Chapter 1 of Threads gathered up is here in full — 158 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter I
Chapter 1 of Threads gathered up is here in full — 158 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THREADS GATHERED UP A Sequel to “Virgie’s Inheritance” “Max,” “Lost, A Pearle,” “For Love and Honor,” “Helen’s Victory,” “Brownie’s Triumph,” Etc. In Handsome Cloth Binding Price per Volume, 60 Cents BROWNIE’S TRIUMPH. EARL WAYNE’S NOBILITY. FOR LOVE AND HONOR. Sequel to Geoffrey’s Victory.
Chapter 1 of Threads gathered up is here in full — 158 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/31 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
the capacity to attract and hold something
From this reading “In Handsome Cloth Binding Price per Volume, 60 Cents BROWNIE’S TRIUMPH.”
possessive form of “helen” — (Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
hereditary succession to a title or an office or property
From this reading “THREADS GATHERED UP A Sequel to “Virgie’s Inheritance” “Max,” “Lost, A Pearle,” “For Love and Honor,” “Helen’s Victory,” “Brownie’s Triumph,” Etc.”
street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate
From this reading “THREADS GATHERED UP A Sequel to “Virgie’s Inheritance” “Max,” “Lost, A Pearle,” “For Love and Honor,” “Helen’s Victory,” “Brownie’s Triumph,” Etc.”
a privileged class holding hereditary titles
From this reading “EARL WAYNE’S NOBILITY.”
something that follows something else
From this reading “THREADS GATHERED UP A Sequel to “Virgie’s Inheritance” “Max,” “Lost, A Pearle,” “For Love and Honor,” “Helen’s Victory,” “Brownie’s Triumph,” Etc.”
informal terms for clothing
From this reading “THREADS GATHERED UP A Sequel to “Virgie’s Inheritance” “Max,” “Lost, A Pearle,” “For Love and Honor,” “Helen’s Victory,” “Brownie’s Triumph,” Etc.”
possessive form of “wayne” — United States film actor who played tough heroes (1907-1979)
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In this reading “In Handsome Cloth Binding Price per Volume, 60 Cents BROWNIE’S TRIUMPH.”
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From this reading In Handsome Cloth Binding Price per Volume, 60 Cents BROWNIE’S TRIUMPH.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THREADS GATHERED UP A Sequel to “Virgie’s Inheritance” “Max,” “Lost, A Pearle,” “For Love and Honor,” “Helen’s Victory,” “Brownie’s Triumph,” Etc.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THREADS GATHERED UP A Sequel to “Virgie’s Inheritance” “Max,” “Lost, A Pearle,” “For Love and Honor,” “Helen’s Victory,” “Brownie’s Triumph,” Etc.
the capacity to attract and hold something
From this reading In Handsome Cloth Binding Price per Volume, 60 Cents BROWNIE’S TRIUMPH.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading In Handsome Cloth Binding Price per Volume, 60 Cents BROWNIE’S TRIUMPH.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading In Handsome Cloth Binding Price per Volume, 60 Cents BROWNIE’S TRIUMPH.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading EARL WAYNE’S NOBILITY.
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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brought together in one place
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From this reading Sequel to Geoffrey’s Victory.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading In Handsome Cloth Binding Price per Volume, 60 Cents BROWNIE’S TRIUMPH.
possessive form of “helen” — (Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading THREADS GATHERED UP A Sequel to “Virgie’s Inheritance” “Max,” “Lost, A Pearle,” “For Love and Honor,” “Helen’s Victory,” “Brownie’s Triumph,” Etc.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In Handsome Cloth Binding Price per Volume, 60 Cents BROWNIE’S TRIUMPH.
hereditary succession to a title or an office or property
From this reading THREADS GATHERED UP A Sequel to “Virgie’s Inheritance” “Max,” “Lost, A Pearle,” “For Love and Honor,” “Helen’s Victory,” “Brownie’s Triumph,” Etc.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading THREADS GATHERED UP A Sequel to “Virgie’s Inheritance” “Max,” “Lost, A Pearle,” “For Love and Honor,” “Helen’s Victory,” “Brownie’s Triumph,” Etc.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading THREADS GATHERED UP A Sequel to “Virgie’s Inheritance” “Max,” “Lost, A Pearle,” “For Love and Honor,” “Helen’s Victory,” “Brownie’s Triumph,” Etc.
street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate
From this reading THREADS GATHERED UP A Sequel to “Virgie’s Inheritance” “Max,” “Lost, A Pearle,” “For Love and Honor,” “Helen’s Victory,” “Brownie’s Triumph,” Etc.
a privileged class holding hereditary titles
From this reading EARL WAYNE’S NOBILITY.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THREADS GATHERED UP A Sequel to “Virgie’s Inheritance” “Max,” “Lost, A Pearle,” “For Love and Honor,” “Helen’s Victory,” “Brownie’s Triumph,” Etc.
for each
From this reading In Handsome Cloth Binding Price per Volume, 60 Cents BROWNIE’S TRIUMPH.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading In Handsome Cloth Binding Price per Volume, 60 Cents BROWNIE’S TRIUMPH.
something that follows something else
From this reading THREADS GATHERED UP A Sequel to “Virgie’s Inheritance” “Max,” “Lost, A Pearle,” “For Love and Honor,” “Helen’s Victory,” “Brownie’s Triumph,” Etc.
informal terms for clothing
From this reading THREADS GATHERED UP A Sequel to “Virgie’s Inheritance” “Max,” “Lost, A Pearle,” “For Love and Honor,” “Helen’s Victory,” “Brownie’s Triumph,” Etc.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THREADS GATHERED UP A Sequel to “Virgie’s Inheritance” “Max,” “Lost, A Pearle,” “For Love and Honor,” “Helen’s Victory,” “Brownie’s Triumph,” Etc.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading THREADS GATHERED UP A Sequel to “Virgie’s Inheritance” “Max,” “Lost, A Pearle,” “For Love and Honor,” “Helen’s Victory,” “Brownie’s Triumph,” Etc.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THREADS GATHERED UP A Sequel to “Virgie’s Inheritance” “Max,” “Lost, A Pearle,” “For Love and Honor,” “Helen’s Victory,” “Brownie’s Triumph,” Etc.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading THREADS GATHERED UP A Sequel to “Virgie’s Inheritance” “Max,” “Lost, A Pearle,” “For Love and Honor,” “Helen’s Victory,” “Brownie’s Triumph,” Etc.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THREADS GATHERED UP A Sequel to “Virgie’s Inheritance” “Max,” “Lost, A Pearle,” “For Love and Honor,” “Helen’s Victory,” “Brownie’s Triumph,” Etc.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading In Handsome Cloth Binding Price per Volume, 60 Cents BROWNIE’S TRIUMPH.
possessive form of “wayne” — United States film actor who played tough heroes (1907-1979)
From this reading EARL WAYNE’S NOBILITY.
Chapter 1 of Threads gathered up by Georgie, Mrs. Sheldon holds 158 sentences, grouped into 32 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 158 sentences of Threads gathered up, unabridged, divided into 32 reading sections.
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