Chapter 1 of The Y. M. C. A. boys of Cliffwood is here in full — 91 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 1 of The Y. M. C. A. boys of Cliffwood is here in full — 91 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
The Y. M. C. A. Boys of Cliffwood Or The Struggle for the Holwell Prize Author of “The Y. M. C. A. Boys on Bass Island” Etc. 12mo. Cloth. Illustrated. Price per volume, 60 cents, postpaid.
Chapter 1 of The Y. M. C. A. boys of Cliffwood is here in full — 91 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/18 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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the lowest part of the musical range
From this reading “The Y. M. C. A. Boys of Cliffwood Or The Struggle for the Holwell Prize Author of “The Y. M. C. A. Boys on Bass Island” Etc.”
plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading “Price per volume, 60 cents, postpaid.”
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading “Cloth.”
past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading “Illustrated.”
for each
From this reading “Price per volume, 60 cents, postpaid.”
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading “The Y. M. C. A. Boys of Cliffwood Or The Struggle for the Holwell Prize Author of “The Y. M. C. A. Boys on Bass Island” Etc.”
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading “The Y. M. C. A. Boys of Cliffwood Or The Struggle for the Holwell Prize Author of “The Y. M. C. A. Boys on Bass Island” Etc.”
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading “Price per volume, 60 cents, postpaid.”
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In this reading “Price per volume, 60 cents, postpaid.”
In this reading “The Y. M. C. A. Boys of Cliffwood Or The Struggle for the Holwell Prize Author of “The Y. M. C. A. Boys on Bass Island” Etc.”
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From this reading 12mo.
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From this reading Price per volume, 60 cents, postpaid.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Y. M. C. A. Boys of Cliffwood Or The Struggle for the Holwell Prize Author of “The Y. M. C. A. Boys on Bass Island” Etc.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The Y. M. C. A. Boys of Cliffwood Or The Struggle for the Holwell Prize Author of “The Y. M. C. A. Boys on Bass Island” Etc.
the lowest part of the musical range
From this reading The Y. M. C. A. Boys of Cliffwood Or The Struggle for the Holwell Prize Author of “The Y. M. C. A. Boys on Bass Island” Etc.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The Y. M. C. A. Boys of Cliffwood Or The Struggle for the Holwell Prize Author of “The Y. M. C. A. Boys on Bass Island” Etc.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading The Y. M. C. A. Boys of Cliffwood Or The Struggle for the Holwell Prize Author of “The Y. M. C. A. Boys on Bass Island” Etc.
plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading Price per volume, 60 cents, postpaid.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Y. M. C. A. Boys of Cliffwood Or The Struggle for the Holwell Prize Author of “The Y. M. C. A. Boys on Bass Island” Etc.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading Cloth.
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From this reading The Y. M. C. A. Boys of Cliffwood Or The Struggle for the Holwell Prize Author of “The Y. M. C. A. Boys on Bass Island” Etc.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Y. M. C. A. Boys of Cliffwood Or The Struggle for the Holwell Prize Author of “The Y. M. C. A. Boys on Bass Island” Etc.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Y. M. C. A. Boys of Cliffwood Or The Struggle for the Holwell Prize Author of “The Y. M. C. A. Boys on Bass Island” Etc.
past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading Illustrated.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The Y. M. C. A. Boys of Cliffwood Or The Struggle for the Holwell Prize Author of “The Y. M. C. A. Boys on Bass Island” Etc.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading The Y. M. C. A. Boys of Cliffwood Or The Struggle for the Holwell Prize Author of “The Y. M. C. A. Boys on Bass Island” Etc.
an indefinitely short time
From this reading 12mo.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Y. M. C. A. Boys of Cliffwood Or The Struggle for the Holwell Prize Author of “The Y. M. C. A. Boys on Bass Island” Etc.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Y. M. C. A. Boys of Cliffwood Or The Struggle for the Holwell Prize Author of “The Y. M. C. A. Boys on Bass Island” Etc.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Y. M. C. A. Boys of Cliffwood Or The Struggle for the Holwell Prize Author of “The Y. M. C. A. Boys on Bass Island” Etc.
for each
From this reading Price per volume, 60 cents, postpaid.
used especially of mail; paid in advance
From this reading Price per volume, 60 cents, postpaid.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading Price per volume, 60 cents, postpaid.
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading The Y. M. C. A. Boys of Cliffwood Or The Struggle for the Holwell Prize Author of “The Y. M. C. A. Boys on Bass Island” Etc.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading The Y. M. C. A. Boys of Cliffwood Or The Struggle for the Holwell Prize Author of “The Y. M. C. A. Boys on Bass Island” Etc.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Y. M. C. A. Boys of Cliffwood Or The Struggle for the Holwell Prize Author of “The Y. M. C. A. Boys on Bass Island” Etc.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading Price per volume, 60 cents, postpaid.
a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys
From this reading The Y. M. C. A. Boys of Cliffwood Or The Struggle for the Holwell Prize Author of “The Y. M. C. A. Boys on Bass Island” Etc.
Chapter 1 of The Y. M. C. A. boys of Cliffwood by Brooks Henderley holds 91 sentences, grouped into 19 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 91 sentences of The Y. M. C. A. boys of Cliffwood, unabridged, divided into 19 reading sections.
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