Chapter 1 of The Letters of Charles Dickens. Vol. 3, 1836-1870 is here in full — 404 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 1 of The Letters of Charles Dickens. Vol. 3, 1836-1870 is here in full — 404 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
CHARLES DICKENS. VOL. III. London: CHAPMAN AND HALL, LIMITED, 11, HENRIETTA STREET, COVENT GARDEN. 1882.
Chapter 1 of The Letters of Charles Dickens. Vol. 3, 1836-1870 is here in full — 404 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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United States pioneer who planted apple trees as he traveled (1774-1845)
From this reading “London: CHAPMAN AND HALL, LIMITED, 11, HENRIETTA STREET, COVENT GARDEN.”
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading “CHARLES DICKENS.”
a word used in exclamations of confusion
From this reading “CHARLES DICKENS.”
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading “London: CHAPMAN AND HALL, LIMITED, 11, HENRIETTA STREET, COVENT GARDEN.”
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading “London: CHAPMAN AND HALL, LIMITED, 11, HENRIETTA STREET, COVENT GARDEN.”
small in range or scope
From this reading “London: CHAPMAN AND HALL, LIMITED, 11, HENRIETTA STREET, COVENT GARDEN.”
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading “London: CHAPMAN AND HALL, LIMITED, 11, HENRIETTA STREET, COVENT GARDEN.”
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading “London: CHAPMAN AND HALL, LIMITED, 11, HENRIETTA STREET, COVENT GARDEN.”
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From this reading London: CHAPMAN AND HALL, LIMITED, 11, HENRIETTA STREET, COVENT GARDEN.
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From this reading 1882.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading London: CHAPMAN AND HALL, LIMITED, 11, HENRIETTA STREET, COVENT GARDEN.
United States pioneer who planted apple trees as he traveled (1774-1845)
From this reading London: CHAPMAN AND HALL, LIMITED, 11, HENRIETTA STREET, COVENT GARDEN.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading CHARLES DICKENS.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading London: CHAPMAN AND HALL, LIMITED, 11, HENRIETTA STREET, COVENT GARDEN.
a word used in exclamations of confusion
From this reading CHARLES DICKENS.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading London: CHAPMAN AND HALL, LIMITED, 11, HENRIETTA STREET, COVENT GARDEN.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading London: CHAPMAN AND HALL, LIMITED, 11, HENRIETTA STREET, COVENT GARDEN.
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From this reading London: CHAPMAN AND HALL, LIMITED, 11, HENRIETTA STREET, COVENT GARDEN.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading III.
small in range or scope
From this reading London: CHAPMAN AND HALL, LIMITED, 11, HENRIETTA STREET, COVENT GARDEN.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading London: CHAPMAN AND HALL, LIMITED, 11, HENRIETTA STREET, COVENT GARDEN.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading London: CHAPMAN AND HALL, LIMITED, 11, HENRIETTA STREET, COVENT GARDEN.
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From this reading VOL.
Chapter 1 of The Letters of Charles Dickens. Vol. 3, 1836-1870 by Charles Dickens holds 404 sentences, grouped into 81 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 404 sentences of The Letters of Charles Dickens. Vol. 3, 1836-1870, unabridged, divided into 81 reading sections.
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