occupation of the Philippines.”
a republic on the Philippine Islands; achieved independence from the United States in 1946
From this reading “A Story of the American Occupation of the Philippines.”
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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From this reading 10 for $3.00.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 100 for $22.00.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 100 for $22.00.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 10 for $3.00.
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From this reading 40 Cents Each.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Story of the American Occupation of the Philippines.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading A Story of the American Occupation of the Philippines.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of "The White Sea," "The Giant Hand," "Diaz the Dictator," Etc., Etc.
plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading 40 Cents Each.
Portuguese explorer who in 1488 was the first European to get round the Cape of Good Hope (thus establishing a sea route from the Atlantic to Asia) (1450-1500)
From this reading Author of "The White Sea," "The Giant Hand," "Diaz the Dictator," Etc., Etc.
a speaker who dictates to a secretary or a recording machine
From this reading Author of "The White Sea," "The Giant Hand," "Diaz the Dictator," Etc., Etc.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading 40 Cents Each.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Author of "The White Sea," "The Giant Hand," "Diaz the Dictator," Etc., Etc.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 10 for $3.00.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading Author of "The White Sea," "The Giant Hand," "Diaz the Dictator," Etc., Etc.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Author of "The White Sea," "The Giant Hand," "Diaz the Dictator," Etc., Etc.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading A Story of the American Occupation of the Philippines.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A Story of the American Occupation of the Philippines.
a republic on the Philippine Islands; achieved independence from the United States in 1946
From this reading A Story of the American Occupation of the Philippines.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Author of "The White Sea," "The Giant Hand," "Diaz the Dictator," Etc., Etc.
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 A Story of the American Occupation of the Philippines.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Story of the American Occupation of the Philippines.
a Caucasian
From this reading Author of "The White Sea," "The Giant Hand," "Diaz the Dictator," Etc., Etc.
Chapter 1 of The Friar's Daughter by Charles Lincoln Phifer holds 461 sentences, grouped into 93 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 461 sentences of The Friar's Daughter, unabridged, divided into 93 reading sections.
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