Chapter 1 of The quest of the Silver Swan is here in full — 168 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 1 of The quest of the Silver Swan is here in full — 168 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A Land and Sea Tale for Boys Author of “In Alaskan Waters,” “With Washington at Valley Forge,” “The Lost Galleon,” “The Treasure of Southlake Farm,” etc. The Young Builders of Swiftdale. By Allen Chapman. Cloth. Price, 60 cents.
Chapter 1 of The quest of the Silver Swan is here in full — 168 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a native or resident of Alaska
From this reading “A Land and Sea Tale for Boys Author of “In Alaskan Waters,” “With Washington at Valley Forge,” “The Lost Galleon,” “The Treasure of Southlake Farm,” etc.”
United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
From this reading “By Allen Chapman.”
plural of “builder” — a substance added to soaps or detergents to increase their cleansing action
From this reading “The Young Builders of Swiftdale.”
plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading “Price, 60 cents.”
United States pioneer who planted apple trees as he traveled (1774-1845)
From this reading “By Allen Chapman.”
create by hammering
From this reading “A Land and Sea Tale for Boys Author of “In Alaskan Waters,” “With Washington at Valley Forge,” “The Lost Galleon,” “The Treasure of Southlake Farm,” etc.”
a large square-rigged sailing ship with three or more masts; used by the Spanish for commerce and war from the 15th to 18th centuries
From this reading “A Land and Sea Tale for Boys Author of “In Alaskan Waters,” “With Washington at Valley Forge,” “The Lost Galleon,” “The Treasure of Southlake Farm,” etc.”
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading “A Land and Sea Tale for Boys Author of “In Alaskan Waters,” “With Washington at Valley Forge,” “The Lost Galleon,” “The Treasure of Southlake Farm,” etc.”
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From this reading Price, 60 cents.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Land and Sea Tale for Boys Author of “In Alaskan Waters,” “With Washington at Valley Forge,” “The Lost Galleon,” “The Treasure of Southlake Farm,” etc.
a native or resident of Alaska
From this reading A Land and Sea Tale for Boys Author of “In Alaskan Waters,” “With Washington at Valley Forge,” “The Lost Galleon,” “The Treasure of Southlake Farm,” etc.
United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
From this reading By Allen Chapman.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A Land and Sea Tale for Boys Author of “In Alaskan Waters,” “With Washington at Valley Forge,” “The Lost Galleon,” “The Treasure of Southlake Farm,” etc.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A Land and Sea Tale for Boys Author of “In Alaskan Waters,” “With Washington at Valley Forge,” “The Lost Galleon,” “The Treasure of Southlake Farm,” etc.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading A Land and Sea Tale for Boys Author of “In Alaskan Waters,” “With Washington at Valley Forge,” “The Lost Galleon,” “The Treasure of Southlake Farm,” etc.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading A Land and Sea Tale for Boys Author of “In Alaskan Waters,” “With Washington at Valley Forge,” “The Lost Galleon,” “The Treasure of Southlake Farm,” etc.
plural of “builder” — a substance added to soaps or detergents to increase their cleansing action
From this reading The Young Builders of Swiftdale.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By Allen Chapman.
plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading Price, 60 cents.
United States pioneer who planted apple trees as he traveled (1774-1845)
From this reading By Allen Chapman.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading Cloth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A Land and Sea Tale for Boys Author of “In Alaskan Waters,” “With Washington at Valley Forge,” “The Lost Galleon,” “The Treasure of Southlake Farm,” etc.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading A Land and Sea Tale for Boys Author of “In Alaskan Waters,” “With Washington at Valley Forge,” “The Lost Galleon,” “The Treasure of Southlake Farm,” etc.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A Land and Sea Tale for Boys Author of “In Alaskan Waters,” “With Washington at Valley Forge,” “The Lost Galleon,” “The Treasure of Southlake Farm,” etc.
create by hammering
From this reading A Land and Sea Tale for Boys Author of “In Alaskan Waters,” “With Washington at Valley Forge,” “The Lost Galleon,” “The Treasure of Southlake Farm,” etc.
a large square-rigged sailing ship with three or more masts; used by the Spanish for commerce and war from the 15th to 18th centuries
From this reading A Land and Sea Tale for Boys Author of “In Alaskan Waters,” “With Washington at Valley Forge,” “The Lost Galleon,” “The Treasure of Southlake Farm,” etc.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A Land and Sea Tale for Boys Author of “In Alaskan Waters,” “With Washington at Valley Forge,” “The Lost Galleon,” “The Treasure of Southlake Farm,” etc.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading A Land and Sea Tale for Boys Author of “In Alaskan Waters,” “With Washington at Valley Forge,” “The Lost Galleon,” “The Treasure of Southlake Farm,” etc.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading A Land and Sea Tale for Boys Author of “In Alaskan Waters,” “With Washington at Valley Forge,” “The Lost Galleon,” “The Treasure of Southlake Farm,” etc.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A Land and Sea Tale for Boys Author of “In Alaskan Waters,” “With Washington at Valley Forge,” “The Lost Galleon,” “The Treasure of Southlake Farm,” etc.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading Price, 60 cents.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading A Land and Sea Tale for Boys Author of “In Alaskan Waters,” “With Washington at Valley Forge,” “The Lost Galleon,” “The Treasure of Southlake Farm,” etc.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A Land and Sea Tale for Boys Author of “In Alaskan Waters,” “With Washington at Valley Forge,” “The Lost Galleon,” “The Treasure of Southlake Farm,” etc.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Young Builders of Swiftdale.
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 Land and Sea Tale for Boys Author of “In Alaskan Waters,” “With Washington at Valley Forge,” “The Lost Galleon,” “The Treasure of Southlake Farm,” etc.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Land and Sea Tale for Boys Author of “In Alaskan Waters,” “With Washington at Valley Forge,” “The Lost Galleon,” “The Treasure of Southlake Farm,” etc.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading A Land and Sea Tale for Boys Author of “In Alaskan Waters,” “With Washington at Valley Forge,” “The Lost Galleon,” “The Treasure of Southlake Farm,” etc.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading A Land and Sea Tale for Boys Author of “In Alaskan Waters,” “With Washington at Valley Forge,” “The Lost Galleon,” “The Treasure of Southlake Farm,” etc.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading A Land and Sea Tale for Boys Author of “In Alaskan Waters,” “With Washington at Valley Forge,” “The Lost Galleon,” “The Treasure of Southlake Farm,” etc.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading A Land and Sea Tale for Boys Author of “In Alaskan Waters,” “With Washington at Valley Forge,” “The Lost Galleon,” “The Treasure of Southlake Farm,” etc.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A Land and Sea Tale for Boys Author of “In Alaskan Waters,” “With Washington at Valley Forge,” “The Lost Galleon,” “The Treasure of Southlake Farm,” etc.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The Young Builders of Swiftdale.
Chapter 1 of The quest of the Silver Swan by W. Bert (Walter Bertram) Foster holds 168 sentences, grouped into 34 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.
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