Chapter 6 of The Young Seigneur Or, Nation-Making is here in full — 80 sentences across 16 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 6 of The Young Seigneur Or, Nation-Making is here in full — 80 sentences across 16 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE TOBOGGAN SLIDE. "What is there in this blossom-hour should knit An omen in with every simple word?" --ISABELLA VALANCEY CRAWFORD. During the next few days I could do nothing of interest to me but make prudent enquiries about Alexandra Grant. I remember an answer of Little Steele's "Ah--_That_ is a beautiful girl!"
Chapter 6 of The Young Seigneur Or, Nation-Making is here in full — 80 sentences across 16 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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United States neoclassical sculptor (1814-1857)
From this reading “--ISABELLA VALANCEY CRAWFORD.”
let have
From this reading “During the next few days I could do nothing of interest to me but make prudent enquiries about Alexandra Grant.”
the queen of Castile whose marriage to Ferdinand of Aragon in 1469 marked the beginning of the modern state of Spain; they instituted the Spanish Inquisition in 1478 and sponsored the voyages of Christopher Columbus in 1492 (1451-1504)
From this reading “--ISABELLA VALANCEY CRAWFORD.”
make (textiles) by knitting
From this reading “"What is there in this blossom-hour should knit An omen in with every simple word?"”
a sign of something about to happen
From this reading “"What is there in this blossom-hour should knit An omen in with every simple word?"”
careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment
From this reading “During the next few days I could do nothing of interest to me but make prudent enquiries about Alexandra Grant.”
a small flat rectangular piece of glass on which specimens can be mounted for microscopic study
From this reading “THE TOBOGGAN SLIDE.”
a long narrow sled without runners; boards curve upward in front
From this reading “THE TOBOGGAN SLIDE.”
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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 I remember an answer of Little Steele's "Ah--_That_ is a beautiful girl!"
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading During the next few days I could do nothing of interest to me but make prudent enquiries about Alexandra Grant.
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From this reading I remember an answer of Little Steele's "Ah--_That_ is a beautiful girl!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During the next few days I could do nothing of interest to me but make prudent enquiries about Alexandra Grant.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "What is there in this blossom-hour should knit An omen in with every simple word?"
react verbally
From this reading I remember an answer of Little Steele's "Ah--_That_ is a beautiful girl!"
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading I remember an answer of Little Steele's "Ah--_That_ is a beautiful girl!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What is there in this blossom-hour should knit An omen in with every simple word?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading During the next few days I could do nothing of interest to me but make prudent enquiries about Alexandra Grant.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading During the next few days I could do nothing of interest to me but make prudent enquiries about Alexandra Grant.
United States neoclassical sculptor (1814-1857)
From this reading --ISABELLA VALANCEY CRAWFORD.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading During the next few days I could do nothing of interest to me but make prudent enquiries about Alexandra Grant.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading During the next few days I could do nothing of interest to me but make prudent enquiries about Alexandra Grant.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the next few days I could do nothing of interest to me but make prudent enquiries about Alexandra Grant.
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From this reading During the next few days I could do nothing of interest to me but make prudent enquiries about Alexandra Grant.
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "What is there in this blossom-hour should knit An omen in with every simple word?"
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading During the next few days I could do nothing of interest to me but make prudent enquiries about Alexandra Grant.
a young female
From this reading I remember an answer of Little Steele's "Ah--_That_ is a beautiful girl!"
let have
From this reading During the next few days I could do nothing of interest to me but make prudent enquiries about Alexandra Grant.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading During the next few days I could do nothing of interest to me but make prudent enquiries about Alexandra Grant.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "What is there in this blossom-hour should knit An omen in with every simple word?"
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading During the next few days I could do nothing of interest to me but make prudent enquiries about Alexandra Grant.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is there in this blossom-hour should knit An omen in with every simple word?"
the queen of Castile whose marriage to Ferdinand of Aragon in 1469 marked the beginning of the modern state of Spain; they instituted the Spanish Inquisition in 1478 and sponsored the voyages of Christopher Columbus in 1492 (1451-1504)
From this reading --ISABELLA VALANCEY CRAWFORD.
make (textiles) by knitting
From this reading "What is there in this blossom-hour should knit An omen in with every simple word?"
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I remember an answer of Little Steele's "Ah--_That_ is a beautiful girl!"
engage in
From this reading During the next few days I could do nothing of interest to me but make prudent enquiries about Alexandra Grant.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading During the next few days I could do nothing of interest to me but make prudent enquiries about Alexandra Grant.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading During the next few days I could do nothing of interest to me but make prudent enquiries about Alexandra Grant.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading During the next few days I could do nothing of interest to me but make prudent enquiries about Alexandra Grant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the next few days I could do nothing of interest to me but make prudent enquiries about Alexandra Grant.
a sign of something about to happen
From this reading "What is there in this blossom-hour should knit An omen in with every simple word?"
careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment
From this reading During the next few days I could do nothing of interest to me but make prudent enquiries about Alexandra Grant.
To recall to mind.
From this reading I remember an answer of Little Steele's "Ah--_That_ is a beautiful girl!"
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "What is there in this blossom-hour should knit An omen in with every simple word?"
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading "What is there in this blossom-hour should knit An omen in with every simple word?"
a small flat rectangular piece of glass on which specimens can be mounted for microscopic study
From this reading THE TOBOGGAN SLIDE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I remember an answer of Little Steele's "Ah--_That_ is a beautiful girl!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I remember an answer of Little Steele's "Ah--_That_ is a beautiful girl!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TOBOGGAN SLIDE.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "What is there in this blossom-hour should knit An omen in with every simple word?"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "What is there in this blossom-hour should knit An omen in with every simple word?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During the next few days I could do nothing of interest to me but make prudent enquiries about Alexandra Grant.
a long narrow sled without runners; boards curve upward in front
From this reading THE TOBOGGAN SLIDE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading --ISABELLA VALANCEY CRAWFORD.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is there in this blossom-hour should knit An omen in with every simple word?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading "What is there in this blossom-hour should knit An omen in with every simple word?"
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading "What is there in this blossom-hour should knit An omen in with every simple word?"
Chapter 6 of The Young Seigneur Or, Nation-Making by W. D. (William Douw) Lighthall holds 80 sentences, grouped into 16 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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