Chapter 1 of Vassall Morton: A Novel is here in full — 74 sentences across 15 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter I
Chapter 1 of Vassall Morton: A Novel is here in full — 74 sentences across 15 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
VASSALL MORTON. A Novel. AUTHOR OF "HISTORY OF THE CONSPIRACY OF PONTIAC," AND "PRAIRIE AND ROCKY MOUNTAIN LIFE." Ecrive qui voudra! Chacun a ce metier, Peut perdre impunement de l'encre et du papier.
Chapter 1 of Vassall Morton: A Novel is here in full — 74 sentences across 15 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading “AUTHOR OF "HISTORY OF THE CONSPIRACY OF PONTIAC," AND "PRAIRIE AND ROCKY MOUNTAIN LIFE."”
a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act
From this reading “AUTHOR OF "HISTORY OF THE CONSPIRACY OF PONTIAC," AND "PRAIRIE AND ROCKY MOUNTAIN LIFE."”
an asset of special worth or utility
From this reading “Chacun a ce metier, Peut perdre impunement de l'encre et du papier.”
United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)
From this reading “VASSALL MORTON.”
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading “A Novel.”
famous chief of the Ottawa who led an unsuccessful rebellion against the British (1715-1769)
From this reading “AUTHOR OF "HISTORY OF THE CONSPIRACY OF PONTIAC," AND "PRAIRIE AND ROCKY MOUNTAIN LIFE."”
a treeless grassy plain
From this reading “AUTHOR OF "HISTORY OF THE CONSPIRACY OF PONTIAC," AND "PRAIRIE AND ROCKY MOUNTAIN LIFE."”
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading “AUTHOR OF "HISTORY OF THE CONSPIRACY OF PONTIAC," AND "PRAIRIE AND ROCKY MOUNTAIN LIFE."”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Novel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AUTHOR OF "HISTORY OF THE CONSPIRACY OF PONTIAC," AND "PRAIRIE AND ROCKY MOUNTAIN LIFE."
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "HISTORY OF THE CONSPIRACY OF PONTIAC," AND "PRAIRIE AND ROCKY MOUNTAIN LIFE."
a ductile grey metallic element of the lanthanide series; used in lighter flints; the most abundant of the rare-earth group
From this reading Chacun a ce metier, Peut perdre impunement de l'encre et du papier.
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From this reading Chacun a ce metier, Peut perdre impunement de l'encre et du papier.
a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act
From this reading AUTHOR OF "HISTORY OF THE CONSPIRACY OF PONTIAC," AND "PRAIRIE AND ROCKY MOUNTAIN LIFE."
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Chacun a ce metier, Peut perdre impunement de l'encre et du papier.
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From this reading Chacun a ce metier, Peut perdre impunement de l'encre et du papier.
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From this reading Ecrive qui voudra!
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From this reading Chacun a ce metier, Peut perdre impunement de l'encre et du papier.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading AUTHOR OF "HISTORY OF THE CONSPIRACY OF PONTIAC," AND "PRAIRIE AND ROCKY MOUNTAIN LIFE."
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From this reading Chacun a ce metier, Peut perdre impunement de l'encre et du papier.
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From this reading Chacun a ce metier, Peut perdre impunement de l'encre et du papier.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading AUTHOR OF "HISTORY OF THE CONSPIRACY OF PONTIAC," AND "PRAIRIE AND ROCKY MOUNTAIN LIFE."
an asset of special worth or utility
From this reading Chacun a ce metier, Peut perdre impunement de l'encre et du papier.
United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)
From this reading VASSALL MORTON.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading AUTHOR OF "HISTORY OF THE CONSPIRACY OF PONTIAC," AND "PRAIRIE AND ROCKY MOUNTAIN LIFE."
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading A Novel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUTHOR OF "HISTORY OF THE CONSPIRACY OF PONTIAC," AND "PRAIRIE AND ROCKY MOUNTAIN LIFE."
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From this reading Chacun a ce metier, Peut perdre impunement de l'encre et du papier.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Chacun a ce metier, Peut perdre impunement de l'encre et du papier.
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From this reading Chacun a ce metier, Peut perdre impunement de l'encre et du papier.
famous chief of the Ottawa who led an unsuccessful rebellion against the British (1715-1769)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "HISTORY OF THE CONSPIRACY OF PONTIAC," AND "PRAIRIE AND ROCKY MOUNTAIN LIFE."
a treeless grassy plain
From this reading AUTHOR OF "HISTORY OF THE CONSPIRACY OF PONTIAC," AND "PRAIRIE AND ROCKY MOUNTAIN LIFE."
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From this reading Ecrive qui voudra!
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading AUTHOR OF "HISTORY OF THE CONSPIRACY OF PONTIAC," AND "PRAIRIE AND ROCKY MOUNTAIN LIFE."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AUTHOR OF "HISTORY OF THE CONSPIRACY OF PONTIAC," AND "PRAIRIE AND ROCKY MOUNTAIN LIFE."
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From this reading VASSALL MORTON.
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From this reading Ecrive qui voudra!
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