Chapter 1 of The Hosts of the Lord is here in full — 196 sentences across 40 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter I
Chapter 1 of The Hosts of the Lord is here in full — 196 sentences across 40 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
1. Page scan source: http://books.google.com/books?id=x2YpAQAAIAAJ (the University of California) 2. The diphthong oe is represented by [oe]. AUTHOR OF "ON THE FACE OF THE WATERS," "MISS STUART'S LEGACY," "THE FLOWER OF FORGIVENESS," ETC. LONDON: MACMILLAN & CO., Ltd.
Chapter 1 of The Hosts of the Lord is here in full — 196 sentences across 40 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading “Page scan source: http://books.google.com/books?id=x2YpAQAAIAAJ (the University of California) 2.”
a vowel sound that starts near the articulatory position for one vowel and moves toward the position for another
From this reading “The diphthong oe is represented by [oe].”
compassionate feelings that support a willingness to forgive
From this reading “AUTHOR OF "ON THE FACE OF THE WATERS," "MISS STUART'S LEGACY," "THE FLOWER OF FORGIVENESS," ETC.”
a widely used search engine that uses text-matching techniques to find web pages that are important and relevant to a user's search
From this reading “Page scan source: http://books.google.com/books?id=x2YpAQAAIAAJ (the University of California) 2.”
a protocol (utilizing TCP) to transfer hypertext requests and information between servers and browsers
From this reading “Page scan source: http://books.google.com/books?id=x2YpAQAAIAAJ (the University of California) 2.”
(law) a gift of personal property by will
From this reading “AUTHOR OF "ON THE FACE OF THE WATERS," "MISS STUART'S LEGACY," "THE FLOWER OF FORGIVENESS," ETC.”
examine minutely or intensely
From this reading “Page scan source: http://books.google.com/books?id=x2YpAQAAIAAJ (the University of California) 2.”
possessive form of “stuart” — United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)
From this reading “AUTHOR OF "ON THE FACE OF THE WATERS," "MISS STUART'S LEGACY," "THE FLOWER OF FORGIVENESS," ETC.”
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.
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From this reading 1.
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From this reading Page scan source: http://books.google.com/books?id=x2YpAQAAIAAJ (the University of California) 2.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "ON THE FACE OF THE WATERS," "MISS STUART'S LEGACY," "THE FLOWER OF FORGIVENESS," ETC.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Page scan source: http://books.google.com/books?id=x2YpAQAAIAAJ (the University of California) 2.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The diphthong oe is represented by [oe].
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading Page scan source: http://books.google.com/books?id=x2YpAQAAIAAJ (the University of California) 2.
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading LONDON: MACMILLAN & CO., Ltd.
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From this reading Page scan source: http://books.google.com/books?id=x2YpAQAAIAAJ (the University of California) 2.
a vowel sound that starts near the articulatory position for one vowel and moves toward the position for another
From this reading The diphthong oe is represented by [oe].
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "ON THE FACE OF THE WATERS," "MISS STUART'S LEGACY," "THE FLOWER OF FORGIVENESS," ETC.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading AUTHOR OF "ON THE FACE OF THE WATERS," "MISS STUART'S LEGACY," "THE FLOWER OF FORGIVENESS," ETC.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading AUTHOR OF "ON THE FACE OF THE WATERS," "MISS STUART'S LEGACY," "THE FLOWER OF FORGIVENESS," ETC.
compassionate feelings that support a willingness to forgive
From this reading AUTHOR OF "ON THE FACE OF THE WATERS," "MISS STUART'S LEGACY," "THE FLOWER OF FORGIVENESS," ETC.
a widely used search engine that uses text-matching techniques to find web pages that are important and relevant to a user's search
From this reading Page scan source: http://books.google.com/books?id=x2YpAQAAIAAJ (the University of California) 2.
a protocol (utilizing TCP) to transfer hypertext requests and information between servers and browsers
From this reading Page scan source: http://books.google.com/books?id=x2YpAQAAIAAJ (the University of California) 2.
a state in the Rocky Mountains
From this reading Page scan source: http://books.google.com/books?id=x2YpAQAAIAAJ (the University of California) 2.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The diphthong oe is represented by [oe].
(law) a gift of personal property by will
From this reading AUTHOR OF "ON THE FACE OF THE WATERS," "MISS STUART'S LEGACY," "THE FLOWER OF FORGIVENESS," ETC.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading LONDON: MACMILLAN & CO., Ltd.
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From this reading LONDON: MACMILLAN & CO., Ltd.
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From this reading LONDON: MACMILLAN & CO., Ltd.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading AUTHOR OF "ON THE FACE OF THE WATERS," "MISS STUART'S LEGACY," "THE FLOWER OF FORGIVENESS," ETC.
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From this reading The diphthong oe is represented by [oe].
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Page scan source: http://books.google.com/books?id=x2YpAQAAIAAJ (the University of California) 2.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AUTHOR OF "ON THE FACE OF THE WATERS," "MISS STUART'S LEGACY," "THE FLOWER OF FORGIVENESS," ETC.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading Page scan source: http://books.google.com/books?id=x2YpAQAAIAAJ (the University of California) 2.
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading The diphthong oe is represented by [oe].
examine minutely or intensely
From this reading Page scan source: http://books.google.com/books?id=x2YpAQAAIAAJ (the University of California) 2.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading Page scan source: http://books.google.com/books?id=x2YpAQAAIAAJ (the University of California) 2.
possessive form of “stuart” — United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "ON THE FACE OF THE WATERS," "MISS STUART'S LEGACY," "THE FLOWER OF FORGIVENESS," ETC.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Page scan source: http://books.google.com/books?id=x2YpAQAAIAAJ (the University of California) 2.
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading Page scan source: http://books.google.com/books?id=x2YpAQAAIAAJ (the University of California) 2.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "ON THE FACE OF THE WATERS," "MISS STUART'S LEGACY," "THE FLOWER OF FORGIVENESS," ETC.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Page scan source: http://books.google.com/books?id=x2YpAQAAIAAJ (the University of California) 2.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Page scan source: http://books.google.com/books?id=x2YpAQAAIAAJ (the University of California) 2.
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