Chapter 1 of Too dearly bought is here in full — 113 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter I
Chapter 1 of Too dearly bought is here in full — 113 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE TOWN STRIKE. "HIS ADOPTED DAUGHTER," "THE OLD HOUSE IN THE CITY," "WILL FOSTER OF THE FERRY," "MADGE HARDWICKE," ETC. With Illustrations. STORIES BY AGNES GIBERNE. IDA'S SECRET; or, The Towers of Ickledale.
Chapter 1 of Too dearly bought is here in full — 113 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading “"HIS ADOPTED DAUGHTER," "THE OLD HOUSE IN THE CITY," "WILL FOSTER OF THE FERRY," "MADGE HARDWICKE," ETC.”
transport from one place to another
From this reading “"HIS ADOPTED DAUGHTER," "THE OLD HOUSE IN THE CITY," "WILL FOSTER OF THE FERRY," "MADGE HARDWICKE," ETC.”
promote the growth of
From this reading “"HIS ADOPTED DAUGHTER," "THE OLD HOUSE IN THE CITY," "WILL FOSTER OF THE FERRY," "MADGE HARDWICKE," ETC.”
plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading “With Illustrations.”
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading “IDA'S SECRET; or, The Towers of Ickledale.”
plural of “story” — 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 “STORIES BY AGNES GIBERNE.”
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading “THE TOWN STRIKE.”
plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading “IDA'S SECRET; or, The Towers of Ickledale.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
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In this reading “"HIS ADOPTED DAUGHTER," "THE OLD HOUSE IN THE CITY," "WILL FOSTER OF THE FERRY," "MADGE HARDWICKE," ETC.”
In this reading “"HIS ADOPTED DAUGHTER," "THE OLD HOUSE IN THE CITY," "WILL FOSTER OF THE FERRY," "MADGE HARDWICKE," ETC.”
In this reading “"HIS ADOPTED DAUGHTER," "THE OLD HOUSE IN THE CITY," "WILL FOSTER OF THE FERRY," "MADGE HARDWICKE," ETC.”
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acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading "HIS ADOPTED DAUGHTER," "THE OLD HOUSE IN THE CITY," "WILL FOSTER OF THE FERRY," "MADGE HARDWICKE," ETC.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading STORIES BY AGNES GIBERNE.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading STORIES BY AGNES GIBERNE.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading "HIS ADOPTED DAUGHTER," "THE OLD HOUSE IN THE CITY," "WILL FOSTER OF THE FERRY," "MADGE HARDWICKE," ETC.
a female human offspring
From this reading "HIS ADOPTED DAUGHTER," "THE OLD HOUSE IN THE CITY," "WILL FOSTER OF THE FERRY," "MADGE HARDWICKE," ETC.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "HIS ADOPTED DAUGHTER," "THE OLD HOUSE IN THE CITY," "WILL FOSTER OF THE FERRY," "MADGE HARDWICKE," ETC.
transport from one place to another
From this reading "HIS ADOPTED DAUGHTER," "THE OLD HOUSE IN THE CITY," "WILL FOSTER OF THE FERRY," "MADGE HARDWICKE," ETC.
promote the growth of
From this reading "HIS ADOPTED DAUGHTER," "THE OLD HOUSE IN THE CITY," "WILL FOSTER OF THE FERRY," "MADGE HARDWICKE," ETC.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading STORIES BY AGNES GIBERNE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "HIS ADOPTED DAUGHTER," "THE OLD HOUSE IN THE CITY," "WILL FOSTER OF THE FERRY," "MADGE HARDWICKE," ETC.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "HIS ADOPTED DAUGHTER," "THE OLD HOUSE IN THE CITY," "WILL FOSTER OF THE FERRY," "MADGE HARDWICKE," ETC.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "HIS ADOPTED DAUGHTER," "THE OLD HOUSE IN THE CITY," "WILL FOSTER OF THE FERRY," "MADGE HARDWICKE," ETC.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IDA'S SECRET; or, The Towers of Ickledale.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IDA'S SECRET; or, The Towers of Ickledale.
plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading With Illustrations.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "HIS ADOPTED DAUGHTER," "THE OLD HOUSE IN THE CITY," "WILL FOSTER OF THE FERRY," "MADGE HARDWICKE," ETC.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "HIS ADOPTED DAUGHTER," "THE OLD HOUSE IN THE CITY," "WILL FOSTER OF THE FERRY," "MADGE HARDWICKE," ETC.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "HIS ADOPTED DAUGHTER," "THE OLD HOUSE IN THE CITY," "WILL FOSTER OF THE FERRY," "MADGE HARDWICKE," ETC.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "HIS ADOPTED DAUGHTER," "THE OLD HOUSE IN THE CITY," "WILL FOSTER OF THE FERRY," "MADGE HARDWICKE," ETC.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading IDA'S SECRET; or, The Towers of Ickledale.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading IDA'S SECRET; or, The Towers of Ickledale.
plural of “story” — 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 STORIES BY AGNES GIBERNE.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading THE TOWN STRIKE.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TOWN STRIKE.
plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading IDA'S SECRET; or, The Towers of Ickledale.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading THE TOWN STRIKE.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "HIS ADOPTED DAUGHTER," "THE OLD HOUSE IN THE CITY," "WILL FOSTER OF THE FERRY," "MADGE HARDWICKE," ETC.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With Illustrations.
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