Chapter 16 of A Brief History of the English Language — Vol. 2 is here in full — 428 sentences across 86 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XVI
Chapter 16 of A Brief History of the English Language — Vol. 2 is here in full — 428 sentences across 86 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
+Addison+, Joseph, 315 {VI.7}. +Alfred+, 276 {I.9}. _Anglo-Saxon Chronicle_, 276 {I.10}. +Arnold+, Matthew, 359 {IX.10}. +Austen+, Jane, 348 {VIII.25}.
Chapter 16 of A Brief History of the English Language — Vol. 2 is here in full — 428 sentences across 86 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)
From this reading “+Alfred+, 276 {I.9}.”
English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading “+Arnold+, Matthew, 359 {IX.10}.”
English novelist noted for her insightful portrayals of middle-class families (1775-1817)
From this reading “+Austen+, Jane, 348 {VIII.25}.”
A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading “+Addison+, Joseph, 315 {VI.7}.”
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
From this reading “+Arnold+, Matthew, 359 {IX.10}.”
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From this reading _Anglo-Saxon Chronicle_, 276 {I.10}.
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From this reading +Austen+, Jane, 348 {VIII.25}.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading +Alfred+, 276 {I.9}.
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From this reading +Addison+, Joseph, 315 {VI.7}.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading +Austen+, Jane, 348 {VIII.25}.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading +Arnold+, Matthew, 359 {IX.10}.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading +Addison+, Joseph, 315 {VI.7}.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading +Alfred+, 276 {I.9}.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading +Addison+, Joseph, 315 {VI.7}.
king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)
From this reading +Alfred+, 276 {I.9}.
a native or inhabitant of England prior to the Norman Conquest
From this reading _Anglo-Saxon Chronicle_, 276 {I.10}.
English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading +Arnold+, Matthew, 359 {IX.10}.
English novelist noted for her insightful portrayals of middle-class families (1775-1817)
From this reading +Austen+, Jane, 348 {VIII.25}.
A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)
From this reading _Anglo-Saxon Chronicle_, 276 {I.10}.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading +Alfred+, 276 {I.9}.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading +Arnold+, Matthew, 359 {IX.10}.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading +Austen+, Jane, 348 {VIII.25}.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading +Addison+, Joseph, 315 {VI.7}.
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
From this reading +Arnold+, Matthew, 359 {IX.10}.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading +Addison+, Joseph, 315 {VI.7}.
the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one
From this reading +Austen+, Jane, 348 {VIII.25}.
Chapter 16 of A Brief History of the English Language — Vol. 2 by J. M. D. (John Miller Dow) Meiklejohn holds 428 sentences, grouped into 86 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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