Chapter 1 of The Wood King is here in full — 13 sentences across 3 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter I
Chapter 1 of The Wood King is here in full — 13 sentences across 3 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A ROMANCE OF THE OSAGE COUNTRY. AUTHOR OF THE FOLLOWING POCKET NOVELS: No. 59. THE TEXAS HAWKS. No. 63. THE FLORIDA SCOUT.
Chapter 1 of The Wood King is here in full — 13 sentences across 3 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading “AUTHOR OF THE FOLLOWING POCKET NOVELS: No. 59.”
a state in southeastern United States between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
From this reading “THE FLORIDA SCOUT.”
plural of “hawk” — diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail
From this reading “THE TEXAS HAWKS.”
plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading “AUTHOR OF THE FOLLOWING POCKET NOVELS: No. 59.”
a member of the Siouan people formerly living in Missouri in the valleys of the Missouri and Osage rivers; oil was found on Osage lands early in the 20th century
From this reading “A ROMANCE OF THE OSAGE COUNTRY.”
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading “A ROMANCE OF THE OSAGE COUNTRY.”
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading “THE FLORIDA SCOUT.”
the second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading “THE TEXAS HAWKS.”
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From this reading AUTHOR OF THE FOLLOWING POCKET NOVELS: No. 59.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No. 63.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A ROMANCE OF THE OSAGE COUNTRY.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF THE FOLLOWING POCKET NOVELS: No. 59.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading A ROMANCE OF THE OSAGE COUNTRY.
a state in southeastern United States between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
From this reading THE FLORIDA SCOUT.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading AUTHOR OF THE FOLLOWING POCKET NOVELS: No. 59.
plural of “hawk” — diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail
From this reading THE TEXAS HAWKS.
not any; not one
From this reading AUTHOR OF THE FOLLOWING POCKET NOVELS: No. 59.
plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading AUTHOR OF THE FOLLOWING POCKET NOVELS: No. 59.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A ROMANCE OF THE OSAGE COUNTRY.
a member of the Siouan people formerly living in Missouri in the valleys of the Missouri and Osage rivers; oil was found on Osage lands early in the 20th century
From this reading A ROMANCE OF THE OSAGE COUNTRY.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading AUTHOR OF THE FOLLOWING POCKET NOVELS: No. 59.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading A ROMANCE OF THE OSAGE COUNTRY.
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading THE FLORIDA SCOUT.
the second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading THE TEXAS HAWKS.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A ROMANCE OF THE OSAGE COUNTRY.
Chapter 1 of The Wood King by Jos. E. (Joseph Edward) Badger holds 13 sentences, grouped into 3 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 13 sentences of The Wood King, unabridged, divided into 3 reading sections.
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