Chapter 1 of The noble lord is here in full — 662 sentences across 133 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter I
Chapter 1 of The noble lord is here in full — 662 sentences across 133 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
CHARACTERS HE. SHE. PETERS. _A secluded spot in the Maine woods in the neighborhood of a summer hotel. It is the middle of July.
Chapter 1 of The noble lord is here in full — 662 sentences across 133 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading “CHARACTERS HE.”
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading “_A secluded spot in the Maine woods in the neighborhood of a summer hotel.”
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading “It is the middle of July.”
a state in New England
From this reading “_A secluded spot in the Maine woods in the neighborhood of a summer hotel.”
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading “_A secluded spot in the Maine woods in the neighborhood of a summer hotel.”
plural of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading “PETERS.”
hidden from general view or use
From this reading “_A secluded spot in the Maine woods in the neighborhood of a summer hotel.”
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading “_A secluded spot in the Maine woods in the neighborhood of a summer hotel.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A secluded spot in the Maine woods in the neighborhood of a summer hotel.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading CHARACTERS HE.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CHARACTERS HE.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading _A secluded spot in the Maine woods in the neighborhood of a summer hotel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _A secluded spot in the Maine woods in the neighborhood of a summer hotel.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is the middle of July.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is the middle of July.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading It is the middle of July.
a state in New England
From this reading _A secluded spot in the Maine woods in the neighborhood of a summer hotel.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading It is the middle of July.
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading _A secluded spot in the Maine woods in the neighborhood of a summer hotel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _A secluded spot in the Maine woods in the neighborhood of a summer hotel.
plural of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading PETERS.
hidden from general view or use
From this reading _A secluded spot in the Maine woods in the neighborhood of a summer hotel.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SHE.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading _A secluded spot in the Maine woods in the neighborhood of a summer hotel.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading _A secluded spot in the Maine woods in the neighborhood of a summer hotel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _A secluded spot in the Maine woods in the neighborhood of a summer hotel.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading _A secluded spot in the Maine woods in the neighborhood of a summer hotel.
Chapter 1 of The noble lord by Percival Wilde holds 662 sentences, grouped into 133 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 662 sentences of The noble lord, unabridged, divided into 133 reading sections.
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