Chapter 1 of The Tory Lover is here in full — 427 sentences across 86 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter I
Chapter 1 of The Tory Lover is here in full — 427 sentences across 86 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
TO T. J. E. I. The Sea-Wolf II. The Parting Feast III. A Character of Honor IV. The Flowering of whose Face V. The Challenge VI.
Chapter 1 of The Tory Lover is here in full — 427 sentences across 86 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/85 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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take exception to
From this reading “The Flowering of whose Face V. The Challenge VI.”
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading “A Character of Honor IV.”
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading “The Flowering of whose Face V. The Challenge VI.”
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading “The Parting Feast III.”
the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms
From this reading “The Flowering of whose Face V. The Challenge VI.”
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading “A Character of Honor IV.”
the act of departing politely
From this reading “The Parting Feast III.”
belonging to which person
From this reading “The Flowering of whose Face V. The Challenge VI.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
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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 Character of Honor IV.
take exception to
From this reading The Flowering of whose Face V. The Challenge VI.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading A Character of Honor IV.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading TO T. J. E.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The Flowering of whose Face V. The Challenge VI.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading The Parting Feast III.
the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms
From this reading The Flowering of whose Face V. The Challenge VI.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading A Character of Honor IV.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I. The Sea-Wolf II.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I. The Sea-Wolf II.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The Parting Feast III.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading A Character of Honor IV.
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading TO T. J. E.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A Character of Honor IV.
the act of departing politely
From this reading The Parting Feast III.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I. The Sea-Wolf II.
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading TO T. J. E.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I. The Sea-Wolf II.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TO T. J. E.
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 The Flowering of whose Face V. The Challenge VI.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading The Flowering of whose Face V. The Challenge VI.
belonging to which person
From this reading The Flowering of whose Face V. The Challenge VI.
Chapter 1 of The Tory Lover by Sarah Orne Jewett holds 427 sentences, grouped into 86 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 427 sentences of The Tory Lover, unabridged, divided into 86 reading sections.
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