Chapter 1 of The Rhodesian is here in full — 410 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 1 of The Rhodesian is here in full — 410 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
The table of contents has been added for the convenience of readers. In the advertisements at the end, text enclosed by equal signs was in bold face in the original (=bold=) and text enclosed by plus signs was underscored (+underscored+). GERTRUDE PAGE'S NOVELS. _In cloth gilt, 6s._ SOME THERE ARE----. FOLLOW AFTER.
Chapter 1 of The Rhodesian is here in full — 410 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “advertisement” — a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading “In the advertisements at the end, text enclosed by equal signs was in bold face in the original (=bold=) and text enclosed by plus signs was underscored (+underscored+).”
the state of being suitable or opportune
From this reading “The table of contents has been added for the convenience of readers.”
closed in or surrounded or included within
From this reading “In the advertisements at the end, text enclosed by equal signs was in bold face in the original (=bold=) and text enclosed by plus signs was underscored (+underscored+).”
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading “_In cloth gilt, 6s._ SOME THERE ARE----.”
plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading “GERTRUDE PAGE'S NOVELS.”
possessive form of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading “GERTRUDE PAGE'S NOVELS.”
a useful or valuable quality
From this reading “In the advertisements at the end, text enclosed by equal signs was in bold face in the original (=bold=) and text enclosed by plus signs was underscored (+underscored+).”
past form of “underscore” — give extra weight to (a communication)
From this reading “In the advertisements at the end, text enclosed by equal signs was in bold face in the original (=bold=) and text enclosed by plus signs was underscored (+underscored+).”
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From this reading _In cloth gilt, 6s._ SOME THERE ARE----.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading The table of contents has been added for the convenience of readers.
plural of “advertisement” — a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading In the advertisements at the end, text enclosed by equal signs was in bold face in the original (=bold=) and text enclosed by plus signs was underscored (+underscored+).
later than; following
From this reading FOLLOW AFTER.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the advertisements at the end, text enclosed by equal signs was in bold face in the original (=bold=) and text enclosed by plus signs was underscored (+underscored+).
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _In cloth gilt, 6s._ SOME THERE ARE----.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the advertisements at the end, text enclosed by equal signs was in bold face in the original (=bold=) and text enclosed by plus signs was underscored (+underscored+).
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The table of contents has been added for the convenience of readers.
fearless and daring
From this reading In the advertisements at the end, text enclosed by equal signs was in bold face in the original (=bold=) and text enclosed by plus signs was underscored (+underscored+).
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the advertisements at the end, text enclosed by equal signs was in bold face in the original (=bold=) and text enclosed by plus signs was underscored (+underscored+).
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading _In cloth gilt, 6s._ SOME THERE ARE----.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading The table of contents has been added for the convenience of readers.
the state of being suitable or opportune
From this reading The table of contents has been added for the convenience of readers.
closed in or surrounded or included within
From this reading In the advertisements at the end, text enclosed by equal signs was in bold face in the original (=bold=) and text enclosed by plus signs was underscored (+underscored+).
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading In the advertisements at the end, text enclosed by equal signs was in bold face in the original (=bold=) and text enclosed by plus signs was underscored (+underscored+).
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading In the advertisements at the end, text enclosed by equal signs was in bold face in the original (=bold=) and text enclosed by plus signs was underscored (+underscored+).
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading In the advertisements at the end, text enclosed by equal signs was in bold face in the original (=bold=) and text enclosed by plus signs was underscored (+underscored+).
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading FOLLOW AFTER.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The table of contents has been added for the convenience of readers.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GERTRUDE PAGE'S NOVELS.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading _In cloth gilt, 6s._ SOME THERE ARE----.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The table of contents has been added for the convenience of readers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the advertisements at the end, text enclosed by equal signs was in bold face in the original (=bold=) and text enclosed by plus signs was underscored (+underscored+).
plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading GERTRUDE PAGE'S NOVELS.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The table of contents has been added for the convenience of readers.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading In the advertisements at the end, text enclosed by equal signs was in bold face in the original (=bold=) and text enclosed by plus signs was underscored (+underscored+).
possessive form of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading GERTRUDE PAGE'S NOVELS.
a useful or valuable quality
From this reading In the advertisements at the end, text enclosed by equal signs was in bold face in the original (=bold=) and text enclosed by plus signs was underscored (+underscored+).
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading The table of contents has been added for the convenience of readers.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading _In cloth gilt, 6s._ SOME THERE ARE----.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading In the advertisements at the end, text enclosed by equal signs was in bold face in the original (=bold=) and text enclosed by plus signs was underscored (+underscored+).
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _In cloth gilt, 6s._ SOME THERE ARE----.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The table of contents has been added for the convenience of readers.
the words of something written
From this reading In the advertisements at the end, text enclosed by equal signs was in bold face in the original (=bold=) and text enclosed by plus signs was underscored (+underscored+).
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The table of contents has been added for the convenience of readers.
in or at that place or location
From this reading _In cloth gilt, 6s._ SOME THERE ARE----.
past form of “underscore” — give extra weight to (a communication)
From this reading In the advertisements at the end, text enclosed by equal signs was in bold face in the original (=bold=) and text enclosed by plus signs was underscored (+underscored+).
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the advertisements at the end, text enclosed by equal signs was in bold face in the original (=bold=) and text enclosed by plus signs was underscored (+underscored+).
Chapter 1 of The Rhodesian by Gertrude Page holds 410 sentences, grouped into 82 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 410 sentences of The Rhodesian, unabridged, divided into 82 reading sections.
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