Chapter 1 of The red plant is here in full — 147 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter I
Chapter 1 of The red plant is here in full — 147 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
The Round Spring Stories. THE RED PLANT. Author of "Irish Amy," "Opposite Neighbors," "Comfort Allison," "The Tattler," "Nelly, or the Best Inheritance," "Twin Roses," "Ethel's Trial," "The Fairchilds," "The Sunday-School Exhibition," "Percy's Holidays," &c. PHILADELPHIA: AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION, NO. 1122 CHESTNUT STREET.
Chapter 1 of The red plant is here in full — 147 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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(of hair or feathers) of a golden brown to reddish brown color
From this reading “1122 CHESTNUT STREET.”
the act of exhibiting
From this reading “Author of "Irish Amy," "Opposite Neighbors," "Comfort Allison," "The Tattler," "Nelly, or the Best Inheritance," "Twin Roses," "Ethel's Trial," "The Fairchilds," "The Sunday-School Exhibition," "Percy's Holidays," &c.”
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading “Author of "Irish Amy," "Opposite Neighbors," "Comfort Allison," "The Tattler," "Nelly, or the Best Inheritance," "Twin Roses," "Ethel's Trial," "The Fairchilds," "The Sunday-School Exhibition," "Percy's Holidays," &c.”
hereditary succession to a title or an office or property
From this reading “Author of "Irish Amy," "Opposite Neighbors," "Comfort Allison," "The Tattler," "Nelly, or the Best Inheritance," "Twin Roses," "Ethel's Trial," "The Fairchilds," "The Sunday-School Exhibition," "Percy's Holidays," &c.”
possessive form of “percy” — United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)
From this reading “Author of "Irish Amy," "Opposite Neighbors," "Comfort Allison," "The Tattler," "Nelly, or the Best Inheritance," "Twin Roses," "Ethel's Trial," "The Fairchilds," "The Sunday-School Exhibition," "Percy's Holidays," &c.”
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.”
someone who gossips indiscreetly
From this reading “Author of "Irish Amy," "Opposite Neighbors," "Comfort Allison," "The Tattler," "Nelly, or the Best Inheritance," "Twin Roses," "Ethel's Trial," "The Fairchilds," "The Sunday-School Exhibition," "Percy's Holidays," &c.”
either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy
From this reading “Author of "Irish Amy," "Opposite Neighbors," "Comfort Allison," "The Tattler," "Nelly, or the Best Inheritance," "Twin Roses," "Ethel's Trial," "The Fairchilds," "The Sunday-School Exhibition," "Percy's Holidays," &c.”
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In this reading “Author of "Irish Amy," "Opposite Neighbors," "Comfort Allison," "The Tattler," "Nelly, or the Best Inheritance," "Twin Roses," "Ethel's Trial," "The Fairchilds," "The Sunday-School Exhibition," "Percy's Holidays," &c.”
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From this reading 1122 CHESTNUT STREET.
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From this reading Author of "Irish Amy," "Opposite Neighbors," "Comfort Allison," "The Tattler," "Nelly, or the Best Inheritance," "Twin Roses," "Ethel's Trial," "The Fairchilds," "The Sunday-School Exhibition," "Percy's Holidays," &c.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading PHILADELPHIA: AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION, NO.
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From this reading Author of "Irish Amy," "Opposite Neighbors," "Comfort Allison," "The Tattler," "Nelly, or the Best Inheritance," "Twin Roses," "Ethel's Trial," "The Fairchilds," "The Sunday-School Exhibition," "Percy's Holidays," &c.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of "Irish Amy," "Opposite Neighbors," "Comfort Allison," "The Tattler," "Nelly, or the Best Inheritance," "Twin Roses," "Ethel's Trial," "The Fairchilds," "The Sunday-School Exhibition," "Percy's Holidays," &c.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Author of "Irish Amy," "Opposite Neighbors," "Comfort Allison," "The Tattler," "Nelly, or the Best Inheritance," "Twin Roses," "Ethel's Trial," "The Fairchilds," "The Sunday-School Exhibition," "Percy's Holidays," &c.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading Author of "Irish Amy," "Opposite Neighbors," "Comfort Allison," "The Tattler," "Nelly, or the Best Inheritance," "Twin Roses," "Ethel's Trial," "The Fairchilds," "The Sunday-School Exhibition," "Percy's Holidays," &c.
(of hair or feathers) of a golden brown to reddish brown color
From this reading 1122 CHESTNUT STREET.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Author of "Irish Amy," "Opposite Neighbors," "Comfort Allison," "The Tattler," "Nelly, or the Best Inheritance," "Twin Roses," "Ethel's Trial," "The Fairchilds," "The Sunday-School Exhibition," "Percy's Holidays," &c.
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From this reading Author of "Irish Amy," "Opposite Neighbors," "Comfort Allison," "The Tattler," "Nelly, or the Best Inheritance," "Twin Roses," "Ethel's Trial," "The Fairchilds," "The Sunday-School Exhibition," "Percy's Holidays," &c.
the act of exhibiting
From this reading Author of "Irish Amy," "Opposite Neighbors," "Comfort Allison," "The Tattler," "Nelly, or the Best Inheritance," "Twin Roses," "Ethel's Trial," "The Fairchilds," "The Sunday-School Exhibition," "Percy's Holidays," &c.
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From this reading Author of "Irish Amy," "Opposite Neighbors," "Comfort Allison," "The Tattler," "Nelly, or the Best Inheritance," "Twin Roses," "Ethel's Trial," "The Fairchilds," "The Sunday-School Exhibition," "Percy's Holidays," &c.
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Author of "Irish Amy," "Opposite Neighbors," "Comfort Allison," "The Tattler," "Nelly, or the Best Inheritance," "Twin Roses," "Ethel's Trial," "The Fairchilds," "The Sunday-School Exhibition," "Percy's Holidays," &c.
hereditary succession to a title or an office or property
From this reading Author of "Irish Amy," "Opposite Neighbors," "Comfort Allison," "The Tattler," "Nelly, or the Best Inheritance," "Twin Roses," "Ethel's Trial," "The Fairchilds," "The Sunday-School Exhibition," "Percy's Holidays," &c.
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading Author of "Irish Amy," "Opposite Neighbors," "Comfort Allison," "The Tattler," "Nelly, or the Best Inheritance," "Twin Roses," "Ethel's Trial," "The Fairchilds," "The Sunday-School Exhibition," "Percy's Holidays," &c.
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Author of "Irish Amy," "Opposite Neighbors," "Comfort Allison," "The Tattler," "Nelly, or the Best Inheritance," "Twin Roses," "Ethel's Trial," "The Fairchilds," "The Sunday-School Exhibition," "Percy's Holidays," &c.
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From this reading Author of "Irish Amy," "Opposite Neighbors," "Comfort Allison," "The Tattler," "Nelly, or the Best Inheritance," "Twin Roses," "Ethel's Trial," "The Fairchilds," "The Sunday-School Exhibition," "Percy's Holidays," &c.
not any; not one
From this reading PHILADELPHIA: AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION, NO.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author of "Irish Amy," "Opposite Neighbors," "Comfort Allison," "The Tattler," "Nelly, or the Best Inheritance," "Twin Roses," "Ethel's Trial," "The Fairchilds," "The Sunday-School Exhibition," "Percy's Holidays," &c.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Author of "Irish Amy," "Opposite Neighbors," "Comfort Allison," "The Tattler," "Nelly, or the Best Inheritance," "Twin Roses," "Ethel's Trial," "The Fairchilds," "The Sunday-School Exhibition," "Percy's Holidays," &c.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Author of "Irish Amy," "Opposite Neighbors," "Comfort Allison," "The Tattler," "Nelly, or the Best Inheritance," "Twin Roses," "Ethel's Trial," "The Fairchilds," "The Sunday-School Exhibition," "Percy's Holidays," &c.
possessive form of “percy” — United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)
From this reading Author of "Irish Amy," "Opposite Neighbors," "Comfort Allison," "The Tattler," "Nelly, or the Best Inheritance," "Twin Roses," "Ethel's Trial," "The Fairchilds," "The Sunday-School Exhibition," "Percy's Holidays," &c.
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.
put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
From this reading THE RED PLANT.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading THE RED PLANT.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Author of "Irish Amy," "Opposite Neighbors," "Comfort Allison," "The Tattler," "Nelly, or the Best Inheritance," "Twin Roses," "Ethel's Trial," "The Fairchilds," "The Sunday-School Exhibition," "Percy's Holidays," &c.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The Round Spring Stories.
the season of growth
From this reading The Round Spring Stories.
plural of “story” — 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 The Round Spring Stories.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading 1122 CHESTNUT STREET.
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From this reading Author of "Irish Amy," "Opposite Neighbors," "Comfort Allison," "The Tattler," "Nelly, or the Best Inheritance," "Twin Roses," "Ethel's Trial," "The Fairchilds," "The Sunday-School Exhibition," "Percy's Holidays," &c.
someone who gossips indiscreetly
From this reading Author of "Irish Amy," "Opposite Neighbors," "Comfort Allison," "The Tattler," "Nelly, or the Best Inheritance," "Twin Roses," "Ethel's Trial," "The Fairchilds," "The Sunday-School Exhibition," "Percy's Holidays," &c.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Round Spring Stories.
the act of testing something
From this reading Author of "Irish Amy," "Opposite Neighbors," "Comfort Allison," "The Tattler," "Nelly, or the Best Inheritance," "Twin Roses," "Ethel's Trial," "The Fairchilds," "The Sunday-School Exhibition," "Percy's Holidays," &c.
either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy
From this reading Author of "Irish Amy," "Opposite Neighbors," "Comfort Allison," "The Tattler," "Nelly, or the Best Inheritance," "Twin Roses," "Ethel's Trial," "The Fairchilds," "The Sunday-School Exhibition," "Percy's Holidays," &c.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading PHILADELPHIA: AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION, NO.
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