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Young Grandison — volume 1
Young Grandison — volume 1

Chapter X · _Mrs._ D—— _to_ WILLIAM

Chapter X of Young Grandison — volume 1, “_Mrs._ D—— _to_ WILLIAM,” is here in full — 37 sentences across 8 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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You learn natural philosophy, my son; consider it as the road to the most sublime knowledge, that of tracing the Creator in his works.
His wisdom is conspicuous in the most minute of his productions; all are done well.
Observing this uncommon harmony, you will every day love Godlove goodness more and more.
Sentiments of respect will be implanted in your heart, an awful reverential affection for the great Ruler of the universe; which affection, if it is active, virtue will flow from, founded on just principles.
Continue to send me an account of your conversations and your observations; they afford me pleasure, and impress the important instructions you receive on your own mind.
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Young Grandison — volume 1

Chapter X · _Mrs._ D—— _to_ WILLIAM

Chapter X of Young Grandison — volume 1, “_Mrs._ D—— _to_ WILLIAM,” is here in full — 37 sentences across 8 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/7 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
You learn natural philosophy, my son; consider it as the road to the most sublime knowledge, that of tracing the Creator in his works.
/juː lɜːrn ˈnætʃərəl fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi maɪ sʌn kənˈsɪdər ɪt æz ðə roʊd tuː ðə moʊst səˈblaɪm ˈnɑːlədʒ ðæt ʌv ˈtreɪsɪŋ ðə kriˈeɪtər ɪn hɪz wɜːrks/
Line 2
His wisdom is conspicuous in the most minute of his productions; all are done well.
/hɪz ˈwɪzdəm ɪz kənˈspɪkjuːəs ɪn ðə moʊst ˈmɪnət ʌv hɪz prəˈdʌkʃənz ɔːl ɑːr dʌn wel/
Line 3
Observing this uncommon harmony, you will every day love Godlove goodness more and more.
Line 4
Sentiments of respect will be implanted in your heart, an awful reverential affection for the great Ruler of the universe; which affection, if it is active, virtue will flow from, founded on just principles.
/ˈsentəmənts ʌv rɪˈspekt wɪl biː ˌɪmˈplæntɪd ɪn jɔːr hɑːrt æn ˈɑːfəl ˌrevərˈenʃəl əˈfekʃən fɔːr ðə ɡreɪt ˈruːlər ʌv ðə ˈjuːnəvɜːrs wɪtʃ əˈfekʃən ɪf ɪt ɪz ˈæktɪv ˈvɝː.tʃuː wɪl floʊ frʌm ˈfaʊndɪd ɑːn dʒʌst ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
Line 5
Continue to send me an account of your conversations and your observations; they afford me pleasure, and impress the important instructions you receive on your own mind.
/kənˈtɪnjuː tuː send miː æn əˈkaʊnt ʌv jɔːr ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃənz ənd jɔːr ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃənz ðeɪ əˈfɔːrd miː ˈpleʒər ənd ˌɪmˈpres ðə ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz juː rəˈsiːv ɑːn jɔːr oʊn maɪnd/

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.

conversations noun US /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃənz/

plural of “conversation” — the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading “Continue to send me an account of your conversations and your observations; they afford me pleasure, and impress the important instructions you receive on your own mind.”

Creator noun US /kriˈeɪtər/

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading “You learn natural philosophy, my son; consider it as the road to the most sublime knowledge, that of tracing the Creator in his works.”

implanted adjective US /ˌɪmˈplæntɪd/

(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held

From this reading “Sentiments of respect will be implanted in your heart, an awful reverential affection for the great Ruler of the universe; which affection, if it is active, virtue will flow from, founded on just principles.”

impress verb US /ˌɪmˈpres/

have an emotional or cognitive impact upon

From this reading “Continue to send me an account of your conversations and your observations; they afford me pleasure, and impress the important instructions you receive on your own mind.”

productions noun US /prəˈdʌkʃənz/

plural of “production” — the act or process of producing something

From this reading “His wisdom is conspicuous in the most minute of his productions; all are done well.”

reverential adjective US /ˌrevərˈenʃəl/

feeling or manifesting veneration

From this reading “Sentiments of respect will be implanted in your heart, an awful reverential affection for the great Ruler of the universe; which affection, if it is active, virtue will flow from, founded on just principles.”

Ruler noun US /ˈruːlər/

a person who rules or commands

From this reading “Sentiments of respect will be implanted in your heart, an awful reverential affection for the great Ruler of the universe; which affection, if it is active, virtue will flow from, founded on just principles.”

tracing noun US /ˈtreɪsɪŋ/

the act of drawing a plan or diagram or outline

From this reading “You learn natural philosophy, my son; consider it as the road to the most sublime knowledge, that of tracing the Creator in his works.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

natural philosophy adjective + noun

the science of matter and energy and their interactions

In this reading “You learn natural philosophy, my son; consider it as the road to the most sublime knowledge, that of tracing the Creator in his works.”

most sublime adverb + adjective

In this reading “You learn natural philosophy, my son; consider it as the road to the most sublime knowledge, that of tracing the Creator in his works.”

own mind verb + noun

In this reading “Continue to send me an account of your conversations and your observations; they afford me pleasure, and impress the important instructions you receive on your own mind.”

All words in this reading · 82

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Continue to send me an account of your conversations and your observations; they afford me pleasure, and impress the important instructions you receive on your own mind.

activeadjectiveUS /ˈæktɪv/

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading Sentiments of respect will be implanted in your heart, an awful reverential affection for the great Ruler of the universe; which affection, if it is active, virtue will flow from, founded on just principles.

affectionnounUS /əˈfekʃən/

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading Sentiments of respect will be implanted in your heart, an awful reverential affection for the great Ruler of the universe; which affection, if it is active, virtue will flow from, founded on just principles.

affordverbUS /əˈfɔːrd/

be able to spare or give up

From this reading Continue to send me an account of your conversations and your observations; they afford me pleasure, and impress the important instructions you receive on your own mind.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading His wisdom is conspicuous in the most minute of his productions; all are done well.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Sentiments of respect will be implanted in your heart, an awful reverential affection for the great Ruler of the universe; which affection, if it is active, virtue will flow from, founded on just principles.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Observing this uncommon harmony, you will every day love God—love goodness more and more.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading His wisdom is conspicuous in the most minute of his productions; all are done well.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading You learn natural philosophy, my son; consider it as the road to the most sublime knowledge, that of tracing the Creator in his works.

awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/

exceptionally bad or displeasing

From this reading Sentiments of respect will be implanted in your heart, an awful reverential affection for the great Ruler of the universe; which affection, if it is active, virtue will flow from, founded on just principles.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Sentiments of respect will be implanted in your heart, an awful reverential affection for the great Ruler of the universe; which affection, if it is active, virtue will flow from, founded on just principles.

considerverbUS /kənˈsɪdər/

deem to be

From this reading You learn natural philosophy, my son; consider it as the road to the most sublime knowledge, that of tracing the Creator in his works.

conspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/

obvious to the eye or mind

From this reading His wisdom is conspicuous in the most minute of his productions; all are done well.

ContinueverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuː/

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading Continue to send me an account of your conversations and your observations; they afford me pleasure, and impress the important instructions you receive on your own mind.

conversationsnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃənz/

plural of “conversation” — the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading Continue to send me an account of your conversations and your observations; they afford me pleasure, and impress the important instructions you receive on your own mind.

CreatornounUS /kriˈeɪtər/

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading You learn natural philosophy, my son; consider it as the road to the most sublime knowledge, that of tracing the Creator in his works.

daynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Observing this uncommon harmony, you will every day love God—love goodness more and more.

doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading His wisdom is conspicuous in the most minute of his productions; all are done well.

everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Observing this uncommon harmony, you will every day love God—love goodness more and more.

flownounUS /floʊ/

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading Sentiments of respect will be implanted in your heart, an awful reverential affection for the great Ruler of the universe; which affection, if it is active, virtue will flow from, founded on just principles.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Sentiments of respect will be implanted in your heart, an awful reverential affection for the great Ruler of the universe; which affection, if it is active, virtue will flow from, founded on just principles.

foundedverbUS /ˈfaʊndɪd/

past form of “found” — set up or found

From this reading Sentiments of respect will be implanted in your heart, an awful reverential affection for the great Ruler of the universe; which affection, if it is active, virtue will flow from, founded on just principles.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Sentiments of respect will be implanted in your heart, an awful reverential affection for the great Ruler of the universe; which affection, if it is active, virtue will flow from, founded on just principles.

GodnounUS /ɡɑːd/

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading Observing this uncommon harmony, you will every day love God—love goodness more and more.

goodnessnounUS /ˈɡʊdnəs/

that which is pleasing or valuable or useful

From this reading Observing this uncommon harmony, you will every day love God—love goodness more and more.

greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Sentiments of respect will be implanted in your heart, an awful reverential affection for the great Ruler of the universe; which affection, if it is active, virtue will flow from, founded on just principles.

harmonynounUS /ˈhɑːrməni/

compatibility in opinion and action

From this reading Observing this uncommon harmony, you will every day love God—love goodness more and more.

heartnounUS /hɑːrt/

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Sentiments of respect will be implanted in your heart, an awful reverential affection for the great Ruler of the universe; which affection, if it is active, virtue will flow from, founded on just principles.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading You learn natural philosophy, my son; consider it as the road to the most sublime knowledge, that of tracing the Creator in his works.

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Sentiments of respect will be implanted in your heart, an awful reverential affection for the great Ruler of the universe; which affection, if it is active, virtue will flow from, founded on just principles.

implantedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈplæntɪd/

(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held

From this reading Sentiments of respect will be implanted in your heart, an awful reverential affection for the great Ruler of the universe; which affection, if it is active, virtue will flow from, founded on just principles.

importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/

of great significance or value

From this reading Continue to send me an account of your conversations and your observations; they afford me pleasure, and impress the important instructions you receive on your own mind.

impressverbUS /ˌɪmˈpres/

have an emotional or cognitive impact upon

From this reading Continue to send me an account of your conversations and your observations; they afford me pleasure, and impress the important instructions you receive on your own mind.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading You learn natural philosophy, my son; consider it as the road to the most sublime knowledge, that of tracing the Creator in his works.

instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/

a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

From this reading Continue to send me an account of your conversations and your observations; they afford me pleasure, and impress the important instructions you receive on your own mind.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading His wisdom is conspicuous in the most minute of his productions; all are done well.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading You learn natural philosophy, my son; consider it as the road to the most sublime knowledge, that of tracing the Creator in his works.

justadverbUS /dʒʌst/

and nothing more

From this reading Sentiments of respect will be implanted in your heart, an awful reverential affection for the great Ruler of the universe; which affection, if it is active, virtue will flow from, founded on just principles.

knowledgenounUS /ˈnɑːlədʒ/

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading You learn natural philosophy, my son; consider it as the road to the most sublime knowledge, that of tracing the Creator in his works.

learnverbUS /lɜːrn/

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading You learn natural philosophy, my son; consider it as the road to the most sublime knowledge, that of tracing the Creator in his works.

lovenounUS /lʌv/

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Observing this uncommon harmony, you will every day love God—love goodness more and more.

mepronounUS /miː/

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Continue to send me an account of your conversations and your observations; they afford me pleasure, and impress the important instructions you receive on your own mind.

mindnounUS /maɪnd/

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Continue to send me an account of your conversations and your observations; they afford me pleasure, and impress the important instructions you receive on your own mind.

minutenounUS /ˈmɪnət/

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading His wisdom is conspicuous in the most minute of his productions; all are done well.

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Observing this uncommon harmony, you will every day love God—love goodness more and more.

mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading You learn natural philosophy, my son; consider it as the road to the most sublime knowledge, that of tracing the Creator in his works.

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading You learn natural philosophy, my son; consider it as the road to the most sublime knowledge, that of tracing the Creator in his works.

naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading You learn natural philosophy, my son; consider it as the road to the most sublime knowledge, that of tracing the Creator in his works.

observationsnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃənz/

plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading Continue to send me an account of your conversations and your observations; they afford me pleasure, and impress the important instructions you receive on your own mind.

ObservingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/

quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception

From this reading Observing this uncommon harmony, you will every day love God—love goodness more and more.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading You learn natural philosophy, my son; consider it as the road to the most sublime knowledge, that of tracing the Creator in his works.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Sentiments of respect will be implanted in your heart, an awful reverential affection for the great Ruler of the universe; which affection, if it is active, virtue will flow from, founded on just principles.

ownverbUS /oʊn/

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Continue to send me an account of your conversations and your observations; they afford me pleasure, and impress the important instructions you receive on your own mind.

philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/

The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)

From this reading You learn natural philosophy, my son; consider it as the road to the most sublime knowledge, that of tracing the Creator in his works.

pleasurenounUS /ˈpleʒər/

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading Continue to send me an account of your conversations and your observations; they afford me pleasure, and impress the important instructions you receive on your own mind.

principlesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/

plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading Sentiments of respect will be implanted in your heart, an awful reverential affection for the great Ruler of the universe; which affection, if it is active, virtue will flow from, founded on just principles.

productionsnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃənz/

plural of “production” — the act or process of producing something

From this reading His wisdom is conspicuous in the most minute of his productions; all are done well.

receiveverbUS /rəˈsiːv/

get something; come into possession of

From this reading Continue to send me an account of your conversations and your observations; they afford me pleasure, and impress the important instructions you receive on your own mind.

respectnounUS /rɪˈspekt/

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Sentiments of respect will be implanted in your heart, an awful reverential affection for the great Ruler of the universe; which affection, if it is active, virtue will flow from, founded on just principles.

reverentialadjectiveUS /ˌrevərˈenʃəl/

feeling or manifesting veneration

From this reading Sentiments of respect will be implanted in your heart, an awful reverential affection for the great Ruler of the universe; which affection, if it is active, virtue will flow from, founded on just principles.

roadnounUS /roʊd/

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading You learn natural philosophy, my son; consider it as the road to the most sublime knowledge, that of tracing the Creator in his works.

RulernounUS /ˈruːlər/

a person who rules or commands

From this reading Sentiments of respect will be implanted in your heart, an awful reverential affection for the great Ruler of the universe; which affection, if it is active, virtue will flow from, founded on just principles.

sendverbUS /send/

cause to go somewhere

From this reading Continue to send me an account of your conversations and your observations; they afford me pleasure, and impress the important instructions you receive on your own mind.

SentimentsnounUS /ˈsentəmənts/

plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading Sentiments of respect will be implanted in your heart, an awful reverential affection for the great Ruler of the universe; which affection, if it is active, virtue will flow from, founded on just principles.

sonnounUS /sʌn/

a male human offspring

From this reading You learn natural philosophy, my son; consider it as the road to the most sublime knowledge, that of tracing the Creator in his works.

sublimeadjectiveUS /səˈblaɪm/

inspiring awe

From this reading You learn natural philosophy, my son; consider it as the road to the most sublime knowledge, that of tracing the Creator in his works.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading You learn natural philosophy, my son; consider it as the road to the most sublime knowledge, that of tracing the Creator in his works.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading You learn natural philosophy, my son; consider it as the road to the most sublime knowledge, that of tracing the Creator in his works.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Continue to send me an account of your conversations and your observations; they afford me pleasure, and impress the important instructions you receive on your own mind.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Observing this uncommon harmony, you will every day love God—love goodness more and more.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading You learn natural philosophy, my son; consider it as the road to the most sublime knowledge, that of tracing the Creator in his works.

tracingnounUS /ˈtreɪsɪŋ/

the act of drawing a plan or diagram or outline

From this reading You learn natural philosophy, my son; consider it as the road to the most sublime knowledge, that of tracing the Creator in his works.

uncommonadjectiveUS /ənˈkɑːmən/

not common or ordinarily encountered; unusually great in amount or remarkable in character or kind

From this reading Observing this uncommon harmony, you will every day love God—love goodness more and more.

universenounUS /ˈjuːnəvɜːrs/

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Sentiments of respect will be implanted in your heart, an awful reverential affection for the great Ruler of the universe; which affection, if it is active, virtue will flow from, founded on just principles.

virtuenounUS /ˈvɝː.tʃuː/

Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.

From this reading Sentiments of respect will be implanted in your heart, an awful reverential affection for the great Ruler of the universe; which affection, if it is active, virtue will flow from, founded on just principles.

welladverbUS /wel/

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading His wisdom is conspicuous in the most minute of his productions; all are done well.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Sentiments of respect will be implanted in your heart, an awful reverential affection for the great Ruler of the universe; which affection, if it is active, virtue will flow from, founded on just principles.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Observing this uncommon harmony, you will every day love God—love goodness more and more.

wisdomnounUS /ˈwɪzdəm/

accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment

From this reading His wisdom is conspicuous in the most minute of his productions; all are done well.

worksnounUS /wɜːrks/

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading You learn natural philosophy, my son; consider it as the road to the most sublime knowledge, that of tracing the Creator in his works.

YoupronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You learn natural philosophy, my son; consider it as the road to the most sublime knowledge, that of tracing the Creator in his works.

yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Sentiments of respect will be implanted in your heart, an awful reverential affection for the great Ruler of the universe; which affection, if it is active, virtue will flow from, founded on just principles.

Chapter 10 of Young Grandison — volume 1 by Madame de (Maria Geertruida van de Werken) Cambon holds 37 sentences, grouped into 8 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.

What does chapter 10 of Young Grandison — volume 1 contain?

Chapter 10 holds 37 sentences of Young Grandison — volume 1, unabridged, divided into 8 reading sections.

This page carries chapter 10 of Young Grandison — volume 1 by Madame de (Maria Geertruida van de Werken) Cambon exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 37 sentences, grouped into 8 sections of at most 5 sentences so that a reader can take the chapter in steady, finishable pieces. The chapter also stores a coverage record mapping every one of its sentences to a part of the work, which is how the edition demonstrates that no line was dropped.

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Work through the 8 sections in order, replaying any sentence and tapping unfamiliar words for their entries.

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Yes — every sentence and every individual word in chapter 10 can be played aloud in United States English.

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Project Gutenberg eBook #?, unabridged. The Project Gutenberg header, footer and licence are removed.

How long does Young Grandison — volume 1 take to read?

About 5 minutes of reading across 0 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

How to read Young Grandison — volume 1 section by section

How to work through Young Grandison — volume 1 section by section, using the audio and the tap-to-define vocabulary.

  1. Open a chapter

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  2. Read one section

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  3. Listen and tap

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Vocabulary met early in Young Grandison — volume 1

Words and structures a reader meets early in Young Grandison — volume 1, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Chapter 1
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Chapter 2
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Chapter 3
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