Chapter 29 of Young Folks' History of England is here in full — 28 sentences across 6 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 29 of Young Folks' History of England is here in full — 28 sentences across 6 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
OLIVER CROMWELL. A.D. 1649--1660. Oliver Cromwell felt, as has been said, that there was no one who could set matters to rights as he could in England. He had shewn that the country could not do without him, if it was to go on without the old government.
Chapter 29 of Young Folks' History of England is here in full — 28 sentences across 6 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading “He had shewn that the country could not do without him, if it was to go on without the old government.”
English general and statesman who led the parliamentary army in the English Civil War (1599-1658)
From this reading “OLIVER CROMWELL.”
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading “Oliver Cromwell felt, as has been said, that there was no one who could set matters to rights as he could in England.”
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading “He had shewn that the country could not do without him, if it was to go on without the old government.”
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “Oliver Cromwell felt, as has been said, that there was no one who could set matters to rights as he could in England.”
United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
From this reading “OLIVER CROMWELL.”
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading “Oliver Cromwell felt, as has been said, that there was no one who could set matters to rights as he could in England.”
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “Oliver Cromwell felt, as has been said, that there was no one who could set matters to rights as he could in England.”
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From this reading 1649--1660.
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From this reading 1649--1660.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A.D.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Oliver Cromwell felt, as has been said, that there was no one who could set matters to rights as he could in England.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Oliver Cromwell felt, as has been said, that there was no one who could set matters to rights as he could in England.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Oliver Cromwell felt, as has been said, that there was no one who could set matters to rights as he could in England.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading He had shewn that the country could not do without him, if it was to go on without the old government.
English general and statesman who led the parliamentary army in the English Civil War (1599-1658)
From this reading OLIVER CROMWELL.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading A.D.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He had shewn that the country could not do without him, if it was to go on without the old government.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Oliver Cromwell felt, as has been said, that there was no one who could set matters to rights as he could in England.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Oliver Cromwell felt, as has been said, that there was no one who could set matters to rights as he could in England.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He had shewn that the country could not do without him, if it was to go on without the old government.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading He had shewn that the country could not do without him, if it was to go on without the old government.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had shewn that the country could not do without him, if it was to go on without the old government.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Oliver Cromwell felt, as has been said, that there was no one who could set matters to rights as he could in England.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Oliver Cromwell felt, as has been said, that there was no one who could set matters to rights as he could in England.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had shewn that the country could not do without him, if it was to go on without the old government.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He had shewn that the country could not do without him, if it was to go on without the old government.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Oliver Cromwell felt, as has been said, that there was no one who could set matters to rights as he could in England.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had shewn that the country could not do without him, if it was to go on without the old government.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Oliver Cromwell felt, as has been said, that there was no one who could set matters to rights as he could in England.
not any; not one
From this reading Oliver Cromwell felt, as has been said, that there was no one who could set matters to rights as he could in England.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had shewn that the country could not do without him, if it was to go on without the old government.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He had shewn that the country could not do without him, if it was to go on without the old government.
United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
From this reading OLIVER CROMWELL.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had shewn that the country could not do without him, if it was to go on without the old government.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Oliver Cromwell felt, as has been said, that there was no one who could set matters to rights as he could in England.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading Oliver Cromwell felt, as has been said, that there was no one who could set matters to rights as he could in England.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Oliver Cromwell felt, as has been said, that there was no one who could set matters to rights as he could in England.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Oliver Cromwell felt, as has been said, that there was no one who could set matters to rights as he could in England.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had shewn that the country could not do without him, if it was to go on without the old government.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Oliver Cromwell felt, as has been said, that there was no one who could set matters to rights as he could in England.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had shewn that the country could not do without him, if it was to go on without the old government.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Oliver Cromwell felt, as has been said, that there was no one who could set matters to rights as he could in England.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Oliver Cromwell felt, as has been said, that there was no one who could set matters to rights as he could in England.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Oliver Cromwell felt, as has been said, that there was no one who could set matters to rights as he could in England.
which person or people
From this reading Oliver Cromwell felt, as has been said, that there was no one who could set matters to rights as he could in England.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He had shewn that the country could not do without him, if it was to go on without the old government.
Chapter 29 of Young Folks' History of England by Charlotte M. (Charlotte Mary) Yonge holds 28 sentences, grouped into 6 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, 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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