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Chapter 1 of Theo: A Sprightly Love Story is here in full — 262 sentences across 53 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THEO. _A SPRIGHTLY LOVE STORY._ AUTHOR OF "KATHLEEN," "PRETTY POLLY PEMBERTON," "LINDSAY'S LUCK," "IN CONNECTION WITH THE DE WILLOUGHBY CLAIM," "THE MAKING OF A MARCHIONESS," "THE METHODS OF LADY WALDERHURST," ETC. MRS. BURNETT'S NOVELETTES. _Mrs. Frances Hodgson Burnett is one of the most charming among American writers.
Chapter 1 of Theo: A Sprightly Love Story is here in full — 262 sentences across 53 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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United States writer (born in England) remembered for her novels for children (1849-1924)
From this reading “BURNETT'S NOVELETTES.”
possessive form of “burnett” — United States writer (born in England) remembered for her novels for children (1849-1924)
From this reading “BURNETT'S NOVELETTES.”
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading “_A SPRIGHTLY LOVE STORY._ AUTHOR OF "KATHLEEN," "PRETTY POLLY PEMBERTON," "LINDSAY'S LUCK," "IN CONNECTION WITH THE DE WILLOUGHBY CLAIM," "THE MAKING OF A MARCHIONESS," "THE METHODS OF LADY WALDERHURST," ETC.”
plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading “_Mrs. Frances Hodgson Burnett is one of the most charming among American writers.”
the wife or widow of a marquis
From this reading “_A SPRIGHTLY LOVE STORY._ AUTHOR OF "KATHLEEN," "PRETTY POLLY PEMBERTON," "LINDSAY'S LUCK," "IN CONNECTION WITH THE DE WILLOUGHBY CLAIM," "THE MAKING OF A MARCHIONESS," "THE METHODS OF LADY WALDERHURST," ETC.”
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading “_A SPRIGHTLY LOVE STORY._ AUTHOR OF "KATHLEEN," "PRETTY POLLY PEMBERTON," "LINDSAY'S LUCK," "IN CONNECTION WITH THE DE WILLOUGHBY CLAIM," "THE MAKING OF A MARCHIONESS," "THE METHODS OF LADY WALDERHURST," ETC.”
full of spirit and vitality
From this reading “_A SPRIGHTLY LOVE STORY._ AUTHOR OF "KATHLEEN," "PRETTY POLLY PEMBERTON," "LINDSAY'S LUCK," "IN CONNECTION WITH THE DE WILLOUGHBY CLAIM," "THE MAKING OF A MARCHIONESS," "THE METHODS OF LADY WALDERHURST," ETC.”
plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading “_Mrs. Frances Hodgson Burnett is one of the most charming among American writers.”
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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 SPRIGHTLY LOVE STORY._ AUTHOR OF "KATHLEEN," "PRETTY POLLY PEMBERTON," "LINDSAY'S LUCK," "IN CONNECTION WITH THE DE WILLOUGHBY CLAIM," "THE MAKING OF A MARCHIONESS," "THE METHODS OF LADY WALDERHURST," ETC.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading _Mrs. Frances Hodgson Burnett is one of the most charming among American writers.
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading _Mrs. Frances Hodgson Burnett is one of the most charming among American writers.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading _A SPRIGHTLY LOVE STORY._ AUTHOR OF "KATHLEEN," "PRETTY POLLY PEMBERTON," "LINDSAY'S LUCK," "IN CONNECTION WITH THE DE WILLOUGHBY CLAIM," "THE MAKING OF A MARCHIONESS," "THE METHODS OF LADY WALDERHURST," ETC.
United States writer (born in England) remembered for her novels for children (1849-1924)
From this reading _Mrs. Frances Hodgson Burnett is one of the most charming among American writers.
possessive form of “burnett” — United States writer (born in England) remembered for her novels for children (1849-1924)
From this reading BURNETT'S NOVELETTES.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading _Mrs. Frances Hodgson Burnett is one of the most charming among American writers.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading _A SPRIGHTLY LOVE STORY._ AUTHOR OF "KATHLEEN," "PRETTY POLLY PEMBERTON," "LINDSAY'S LUCK," "IN CONNECTION WITH THE DE WILLOUGHBY CLAIM," "THE MAKING OF A MARCHIONESS," "THE METHODS OF LADY WALDERHURST," ETC.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading _A SPRIGHTLY LOVE STORY._ AUTHOR OF "KATHLEEN," "PRETTY POLLY PEMBERTON," "LINDSAY'S LUCK," "IN CONNECTION WITH THE DE WILLOUGHBY CLAIM," "THE MAKING OF A MARCHIONESS," "THE METHODS OF LADY WALDERHURST," ETC.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading _A SPRIGHTLY LOVE STORY._ AUTHOR OF "KATHLEEN," "PRETTY POLLY PEMBERTON," "LINDSAY'S LUCK," "IN CONNECTION WITH THE DE WILLOUGHBY CLAIM," "THE MAKING OF A MARCHIONESS," "THE METHODS OF LADY WALDERHURST," ETC.
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From this reading _A SPRIGHTLY LOVE STORY._ AUTHOR OF "KATHLEEN," "PRETTY POLLY PEMBERTON," "LINDSAY'S LUCK," "IN CONNECTION WITH THE DE WILLOUGHBY CLAIM," "THE MAKING OF A MARCHIONESS," "THE METHODS OF LADY WALDERHURST," ETC.
plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading _Mrs. Frances Hodgson Burnett is one of the most charming among American writers.
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From this reading _Mrs. Frances Hodgson Burnett is one of the most charming among American writers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _A SPRIGHTLY LOVE STORY._ AUTHOR OF "KATHLEEN," "PRETTY POLLY PEMBERTON," "LINDSAY'S LUCK," "IN CONNECTION WITH THE DE WILLOUGHBY CLAIM," "THE MAKING OF A MARCHIONESS," "THE METHODS OF LADY WALDERHURST," ETC.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Mrs. Frances Hodgson Burnett is one of the most charming among American writers.
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From this reading _A SPRIGHTLY LOVE STORY._ AUTHOR OF "KATHLEEN," "PRETTY POLLY PEMBERTON," "LINDSAY'S LUCK," "IN CONNECTION WITH THE DE WILLOUGHBY CLAIM," "THE MAKING OF A MARCHIONESS," "THE METHODS OF LADY WALDERHURST," ETC.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading _A SPRIGHTLY LOVE STORY._ AUTHOR OF "KATHLEEN," "PRETTY POLLY PEMBERTON," "LINDSAY'S LUCK," "IN CONNECTION WITH THE DE WILLOUGHBY CLAIM," "THE MAKING OF A MARCHIONESS," "THE METHODS OF LADY WALDERHURST," ETC.
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From this reading _A SPRIGHTLY LOVE STORY._ AUTHOR OF "KATHLEEN," "PRETTY POLLY PEMBERTON," "LINDSAY'S LUCK," "IN CONNECTION WITH THE DE WILLOUGHBY CLAIM," "THE MAKING OF A MARCHIONESS," "THE METHODS OF LADY WALDERHURST," ETC.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading _A SPRIGHTLY LOVE STORY._ AUTHOR OF "KATHLEEN," "PRETTY POLLY PEMBERTON," "LINDSAY'S LUCK," "IN CONNECTION WITH THE DE WILLOUGHBY CLAIM," "THE MAKING OF A MARCHIONESS," "THE METHODS OF LADY WALDERHURST," ETC.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading _A SPRIGHTLY LOVE STORY._ AUTHOR OF "KATHLEEN," "PRETTY POLLY PEMBERTON," "LINDSAY'S LUCK," "IN CONNECTION WITH THE DE WILLOUGHBY CLAIM," "THE MAKING OF A MARCHIONESS," "THE METHODS OF LADY WALDERHURST," ETC.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading _A SPRIGHTLY LOVE STORY._ AUTHOR OF "KATHLEEN," "PRETTY POLLY PEMBERTON," "LINDSAY'S LUCK," "IN CONNECTION WITH THE DE WILLOUGHBY CLAIM," "THE MAKING OF A MARCHIONESS," "THE METHODS OF LADY WALDERHURST," ETC.
the wife or widow of a marquis
From this reading _A SPRIGHTLY LOVE STORY._ AUTHOR OF "KATHLEEN," "PRETTY POLLY PEMBERTON," "LINDSAY'S LUCK," "IN CONNECTION WITH THE DE WILLOUGHBY CLAIM," "THE MAKING OF A MARCHIONESS," "THE METHODS OF LADY WALDERHURST," ETC.
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading _A SPRIGHTLY LOVE STORY._ AUTHOR OF "KATHLEEN," "PRETTY POLLY PEMBERTON," "LINDSAY'S LUCK," "IN CONNECTION WITH THE DE WILLOUGHBY CLAIM," "THE MAKING OF A MARCHIONESS," "THE METHODS OF LADY WALDERHURST," ETC.
used to form the superlative
From this reading _Mrs. Frances Hodgson Burnett is one of the most charming among American writers.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS.
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From this reading BURNETT'S NOVELETTES.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _A SPRIGHTLY LOVE STORY._ AUTHOR OF "KATHLEEN," "PRETTY POLLY PEMBERTON," "LINDSAY'S LUCK," "IN CONNECTION WITH THE DE WILLOUGHBY CLAIM," "THE MAKING OF A MARCHIONESS," "THE METHODS OF LADY WALDERHURST," ETC.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _Mrs. Frances Hodgson Burnett is one of the most charming among American writers.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _A SPRIGHTLY LOVE STORY._ AUTHOR OF "KATHLEEN," "PRETTY POLLY PEMBERTON," "LINDSAY'S LUCK," "IN CONNECTION WITH THE DE WILLOUGHBY CLAIM," "THE MAKING OF A MARCHIONESS," "THE METHODS OF LADY WALDERHURST," ETC.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _A SPRIGHTLY LOVE STORY._ AUTHOR OF "KATHLEEN," "PRETTY POLLY PEMBERTON," "LINDSAY'S LUCK," "IN CONNECTION WITH THE DE WILLOUGHBY CLAIM," "THE MAKING OF A MARCHIONESS," "THE METHODS OF LADY WALDERHURST," ETC.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading _A SPRIGHTLY LOVE STORY._ AUTHOR OF "KATHLEEN," "PRETTY POLLY PEMBERTON," "LINDSAY'S LUCK," "IN CONNECTION WITH THE DE WILLOUGHBY CLAIM," "THE MAKING OF A MARCHIONESS," "THE METHODS OF LADY WALDERHURST," ETC.
full of spirit and vitality
From this reading _A SPRIGHTLY LOVE STORY._ AUTHOR OF "KATHLEEN," "PRETTY POLLY PEMBERTON," "LINDSAY'S LUCK," "IN CONNECTION WITH THE DE WILLOUGHBY CLAIM," "THE MAKING OF A MARCHIONESS," "THE METHODS OF LADY WALDERHURST," ETC.
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 SPRIGHTLY LOVE STORY._ AUTHOR OF "KATHLEEN," "PRETTY POLLY PEMBERTON," "LINDSAY'S LUCK," "IN CONNECTION WITH THE DE WILLOUGHBY CLAIM," "THE MAKING OF A MARCHIONESS," "THE METHODS OF LADY WALDERHURST," ETC.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _A SPRIGHTLY LOVE STORY._ AUTHOR OF "KATHLEEN," "PRETTY POLLY PEMBERTON," "LINDSAY'S LUCK," "IN CONNECTION WITH THE DE WILLOUGHBY CLAIM," "THE MAKING OF A MARCHIONESS," "THE METHODS OF LADY WALDERHURST," ETC.
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From this reading THEO.
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From this reading _A SPRIGHTLY LOVE STORY._ AUTHOR OF "KATHLEEN," "PRETTY POLLY PEMBERTON," "LINDSAY'S LUCK," "IN CONNECTION WITH THE DE WILLOUGHBY CLAIM," "THE MAKING OF A MARCHIONESS," "THE METHODS OF LADY WALDERHURST," ETC.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _A SPRIGHTLY LOVE STORY._ AUTHOR OF "KATHLEEN," "PRETTY POLLY PEMBERTON," "LINDSAY'S LUCK," "IN CONNECTION WITH THE DE WILLOUGHBY CLAIM," "THE MAKING OF A MARCHIONESS," "THE METHODS OF LADY WALDERHURST," ETC.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _A SPRIGHTLY LOVE STORY._ AUTHOR OF "KATHLEEN," "PRETTY POLLY PEMBERTON," "LINDSAY'S LUCK," "IN CONNECTION WITH THE DE WILLOUGHBY CLAIM," "THE MAKING OF A MARCHIONESS," "THE METHODS OF LADY WALDERHURST," ETC.
plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading _Mrs. Frances Hodgson Burnett is one of the most charming among American writers.
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