Chapter 1 of The old Stanfield house is here in full — 378 sentences across 76 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter I
Chapter 1 of The old Stanfield house is here in full — 378 sentences across 76 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE SIN OF COVETOUSNESS. "IRISH AMY," "THE FAIRCHILDS," "RHODA'S EDUCATION," ETC., ETC. "Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world." PHILADELPHIA: AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION NO. 1122 CHESTNUT STREET.
Chapter 1 of The old Stanfield house is here in full — 378 sentences across 76 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading “PHILADELPHIA: AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION NO.”
(of hair or feathers) of a golden brown to reddish brown color
From this reading “1122 CHESTNUT STREET.”
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading “"IRISH AMY," "THE FAIRCHILDS," "RHODA'S EDUCATION," ETC., ETC.”
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading “"IRISH AMY," "THE FAIRCHILDS," "RHODA'S EDUCATION," ETC., ETC.”
not one and not the other of two
From this reading “"Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world."”
the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania
From this reading “PHILADELPHIA: AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION NO.”
estrangement from god
From this reading “THE SIN OF COVETOUSNESS.”
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading “PHILADELPHIA: AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION NO.”
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In this reading “"Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world."”
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From this reading 1122 CHESTNUT STREET.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading PHILADELPHIA: AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION NO.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "IRISH AMY," "THE FAIRCHILDS," "RHODA'S EDUCATION," ETC., ETC.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world."
(of hair or feathers) of a golden brown to reddish brown color
From this reading 1122 CHESTNUT STREET.
an envious eagerness to possess something
From this reading THE SIN OF COVETOUSNESS.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading "IRISH AMY," "THE FAIRCHILDS," "RHODA'S EDUCATION," ETC., ETC.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "IRISH AMY," "THE FAIRCHILDS," "RHODA'S EDUCATION," ETC., ETC.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "IRISH AMY," "THE FAIRCHILDS," "RHODA'S EDUCATION," ETC., ETC.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world."
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading "IRISH AMY," "THE FAIRCHILDS," "RHODA'S EDUCATION," ETC., ETC.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world."
not one and not the other of two
From this reading "Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world."
not any; not one
From this reading PHILADELPHIA: AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION NO.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SIN OF COVETOUSNESS.
the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania
From this reading PHILADELPHIA: AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION NO.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "IRISH AMY," "THE FAIRCHILDS," "RHODA'S EDUCATION," ETC., ETC.
estrangement from god
From this reading THE SIN OF COVETOUSNESS.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading 1122 CHESTNUT STREET.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PHILADELPHIA: AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION NO.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SIN OF COVETOUSNESS.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world."
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading PHILADELPHIA: AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION NO.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world."
Chapter 1 of The old Stanfield house by Lucy Ellen Guernsey holds 378 sentences, grouped into 76 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 378 sentences of The old Stanfield house, unabridged, divided into 76 reading sections.
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