Chapter 1 of The Head Girl at the Gables is here in full — 213 sentences across 43 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter I
Chapter 1 of The Head Girl at the Gables is here in full — 213 sentences across 43 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Angela Brazil has proved her undoubted talent for writing a story of schoolgirls for other schoolgirls to read."--=Bookman.= A Harum-Scarum Schoolgirl. The Head Girl at the Gables. A Patriotic Schoolgirl. For the School Colours. The Madcap of the School.
Chapter 1 of The Head Girl at the Gables is here in full — 213 sentences across 43 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines
From this reading “"Angela Brazil has proved her undoubted talent for writing a story of schoolgirls for other schoolgirls to read."--=Bookman.= A Harum-Scarum Schoolgirl.”
the largest Latin American country and the largest Portuguese speaking country in the world; located in the central and northeastern part of South America; world's leading coffee exporter
From this reading “"Angela Brazil has proved her undoubted talent for writing a story of schoolgirls for other schoolgirls to read."--=Bookman.= A Harum-Scarum Schoolgirl.”
plural of “gable” — the vertical triangular wall between the sloping ends of gable roof
From this reading “The Head Girl at the Gables.”
a reckless impetuous irresponsible person
From this reading “The Madcap of the School.”
inspired by love for your country
From this reading “A Patriotic Schoolgirl.”
a girl attending school
From this reading “"Angela Brazil has proved her undoubted talent for writing a story of schoolgirls for other schoolgirls to read."--=Bookman.= A Harum-Scarum Schoolgirl.”
plural of “schoolgirl” — a girl attending school
From this reading “"Angela Brazil has proved her undoubted talent for writing a story of schoolgirls for other schoolgirls to read."--=Bookman.= A Harum-Scarum Schoolgirl.”
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading “"Angela Brazil has proved her undoubted talent for writing a story of schoolgirls for other schoolgirls to read."--=Bookman.= A Harum-Scarum Schoolgirl.”
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.
Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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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 "Angela Brazil has proved her undoubted talent for writing a story of schoolgirls for other schoolgirls to read."--=Bookman.= A Harum-Scarum Schoolgirl.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Angela Brazil has proved her undoubted talent for writing a story of schoolgirls for other schoolgirls to read."--=Bookman.= A Harum-Scarum Schoolgirl.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Head Girl at the Gables.
a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines
From this reading "Angela Brazil has proved her undoubted talent for writing a story of schoolgirls for other schoolgirls to read."--=Bookman.= A Harum-Scarum Schoolgirl.
the largest Latin American country and the largest Portuguese speaking country in the world; located in the central and northeastern part of South America; world's leading coffee exporter
From this reading "Angela Brazil has proved her undoubted talent for writing a story of schoolgirls for other schoolgirls to read."--=Bookman.= A Harum-Scarum Schoolgirl.
a distinguishing emblem
From this reading For the School Colours.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Angela Brazil has proved her undoubted talent for writing a story of schoolgirls for other schoolgirls to read."--=Bookman.= A Harum-Scarum Schoolgirl.
plural of “gable” — the vertical triangular wall between the sloping ends of gable roof
From this reading The Head Girl at the Gables.
a young female
From this reading The Head Girl at the Gables.
a reckless impetuous irresponsible person
From this reading "Angela Brazil has proved her undoubted talent for writing a story of schoolgirls for other schoolgirls to read."--=Bookman.= A Harum-Scarum Schoolgirl.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Angela Brazil has proved her undoubted talent for writing a story of schoolgirls for other schoolgirls to read."--=Bookman.= A Harum-Scarum Schoolgirl.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The Head Girl at the Gables.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Angela Brazil has proved her undoubted talent for writing a story of schoolgirls for other schoolgirls to read."--=Bookman.= A Harum-Scarum Schoolgirl.
a reckless impetuous irresponsible person
From this reading The Madcap of the School.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Angela Brazil has proved her undoubted talent for writing a story of schoolgirls for other schoolgirls to read."--=Bookman.= A Harum-Scarum Schoolgirl.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Angela Brazil has proved her undoubted talent for writing a story of schoolgirls for other schoolgirls to read."--=Bookman.= A Harum-Scarum Schoolgirl.
inspired by love for your country
From this reading A Patriotic Schoolgirl.
established beyond doubt
From this reading "Angela Brazil has proved her undoubted talent for writing a story of schoolgirls for other schoolgirls to read."--=Bookman.= A Harum-Scarum Schoolgirl.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading "Angela Brazil has proved her undoubted talent for writing a story of schoolgirls for other schoolgirls to read."--=Bookman.= A Harum-Scarum Schoolgirl.
an educational institution
From this reading For the School Colours.
a girl attending school
From this reading "Angela Brazil has proved her undoubted talent for writing a story of schoolgirls for other schoolgirls to read."--=Bookman.= A Harum-Scarum Schoolgirl.
plural of “schoolgirl” — a girl attending school
From this reading "Angela Brazil has proved her undoubted talent for writing a story of schoolgirls for other schoolgirls to read."--=Bookman.= A Harum-Scarum Schoolgirl.
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 "Angela Brazil has proved her undoubted talent for writing a story of schoolgirls for other schoolgirls to read."--=Bookman.= A Harum-Scarum Schoolgirl.
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading "Angela Brazil has proved her undoubted talent for writing a story of schoolgirls for other schoolgirls to read."--=Bookman.= A Harum-Scarum Schoolgirl.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Head Girl at the Gables.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Angela Brazil has proved her undoubted talent for writing a story of schoolgirls for other schoolgirls to read."--=Bookman.= A Harum-Scarum Schoolgirl.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Angela Brazil has proved her undoubted talent for writing a story of schoolgirls for other schoolgirls to read."--=Bookman.= A Harum-Scarum Schoolgirl.
the act of creating written works
From this reading "Angela Brazil has proved her undoubted talent for writing a story of schoolgirls for other schoolgirls to read."--=Bookman.= A Harum-Scarum Schoolgirl.
Chapter 1 of The Head Girl at the Gables by Angela Brazil holds 213 sentences, grouped into 43 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 213 sentences of The Head Girl at the Gables, unabridged, divided into 43 reading sections.
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