Chapter 1 of The seed she sowed is here in full — 9 sentences across 2 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter I
Chapter 1 of The seed she sowed is here in full — 9 sentences across 2 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A Tale of the Great Dock Strike Author of "Arthur's Inheritance," "Gytha's Message," "A Gypsy Against Her Will," &c. CHAP. II. NEW WORK III. THE NEIGHBOURS IV. WHAT PASSION DID V. WINNY'S SACRIFICE VI. ONE WINDY MORNING VII. THE STRIKE VIII. CONCLUSION THE SEED SHE SOWED.
Chapter 1 of The seed she sowed is here in full — 9 sentences across 2 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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possessive form of “arthur” — elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading “A Tale of the Great Dock Strike Author of "Arthur's Inheritance," "Gytha's Message," "A Gypsy Against Her Will," &c.”
an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading “A Tale of the Great Dock Strike Author of "Arthur's Inheritance," "Gytha's Message," "A Gypsy Against Her Will," &c.”
a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment
From this reading “A Tale of the Great Dock Strike Author of "Arthur's Inheritance," "Gytha's Message," "A Gypsy Against Her Will," &c.”
hereditary succession to a title or an office or property
From this reading “A Tale of the Great Dock Strike Author of "Arthur's Inheritance," "Gytha's Message," "A Gypsy Against Her Will," &c.”
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading “THE NEIGHBOURS IV.”
a small hard fruit
From this reading “CONCLUSION THE SEED SHE SOWED.”
past form of “sow” — place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth
From this reading “CONCLUSION THE SEED SHE SOWED.”
abounding in or exposed to the wind or breezes
From this reading “ONE WINDY MORNING VII.”
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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 Tale of the Great Dock Strike Author of "Arthur's Inheritance," "Gytha's Message," "A Gypsy Against Her Will," &c.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading A Tale of the Great Dock Strike Author of "Arthur's Inheritance," "Gytha's Message," "A Gypsy Against Her Will," &c.
possessive form of “arthur” — elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading A Tale of the Great Dock Strike Author of "Arthur's Inheritance," "Gytha's Message," "A Gypsy Against Her Will," &c.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading A Tale of the Great Dock Strike Author of "Arthur's Inheritance," "Gytha's Message," "A Gypsy Against Her Will," &c.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading A Tale of the Great Dock Strike Author of "Arthur's Inheritance," "Gytha's Message," "A Gypsy Against Her Will," &c.
a boy or man
From this reading CHAP.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading CONCLUSION THE SEED SHE SOWED.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading WHAT PASSION DID V. WINNY'S SACRIFICE VI.
an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading A Tale of the Great Dock Strike Author of "Arthur's Inheritance," "Gytha's Message," "A Gypsy Against Her Will," &c.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A Tale of the Great Dock Strike Author of "Arthur's Inheritance," "Gytha's Message," "A Gypsy Against Her Will," &c.
a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment
From this reading A Tale of the Great Dock Strike Author of "Arthur's Inheritance," "Gytha's Message," "A Gypsy Against Her Will," &c.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A Tale of the Great Dock Strike Author of "Arthur's Inheritance," "Gytha's Message," "A Gypsy Against Her Will," &c.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A Tale of the Great Dock Strike Author of "Arthur's Inheritance," "Gytha's Message," "A Gypsy Against Her Will," &c.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading II.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading NEW WORK III.
hereditary succession to a title or an office or property
From this reading A Tale of the Great Dock Strike Author of "Arthur's Inheritance," "Gytha's Message," "A Gypsy Against Her Will," &c.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading THE NEIGHBOURS IV.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading A Tale of the Great Dock Strike Author of "Arthur's Inheritance," "Gytha's Message," "A Gypsy Against Her Will," &c.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading ONE WINDY MORNING VII.
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading THE NEIGHBOURS IV.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading NEW WORK III.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A Tale of the Great Dock Strike Author of "Arthur's Inheritance," "Gytha's Message," "A Gypsy Against Her Will," &c.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ONE WINDY MORNING VII.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading WHAT PASSION DID V. WINNY'S SACRIFICE VI.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading WHAT PASSION DID V. WINNY'S SACRIFICE VI.
a small hard fruit
From this reading CONCLUSION THE SEED SHE SOWED.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CONCLUSION THE SEED SHE SOWED.
past form of “sow” — place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth
From this reading CONCLUSION THE SEED SHE SOWED.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading A Tale of the Great Dock Strike Author of "Arthur's Inheritance," "Gytha's Message," "A Gypsy Against Her Will," &c.
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 Tale of the Great Dock Strike Author of "Arthur's Inheritance," "Gytha's Message," "A Gypsy Against Her Will," &c.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Tale of the Great Dock Strike Author of "Arthur's Inheritance," "Gytha's Message," "A Gypsy Against Her Will," &c.
a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt
From this reading WHAT PASSION DID V. WINNY'S SACRIFICE VI.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading WHAT PASSION DID V. WINNY'S SACRIFICE VI.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading ONE WINDY MORNING VII.
the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one
From this reading THE STRIKE VIII.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT PASSION DID V. WINNY'S SACRIFICE VI.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading A Tale of the Great Dock Strike Author of "Arthur's Inheritance," "Gytha's Message," "A Gypsy Against Her Will," &c.
abounding in or exposed to the wind or breezes
From this reading ONE WINDY MORNING VII.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WHAT PASSION DID V. WINNY'S SACRIFICE VI.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading NEW WORK III.
Chapter 1 of The seed she sowed by Emma Leslie holds 9 sentences, grouped into 2 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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