Chapter I
Chapter 1
Chapter 1 of Under the Rose is here in full — 12 sentences across 3 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
With illustrations by Howard Chandler Christy Kneeling, he received it .
Under the Rose
Chapter I · Chapter 1
Chapter 1 of Under the Rose is here in full — 12 sentences across 3 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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With
illustrations
by
Howard
Chandler
Christy
Kneeling,
he
received
it .
LEARNER DICTIONARY
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Under the Rose
Chapter I · Chapter 1
Chapter 1 of Under the Rose is here in full — 12 sentences across 3 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/2 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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With
illustrations
by
Howard
Chandler
Christy
Kneeling,
he
received
it .
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Learner Dictionary
These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
Chandler
noun
US /ˈtʃændlər/
United States writer of detective thrillers featuring the character of Philip Marlowe (1888-1959)
From this reading “With illustrations by Howard Chandler Christy Kneeling, he received it .”
Howard
noun
US /ˈhaʊərd/
English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)
From this reading “With illustrations by Howard Chandler Christy Kneeling, he received it .”
illustrations
noun
US /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading “With illustrations by Howard Chandler Christy Kneeling, he received it .”
Kneeling
noun
US /ˈniːlɪŋ/
supporting yourself on your knees
From this reading “With illustrations by Howard Chandler Christy Kneeling, he received it .”
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading “With illustrations by Howard Chandler Christy Kneeling, he received it .”
All words in this reading · 10
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showing who or what does the action
From this reading With illustrations by Howard Chandler Christy Kneeling, he received it .
ChandlernounUS /ˈtʃændlər/
United States writer of detective thrillers featuring the character of Philip Marlowe (1888-1959)
From this reading With illustrations by Howard Chandler Christy Kneeling, he received it .
Christy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With illustrations by Howard Chandler Christy Kneeling, he received it .
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With illustrations by Howard Chandler Christy Kneeling, he received it .
HowardnounUS /ˈhaʊərd/
English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)
From this reading With illustrations by Howard Chandler Christy Kneeling, he received it .
illustrationsnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading With illustrations by Howard Chandler Christy Kneeling, he received it .
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading With illustrations by Howard Chandler Christy Kneeling, he received it .
KneelingnounUS /ˈniːlɪŋ/
supporting yourself on your knees
From this reading With illustrations by Howard Chandler Christy Kneeling, he received it .
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading With illustrations by Howard Chandler Christy Kneeling, he received it .
in the company of; together with
From this reading With illustrations by Howard Chandler Christy Kneeling, he received it .
Chapter 1 of Under the Rose by Frederic Stewart Isham holds 12 sentences, grouped into 3 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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Chapter 1 holds 12 sentences of Under the Rose, unabridged, divided into 3 reading sections.
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- Illustrations
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- Howard
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- Chandler
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- Christy
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