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The Iron Arrow Head

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of The Iron Arrow Head is here in full — 23 sentences across 5 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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History of a Proletarian Family Across the Ages THE GOLD SICKLE; or, _Hena the Virgin of the Isle of Sen._ THE BRASS BELL; or, _The Chariot of Death._ THE IRON COLLAR; or, _Faustina and Syomara._ THE SILVER CROSS; or, _The Carpenter of Nazareth._ THE CASQUE'S LARK; or, Victoria, the Mother of the Camps.
THE PONIARD'S HILT; or, _Karadeucq and Ronan._ THE BRANDING NEEDLE; or, _The Monastery of Charolles._ THE ABBATIAL CROSIER; or, _Bonaik and Septimine._ THE CARLOVINGIAN COINS; or, _The Daughters of Charlemagne._ THE IRON ARROW-HEAD; or, _The Buckler Maiden._ THE INFANT'S SKULL; or, _The End of the World._ THE PILGRIM'S SHELL; or, _Fergan the Quarryman._ THE IRON PINCERS; or, _Mylio and Karvel._ THE IRON TREVET; or, _Jocelyn the Champion._ THE EXECUTIONER'S KNIFE; or, _Joan of Arc._ THE POCKET BIBLE; or, _Christian the Printer._ THE BLACKSMITH'S HAMMER; or, _The Peasant Code._ THE SWORD OF HONOR; or, _The Foundation of the French Republic._ THE GALLEY SLAVE'S RING; or, _The Family Lebrenn._
Published Uniform With This Volume By THE NEW YORK LABOR NEWS CO.
A Tale of the Northman Invasion By DANIEL DE LEON NEW YORK LABOR NEWS COMPANY.
1909 The invasion of the Normans, or Northmen, or Norsemen--called throughout this brilliant story the Northmans--bears characteristics that distinguish it markedly from all the other European invasions.
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LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Iron Arrow Head

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of The Iron Arrow Head is here in full — 23 sentences across 5 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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History of a Proletarian Family Across the Ages THE GOLD SICKLE; or, _Hena the Virgin of the Isle of Sen._ THE BRASS BELL; or, _The Chariot of Death._ THE IRON COLLAR; or, _Faustina and Syomara._ THE SILVER CROSS; or, _The Carpenter of Nazareth._ THE CASQUE'S LARK; or, Victoria, the Mother of the Camps.
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THE PONIARD'S HILT; or, _Karadeucq and Ronan._ THE BRANDING NEEDLE; or, _The Monastery of Charolles._ THE ABBATIAL CROSIER; or, _Bonaik and Septimine._ THE CARLOVINGIAN COINS; or, _The Daughters of Charlemagne._ THE IRON ARROW-HEAD; or, _The Buckler Maiden._ THE INFANT'S SKULL; or, _The End of the World._ THE PILGRIM'S SHELL; or, _Fergan the Quarryman._ THE IRON PINCERS; or, _Mylio and Karvel._ THE IRON TREVET; or, _Jocelyn the Champion._ THE EXECUTIONER'S KNIFE; or, _Joan of Arc._ THE POCKET BIBLE; or, _Christian the Printer._ THE BLACKSMITH'S HAMMER; or, _The Peasant Code._ THE SWORD OF HONOR; or, _The Foundation of the French Republic._ THE GALLEY SLAVE'S RING; or, _The Family Lebrenn._
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Published Uniform With This Volume By THE NEW YORK LABOR NEWS CO.
/ˈpʌblɪʃt ˈjuːnəfɔːrm wɪð ðɪs ˈvɑːljuːm baɪ ðə nuː jɔːrk ˈleɪbər nuːz koʊ/
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A Tale of the Northman Invasion By DANIEL DE LEON NEW YORK LABOR NEWS COMPANY.
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1909 The invasion of the Normans, or Northmen, or Norsemen--called throughout this brilliant story the Northmans--bears characteristics that distinguish it markedly from all the other European invasions.

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branding noun US /ˈbrændɪŋ/

the act of stigmatizing

From this reading “THE PONIARD'S HILT; or, _Karadeucq and Ronan._ THE BRANDING NEEDLE; or, _The Monastery of Charolles._ THE ABBATIAL CROSIER; or, _Bonaik and Septimine._ THE CARLOVINGIAN COINS; or, _The Daughters of Charlemagne._ THE IRON ARROW-HEAD; or, _The Buckler Maiden._ THE INFANT'S SKULL; or, _The End of the World._ THE PILGRIM'S SHELL; or, _Fergan the Quarryman._ THE IRON PINCERS; or, _Mylio and Karvel._ THE IRON TREVET; or, _Jocelyn the Champion._ THE EXECUTIONER'S KNIFE; or, _Joan of Arc._ THE POCKET BIBLE; or, _Christian the Printer._ THE BLACKSMITH'S HAMMER; or, _The Peasant Code._ THE SWORD OF HONOR; or, _The Foundation of the French Republic._ THE GALLEY SLAVE'S RING; or, _The Family Lebrenn._”

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executioner's noun US /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃənərz/

possessive form of “executioner” — an official who inflicts capital punishment in pursuit of a warrant

From this reading “THE PONIARD'S HILT; or, _Karadeucq and Ronan._ THE BRANDING NEEDLE; or, _The Monastery of Charolles._ THE ABBATIAL CROSIER; or, _Bonaik and Septimine._ THE CARLOVINGIAN COINS; or, _The Daughters of Charlemagne._ THE IRON ARROW-HEAD; or, _The Buckler Maiden._ THE INFANT'S SKULL; or, _The End of the World._ THE PILGRIM'S SHELL; or, _Fergan the Quarryman._ THE IRON PINCERS; or, _Mylio and Karvel._ THE IRON TREVET; or, _Jocelyn the Champion._ THE EXECUTIONER'S KNIFE; or, _Joan of Arc._ THE POCKET BIBLE; or, _Christian the Printer._ THE BLACKSMITH'S HAMMER; or, _The Peasant Code._ THE SWORD OF HONOR; or, _The Foundation of the French Republic._ THE GALLEY SLAVE'S RING; or, _The Family Lebrenn._”

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infant's noun US /ˈɪnfənts/

possessive form of “infant” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading “THE PONIARD'S HILT; or, _Karadeucq and Ronan._ THE BRANDING NEEDLE; or, _The Monastery of Charolles._ THE ABBATIAL CROSIER; or, _Bonaik and Septimine._ THE CARLOVINGIAN COINS; or, _The Daughters of Charlemagne._ THE IRON ARROW-HEAD; or, _The Buckler Maiden._ THE INFANT'S SKULL; or, _The End of the World._ THE PILGRIM'S SHELL; or, _Fergan the Quarryman._ THE IRON PINCERS; or, _Mylio and Karvel._ THE IRON TREVET; or, _Jocelyn the Champion._ THE EXECUTIONER'S KNIFE; or, _Joan of Arc._ THE POCKET BIBLE; or, _Christian the Printer._ THE BLACKSMITH'S HAMMER; or, _The Peasant Code._ THE SWORD OF HONOR; or, _The Foundation of the French Republic._ THE GALLEY SLAVE'S RING; or, _The Family Lebrenn._”

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invasions noun US /ˌɪnˈveɪʒənz/

plural of “invasion” — the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder

From this reading “1909 The invasion of the Normans, or Northmen, or Norsemen--called throughout this brilliant story the Northmans--bears characteristics that distinguish it markedly from all the other European invasions.”

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markedly adverb US /ˈmɑːrkədli/

in a clearly noticeable manner

From this reading “1909 The invasion of the Normans, or Northmen, or Norsemen--called throughout this brilliant story the Northmans--bears characteristics that distinguish it markedly from all the other European invasions.”

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Norsemen noun US /ˈnɔːrsmɪn/

plural of “norseman” — a native or inhabitant of Norway

From this reading “1909 The invasion of the Normans, or Northmen, or Norsemen--called throughout this brilliant story the Northmans--bears characteristics that distinguish it markedly from all the other European invasions.”

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pincers noun US /ˈpɪnsərz/

plural of “pincer” — a hand tool for holding consisting of a compound lever for grasping

From this reading “THE PONIARD'S HILT; or, _Karadeucq and Ronan._ THE BRANDING NEEDLE; or, _The Monastery of Charolles._ THE ABBATIAL CROSIER; or, _Bonaik and Septimine._ THE CARLOVINGIAN COINS; or, _The Daughters of Charlemagne._ THE IRON ARROW-HEAD; or, _The Buckler Maiden._ THE INFANT'S SKULL; or, _The End of the World._ THE PILGRIM'S SHELL; or, _Fergan the Quarryman._ THE IRON PINCERS; or, _Mylio and Karvel._ THE IRON TREVET; or, _Jocelyn the Champion._ THE EXECUTIONER'S KNIFE; or, _Joan of Arc._ THE POCKET BIBLE; or, _Christian the Printer._ THE BLACKSMITH'S HAMMER; or, _The Peasant Code._ THE SWORD OF HONOR; or, _The Foundation of the French Republic._ THE GALLEY SLAVE'S RING; or, _The Family Lebrenn._”

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Proletarian noun US /ˌproʊləˈteriən/

a member of the working class (not necessarily employed)

From this reading “History of a Proletarian Family Across the Ages THE GOLD SICKLE; or, _Hena the Virgin of the Isle of Sen._ THE BRASS BELL; or, _The Chariot of Death._ THE IRON COLLAR; or, _Faustina and Syomara._ THE SILVER CROSS; or, _The Carpenter of Nazareth._ THE CASQUE'S LARK; or, Victoria, the Mother of the Camps.”

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1909

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From this reading 1909 The invasion of the Normans, or Northmen, or Norsemen--called throughout this brilliant story the Northmans--bears characteristics that distinguish it markedly from all the other European invasions.

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading History of a Proletarian Family Across the Ages THE GOLD SICKLE; or, _Hena the Virgin of the Isle of Sen._ THE BRASS BELL; or, _The Chariot of Death._ THE IRON COLLAR; or, _Faustina and Syomara._ THE SILVER CROSS; or, _The Carpenter of Nazareth._ THE CASQUE'S LARK; or, Victoria, the Mother of the Camps.

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ABBATIALadjective

of or having to do with or belonging to an abbey or abbot, or abbess

From this reading THE PONIARD'S HILT; or, _Karadeucq and Ronan._ THE BRANDING NEEDLE; or, _The Monastery of Charolles._ THE ABBATIAL CROSIER; or, _Bonaik and Septimine._ THE CARLOVINGIAN COINS; or, _The Daughters of Charlemagne._ THE IRON ARROW-HEAD; or, _The Buckler Maiden._ THE INFANT'S SKULL; or, _The End of the World._ THE PILGRIM'S SHELL; or, _Fergan the Quarryman._ THE IRON PINCERS; or, _Mylio and Karvel._ THE IRON TREVET; or, _Jocelyn the Champion._ THE EXECUTIONER'S KNIFE; or, _Joan of Arc._ THE POCKET BIBLE; or, _Christian the Printer._ THE BLACKSMITH'S HAMMER; or, _The Peasant Code._ THE SWORD OF HONOR; or, _The Foundation of the French Republic._ THE GALLEY SLAVE'S RING; or, _The Family Lebrenn._

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AcrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/

from one side of something to the other

From this reading History of a Proletarian Family Across the Ages THE GOLD SICKLE; or, _Hena the Virgin of the Isle of Sen._ THE BRASS BELL; or, _The Chariot of Death._ THE IRON COLLAR; or, _Faustina and Syomara._ THE SILVER CROSS; or, _The Carpenter of Nazareth._ THE CASQUE'S LARK; or, Victoria, the Mother of the Camps.

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AgesnounUS /ˈeɪdʒəz/

plural of “age” — how long something has existed

From this reading History of a Proletarian Family Across the Ages THE GOLD SICKLE; or, _Hena the Virgin of the Isle of Sen._ THE BRASS BELL; or, _The Chariot of Death._ THE IRON COLLAR; or, _Faustina and Syomara._ THE SILVER CROSS; or, _The Carpenter of Nazareth._ THE CASQUE'S LARK; or, Victoria, the Mother of the Camps.

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alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading 1909 The invasion of the Normans, or Northmen, or Norsemen--called throughout this brilliant story the Northmans--bears characteristics that distinguish it markedly from all the other European invasions.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading History of a Proletarian Family Across the Ages THE GOLD SICKLE; or, _Hena the Virgin of the Isle of Sen._ THE BRASS BELL; or, _The Chariot of Death._ THE IRON COLLAR; or, _Faustina and Syomara._ THE SILVER CROSS; or, _The Carpenter of Nazareth._ THE CASQUE'S LARK; or, Victoria, the Mother of the Camps.

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ArcnounUS /ɑːrk/

electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field

From this reading THE PONIARD'S HILT; or, _Karadeucq and Ronan._ THE BRANDING NEEDLE; or, _The Monastery of Charolles._ THE ABBATIAL CROSIER; or, _Bonaik and Septimine._ THE CARLOVINGIAN COINS; or, _The Daughters of Charlemagne._ THE IRON ARROW-HEAD; or, _The Buckler Maiden._ THE INFANT'S SKULL; or, _The End of the World._ THE PILGRIM'S SHELL; or, _Fergan the Quarryman._ THE IRON PINCERS; or, _Mylio and Karvel._ THE IRON TREVET; or, _Jocelyn the Champion._ THE EXECUTIONER'S KNIFE; or, _Joan of Arc._ THE POCKET BIBLE; or, _Christian the Printer._ THE BLACKSMITH'S HAMMER; or, _The Peasant Code._ THE SWORD OF HONOR; or, _The Foundation of the French Republic._ THE GALLEY SLAVE'S RING; or, _The Family Lebrenn._

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ARROW-HEAD

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From this reading THE PONIARD'S HILT; or, _Karadeucq and Ronan._ THE BRANDING NEEDLE; or, _The Monastery of Charolles._ THE ABBATIAL CROSIER; or, _Bonaik and Septimine._ THE CARLOVINGIAN COINS; or, _The Daughters of Charlemagne._ THE IRON ARROW-HEAD; or, _The Buckler Maiden._ THE INFANT'S SKULL; or, _The End of the World._ THE PILGRIM'S SHELL; or, _Fergan the Quarryman._ THE IRON PINCERS; or, _Mylio and Karvel._ THE IRON TREVET; or, _Jocelyn the Champion._ THE EXECUTIONER'S KNIFE; or, _Joan of Arc._ THE POCKET BIBLE; or, _Christian the Printer._ THE BLACKSMITH'S HAMMER; or, _The Peasant Code._ THE SWORD OF HONOR; or, _The Foundation of the French Republic._ THE GALLEY SLAVE'S RING; or, _The Family Lebrenn._

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bearsnounUS /berz/

plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws

From this reading 1909 The invasion of the Normans, or Northmen, or Norsemen--called throughout this brilliant story the Northmans--bears characteristics that distinguish it markedly from all the other European invasions.

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BELLnounUS /bel/

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading History of a Proletarian Family Across the Ages THE GOLD SICKLE; or, _Hena the Virgin of the Isle of Sen._ THE BRASS BELL; or, _The Chariot of Death._ THE IRON COLLAR; or, _Faustina and Syomara._ THE SILVER CROSS; or, _The Carpenter of Nazareth._ THE CASQUE'S LARK; or, Victoria, the Mother of the Camps.

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BIBLEnounUS /ˈbaɪbəl/

the sacred writings of the Christian religions

From this reading THE PONIARD'S HILT; or, _Karadeucq and Ronan._ THE BRANDING NEEDLE; or, _The Monastery of Charolles._ THE ABBATIAL CROSIER; or, _Bonaik and Septimine._ THE CARLOVINGIAN COINS; or, _The Daughters of Charlemagne._ THE IRON ARROW-HEAD; or, _The Buckler Maiden._ THE INFANT'S SKULL; or, _The End of the World._ THE PILGRIM'S SHELL; or, _Fergan the Quarryman._ THE IRON PINCERS; or, _Mylio and Karvel._ THE IRON TREVET; or, _Jocelyn the Champion._ THE EXECUTIONER'S KNIFE; or, _Joan of Arc._ THE POCKET BIBLE; or, _Christian the Printer._ THE BLACKSMITH'S HAMMER; or, _The Peasant Code._ THE SWORD OF HONOR; or, _The Foundation of the French Republic._ THE GALLEY SLAVE'S RING; or, _The Family Lebrenn._

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BLACKSMITH'S

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE PONIARD'S HILT; or, _Karadeucq and Ronan._ THE BRANDING NEEDLE; or, _The Monastery of Charolles._ THE ABBATIAL CROSIER; or, _Bonaik and Septimine._ THE CARLOVINGIAN COINS; or, _The Daughters of Charlemagne._ THE IRON ARROW-HEAD; or, _The Buckler Maiden._ THE INFANT'S SKULL; or, _The End of the World._ THE PILGRIM'S SHELL; or, _Fergan the Quarryman._ THE IRON PINCERS; or, _Mylio and Karvel._ THE IRON TREVET; or, _Jocelyn the Champion._ THE EXECUTIONER'S KNIFE; or, _Joan of Arc._ THE POCKET BIBLE; or, _Christian the Printer._ THE BLACKSMITH'S HAMMER; or, _The Peasant Code._ THE SWORD OF HONOR; or, _The Foundation of the French Republic._ THE GALLEY SLAVE'S RING; or, _The Family Lebrenn._

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Bonaik

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From this reading THE PONIARD'S HILT; or, _Karadeucq and Ronan._ THE BRANDING NEEDLE; or, _The Monastery of Charolles._ THE ABBATIAL CROSIER; or, _Bonaik and Septimine._ THE CARLOVINGIAN COINS; or, _The Daughters of Charlemagne._ THE IRON ARROW-HEAD; or, _The Buckler Maiden._ THE INFANT'S SKULL; or, _The End of the World._ THE PILGRIM'S SHELL; or, _Fergan the Quarryman._ THE IRON PINCERS; or, _Mylio and Karvel._ THE IRON TREVET; or, _Jocelyn the Champion._ THE EXECUTIONER'S KNIFE; or, _Joan of Arc._ THE POCKET BIBLE; or, _Christian the Printer._ THE BLACKSMITH'S HAMMER; or, _The Peasant Code._ THE SWORD OF HONOR; or, _The Foundation of the French Republic._ THE GALLEY SLAVE'S RING; or, _The Family Lebrenn._

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BRANDINGnounUS /ˈbrændɪŋ/

the act of stigmatizing

From this reading THE PONIARD'S HILT; or, _Karadeucq and Ronan._ THE BRANDING NEEDLE; or, _The Monastery of Charolles._ THE ABBATIAL CROSIER; or, _Bonaik and Septimine._ THE CARLOVINGIAN COINS; or, _The Daughters of Charlemagne._ THE IRON ARROW-HEAD; or, _The Buckler Maiden._ THE INFANT'S SKULL; or, _The End of the World._ THE PILGRIM'S SHELL; or, _Fergan the Quarryman._ THE IRON PINCERS; or, _Mylio and Karvel._ THE IRON TREVET; or, _Jocelyn the Champion._ THE EXECUTIONER'S KNIFE; or, _Joan of Arc._ THE POCKET BIBLE; or, _Christian the Printer._ THE BLACKSMITH'S HAMMER; or, _The Peasant Code._ THE SWORD OF HONOR; or, _The Foundation of the French Republic._ THE GALLEY SLAVE'S RING; or, _The Family Lebrenn._

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BRASSnounUS /bræs/

an alloy of copper and zinc

From this reading History of a Proletarian Family Across the Ages THE GOLD SICKLE; or, _Hena the Virgin of the Isle of Sen._ THE BRASS BELL; or, _The Chariot of Death._ THE IRON COLLAR; or, _Faustina and Syomara._ THE SILVER CROSS; or, _The Carpenter of Nazareth._ THE CASQUE'S LARK; or, Victoria, the Mother of the Camps.

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brilliantadjectiveUS /ˈbrɪljənt/

of surpassing excellence

From this reading 1909 The invasion of the Normans, or Northmen, or Norsemen--called throughout this brilliant story the Northmans--bears characteristics that distinguish it markedly from all the other European invasions.

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BucklernounUS /ˈbʌkələr/

armor carried on the arm to intercept blows

From this reading THE PONIARD'S HILT; or, _Karadeucq and Ronan._ THE BRANDING NEEDLE; or, _The Monastery of Charolles._ THE ABBATIAL CROSIER; or, _Bonaik and Septimine._ THE CARLOVINGIAN COINS; or, _The Daughters of Charlemagne._ THE IRON ARROW-HEAD; or, _The Buckler Maiden._ THE INFANT'S SKULL; or, _The End of the World._ THE PILGRIM'S SHELL; or, _Fergan the Quarryman._ THE IRON PINCERS; or, _Mylio and Karvel._ THE IRON TREVET; or, _Jocelyn the Champion._ THE EXECUTIONER'S KNIFE; or, _Joan of Arc._ THE POCKET BIBLE; or, _Christian the Printer._ THE BLACKSMITH'S HAMMER; or, _The Peasant Code._ THE SWORD OF HONOR; or, _The Foundation of the French Republic._ THE GALLEY SLAVE'S RING; or, _The Family Lebrenn._

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ByprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Published Uniform With This Volume By THE NEW YORK LABOR NEWS CO.

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calledverbUS /kɔːld/

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading 1909 The invasion of the Normans, or Northmen, or Norsemen--called throughout this brilliant story the Northmans--bears characteristics that distinguish it markedly from all the other European invasions.

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CampsnounUS /kæmps/

plural of “camp” — temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading History of a Proletarian Family Across the Ages THE GOLD SICKLE; or, _Hena the Virgin of the Isle of Sen._ THE BRASS BELL; or, _The Chariot of Death._ THE IRON COLLAR; or, _Faustina and Syomara._ THE SILVER CROSS; or, _The Carpenter of Nazareth._ THE CASQUE'S LARK; or, Victoria, the Mother of the Camps.

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CARLOVINGIANnoun

a member of the Carolingian dynasty

From this reading THE PONIARD'S HILT; or, _Karadeucq and Ronan._ THE BRANDING NEEDLE; or, _The Monastery of Charolles._ THE ABBATIAL CROSIER; or, _Bonaik and Septimine._ THE CARLOVINGIAN COINS; or, _The Daughters of Charlemagne._ THE IRON ARROW-HEAD; or, _The Buckler Maiden._ THE INFANT'S SKULL; or, _The End of the World._ THE PILGRIM'S SHELL; or, _Fergan the Quarryman._ THE IRON PINCERS; or, _Mylio and Karvel._ THE IRON TREVET; or, _Jocelyn the Champion._ THE EXECUTIONER'S KNIFE; or, _Joan of Arc._ THE POCKET BIBLE; or, _Christian the Printer._ THE BLACKSMITH'S HAMMER; or, _The Peasant Code._ THE SWORD OF HONOR; or, _The Foundation of the French Republic._ THE GALLEY SLAVE'S RING; or, _The Family Lebrenn._

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CarpenternounUS /ˈkɑːrpəntər/

a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects

From this reading History of a Proletarian Family Across the Ages THE GOLD SICKLE; or, _Hena the Virgin of the Isle of Sen._ THE BRASS BELL; or, _The Chariot of Death._ THE IRON COLLAR; or, _Faustina and Syomara._ THE SILVER CROSS; or, _The Carpenter of Nazareth._ THE CASQUE'S LARK; or, Victoria, the Mother of the Camps.

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CASQUE'S

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading History of a Proletarian Family Across the Ages THE GOLD SICKLE; or, _Hena the Virgin of the Isle of Sen._ THE BRASS BELL; or, _The Chariot of Death._ THE IRON COLLAR; or, _Faustina and Syomara._ THE SILVER CROSS; or, _The Carpenter of Nazareth._ THE CASQUE'S LARK; or, Victoria, the Mother of the Camps.

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ChampionnounUS /ˈtʃæmpiən/

someone who has won first place in a competition

From this reading THE PONIARD'S HILT; or, _Karadeucq and Ronan._ THE BRANDING NEEDLE; or, _The Monastery of Charolles._ THE ABBATIAL CROSIER; or, _Bonaik and Septimine._ THE CARLOVINGIAN COINS; or, _The Daughters of Charlemagne._ THE IRON ARROW-HEAD; or, _The Buckler Maiden._ THE INFANT'S SKULL; or, _The End of the World._ THE PILGRIM'S SHELL; or, _Fergan the Quarryman._ THE IRON PINCERS; or, _Mylio and Karvel._ THE IRON TREVET; or, _Jocelyn the Champion._ THE EXECUTIONER'S KNIFE; or, _Joan of Arc._ THE POCKET BIBLE; or, _Christian the Printer._ THE BLACKSMITH'S HAMMER; or, _The Peasant Code._ THE SWORD OF HONOR; or, _The Foundation of the French Republic._ THE GALLEY SLAVE'S RING; or, _The Family Lebrenn._

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characteristicsnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪks/

plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading 1909 The invasion of the Normans, or Northmen, or Norsemen--called throughout this brilliant story the Northmans--bears characteristics that distinguish it markedly from all the other European invasions.

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ChariotnounUS /ˈtʃeriət/

a light four-wheel horse-drawn ceremonial carriage

From this reading History of a Proletarian Family Across the Ages THE GOLD SICKLE; or, _Hena the Virgin of the Isle of Sen._ THE BRASS BELL; or, _The Chariot of Death._ THE IRON COLLAR; or, _Faustina and Syomara._ THE SILVER CROSS; or, _The Carpenter of Nazareth._ THE CASQUE'S LARK; or, Victoria, the Mother of the Camps.

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CharlemagnenounUS /ˈʃɑːrləmeɪn/

king of the Franks and Holy Roman Emperor; conqueror of the Lombards and Saxons (742-814)

From this reading THE PONIARD'S HILT; or, _Karadeucq and Ronan._ THE BRANDING NEEDLE; or, _The Monastery of Charolles._ THE ABBATIAL CROSIER; or, _Bonaik and Septimine._ THE CARLOVINGIAN COINS; or, _The Daughters of Charlemagne._ THE IRON ARROW-HEAD; or, _The Buckler Maiden._ THE INFANT'S SKULL; or, _The End of the World._ THE PILGRIM'S SHELL; or, _Fergan the Quarryman._ THE IRON PINCERS; or, _Mylio and Karvel._ THE IRON TREVET; or, _Jocelyn the Champion._ THE EXECUTIONER'S KNIFE; or, _Joan of Arc._ THE POCKET BIBLE; or, _Christian the Printer._ THE BLACKSMITH'S HAMMER; or, _The Peasant Code._ THE SWORD OF HONOR; or, _The Foundation of the French Republic._ THE GALLEY SLAVE'S RING; or, _The Family Lebrenn._

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Charolles

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From this reading THE PONIARD'S HILT; or, _Karadeucq and Ronan._ THE BRANDING NEEDLE; or, _The Monastery of Charolles._ THE ABBATIAL CROSIER; or, _Bonaik and Septimine._ THE CARLOVINGIAN COINS; or, _The Daughters of Charlemagne._ THE IRON ARROW-HEAD; or, _The Buckler Maiden._ THE INFANT'S SKULL; or, _The End of the World._ THE PILGRIM'S SHELL; or, _Fergan the Quarryman._ THE IRON PINCERS; or, _Mylio and Karvel._ THE IRON TREVET; or, _Jocelyn the Champion._ THE EXECUTIONER'S KNIFE; or, _Joan of Arc._ THE POCKET BIBLE; or, _Christian the Printer._ THE BLACKSMITH'S HAMMER; or, _The Peasant Code._ THE SWORD OF HONOR; or, _The Foundation of the French Republic._ THE GALLEY SLAVE'S RING; or, _The Family Lebrenn._

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ChristianadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪstʃən/

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading THE PONIARD'S HILT; or, _Karadeucq and Ronan._ THE BRANDING NEEDLE; or, _The Monastery of Charolles._ THE ABBATIAL CROSIER; or, _Bonaik and Septimine._ THE CARLOVINGIAN COINS; or, _The Daughters of Charlemagne._ THE IRON ARROW-HEAD; or, _The Buckler Maiden._ THE INFANT'S SKULL; or, _The End of the World._ THE PILGRIM'S SHELL; or, _Fergan the Quarryman._ THE IRON PINCERS; or, _Mylio and Karvel._ THE IRON TREVET; or, _Jocelyn the Champion._ THE EXECUTIONER'S KNIFE; or, _Joan of Arc._ THE POCKET BIBLE; or, _Christian the Printer._ THE BLACKSMITH'S HAMMER; or, _The Peasant Code._ THE SWORD OF HONOR; or, _The Foundation of the French Republic._ THE GALLEY SLAVE'S RING; or, _The Family Lebrenn._

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COnounUS /koʊ/

an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon

From this reading Published Uniform With This Volume By THE NEW YORK LABOR NEWS CO.

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CodenounUS /koʊd/

a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)

From this reading THE PONIARD'S HILT; or, _Karadeucq and Ronan._ THE BRANDING NEEDLE; or, _The Monastery of Charolles._ THE ABBATIAL CROSIER; or, _Bonaik and Septimine._ THE CARLOVINGIAN COINS; or, _The Daughters of Charlemagne._ THE IRON ARROW-HEAD; or, _The Buckler Maiden._ THE INFANT'S SKULL; or, _The End of the World._ THE PILGRIM'S SHELL; or, _Fergan the Quarryman._ THE IRON PINCERS; or, _Mylio and Karvel._ THE IRON TREVET; or, _Jocelyn the Champion._ THE EXECUTIONER'S KNIFE; or, _Joan of Arc._ THE POCKET BIBLE; or, _Christian the Printer._ THE BLACKSMITH'S HAMMER; or, _The Peasant Code._ THE SWORD OF HONOR; or, _The Foundation of the French Republic._ THE GALLEY SLAVE'S RING; or, _The Family Lebrenn._

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COINSnounUS /kɔɪnz/

plural of “coin” — a flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money

From this reading THE PONIARD'S HILT; or, _Karadeucq and Ronan._ THE BRANDING NEEDLE; or, _The Monastery of Charolles._ THE ABBATIAL CROSIER; or, _Bonaik and Septimine._ THE CARLOVINGIAN COINS; or, _The Daughters of Charlemagne._ THE IRON ARROW-HEAD; or, _The Buckler Maiden._ THE INFANT'S SKULL; or, _The End of the World._ THE PILGRIM'S SHELL; or, _Fergan the Quarryman._ THE IRON PINCERS; or, _Mylio and Karvel._ THE IRON TREVET; or, _Jocelyn the Champion._ THE EXECUTIONER'S KNIFE; or, _Joan of Arc._ THE POCKET BIBLE; or, _Christian the Printer._ THE BLACKSMITH'S HAMMER; or, _The Peasant Code._ THE SWORD OF HONOR; or, _The Foundation of the French Republic._ THE GALLEY SLAVE'S RING; or, _The Family Lebrenn._

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COLLARnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/

a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over

From this reading History of a Proletarian Family Across the Ages THE GOLD SICKLE; or, _Hena the Virgin of the Isle of Sen._ THE BRASS BELL; or, _The Chariot of Death._ THE IRON COLLAR; or, _Faustina and Syomara._ THE SILVER CROSS; or, _The Carpenter of Nazareth._ THE CASQUE'S LARK; or, Victoria, the Mother of the Camps.

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COMPANYnounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading A Tale of the Northman Invasion By DANIEL DE LEON NEW YORK LABOR NEWS COMPANY.

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CROSIERnoun

a staff surmounted by a crook or cross carried by bishops as a symbol of pastoral office

From this reading THE PONIARD'S HILT; or, _Karadeucq and Ronan._ THE BRANDING NEEDLE; or, _The Monastery of Charolles._ THE ABBATIAL CROSIER; or, _Bonaik and Septimine._ THE CARLOVINGIAN COINS; or, _The Daughters of Charlemagne._ THE IRON ARROW-HEAD; or, _The Buckler Maiden._ THE INFANT'S SKULL; or, _The End of the World._ THE PILGRIM'S SHELL; or, _Fergan the Quarryman._ THE IRON PINCERS; or, _Mylio and Karvel._ THE IRON TREVET; or, _Jocelyn the Champion._ THE EXECUTIONER'S KNIFE; or, _Joan of Arc._ THE POCKET BIBLE; or, _Christian the Printer._ THE BLACKSMITH'S HAMMER; or, _The Peasant Code._ THE SWORD OF HONOR; or, _The Foundation of the French Republic._ THE GALLEY SLAVE'S RING; or, _The Family Lebrenn._

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CROSSverbUS /krɔːs/

travel across or pass over

From this reading History of a Proletarian Family Across the Ages THE GOLD SICKLE; or, _Hena the Virgin of the Isle of Sen._ THE BRASS BELL; or, _The Chariot of Death._ THE IRON COLLAR; or, _Faustina and Syomara._ THE SILVER CROSS; or, _The Carpenter of Nazareth._ THE CASQUE'S LARK; or, Victoria, the Mother of the Camps.

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DANIELnounUS /ˈdænjəl/

(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)

From this reading A Tale of the Northman Invasion By DANIEL DE LEON NEW YORK LABOR NEWS COMPANY.

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DaughtersnounUS /ˈdɔːtərz/

plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading THE PONIARD'S HILT; or, _Karadeucq and Ronan._ THE BRANDING NEEDLE; or, _The Monastery of Charolles._ THE ABBATIAL CROSIER; or, _Bonaik and Septimine._ THE CARLOVINGIAN COINS; or, _The Daughters of Charlemagne._ THE IRON ARROW-HEAD; or, _The Buckler Maiden._ THE INFANT'S SKULL; or, _The End of the World._ THE PILGRIM'S SHELL; or, _Fergan the Quarryman._ THE IRON PINCERS; or, _Mylio and Karvel._ THE IRON TREVET; or, _Jocelyn the Champion._ THE EXECUTIONER'S KNIFE; or, _Joan of Arc._ THE POCKET BIBLE; or, _Christian the Printer._ THE BLACKSMITH'S HAMMER; or, _The Peasant Code._ THE SWORD OF HONOR; or, _The Foundation of the French Republic._ THE GALLEY SLAVE'S RING; or, _The Family Lebrenn._

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DEnounUS /diː/

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading A Tale of the Northman Invasion By DANIEL DE LEON NEW YORK LABOR NEWS COMPANY.

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DeathnounUS /deθ/

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading History of a Proletarian Family Across the Ages THE GOLD SICKLE; or, _Hena the Virgin of the Isle of Sen._ THE BRASS BELL; or, _The Chariot of Death._ THE IRON COLLAR; or, _Faustina and Syomara._ THE SILVER CROSS; or, _The Carpenter of Nazareth._ THE CASQUE'S LARK; or, Victoria, the Mother of the Camps.

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distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/

mark as different

From this reading 1909 The invasion of the Normans, or Northmen, or Norsemen--called throughout this brilliant story the Northmans--bears characteristics that distinguish it markedly from all the other European invasions.

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EndnounUS /end/

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading THE PONIARD'S HILT; or, _Karadeucq and Ronan._ THE BRANDING NEEDLE; or, _The Monastery of Charolles._ THE ABBATIAL CROSIER; or, _Bonaik and Septimine._ THE CARLOVINGIAN COINS; or, _The Daughters of Charlemagne._ THE IRON ARROW-HEAD; or, _The Buckler Maiden._ THE INFANT'S SKULL; or, _The End of the World._ THE PILGRIM'S SHELL; or, _Fergan the Quarryman._ THE IRON PINCERS; or, _Mylio and Karvel._ THE IRON TREVET; or, _Jocelyn the Champion._ THE EXECUTIONER'S KNIFE; or, _Joan of Arc._ THE POCKET BIBLE; or, _Christian the Printer._ THE BLACKSMITH'S HAMMER; or, _The Peasant Code._ THE SWORD OF HONOR; or, _The Foundation of the French Republic._ THE GALLEY SLAVE'S RING; or, _The Family Lebrenn._

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EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/

a native or inhabitant of Europe

From this reading 1909 The invasion of the Normans, or Northmen, or Norsemen--called throughout this brilliant story the Northmans--bears characteristics that distinguish it markedly from all the other European invasions.

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EXECUTIONER'SnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃənərz/

possessive form of “executioner” — an official who inflicts capital punishment in pursuit of a warrant

From this reading THE PONIARD'S HILT; or, _Karadeucq and Ronan._ THE BRANDING NEEDLE; or, _The Monastery of Charolles._ THE ABBATIAL CROSIER; or, _Bonaik and Septimine._ THE CARLOVINGIAN COINS; or, _The Daughters of Charlemagne._ THE IRON ARROW-HEAD; or, _The Buckler Maiden._ THE INFANT'S SKULL; or, _The End of the World._ THE PILGRIM'S SHELL; or, _Fergan the Quarryman._ THE IRON PINCERS; or, _Mylio and Karvel._ THE IRON TREVET; or, _Jocelyn the Champion._ THE EXECUTIONER'S KNIFE; or, _Joan of Arc._ THE POCKET BIBLE; or, _Christian the Printer._ THE BLACKSMITH'S HAMMER; or, _The Peasant Code._ THE SWORD OF HONOR; or, _The Foundation of the French Republic._ THE GALLEY SLAVE'S RING; or, _The Family Lebrenn._

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FamilynounUS /ˈfæməli/

a social unit living together

From this reading History of a Proletarian Family Across the Ages THE GOLD SICKLE; or, _Hena the Virgin of the Isle of Sen._ THE BRASS BELL; or, _The Chariot of Death._ THE IRON COLLAR; or, _Faustina and Syomara._ THE SILVER CROSS; or, _The Carpenter of Nazareth._ THE CASQUE'S LARK; or, Victoria, the Mother of the Camps.

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Faustina

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From this reading History of a Proletarian Family Across the Ages THE GOLD SICKLE; or, _Hena the Virgin of the Isle of Sen._ THE BRASS BELL; or, _The Chariot of Death._ THE IRON COLLAR; or, _Faustina and Syomara._ THE SILVER CROSS; or, _The Carpenter of Nazareth._ THE CASQUE'S LARK; or, Victoria, the Mother of the Camps.

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Fergan

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From this reading THE PONIARD'S HILT; or, _Karadeucq and Ronan._ THE BRANDING NEEDLE; or, _The Monastery of Charolles._ THE ABBATIAL CROSIER; or, _Bonaik and Septimine._ THE CARLOVINGIAN COINS; or, _The Daughters of Charlemagne._ THE IRON ARROW-HEAD; or, _The Buckler Maiden._ THE INFANT'S SKULL; or, _The End of the World._ THE PILGRIM'S SHELL; or, _Fergan the Quarryman._ THE IRON PINCERS; or, _Mylio and Karvel._ THE IRON TREVET; or, _Jocelyn the Champion._ THE EXECUTIONER'S KNIFE; or, _Joan of Arc._ THE POCKET BIBLE; or, _Christian the Printer._ THE BLACKSMITH'S HAMMER; or, _The Peasant Code._ THE SWORD OF HONOR; or, _The Foundation of the French Republic._ THE GALLEY SLAVE'S RING; or, _The Family Lebrenn._

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FoundationnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/

the basis on which something is grounded

From this reading THE PONIARD'S HILT; or, _Karadeucq and Ronan._ THE BRANDING NEEDLE; or, _The Monastery of Charolles._ THE ABBATIAL CROSIER; or, _Bonaik and Septimine._ THE CARLOVINGIAN COINS; or, _The Daughters of Charlemagne._ THE IRON ARROW-HEAD; or, _The Buckler Maiden._ THE INFANT'S SKULL; or, _The End of the World._ THE PILGRIM'S SHELL; or, _Fergan the Quarryman._ THE IRON PINCERS; or, _Mylio and Karvel._ THE IRON TREVET; or, _Jocelyn the Champion._ THE EXECUTIONER'S KNIFE; or, _Joan of Arc._ THE POCKET BIBLE; or, _Christian the Printer._ THE BLACKSMITH'S HAMMER; or, _The Peasant Code._ THE SWORD OF HONOR; or, _The Foundation of the French Republic._ THE GALLEY SLAVE'S RING; or, _The Family Lebrenn._

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FrenchnounUS /frentʃ/

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading THE PONIARD'S HILT; or, _Karadeucq and Ronan._ THE BRANDING NEEDLE; or, _The Monastery of Charolles._ THE ABBATIAL CROSIER; or, _Bonaik and Septimine._ THE CARLOVINGIAN COINS; or, _The Daughters of Charlemagne._ THE IRON ARROW-HEAD; or, _The Buckler Maiden._ THE INFANT'S SKULL; or, _The End of the World._ THE PILGRIM'S SHELL; or, _Fergan the Quarryman._ THE IRON PINCERS; or, _Mylio and Karvel._ THE IRON TREVET; or, _Jocelyn the Champion._ THE EXECUTIONER'S KNIFE; or, _Joan of Arc._ THE POCKET BIBLE; or, _Christian the Printer._ THE BLACKSMITH'S HAMMER; or, _The Peasant Code._ THE SWORD OF HONOR; or, _The Foundation of the French Republic._ THE GALLEY SLAVE'S RING; or, _The Family Lebrenn._

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fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading 1909 The invasion of the Normans, or Northmen, or Norsemen--called throughout this brilliant story the Northmans--bears characteristics that distinguish it markedly from all the other European invasions.

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GALLEYnounUS /ˈɡæli/

a large medieval vessel with a single deck propelled by sails and oars with guns at stern and prow; a complement of 1,000 men; used mainly in the Mediterranean for war and trading

From this reading THE PONIARD'S HILT; or, _Karadeucq and Ronan._ THE BRANDING NEEDLE; or, _The Monastery of Charolles._ THE ABBATIAL CROSIER; or, _Bonaik and Septimine._ THE CARLOVINGIAN COINS; or, _The Daughters of Charlemagne._ THE IRON ARROW-HEAD; or, _The Buckler Maiden._ THE INFANT'S SKULL; or, _The End of the World._ THE PILGRIM'S SHELL; or, _Fergan the Quarryman._ THE IRON PINCERS; or, _Mylio and Karvel._ THE IRON TREVET; or, _Jocelyn the Champion._ THE EXECUTIONER'S KNIFE; or, _Joan of Arc._ THE POCKET BIBLE; or, _Christian the Printer._ THE BLACKSMITH'S HAMMER; or, _The Peasant Code._ THE SWORD OF HONOR; or, _The Foundation of the French Republic._ THE GALLEY SLAVE'S RING; or, _The Family Lebrenn._

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GOLDnounUS /ɡoʊld/

coins made of gold

From this reading History of a Proletarian Family Across the Ages THE GOLD SICKLE; or, _Hena the Virgin of the Isle of Sen._ THE BRASS BELL; or, _The Chariot of Death._ THE IRON COLLAR; or, _Faustina and Syomara._ THE SILVER CROSS; or, _The Carpenter of Nazareth._ THE CASQUE'S LARK; or, Victoria, the Mother of the Camps.

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HAMMERnounUS /ˈhæmər/

the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled

From this reading THE PONIARD'S HILT; or, _Karadeucq and Ronan._ THE BRANDING NEEDLE; or, _The Monastery of Charolles._ THE ABBATIAL CROSIER; or, _Bonaik and Septimine._ THE CARLOVINGIAN COINS; or, _The Daughters of Charlemagne._ THE IRON ARROW-HEAD; or, _The Buckler Maiden._ THE INFANT'S SKULL; or, _The End of the World._ THE PILGRIM'S SHELL; or, _Fergan the Quarryman._ THE IRON PINCERS; or, _Mylio and Karvel._ THE IRON TREVET; or, _Jocelyn the Champion._ THE EXECUTIONER'S KNIFE; or, _Joan of Arc._ THE POCKET BIBLE; or, _Christian the Printer._ THE BLACKSMITH'S HAMMER; or, _The Peasant Code._ THE SWORD OF HONOR; or, _The Foundation of the French Republic._ THE GALLEY SLAVE'S RING; or, _The Family Lebrenn._

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Hena

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From this reading History of a Proletarian Family Across the Ages THE GOLD SICKLE; or, _Hena the Virgin of the Isle of Sen._ THE BRASS BELL; or, _The Chariot of Death._ THE IRON COLLAR; or, _Faustina and Syomara._ THE SILVER CROSS; or, _The Carpenter of Nazareth._ THE CASQUE'S LARK; or, Victoria, the Mother of the Camps.

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HILTnounUS /hɪlt/

the handle of a sword or dagger

From this reading THE PONIARD'S HILT; or, _Karadeucq and Ronan._ THE BRANDING NEEDLE; or, _The Monastery of Charolles._ THE ABBATIAL CROSIER; or, _Bonaik and Septimine._ THE CARLOVINGIAN COINS; or, _The Daughters of Charlemagne._ THE IRON ARROW-HEAD; or, _The Buckler Maiden._ THE INFANT'S SKULL; or, _The End of the World._ THE PILGRIM'S SHELL; or, _Fergan the Quarryman._ THE IRON PINCERS; or, _Mylio and Karvel._ THE IRON TREVET; or, _Jocelyn the Champion._ THE EXECUTIONER'S KNIFE; or, _Joan of Arc._ THE POCKET BIBLE; or, _Christian the Printer._ THE BLACKSMITH'S HAMMER; or, _The Peasant Code._ THE SWORD OF HONOR; or, _The Foundation of the French Republic._ THE GALLEY SLAVE'S RING; or, _The Family Lebrenn._

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HistorynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/

the aggregate of past events

From this reading History of a Proletarian Family Across the Ages THE GOLD SICKLE; or, _Hena the Virgin of the Isle of Sen._ THE BRASS BELL; or, _The Chariot of Death._ THE IRON COLLAR; or, _Faustina and Syomara._ THE SILVER CROSS; or, _The Carpenter of Nazareth._ THE CASQUE'S LARK; or, Victoria, the Mother of the Camps.

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HONORnounUS /ˈɑːnər/

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading THE PONIARD'S HILT; or, _Karadeucq and Ronan._ THE BRANDING NEEDLE; or, _The Monastery of Charolles._ THE ABBATIAL CROSIER; or, _Bonaik and Septimine._ THE CARLOVINGIAN COINS; or, _The Daughters of Charlemagne._ THE IRON ARROW-HEAD; or, _The Buckler Maiden._ THE INFANT'S SKULL; or, _The End of the World._ THE PILGRIM'S SHELL; or, _Fergan the Quarryman._ THE IRON PINCERS; or, _Mylio and Karvel._ THE IRON TREVET; or, _Jocelyn the Champion._ THE EXECUTIONER'S KNIFE; or, _Joan of Arc._ THE POCKET BIBLE; or, _Christian the Printer._ THE BLACKSMITH'S HAMMER; or, _The Peasant Code._ THE SWORD OF HONOR; or, _The Foundation of the French Republic._ THE GALLEY SLAVE'S RING; or, _The Family Lebrenn._

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INFANT'SnounUS /ˈɪnfənts/

possessive form of “infant” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading THE PONIARD'S HILT; or, _Karadeucq and Ronan._ THE BRANDING NEEDLE; or, _The Monastery of Charolles._ THE ABBATIAL CROSIER; or, _Bonaik and Septimine._ THE CARLOVINGIAN COINS; or, _The Daughters of Charlemagne._ THE IRON ARROW-HEAD; or, _The Buckler Maiden._ THE INFANT'S SKULL; or, _The End of the World._ THE PILGRIM'S SHELL; or, _Fergan the Quarryman._ THE IRON PINCERS; or, _Mylio and Karvel._ THE IRON TREVET; or, _Jocelyn the Champion._ THE EXECUTIONER'S KNIFE; or, _Joan of Arc._ THE POCKET BIBLE; or, _Christian the Printer._ THE BLACKSMITH'S HAMMER; or, _The Peasant Code._ THE SWORD OF HONOR; or, _The Foundation of the French Republic._ THE GALLEY SLAVE'S RING; or, _The Family Lebrenn._

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InvasionnounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪʒən/

the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder

From this reading A Tale of the Northman Invasion By DANIEL DE LEON NEW YORK LABOR NEWS COMPANY.

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invasionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪʒənz/

plural of “invasion” — the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder

From this reading 1909 The invasion of the Normans, or Northmen, or Norsemen--called throughout this brilliant story the Northmans--bears characteristics that distinguish it markedly from all the other European invasions.

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IRONnounUS /ˈaɪərn/

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading History of a Proletarian Family Across the Ages THE GOLD SICKLE; or, _Hena the Virgin of the Isle of Sen._ THE BRASS BELL; or, _The Chariot of Death._ THE IRON COLLAR; or, _Faustina and Syomara._ THE SILVER CROSS; or, _The Carpenter of Nazareth._ THE CASQUE'S LARK; or, Victoria, the Mother of the Camps.

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IslenounUS /aɪl/

a small island

From this reading History of a Proletarian Family Across the Ages THE GOLD SICKLE; or, _Hena the Virgin of the Isle of Sen._ THE BRASS BELL; or, _The Chariot of Death._ THE IRON COLLAR; or, _Faustina and Syomara._ THE SILVER CROSS; or, _The Carpenter of Nazareth._ THE CASQUE'S LARK; or, Victoria, the Mother of the Camps.

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itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading 1909 The invasion of the Normans, or Northmen, or Norsemen--called throughout this brilliant story the Northmans--bears characteristics that distinguish it markedly from all the other European invasions.

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Joan

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From this reading THE PONIARD'S HILT; or, _Karadeucq and Ronan._ THE BRANDING NEEDLE; or, _The Monastery of Charolles._ THE ABBATIAL CROSIER; or, _Bonaik and Septimine._ THE CARLOVINGIAN COINS; or, _The Daughters of Charlemagne._ THE IRON ARROW-HEAD; or, _The Buckler Maiden._ THE INFANT'S SKULL; or, _The End of the World._ THE PILGRIM'S SHELL; or, _Fergan the Quarryman._ THE IRON PINCERS; or, _Mylio and Karvel._ THE IRON TREVET; or, _Jocelyn the Champion._ THE EXECUTIONER'S KNIFE; or, _Joan of Arc._ THE POCKET BIBLE; or, _Christian the Printer._ THE BLACKSMITH'S HAMMER; or, _The Peasant Code._ THE SWORD OF HONOR; or, _The Foundation of the French Republic._ THE GALLEY SLAVE'S RING; or, _The Family Lebrenn._

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Jocelyn

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From this reading THE PONIARD'S HILT; or, _Karadeucq and Ronan._ THE BRANDING NEEDLE; or, _The Monastery of Charolles._ THE ABBATIAL CROSIER; or, _Bonaik and Septimine._ THE CARLOVINGIAN COINS; or, _The Daughters of Charlemagne._ THE IRON ARROW-HEAD; or, _The Buckler Maiden._ THE INFANT'S SKULL; or, _The End of the World._ THE PILGRIM'S SHELL; or, _Fergan the Quarryman._ THE IRON PINCERS; or, _Mylio and Karvel._ THE IRON TREVET; or, _Jocelyn the Champion._ THE EXECUTIONER'S KNIFE; or, _Joan of Arc._ THE POCKET BIBLE; or, _Christian the Printer._ THE BLACKSMITH'S HAMMER; or, _The Peasant Code._ THE SWORD OF HONOR; or, _The Foundation of the French Republic._ THE GALLEY SLAVE'S RING; or, _The Family Lebrenn._

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Karadeucq

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From this reading THE PONIARD'S HILT; or, _Karadeucq and Ronan._ THE BRANDING NEEDLE; or, _The Monastery of Charolles._ THE ABBATIAL CROSIER; or, _Bonaik and Septimine._ THE CARLOVINGIAN COINS; or, _The Daughters of Charlemagne._ THE IRON ARROW-HEAD; or, _The Buckler Maiden._ THE INFANT'S SKULL; or, _The End of the World._ THE PILGRIM'S SHELL; or, _Fergan the Quarryman._ THE IRON PINCERS; or, _Mylio and Karvel._ THE IRON TREVET; or, _Jocelyn the Champion._ THE EXECUTIONER'S KNIFE; or, _Joan of Arc._ THE POCKET BIBLE; or, _Christian the Printer._ THE BLACKSMITH'S HAMMER; or, _The Peasant Code._ THE SWORD OF HONOR; or, _The Foundation of the French Republic._ THE GALLEY SLAVE'S RING; or, _The Family Lebrenn._

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Karvel

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From this reading THE PONIARD'S HILT; or, _Karadeucq and Ronan._ THE BRANDING NEEDLE; or, _The Monastery of Charolles._ THE ABBATIAL CROSIER; or, _Bonaik and Septimine._ THE CARLOVINGIAN COINS; or, _The Daughters of Charlemagne._ THE IRON ARROW-HEAD; or, _The Buckler Maiden._ THE INFANT'S SKULL; or, _The End of the World._ THE PILGRIM'S SHELL; or, _Fergan the Quarryman._ THE IRON PINCERS; or, _Mylio and Karvel._ THE IRON TREVET; or, _Jocelyn the Champion._ THE EXECUTIONER'S KNIFE; or, _Joan of Arc._ THE POCKET BIBLE; or, _Christian the Printer._ THE BLACKSMITH'S HAMMER; or, _The Peasant Code._ THE SWORD OF HONOR; or, _The Foundation of the French Republic._ THE GALLEY SLAVE'S RING; or, _The Family Lebrenn._

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KNIFEnounUS /naɪf/

edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle

From this reading THE PONIARD'S HILT; or, _Karadeucq and Ronan._ THE BRANDING NEEDLE; or, _The Monastery of Charolles._ THE ABBATIAL CROSIER; or, _Bonaik and Septimine._ THE CARLOVINGIAN COINS; or, _The Daughters of Charlemagne._ THE IRON ARROW-HEAD; or, _The Buckler Maiden._ THE INFANT'S SKULL; or, _The End of the World._ THE PILGRIM'S SHELL; or, _Fergan the Quarryman._ THE IRON PINCERS; or, _Mylio and Karvel._ THE IRON TREVET; or, _Jocelyn the Champion._ THE EXECUTIONER'S KNIFE; or, _Joan of Arc._ THE POCKET BIBLE; or, _Christian the Printer._ THE BLACKSMITH'S HAMMER; or, _The Peasant Code._ THE SWORD OF HONOR; or, _The Foundation of the French Republic._ THE GALLEY SLAVE'S RING; or, _The Family Lebrenn._

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LABORnounUS /ˈleɪbər/

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading Published Uniform With This Volume By THE NEW YORK LABOR NEWS CO.

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LARKnounUS /lɑːrk/

North American songbirds having a yellow breast

From this reading History of a Proletarian Family Across the Ages THE GOLD SICKLE; or, _Hena the Virgin of the Isle of Sen._ THE BRASS BELL; or, _The Chariot of Death._ THE IRON COLLAR; or, _Faustina and Syomara._ THE SILVER CROSS; or, _The Carpenter of Nazareth._ THE CASQUE'S LARK; or, Victoria, the Mother of the Camps.

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Lebrenn

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From this reading THE PONIARD'S HILT; or, _Karadeucq and Ronan._ THE BRANDING NEEDLE; or, _The Monastery of Charolles._ THE ABBATIAL CROSIER; or, _Bonaik and Septimine._ THE CARLOVINGIAN COINS; or, _The Daughters of Charlemagne._ THE IRON ARROW-HEAD; or, _The Buckler Maiden._ THE INFANT'S SKULL; or, _The End of the World._ THE PILGRIM'S SHELL; or, _Fergan the Quarryman._ THE IRON PINCERS; or, _Mylio and Karvel._ THE IRON TREVET; or, _Jocelyn the Champion._ THE EXECUTIONER'S KNIFE; or, _Joan of Arc._ THE POCKET BIBLE; or, _Christian the Printer._ THE BLACKSMITH'S HAMMER; or, _The Peasant Code._ THE SWORD OF HONOR; or, _The Foundation of the French Republic._ THE GALLEY SLAVE'S RING; or, _The Family Lebrenn._

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LEONnounUS /ˈliːɑːn/

a historical area and former kingdom in northwestern Spain

From this reading A Tale of the Northman Invasion By DANIEL DE LEON NEW YORK LABOR NEWS COMPANY.

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MaidennounUS /ˈmeɪdən/

an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)

From this reading THE PONIARD'S HILT; or, _Karadeucq and Ronan._ THE BRANDING NEEDLE; or, _The Monastery of Charolles._ THE ABBATIAL CROSIER; or, _Bonaik and Septimine._ THE CARLOVINGIAN COINS; or, _The Daughters of Charlemagne._ THE IRON ARROW-HEAD; or, _The Buckler Maiden._ THE INFANT'S SKULL; or, _The End of the World._ THE PILGRIM'S SHELL; or, _Fergan the Quarryman._ THE IRON PINCERS; or, _Mylio and Karvel._ THE IRON TREVET; or, _Jocelyn the Champion._ THE EXECUTIONER'S KNIFE; or, _Joan of Arc._ THE POCKET BIBLE; or, _Christian the Printer._ THE BLACKSMITH'S HAMMER; or, _The Peasant Code._ THE SWORD OF HONOR; or, _The Foundation of the French Republic._ THE GALLEY SLAVE'S RING; or, _The Family Lebrenn._

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markedlyadverbUS /ˈmɑːrkədli/

in a clearly noticeable manner

From this reading 1909 The invasion of the Normans, or Northmen, or Norsemen--called throughout this brilliant story the Northmans--bears characteristics that distinguish it markedly from all the other European invasions.

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MonasterynounUS /ˈmɑːnəsteri/

the residence of a religious community

From this reading THE PONIARD'S HILT; or, _Karadeucq and Ronan._ THE BRANDING NEEDLE; or, _The Monastery of Charolles._ THE ABBATIAL CROSIER; or, _Bonaik and Septimine._ THE CARLOVINGIAN COINS; or, _The Daughters of Charlemagne._ THE IRON ARROW-HEAD; or, _The Buckler Maiden._ THE INFANT'S SKULL; or, _The End of the World._ THE PILGRIM'S SHELL; or, _Fergan the Quarryman._ THE IRON PINCERS; or, _Mylio and Karvel._ THE IRON TREVET; or, _Jocelyn the Champion._ THE EXECUTIONER'S KNIFE; or, _Joan of Arc._ THE POCKET BIBLE; or, _Christian the Printer._ THE BLACKSMITH'S HAMMER; or, _The Peasant Code._ THE SWORD OF HONOR; or, _The Foundation of the French Republic._ THE GALLEY SLAVE'S RING; or, _The Family Lebrenn._

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MothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading History of a Proletarian Family Across the Ages THE GOLD SICKLE; or, _Hena the Virgin of the Isle of Sen._ THE BRASS BELL; or, _The Chariot of Death._ THE IRON COLLAR; or, _Faustina and Syomara._ THE SILVER CROSS; or, _The Carpenter of Nazareth._ THE CASQUE'S LARK; or, Victoria, the Mother of the Camps.

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Mylio

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From this reading THE PONIARD'S HILT; or, _Karadeucq and Ronan._ THE BRANDING NEEDLE; or, _The Monastery of Charolles._ THE ABBATIAL CROSIER; or, _Bonaik and Septimine._ THE CARLOVINGIAN COINS; or, _The Daughters of Charlemagne._ THE IRON ARROW-HEAD; or, _The Buckler Maiden._ THE INFANT'S SKULL; or, _The End of the World._ THE PILGRIM'S SHELL; or, _Fergan the Quarryman._ THE IRON PINCERS; or, _Mylio and Karvel._ THE IRON TREVET; or, _Jocelyn the Champion._ THE EXECUTIONER'S KNIFE; or, _Joan of Arc._ THE POCKET BIBLE; or, _Christian the Printer._ THE BLACKSMITH'S HAMMER; or, _The Peasant Code._ THE SWORD OF HONOR; or, _The Foundation of the French Republic._ THE GALLEY SLAVE'S RING; or, _The Family Lebrenn._

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NazarethnounUS /ˈnæzərɪθ/

a historic town in northern Israel that is mentioned in the Gospels as the home of Joseph and Mary

From this reading History of a Proletarian Family Across the Ages THE GOLD SICKLE; or, _Hena the Virgin of the Isle of Sen._ THE BRASS BELL; or, _The Chariot of Death._ THE IRON COLLAR; or, _Faustina and Syomara._ THE SILVER CROSS; or, _The Carpenter of Nazareth._ THE CASQUE'S LARK; or, Victoria, the Mother of the Camps.

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NEEDLEnounUS /ˈniːdəl/

the leaf of a conifer

From this reading THE PONIARD'S HILT; or, _Karadeucq and Ronan._ THE BRANDING NEEDLE; or, _The Monastery of Charolles._ THE ABBATIAL CROSIER; or, _Bonaik and Septimine._ THE CARLOVINGIAN COINS; or, _The Daughters of Charlemagne._ THE IRON ARROW-HEAD; or, _The Buckler Maiden._ THE INFANT'S SKULL; or, _The End of the World._ THE PILGRIM'S SHELL; or, _Fergan the Quarryman._ THE IRON PINCERS; or, _Mylio and Karvel._ THE IRON TREVET; or, _Jocelyn the Champion._ THE EXECUTIONER'S KNIFE; or, _Joan of Arc._ THE POCKET BIBLE; or, _Christian the Printer._ THE BLACKSMITH'S HAMMER; or, _The Peasant Code._ THE SWORD OF HONOR; or, _The Foundation of the French Republic._ THE GALLEY SLAVE'S RING; or, _The Family Lebrenn._

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NEWadjectiveUS /nuː/

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Published Uniform With This Volume By THE NEW YORK LABOR NEWS CO.

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NEWSnounUS /nuːz/

information about recent and important events

From this reading Published Uniform With This Volume By THE NEW YORK LABOR NEWS CO.

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Normans

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From this reading 1909 The invasion of the Normans, or Northmen, or Norsemen--called throughout this brilliant story the Northmans--bears characteristics that distinguish it markedly from all the other European invasions.

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NorsemennounUS /ˈnɔːrsmɪn/

plural of “norseman” — a native or inhabitant of Norway

From this reading 1909 The invasion of the Normans, or Northmen, or Norsemen--called throughout this brilliant story the Northmans--bears characteristics that distinguish it markedly from all the other European invasions.

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Northmannoun

an inhabitant of Scandinavia

From this reading A Tale of the Northman Invasion By DANIEL DE LEON NEW YORK LABOR NEWS COMPANY.

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Northmans

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From this reading 1909 The invasion of the Normans, or Northmen, or Norsemen--called throughout this brilliant story the Northmans--bears characteristics that distinguish it markedly from all the other European invasions.

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Northmen

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From this reading 1909 The invasion of the Normans, or Northmen, or Norsemen--called throughout this brilliant story the Northmans--bears characteristics that distinguish it markedly from all the other European invasions.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading History of a Proletarian Family Across the Ages THE GOLD SICKLE; or, _Hena the Virgin of the Isle of Sen._ THE BRASS BELL; or, _The Chariot of Death._ THE IRON COLLAR; or, _Faustina and Syomara._ THE SILVER CROSS; or, _The Carpenter of Nazareth._ THE CASQUE'S LARK; or, Victoria, the Mother of the Camps.

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orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading History of a Proletarian Family Across the Ages THE GOLD SICKLE; or, _Hena the Virgin of the Isle of Sen._ THE BRASS BELL; or, _The Chariot of Death._ THE IRON COLLAR; or, _Faustina and Syomara._ THE SILVER CROSS; or, _The Carpenter of Nazareth._ THE CASQUE'S LARK; or, Victoria, the Mother of the Camps.

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otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading 1909 The invasion of the Normans, or Northmen, or Norsemen--called throughout this brilliant story the Northmans--bears characteristics that distinguish it markedly from all the other European invasions.

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PeasantnounUS /ˈpezənt/

a country person

From this reading THE PONIARD'S HILT; or, _Karadeucq and Ronan._ THE BRANDING NEEDLE; or, _The Monastery of Charolles._ THE ABBATIAL CROSIER; or, _Bonaik and Septimine._ THE CARLOVINGIAN COINS; or, _The Daughters of Charlemagne._ THE IRON ARROW-HEAD; or, _The Buckler Maiden._ THE INFANT'S SKULL; or, _The End of the World._ THE PILGRIM'S SHELL; or, _Fergan the Quarryman._ THE IRON PINCERS; or, _Mylio and Karvel._ THE IRON TREVET; or, _Jocelyn the Champion._ THE EXECUTIONER'S KNIFE; or, _Joan of Arc._ THE POCKET BIBLE; or, _Christian the Printer._ THE BLACKSMITH'S HAMMER; or, _The Peasant Code._ THE SWORD OF HONOR; or, _The Foundation of the French Republic._ THE GALLEY SLAVE'S RING; or, _The Family Lebrenn._

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PILGRIM'SnounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmz/

possessive form of “pilgrim” — someone who journeys in foreign lands

From this reading THE PONIARD'S HILT; or, _Karadeucq and Ronan._ THE BRANDING NEEDLE; or, _The Monastery of Charolles._ THE ABBATIAL CROSIER; or, _Bonaik and Septimine._ THE CARLOVINGIAN COINS; or, _The Daughters of Charlemagne._ THE IRON ARROW-HEAD; or, _The Buckler Maiden._ THE INFANT'S SKULL; or, _The End of the World._ THE PILGRIM'S SHELL; or, _Fergan the Quarryman._ THE IRON PINCERS; or, _Mylio and Karvel._ THE IRON TREVET; or, _Jocelyn the Champion._ THE EXECUTIONER'S KNIFE; or, _Joan of Arc._ THE POCKET BIBLE; or, _Christian the Printer._ THE BLACKSMITH'S HAMMER; or, _The Peasant Code._ THE SWORD OF HONOR; or, _The Foundation of the French Republic._ THE GALLEY SLAVE'S RING; or, _The Family Lebrenn._

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PINCERSnounUS /ˈpɪnsərz/

plural of “pincer” — a hand tool for holding consisting of a compound lever for grasping

From this reading THE PONIARD'S HILT; or, _Karadeucq and Ronan._ THE BRANDING NEEDLE; or, _The Monastery of Charolles._ THE ABBATIAL CROSIER; or, _Bonaik and Septimine._ THE CARLOVINGIAN COINS; or, _The Daughters of Charlemagne._ THE IRON ARROW-HEAD; or, _The Buckler Maiden._ THE INFANT'S SKULL; or, _The End of the World._ THE PILGRIM'S SHELL; or, _Fergan the Quarryman._ THE IRON PINCERS; or, _Mylio and Karvel._ THE IRON TREVET; or, _Jocelyn the Champion._ THE EXECUTIONER'S KNIFE; or, _Joan of Arc._ THE POCKET BIBLE; or, _Christian the Printer._ THE BLACKSMITH'S HAMMER; or, _The Peasant Code._ THE SWORD OF HONOR; or, _The Foundation of the French Republic._ THE GALLEY SLAVE'S RING; or, _The Family Lebrenn._

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POCKETnounUS /ˈpɑːkət/

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading THE PONIARD'S HILT; or, _Karadeucq and Ronan._ THE BRANDING NEEDLE; or, _The Monastery of Charolles._ THE ABBATIAL CROSIER; or, _Bonaik and Septimine._ THE CARLOVINGIAN COINS; or, _The Daughters of Charlemagne._ THE IRON ARROW-HEAD; or, _The Buckler Maiden._ THE INFANT'S SKULL; or, _The End of the World._ THE PILGRIM'S SHELL; or, _Fergan the Quarryman._ THE IRON PINCERS; or, _Mylio and Karvel._ THE IRON TREVET; or, _Jocelyn the Champion._ THE EXECUTIONER'S KNIFE; or, _Joan of Arc._ THE POCKET BIBLE; or, _Christian the Printer._ THE BLACKSMITH'S HAMMER; or, _The Peasant Code._ THE SWORD OF HONOR; or, _The Foundation of the French Republic._ THE GALLEY SLAVE'S RING; or, _The Family Lebrenn._

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PONIARD'S

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From this reading THE PONIARD'S HILT; or, _Karadeucq and Ronan._ THE BRANDING NEEDLE; or, _The Monastery of Charolles._ THE ABBATIAL CROSIER; or, _Bonaik and Septimine._ THE CARLOVINGIAN COINS; or, _The Daughters of Charlemagne._ THE IRON ARROW-HEAD; or, _The Buckler Maiden._ THE INFANT'S SKULL; or, _The End of the World._ THE PILGRIM'S SHELL; or, _Fergan the Quarryman._ THE IRON PINCERS; or, _Mylio and Karvel._ THE IRON TREVET; or, _Jocelyn the Champion._ THE EXECUTIONER'S KNIFE; or, _Joan of Arc._ THE POCKET BIBLE; or, _Christian the Printer._ THE BLACKSMITH'S HAMMER; or, _The Peasant Code._ THE SWORD OF HONOR; or, _The Foundation of the French Republic._ THE GALLEY SLAVE'S RING; or, _The Family Lebrenn._

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PrinternounUS /ˈprɪntər/

someone whose occupation is printing

From this reading THE PONIARD'S HILT; or, _Karadeucq and Ronan._ THE BRANDING NEEDLE; or, _The Monastery of Charolles._ THE ABBATIAL CROSIER; or, _Bonaik and Septimine._ THE CARLOVINGIAN COINS; or, _The Daughters of Charlemagne._ THE IRON ARROW-HEAD; or, _The Buckler Maiden._ THE INFANT'S SKULL; or, _The End of the World._ THE PILGRIM'S SHELL; or, _Fergan the Quarryman._ THE IRON PINCERS; or, _Mylio and Karvel._ THE IRON TREVET; or, _Jocelyn the Champion._ THE EXECUTIONER'S KNIFE; or, _Joan of Arc._ THE POCKET BIBLE; or, _Christian the Printer._ THE BLACKSMITH'S HAMMER; or, _The Peasant Code._ THE SWORD OF HONOR; or, _The Foundation of the French Republic._ THE GALLEY SLAVE'S RING; or, _The Family Lebrenn._

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ProletariannounUS /ˌproʊləˈteriən/

a member of the working class (not necessarily employed)

From this reading History of a Proletarian Family Across the Ages THE GOLD SICKLE; or, _Hena the Virgin of the Isle of Sen._ THE BRASS BELL; or, _The Chariot of Death._ THE IRON COLLAR; or, _Faustina and Syomara._ THE SILVER CROSS; or, _The Carpenter of Nazareth._ THE CASQUE'S LARK; or, Victoria, the Mother of the Camps.

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PublishedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌblɪʃt/

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading Published Uniform With This Volume By THE NEW YORK LABOR NEWS CO.

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Quarrymannoun

a man who works in a quarry

From this reading THE PONIARD'S HILT; or, _Karadeucq and Ronan._ THE BRANDING NEEDLE; or, _The Monastery of Charolles._ THE ABBATIAL CROSIER; or, _Bonaik and Septimine._ THE CARLOVINGIAN COINS; or, _The Daughters of Charlemagne._ THE IRON ARROW-HEAD; or, _The Buckler Maiden._ THE INFANT'S SKULL; or, _The End of the World._ THE PILGRIM'S SHELL; or, _Fergan the Quarryman._ THE IRON PINCERS; or, _Mylio and Karvel._ THE IRON TREVET; or, _Jocelyn the Champion._ THE EXECUTIONER'S KNIFE; or, _Joan of Arc._ THE POCKET BIBLE; or, _Christian the Printer._ THE BLACKSMITH'S HAMMER; or, _The Peasant Code._ THE SWORD OF HONOR; or, _The Foundation of the French Republic._ THE GALLEY SLAVE'S RING; or, _The Family Lebrenn._

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RepublicnounUS /riˈpʌblək/

a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them

From this reading THE PONIARD'S HILT; or, _Karadeucq and Ronan._ THE BRANDING NEEDLE; or, _The Monastery of Charolles._ THE ABBATIAL CROSIER; or, _Bonaik and Septimine._ THE CARLOVINGIAN COINS; or, _The Daughters of Charlemagne._ THE IRON ARROW-HEAD; or, _The Buckler Maiden._ THE INFANT'S SKULL; or, _The End of the World._ THE PILGRIM'S SHELL; or, _Fergan the Quarryman._ THE IRON PINCERS; or, _Mylio and Karvel._ THE IRON TREVET; or, _Jocelyn the Champion._ THE EXECUTIONER'S KNIFE; or, _Joan of Arc._ THE POCKET BIBLE; or, _Christian the Printer._ THE BLACKSMITH'S HAMMER; or, _The Peasant Code._ THE SWORD OF HONOR; or, _The Foundation of the French Republic._ THE GALLEY SLAVE'S RING; or, _The Family Lebrenn._

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RINGverbUS /rɪŋ/

sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading THE PONIARD'S HILT; or, _Karadeucq and Ronan._ THE BRANDING NEEDLE; or, _The Monastery of Charolles._ THE ABBATIAL CROSIER; or, _Bonaik and Septimine._ THE CARLOVINGIAN COINS; or, _The Daughters of Charlemagne._ THE IRON ARROW-HEAD; or, _The Buckler Maiden._ THE INFANT'S SKULL; or, _The End of the World._ THE PILGRIM'S SHELL; or, _Fergan the Quarryman._ THE IRON PINCERS; or, _Mylio and Karvel._ THE IRON TREVET; or, _Jocelyn the Champion._ THE EXECUTIONER'S KNIFE; or, _Joan of Arc._ THE POCKET BIBLE; or, _Christian the Printer._ THE BLACKSMITH'S HAMMER; or, _The Peasant Code._ THE SWORD OF HONOR; or, _The Foundation of the French Republic._ THE GALLEY SLAVE'S RING; or, _The Family Lebrenn._

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Ronan

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From this reading THE PONIARD'S HILT; or, _Karadeucq and Ronan._ THE BRANDING NEEDLE; or, _The Monastery of Charolles._ THE ABBATIAL CROSIER; or, _Bonaik and Septimine._ THE CARLOVINGIAN COINS; or, _The Daughters of Charlemagne._ THE IRON ARROW-HEAD; or, _The Buckler Maiden._ THE INFANT'S SKULL; or, _The End of the World._ THE PILGRIM'S SHELL; or, _Fergan the Quarryman._ THE IRON PINCERS; or, _Mylio and Karvel._ THE IRON TREVET; or, _Jocelyn the Champion._ THE EXECUTIONER'S KNIFE; or, _Joan of Arc._ THE POCKET BIBLE; or, _Christian the Printer._ THE BLACKSMITH'S HAMMER; or, _The Peasant Code._ THE SWORD OF HONOR; or, _The Foundation of the French Republic._ THE GALLEY SLAVE'S RING; or, _The Family Lebrenn._

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SennounUS /sen/

a fractional monetary unit of Japan and Indonesia and Cambodia; equal to one hundredth of a yen or rupiah or riel

From this reading History of a Proletarian Family Across the Ages THE GOLD SICKLE; or, _Hena the Virgin of the Isle of Sen._ THE BRASS BELL; or, _The Chariot of Death._ THE IRON COLLAR; or, _Faustina and Syomara._ THE SILVER CROSS; or, _The Carpenter of Nazareth._ THE CASQUE'S LARK; or, Victoria, the Mother of the Camps.

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Septimine

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From this reading THE PONIARD'S HILT; or, _Karadeucq and Ronan._ THE BRANDING NEEDLE; or, _The Monastery of Charolles._ THE ABBATIAL CROSIER; or, _Bonaik and Septimine._ THE CARLOVINGIAN COINS; or, _The Daughters of Charlemagne._ THE IRON ARROW-HEAD; or, _The Buckler Maiden._ THE INFANT'S SKULL; or, _The End of the World._ THE PILGRIM'S SHELL; or, _Fergan the Quarryman._ THE IRON PINCERS; or, _Mylio and Karvel._ THE IRON TREVET; or, _Jocelyn the Champion._ THE EXECUTIONER'S KNIFE; or, _Joan of Arc._ THE POCKET BIBLE; or, _Christian the Printer._ THE BLACKSMITH'S HAMMER; or, _The Peasant Code._ THE SWORD OF HONOR; or, _The Foundation of the French Republic._ THE GALLEY SLAVE'S RING; or, _The Family Lebrenn._

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SHELLnounUS /ʃel/

ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

From this reading THE PONIARD'S HILT; or, _Karadeucq and Ronan._ THE BRANDING NEEDLE; or, _The Monastery of Charolles._ THE ABBATIAL CROSIER; or, _Bonaik and Septimine._ THE CARLOVINGIAN COINS; or, _The Daughters of Charlemagne._ THE IRON ARROW-HEAD; or, _The Buckler Maiden._ THE INFANT'S SKULL; or, _The End of the World._ THE PILGRIM'S SHELL; or, _Fergan the Quarryman._ THE IRON PINCERS; or, _Mylio and Karvel._ THE IRON TREVET; or, _Jocelyn the Champion._ THE EXECUTIONER'S KNIFE; or, _Joan of Arc._ THE POCKET BIBLE; or, _Christian the Printer._ THE BLACKSMITH'S HAMMER; or, _The Peasant Code._ THE SWORD OF HONOR; or, _The Foundation of the French Republic._ THE GALLEY SLAVE'S RING; or, _The Family Lebrenn._

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SICKLEnounUS /ˈsɪkəl/

an edge tool for cutting grass or crops; has a curved blade and a short handle

From this reading History of a Proletarian Family Across the Ages THE GOLD SICKLE; or, _Hena the Virgin of the Isle of Sen._ THE BRASS BELL; or, _The Chariot of Death._ THE IRON COLLAR; or, _Faustina and Syomara._ THE SILVER CROSS; or, _The Carpenter of Nazareth._ THE CASQUE'S LARK; or, Victoria, the Mother of the Camps.

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SILVERnounUS /ˈsɪlvər/

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading History of a Proletarian Family Across the Ages THE GOLD SICKLE; or, _Hena the Virgin of the Isle of Sen._ THE BRASS BELL; or, _The Chariot of Death._ THE IRON COLLAR; or, _Faustina and Syomara._ THE SILVER CROSS; or, _The Carpenter of Nazareth._ THE CASQUE'S LARK; or, Victoria, the Mother of the Camps.

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SKULLnounUS /skʌl/

the bony skeleton of the head of vertebrates

From this reading THE PONIARD'S HILT; or, _Karadeucq and Ronan._ THE BRANDING NEEDLE; or, _The Monastery of Charolles._ THE ABBATIAL CROSIER; or, _Bonaik and Septimine._ THE CARLOVINGIAN COINS; or, _The Daughters of Charlemagne._ THE IRON ARROW-HEAD; or, _The Buckler Maiden._ THE INFANT'S SKULL; or, _The End of the World._ THE PILGRIM'S SHELL; or, _Fergan the Quarryman._ THE IRON PINCERS; or, _Mylio and Karvel._ THE IRON TREVET; or, _Jocelyn the Champion._ THE EXECUTIONER'S KNIFE; or, _Joan of Arc._ THE POCKET BIBLE; or, _Christian the Printer._ THE BLACKSMITH'S HAMMER; or, _The Peasant Code._ THE SWORD OF HONOR; or, _The Foundation of the French Republic._ THE GALLEY SLAVE'S RING; or, _The Family Lebrenn._

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SLAVE'S

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From this reading THE PONIARD'S HILT; or, _Karadeucq and Ronan._ THE BRANDING NEEDLE; or, _The Monastery of Charolles._ THE ABBATIAL CROSIER; or, _Bonaik and Septimine._ THE CARLOVINGIAN COINS; or, _The Daughters of Charlemagne._ THE IRON ARROW-HEAD; or, _The Buckler Maiden._ THE INFANT'S SKULL; or, _The End of the World._ THE PILGRIM'S SHELL; or, _Fergan the Quarryman._ THE IRON PINCERS; or, _Mylio and Karvel._ THE IRON TREVET; or, _Jocelyn the Champion._ THE EXECUTIONER'S KNIFE; or, _Joan of Arc._ THE POCKET BIBLE; or, _Christian the Printer._ THE BLACKSMITH'S HAMMER; or, _The Peasant Code._ THE SWORD OF HONOR; or, _The Foundation of the French Republic._ THE GALLEY SLAVE'S RING; or, _The Family Lebrenn._

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storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/

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 1909 The invasion of the Normans, or Northmen, or Norsemen--called throughout this brilliant story the Northmans--bears characteristics that distinguish it markedly from all the other European invasions.

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SWORDnounUS /sɔːrd/

a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

From this reading THE PONIARD'S HILT; or, _Karadeucq and Ronan._ THE BRANDING NEEDLE; or, _The Monastery of Charolles._ THE ABBATIAL CROSIER; or, _Bonaik and Septimine._ THE CARLOVINGIAN COINS; or, _The Daughters of Charlemagne._ THE IRON ARROW-HEAD; or, _The Buckler Maiden._ THE INFANT'S SKULL; or, _The End of the World._ THE PILGRIM'S SHELL; or, _Fergan the Quarryman._ THE IRON PINCERS; or, _Mylio and Karvel._ THE IRON TREVET; or, _Jocelyn the Champion._ THE EXECUTIONER'S KNIFE; or, _Joan of Arc._ THE POCKET BIBLE; or, _Christian the Printer._ THE BLACKSMITH'S HAMMER; or, _The Peasant Code._ THE SWORD OF HONOR; or, _The Foundation of the French Republic._ THE GALLEY SLAVE'S RING; or, _The Family Lebrenn._

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Syomara

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From this reading History of a Proletarian Family Across the Ages THE GOLD SICKLE; or, _Hena the Virgin of the Isle of Sen._ THE BRASS BELL; or, _The Chariot of Death._ THE IRON COLLAR; or, _Faustina and Syomara._ THE SILVER CROSS; or, _The Carpenter of Nazareth._ THE CASQUE'S LARK; or, Victoria, the Mother of the Camps.

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TalenounUS /teɪl/

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 Tale of the Northman Invasion By DANIEL DE LEON NEW YORK LABOR NEWS COMPANY.

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thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading 1909 The invasion of the Normans, or Northmen, or Norsemen--called throughout this brilliant story the Northmans--bears characteristics that distinguish it markedly from all the other European invasions.

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thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading History of a Proletarian Family Across the Ages THE GOLD SICKLE; or, _Hena the Virgin of the Isle of Sen._ THE BRASS BELL; or, _The Chariot of Death._ THE IRON COLLAR; or, _Faustina and Syomara._ THE SILVER CROSS; or, _The Carpenter of Nazareth._ THE CASQUE'S LARK; or, Victoria, the Mother of the Camps.

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ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Published Uniform With This Volume By THE NEW YORK LABOR NEWS CO.

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throughoutprepositionUS /θruːˈaʊt/

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading 1909 The invasion of the Normans, or Northmen, or Norsemen--called throughout this brilliant story the Northmans--bears characteristics that distinguish it markedly from all the other European invasions.

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TREVET

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From this reading THE PONIARD'S HILT; or, _Karadeucq and Ronan._ THE BRANDING NEEDLE; or, _The Monastery of Charolles._ THE ABBATIAL CROSIER; or, _Bonaik and Septimine._ THE CARLOVINGIAN COINS; or, _The Daughters of Charlemagne._ THE IRON ARROW-HEAD; or, _The Buckler Maiden._ THE INFANT'S SKULL; or, _The End of the World._ THE PILGRIM'S SHELL; or, _Fergan the Quarryman._ THE IRON PINCERS; or, _Mylio and Karvel._ THE IRON TREVET; or, _Jocelyn the Champion._ THE EXECUTIONER'S KNIFE; or, _Joan of Arc._ THE POCKET BIBLE; or, _Christian the Printer._ THE BLACKSMITH'S HAMMER; or, _The Peasant Code._ THE SWORD OF HONOR; or, _The Foundation of the French Republic._ THE GALLEY SLAVE'S RING; or, _The Family Lebrenn._

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UniformadjectiveUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrm/

always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences

From this reading Published Uniform With This Volume By THE NEW YORK LABOR NEWS CO.

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VictorianounUS /vɪkˈtɔːriə/

queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)

From this reading History of a Proletarian Family Across the Ages THE GOLD SICKLE; or, _Hena the Virgin of the Isle of Sen._ THE BRASS BELL; or, _The Chariot of Death._ THE IRON COLLAR; or, _Faustina and Syomara._ THE SILVER CROSS; or, _The Carpenter of Nazareth._ THE CASQUE'S LARK; or, Victoria, the Mother of the Camps.

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VirginnounUS /ˈvɜːrdʒɪn/

a person who has never had sex

From this reading History of a Proletarian Family Across the Ages THE GOLD SICKLE; or, _Hena the Virgin of the Isle of Sen._ THE BRASS BELL; or, _The Chariot of Death._ THE IRON COLLAR; or, _Faustina and Syomara._ THE SILVER CROSS; or, _The Carpenter of Nazareth._ THE CASQUE'S LARK; or, Victoria, the Mother of the Camps.

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VolumenounUS /ˈvɑːljuːm/

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading Published Uniform With This Volume By THE NEW YORK LABOR NEWS CO.

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WithprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Published Uniform With This Volume By THE NEW YORK LABOR NEWS CO.

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WorldnounUS /wɜːrld/

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading THE PONIARD'S HILT; or, _Karadeucq and Ronan._ THE BRANDING NEEDLE; or, _The Monastery of Charolles._ THE ABBATIAL CROSIER; or, _Bonaik and Septimine._ THE CARLOVINGIAN COINS; or, _The Daughters of Charlemagne._ THE IRON ARROW-HEAD; or, _The Buckler Maiden._ THE INFANT'S SKULL; or, _The End of the World._ THE PILGRIM'S SHELL; or, _Fergan the Quarryman._ THE IRON PINCERS; or, _Mylio and Karvel._ THE IRON TREVET; or, _Jocelyn the Champion._ THE EXECUTIONER'S KNIFE; or, _Joan of Arc._ THE POCKET BIBLE; or, _Christian the Printer._ THE BLACKSMITH'S HAMMER; or, _The Peasant Code._ THE SWORD OF HONOR; or, _The Foundation of the French Republic._ THE GALLEY SLAVE'S RING; or, _The Family Lebrenn._

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YORKnounUS /jɔːrk/

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 Published Uniform With This Volume By THE NEW YORK LABOR NEWS CO.

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