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A Literary Pilgrimage Among the Haunts of Famous British Authors
A Literary Pilgrimage Among the Haunts of Famous British Authors

Chapter I

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See http://www.
Illustrated with four photogravures.
$1.25 Two volumes in a box, $2.50 THEODORE F. WOLFE M.D. PH.D.
Author of Literary Shrines etc.
J. B. Lippincott Company Philadelphia MDCCCXCVI The favor with which a few articles in the periodical press, similar to those herewith presented, have been received induces the hope that the present volume may prove acceptable.
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A Literary Pilgrimage Among the Haunts of Famous British Authors

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of A Literary Pilgrimage Among the Haunts of Famous British Authors is here in full — 396 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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See http://www.
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Illustrated with four photogravures.
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$1.25 Two volumes in a box, $2.50 THEODORE F. WOLFE M.D. PH.D.
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Author of Literary Shrines etc.
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J. B. Lippincott Company Philadelphia MDCCCXCVI The favor with which a few articles in the periodical press, similar to those herewith presented, have been received induces the hope that the present volume may prove acceptable.

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acceptable adjective US /ækˈseptəbəl/

worthy of acceptance or satisfactory

From this reading “J. B. Lippincott Company Philadelphia MDCCCXCVI The favor with which a few articles in the periodical press, similar to those herewith presented, have been received induces the hope that the present volume may prove acceptable.”

herewith adverb US /ˈhɪrˈwɪθ/

(formal) by means of this

From this reading “J. B. Lippincott Company Philadelphia MDCCCXCVI The favor with which a few articles in the periodical press, similar to those herewith presented, have been received induces the hope that the present volume may prove acceptable.”

http noun US /ˌeɪtʃtiːtiːˈpiː/

a protocol (utilizing TCP) to transfer hypertext requests and information between servers and browsers

From this reading “See http://www.”

induces verb US /ˌɪnˈduːsɪz/

third-person singular of “induce” — cause to arise

From this reading “J. B. Lippincott Company Philadelphia MDCCCXCVI The favor with which a few articles in the periodical press, similar to those herewith presented, have been received induces the hope that the present volume may prove acceptable.”

periodical noun US /ˌpɪriˈɑːdɪkəl/

a publication that appears at fixed intervals

From this reading “J. B. Lippincott Company Philadelphia MDCCCXCVI The favor with which a few articles in the periodical press, similar to those herewith presented, have been received induces the hope that the present volume may prove acceptable.”

Philadelphia noun US /ˌfɪləˈdelfiə/

the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania

From this reading “J. B. Lippincott Company Philadelphia MDCCCXCVI The favor with which a few articles in the periodical press, similar to those herewith presented, have been received induces the hope that the present volume may prove acceptable.”

Shrines noun US /ʃraɪnz/

plural of “shrine” — a place of worship hallowed by association with some sacred thing or person

From this reading “Author of Literary Shrines etc.”

wolfe noun US /wʊlf/

United States writer who has written extensively on American culture (born in 1931)

From this reading “$1.25 Two volumes in a box, $2.50 THEODORE F. WOLFE M.D. PH.D.”

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.

present volume verb + noun

In this reading “J. B. Lippincott Company Philadelphia MDCCCXCVI The favor with which a few articles in the periodical press, similar to those herewith presented, have been received induces the hope that the present volume may prove acceptable.”

Two volumes noun + noun counted as “two volume”

In this reading “$1.25 Two volumes in a box, $2.50 THEODORE F. WOLFE M.D. PH.D.”

few articles adjective + noun counted as “few article”

In this reading “J. B. Lippincott Company Philadelphia MDCCCXCVI The favor with which a few articles in the periodical press, similar to those herewith presented, have been received induces the hope that the present volume may prove acceptable.”

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1.25

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading $1.25 Two volumes in a box, $2.50 THEODORE F. WOLFE M.D. PH.D.

2.50

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading $1.25 Two volumes in a box, $2.50 THEODORE F. WOLFE M.D. PH.D.

adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading $1.25 Two volumes in a box, $2.50 THEODORE F. WOLFE M.D. PH.D.

acceptableadjectiveUS /ækˈseptəbəl/

worthy of acceptance or satisfactory

From this reading J. B. Lippincott Company Philadelphia MDCCCXCVI The favor with which a few articles in the periodical press, similar to those herewith presented, have been received induces the hope that the present volume may prove acceptable.

articlesnounUS /ˈɑːrtəkəlz/

plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading J. B. Lippincott Company Philadelphia MDCCCXCVI The favor with which a few articles in the periodical press, similar to those herewith presented, have been received induces the hope that the present volume may prove acceptable.

AuthornounUS /ˈɔːθər/

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Author of Literary Shrines etc.

BnounUS /biː/

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading J. B. Lippincott Company Philadelphia MDCCCXCVI The favor with which a few articles in the periodical press, similar to those herewith presented, have been received induces the hope that the present volume may prove acceptable.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading J. B. Lippincott Company Philadelphia MDCCCXCVI The favor with which a few articles in the periodical press, similar to those herewith presented, have been received induces the hope that the present volume may prove acceptable.

boxnounUS /bɑːks/

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading $1.25 Two volumes in a box, $2.50 THEODORE F. WOLFE M.D. PH.D.

CompanynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading J. B. Lippincott Company Philadelphia MDCCCXCVI The favor with which a few articles in the periodical press, similar to those herewith presented, have been received induces the hope that the present volume may prove acceptable.

DnounUS /diː/

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading $1.25 Two volumes in a box, $2.50 THEODORE F. WOLFE M.D. PH.D.

etc

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Author of Literary Shrines etc.

FnounUS /ef/

a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature

From this reading $1.25 Two volumes in a box, $2.50 THEODORE F. WOLFE M.D. PH.D.

favorverbUS /ˈfeɪvər/

promote over another

From this reading J. B. Lippincott Company Philadelphia MDCCCXCVI The favor with which a few articles in the periodical press, similar to those herewith presented, have been received induces the hope that the present volume may prove acceptable.

fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading J. B. Lippincott Company Philadelphia MDCCCXCVI The favor with which a few articles in the periodical press, similar to those herewith presented, have been received induces the hope that the present volume may prove acceptable.

fournounUS /fɔːr/

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Illustrated with four photogravures.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading J. B. Lippincott Company Philadelphia MDCCCXCVI The favor with which a few articles in the periodical press, similar to those herewith presented, have been received induces the hope that the present volume may prove acceptable.

herewithadverbUS /ˈhɪrˈwɪθ/

(formal) by means of this

From this reading J. B. Lippincott Company Philadelphia MDCCCXCVI The favor with which a few articles in the periodical press, similar to those herewith presented, have been received induces the hope that the present volume may prove acceptable.

hopenounUS /hoʊp/

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading J. B. Lippincott Company Philadelphia MDCCCXCVI The favor with which a few articles in the periodical press, similar to those herewith presented, have been received induces the hope that the present volume may prove acceptable.

httpnounUS /ˌeɪtʃtiːtiːˈpiː/

a protocol (utilizing TCP) to transfer hypertext requests and information between servers and browsers

From this reading See http://www.

IllustratedverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/

past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of

From this reading Illustrated with four photogravures.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading $1.25 Two volumes in a box, $2.50 THEODORE F. WOLFE M.D. PH.D.

inducesverbUS /ˌɪnˈduːsɪz/

third-person singular of “induce” — cause to arise

From this reading J. B. Lippincott Company Philadelphia MDCCCXCVI The favor with which a few articles in the periodical press, similar to those herewith presented, have been received induces the hope that the present volume may prove acceptable.

JnounUS /dʒeɪ/

a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second

From this reading J. B. Lippincott Company Philadelphia MDCCCXCVI The favor with which a few articles in the periodical press, similar to those herewith presented, have been received induces the hope that the present volume may prove acceptable.

Lippincott

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading J. B. Lippincott Company Philadelphia MDCCCXCVI The favor with which a few articles in the periodical press, similar to those herewith presented, have been received induces the hope that the present volume may prove acceptable.

LiteraryadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəreri/

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading Author of Literary Shrines etc.

MnounUS /em/

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading $1.25 Two volumes in a box, $2.50 THEODORE F. WOLFE M.D. PH.D.

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading J. B. Lippincott Company Philadelphia MDCCCXCVI The favor with which a few articles in the periodical press, similar to those herewith presented, have been received induces the hope that the present volume may prove acceptable.

MDCCCXCVI

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading J. B. Lippincott Company Philadelphia MDCCCXCVI The favor with which a few articles in the periodical press, similar to those herewith presented, have been received induces the hope that the present volume may prove acceptable.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Author of Literary Shrines etc.

periodicalnounUS /ˌpɪriˈɑːdɪkəl/

a publication that appears at fixed intervals

From this reading J. B. Lippincott Company Philadelphia MDCCCXCVI The favor with which a few articles in the periodical press, similar to those herewith presented, have been received induces the hope that the present volume may prove acceptable.

PHnounUS /ˈpiːˈeɪtʃ/

(from potential of Hydrogen) the logarithm of the reciprocal of hydrogen-ion concentration in gram atoms per liter

From this reading $1.25 Two volumes in a box, $2.50 THEODORE F. WOLFE M.D. PH.D.

PhiladelphianounUS /ˌfɪləˈdelfiə/

the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania

From this reading J. B. Lippincott Company Philadelphia MDCCCXCVI The favor with which a few articles in the periodical press, similar to those herewith presented, have been received induces the hope that the present volume may prove acceptable.

photogravures

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Illustrated with four photogravures.

presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading J. B. Lippincott Company Philadelphia MDCCCXCVI The favor with which a few articles in the periodical press, similar to those herewith presented, have been received induces the hope that the present volume may prove acceptable.

presentedverbUS /priˈzentɪd/

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading J. B. Lippincott Company Philadelphia MDCCCXCVI The favor with which a few articles in the periodical press, similar to those herewith presented, have been received induces the hope that the present volume may prove acceptable.

pressverbUS /pres/

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading J. B. Lippincott Company Philadelphia MDCCCXCVI The favor with which a few articles in the periodical press, similar to those herewith presented, have been received induces the hope that the present volume may prove acceptable.

proveverbUS /pruːv/

be shown or be found to be

From this reading J. B. Lippincott Company Philadelphia MDCCCXCVI The favor with which a few articles in the periodical press, similar to those herewith presented, have been received induces the hope that the present volume may prove acceptable.

receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading J. B. Lippincott Company Philadelphia MDCCCXCVI The favor with which a few articles in the periodical press, similar to those herewith presented, have been received induces the hope that the present volume may prove acceptable.

SeeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading See http://www.

ShrinesnounUS /ʃraɪnz/

plural of “shrine” — a place of worship hallowed by association with some sacred thing or person

From this reading Author of Literary Shrines etc.

similaradjectiveUS /ˈsɪmələr/

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading J. B. Lippincott Company Philadelphia MDCCCXCVI The favor with which a few articles in the periodical press, similar to those herewith presented, have been received induces the hope that the present volume may prove acceptable.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading J. B. Lippincott Company Philadelphia MDCCCXCVI The favor with which a few articles in the periodical press, similar to those herewith presented, have been received induces the hope that the present volume may prove acceptable.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading J. B. Lippincott Company Philadelphia MDCCCXCVI The favor with which a few articles in the periodical press, similar to those herewith presented, have been received induces the hope that the present volume may prove acceptable.

THEODORE

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading $1.25 Two volumes in a box, $2.50 THEODORE F. WOLFE M.D. PH.D.

thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading J. B. Lippincott Company Philadelphia MDCCCXCVI The favor with which a few articles in the periodical press, similar to those herewith presented, have been received induces the hope that the present volume may prove acceptable.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading J. B. Lippincott Company Philadelphia MDCCCXCVI The favor with which a few articles in the periodical press, similar to those herewith presented, have been received induces the hope that the present volume may prove acceptable.

TwonounUS /tuː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading $1.25 Two volumes in a box, $2.50 THEODORE F. WOLFE M.D. PH.D.

volumenounUS /ˈvɑːljuːm/

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading J. B. Lippincott Company Philadelphia MDCCCXCVI The favor with which a few articles in the periodical press, similar to those herewith presented, have been received induces the hope that the present volume may prove acceptable.

volumesnounUS /ˈvɑːljuːmz/

plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading $1.25 Two volumes in a box, $2.50 THEODORE F. WOLFE M.D. PH.D.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading J. B. Lippincott Company Philadelphia MDCCCXCVI The favor with which a few articles in the periodical press, similar to those herewith presented, have been received induces the hope that the present volume may prove acceptable.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Illustrated with four photogravures.

WOLFEnounUS /wʊlf/

United States writer who has written extensively on American culture (born in 1931)

From this reading $1.25 Two volumes in a box, $2.50 THEODORE F. WOLFE M.D. PH.D.

wwwnoun

computer network consisting of a collection of internet sites that offer text and graphics and sound and animation resources through the hypertext transfer protocol

From this reading See http://www.

Chapter 1 of A Literary Pilgrimage Among the Haunts of Famous British Authors by Theodore F. (Theodore Frelinghuysen) Wolfe holds 396 sentences, grouped into 80 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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