Chapter 1 of Thrice wedded, but only once a wife is here in full — 32 sentences across 7 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 1 of Thrice wedded, but only once a wife is here in full — 32 sentences across 7 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Devoted to Good Reading in American Fiction. _Entered at the Post-Office, New York, as Second-Class Matter._ Thrice Wedded, BUT ONLY ONCE A WIFE. “SIBYL’S INFLUENCE,” “THAT DOWDY,” “TRIXY,” “A TRUE ARISTOCRAT,” “LOST—A PEARLE,” ETC. NEW YORK: STREET & SMITH, Publishers, 31 Rose Street. DENMAN THOMPSON’S OLD HOMESTEAD.
Chapter 1 of Thrice wedded, but only once a wife is here in full — 32 sentences across 7 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a member of the aristocracy
From this reading ““SIBYL’S INFLUENCE,” “THAT DOWDY,” “TRIXY,” “A TRUE ARISTOCRAT,” “LOST—A PEARLE,” ETC.”
British marshal of the RAF who commanded the British air defense forces that defeated the Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain (1882-1970)
From this reading ““SIBYL’S INFLUENCE,” “THAT DOWDY,” “TRIXY,” “A TRUE ARISTOCRAT,” “LOST—A PEARLE,” ETC.”
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading “Devoted to Good Reading in American Fiction.”
the home and adjacent grounds occupied by a family
From this reading “DENMAN THOMPSON’S OLD HOMESTEAD.”
plural of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business
From this reading “NEW YORK: STREET & SMITH, Publishers, 31 Rose Street.”
possessive form of “thompson” — United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)
three times
From this reading “_Entered at the Post-Office, New York, as Second-Class Matter._ Thrice Wedded, BUT ONLY ONCE A WIFE.”
having been taken in marriage
From this reading “_Entered at the Post-Office, New York, as Second-Class Matter._ Thrice Wedded, BUT ONLY ONCE A WIFE.”
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In this reading “DENMAN THOMPSON’S OLD HOMESTEAD.”
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From this reading NEW YORK: STREET & SMITH, Publishers, 31 Rose Street.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Entered at the Post-Office, New York, as Second-Class Matter._ Thrice Wedded, BUT ONLY ONCE A WIFE.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Devoted to Good Reading in American Fiction.
a member of the aristocracy
From this reading “SIBYL’S INFLUENCE,” “THAT DOWDY,” “TRIXY,” “A TRUE ARISTOCRAT,” “LOST—A PEARLE,” ETC.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Entered at the Post-Office, New York, as Second-Class Matter._ Thrice Wedded, BUT ONLY ONCE A WIFE.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Entered at the Post-Office, New York, as Second-Class Matter._ Thrice Wedded, BUT ONLY ONCE A WIFE.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _Entered at the Post-Office, New York, as Second-Class Matter._ Thrice Wedded, BUT ONLY ONCE A WIFE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DENMAN THOMPSON’S OLD HOMESTEAD.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading Devoted to Good Reading in American Fiction.
British marshal of the RAF who commanded the British air defense forces that defeated the Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain (1882-1970)
From this reading “SIBYL’S INFLUENCE,” “THAT DOWDY,” “TRIXY,” “A TRUE ARISTOCRAT,” “LOST—A PEARLE,” ETC.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading _Entered at the Post-Office, New York, as Second-Class Matter._ Thrice Wedded, BUT ONLY ONCE A WIFE.
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From this reading “SIBYL’S INFLUENCE,” “THAT DOWDY,” “TRIXY,” “A TRUE ARISTOCRAT,” “LOST—A PEARLE,” ETC.
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading Devoted to Good Reading in American Fiction.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Devoted to Good Reading in American Fiction.
the home and adjacent grounds occupied by a family
From this reading DENMAN THOMPSON’S OLD HOMESTEAD.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Devoted to Good Reading in American Fiction.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading “SIBYL’S INFLUENCE,” “THAT DOWDY,” “TRIXY,” “A TRUE ARISTOCRAT,” “LOST—A PEARLE,” ETC.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading “SIBYL’S INFLUENCE,” “THAT DOWDY,” “TRIXY,” “A TRUE ARISTOCRAT,” “LOST—A PEARLE,” ETC.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading _Entered at the Post-Office, New York, as Second-Class Matter._ Thrice Wedded, BUT ONLY ONCE A WIFE.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading _Entered at the Post-Office, New York, as Second-Class Matter._ Thrice Wedded, BUT ONLY ONCE A WIFE.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading DENMAN THOMPSON’S OLD HOMESTEAD.
on one occasion
From this reading _Entered at the Post-Office, New York, as Second-Class Matter._ Thrice Wedded, BUT ONLY ONCE A WIFE.
and nothing more
From this reading _Entered at the Post-Office, New York, as Second-Class Matter._ Thrice Wedded, BUT ONLY ONCE A WIFE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “SIBYL’S INFLUENCE,” “THAT DOWDY,” “TRIXY,” “A TRUE ARISTOCRAT,” “LOST—A PEARLE,” ETC.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Entered at the Post-Office, New York, as Second-Class Matter._ Thrice Wedded, BUT ONLY ONCE A WIFE.
plural of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business
From this reading NEW YORK: STREET & SMITH, Publishers, 31 Rose Street.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Devoted to Good Reading in American Fiction.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading NEW YORK: STREET & SMITH, Publishers, 31 Rose Street.
of inferior status or quality
From this reading _Entered at the Post-Office, New York, as Second-Class Matter._ Thrice Wedded, BUT ONLY ONCE A WIFE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “SIBYL’S INFLUENCE,” “THAT DOWDY,” “TRIXY,” “A TRUE ARISTOCRAT,” “LOST—A PEARLE,” ETC.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading NEW YORK: STREET & SMITH, Publishers, 31 Rose Street.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading NEW YORK: STREET & SMITH, Publishers, 31 Rose Street.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “SIBYL’S INFLUENCE,” “THAT DOWDY,” “TRIXY,” “A TRUE ARISTOCRAT,” “LOST—A PEARLE,” ETC.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Entered at the Post-Office, New York, as Second-Class Matter._ Thrice Wedded, BUT ONLY ONCE A WIFE.
possessive form of “thompson” — United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)
From this reading DENMAN THOMPSON’S OLD HOMESTEAD.
three times
From this reading _Entered at the Post-Office, New York, as Second-Class Matter._ Thrice Wedded, BUT ONLY ONCE A WIFE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Devoted to Good Reading in American Fiction.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “SIBYL’S INFLUENCE,” “THAT DOWDY,” “TRIXY,” “A TRUE ARISTOCRAT,” “LOST—A PEARLE,” ETC.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading “SIBYL’S INFLUENCE,” “THAT DOWDY,” “TRIXY,” “A TRUE ARISTOCRAT,” “LOST—A PEARLE,” ETC.
having been taken in marriage
From this reading _Entered at the Post-Office, New York, as Second-Class Matter._ Thrice Wedded, BUT ONLY ONCE A WIFE.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading _Entered at the Post-Office, New York, as Second-Class Matter._ Thrice Wedded, BUT ONLY ONCE A WIFE.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading _Entered at the Post-Office, New York, as Second-Class Matter._ Thrice Wedded, BUT ONLY ONCE A WIFE.
Chapter 1 of Thrice wedded, but only once a wife by Georgie, Mrs. Sheldon holds 32 sentences, grouped into 7 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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