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Chapter 1 of Twice round the clock is here in full — 427 sentences across 86 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
TWICE ROUND THE CLOCK; OR THE HOURS OF THE DAY AND NIGHT IN LONDON. BY GEORGE AUGUSTUS SALA, AUTHOR OF “A JOURNEY DUE NORTH,” “GASLIGHT AND DAYLIGHT,” ETC. ETC. ILLUSTRATED WITH A PORTRAIT OF THE AUTHOR, AND NUMEROUS ENGRAVINGS ON WOOD, FROM DRAWINGS BY WILLIAM M’CONNEL. LONDON: RICHARD MARSH, 122, FLEET STREET.
Chapter 1 of Twice round the clock is here in full — 427 sentences across 86 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Roman statesman who established the Roman Empire and became emperor in 27 BC; defeated Mark Antony and Cleopatra in 31 BC at Actium (63 BC - AD 14)
From this reading “BY GEORGE AUGUSTUS SALA, AUTHOR OF “A JOURNEY DUE NORTH,” “GASLIGHT AND DAYLIGHT,” ETC.”
plural of “drawing” — an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading “ILLUSTRATED WITH A PORTRAIT OF THE AUTHOR, AND NUMEROUS ENGRAVINGS ON WOOD, FROM DRAWINGS BY WILLIAM M’CONNEL.”
plural of “engraving” — a print made from an engraving
From this reading “ILLUSTRATED WITH A PORTRAIT OF THE AUTHOR, AND NUMEROUS ENGRAVINGS ON WOOD, FROM DRAWINGS BY WILLIAM M’CONNEL.”
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading “LONDON: RICHARD MARSH, 122, FLEET STREET.”
light yielded by the combustion of illuminating gas
From this reading “BY GEORGE AUGUSTUS SALA, AUTHOR OF “A JOURNEY DUE NORTH,” “GASLIGHT AND DAYLIGHT,” ETC.”
past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading “ILLUSTRATED WITH A PORTRAIT OF THE AUTHOR, AND NUMEROUS ENGRAVINGS ON WOOD, FROM DRAWINGS BY WILLIAM M’CONNEL.”
low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water
From this reading “LONDON: RICHARD MARSH, 122, FLEET STREET.”
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading “ILLUSTRATED WITH A PORTRAIT OF THE AUTHOR, AND NUMEROUS ENGRAVINGS ON WOOD, FROM DRAWINGS BY WILLIAM M’CONNEL.”
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the cardinal compass point that is at 0 or 360 degrees
In this reading “BY GEORGE AUGUSTUS SALA, AUTHOR OF “A JOURNEY DUE NORTH,” “GASLIGHT AND DAYLIGHT,” ETC.”
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From this reading LONDON: RICHARD MARSH, 122, FLEET STREET.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BY GEORGE AUGUSTUS SALA, AUTHOR OF “A JOURNEY DUE NORTH,” “GASLIGHT AND DAYLIGHT,” ETC.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TWICE ROUND THE CLOCK; OR THE HOURS OF THE DAY AND NIGHT IN LONDON.
Roman statesman who established the Roman Empire and became emperor in 27 BC; defeated Mark Antony and Cleopatra in 31 BC at Actium (63 BC - AD 14)
From this reading BY GEORGE AUGUSTUS SALA, AUTHOR OF “A JOURNEY DUE NORTH,” “GASLIGHT AND DAYLIGHT,” ETC.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading BY GEORGE AUGUSTUS SALA, AUTHOR OF “A JOURNEY DUE NORTH,” “GASLIGHT AND DAYLIGHT,” ETC.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY GEORGE AUGUSTUS SALA, AUTHOR OF “A JOURNEY DUE NORTH,” “GASLIGHT AND DAYLIGHT,” ETC.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading TWICE ROUND THE CLOCK; OR THE HOURS OF THE DAY AND NIGHT IN LONDON.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading TWICE ROUND THE CLOCK; OR THE HOURS OF THE DAY AND NIGHT IN LONDON.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading BY GEORGE AUGUSTUS SALA, AUTHOR OF “A JOURNEY DUE NORTH,” “GASLIGHT AND DAYLIGHT,” ETC.
plural of “drawing” — an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading ILLUSTRATED WITH A PORTRAIT OF THE AUTHOR, AND NUMEROUS ENGRAVINGS ON WOOD, FROM DRAWINGS BY WILLIAM M’CONNEL.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading BY GEORGE AUGUSTUS SALA, AUTHOR OF “A JOURNEY DUE NORTH,” “GASLIGHT AND DAYLIGHT,” ETC.
plural of “engraving” — a print made from an engraving
From this reading ILLUSTRATED WITH A PORTRAIT OF THE AUTHOR, AND NUMEROUS ENGRAVINGS ON WOOD, FROM DRAWINGS BY WILLIAM M’CONNEL.
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From this reading BY GEORGE AUGUSTUS SALA, AUTHOR OF “A JOURNEY DUE NORTH,” “GASLIGHT AND DAYLIGHT,” ETC.
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading LONDON: RICHARD MARSH, 122, FLEET STREET.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ILLUSTRATED WITH A PORTRAIT OF THE AUTHOR, AND NUMEROUS ENGRAVINGS ON WOOD, FROM DRAWINGS BY WILLIAM M’CONNEL.
light yielded by the combustion of illuminating gas
From this reading BY GEORGE AUGUSTUS SALA, AUTHOR OF “A JOURNEY DUE NORTH,” “GASLIGHT AND DAYLIGHT,” ETC.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading BY GEORGE AUGUSTUS SALA, AUTHOR OF “A JOURNEY DUE NORTH,” “GASLIGHT AND DAYLIGHT,” ETC.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading TWICE ROUND THE CLOCK; OR THE HOURS OF THE DAY AND NIGHT IN LONDON.
past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading ILLUSTRATED WITH A PORTRAIT OF THE AUTHOR, AND NUMEROUS ENGRAVINGS ON WOOD, FROM DRAWINGS BY WILLIAM M’CONNEL.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TWICE ROUND THE CLOCK; OR THE HOURS OF THE DAY AND NIGHT IN LONDON.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading BY GEORGE AUGUSTUS SALA, AUTHOR OF “A JOURNEY DUE NORTH,” “GASLIGHT AND DAYLIGHT,” ETC.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading TWICE ROUND THE CLOCK; OR THE HOURS OF THE DAY AND NIGHT IN LONDON.
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From this reading ILLUSTRATED WITH A PORTRAIT OF THE AUTHOR, AND NUMEROUS ENGRAVINGS ON WOOD, FROM DRAWINGS BY WILLIAM M’CONNEL.
low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water
From this reading LONDON: RICHARD MARSH, 122, FLEET STREET.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading TWICE ROUND THE CLOCK; OR THE HOURS OF THE DAY AND NIGHT IN LONDON.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading BY GEORGE AUGUSTUS SALA, AUTHOR OF “A JOURNEY DUE NORTH,” “GASLIGHT AND DAYLIGHT,” ETC.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading ILLUSTRATED WITH A PORTRAIT OF THE AUTHOR, AND NUMEROUS ENGRAVINGS ON WOOD, FROM DRAWINGS BY WILLIAM M’CONNEL.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TWICE ROUND THE CLOCK; OR THE HOURS OF THE DAY AND NIGHT IN LONDON.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ILLUSTRATED WITH A PORTRAIT OF THE AUTHOR, AND NUMEROUS ENGRAVINGS ON WOOD, FROM DRAWINGS BY WILLIAM M’CONNEL.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading TWICE ROUND THE CLOCK; OR THE HOURS OF THE DAY AND NIGHT IN LONDON.
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading ILLUSTRATED WITH A PORTRAIT OF THE AUTHOR, AND NUMEROUS ENGRAVINGS ON WOOD, FROM DRAWINGS BY WILLIAM M’CONNEL.
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From this reading LONDON: RICHARD MARSH, 122, FLEET STREET.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading TWICE ROUND THE CLOCK; OR THE HOURS OF THE DAY AND NIGHT IN LONDON.
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From this reading BY GEORGE AUGUSTUS SALA, AUTHOR OF “A JOURNEY DUE NORTH,” “GASLIGHT AND DAYLIGHT,” ETC.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading LONDON: RICHARD MARSH, 122, FLEET STREET.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TWICE ROUND THE CLOCK; OR THE HOURS OF THE DAY AND NIGHT IN LONDON.
two times
From this reading TWICE ROUND THE CLOCK; OR THE HOURS OF THE DAY AND NIGHT IN LONDON.
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From this reading ILLUSTRATED WITH A PORTRAIT OF THE AUTHOR, AND NUMEROUS ENGRAVINGS ON WOOD, FROM DRAWINGS BY WILLIAM M’CONNEL.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ILLUSTRATED WITH A PORTRAIT OF THE AUTHOR, AND NUMEROUS ENGRAVINGS ON WOOD, FROM DRAWINGS BY WILLIAM M’CONNEL.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading ILLUSTRATED WITH A PORTRAIT OF THE AUTHOR, AND NUMEROUS ENGRAVINGS ON WOOD, FROM DRAWINGS BY WILLIAM M’CONNEL.
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