Chapter 1 of A visit to the Bazaar is here in full — 460 sentences across 92 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter I
Chapter 1 of A visit to the Bazaar is here in full — 460 sentences across 92 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
1. Typographical errors were silently corrected. 2. Table of Contents, not appearing in original, is added 3. The text version is coded for italics and other mark-ups i.e., (a) Italics are indicated thus _italic_; 4.
Chapter 1 of A visit to the Bazaar is here in full — 460 sentences across 92 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
From this reading “Table of Contents, not appearing in original, is added 3.”
past form of “code” — attach a code to
From this reading “The text version is coded for italics and other mark-ups i.e., (a) Italics are indicated thus _italic_; 4.”
having something undesirable neutralized
From this reading “Typographical errors were silently corrected.”
plural of “error” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading “Typographical errors were silently corrected.”
a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right
plural of “italic” — a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right
From this reading “The text version is coded for italics and other mark-ups i.e., (a) Italics are indicated thus _italic_; 4.”
relating to or occurring or used in typography
From this reading “Typographical errors were silently corrected.”
an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
From this reading “The text version is coded for italics and other mark-ups i.e., (a) Italics are indicated thus _italic_; 4.”
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From this reading 1.
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From this reading 2.
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From this reading Table of Contents, not appearing in original, is added 3.
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From this reading The text version is coded for italics and other mark-ups i.e., (a) Italics are indicated thus _italic_; 4.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The text version is coded for italics and other mark-ups i.e., (a) Italics are indicated thus _italic_; 4.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Table of Contents, not appearing in original, is added 3.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The text version is coded for italics and other mark-ups i.e., (a) Italics are indicated thus _italic_; 4.
formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
From this reading Table of Contents, not appearing in original, is added 3.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The text version is coded for italics and other mark-ups i.e., (a) Italics are indicated thus _italic_; 4.
past form of “code” — attach a code to
From this reading The text version is coded for italics and other mark-ups i.e., (a) Italics are indicated thus _italic_; 4.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Table of Contents, not appearing in original, is added 3.
having something undesirable neutralized
From this reading Typographical errors were silently corrected.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading The text version is coded for italics and other mark-ups i.e., (a) Italics are indicated thus _italic_; 4.
plural of “error” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Typographical errors were silently corrected.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The text version is coded for italics and other mark-ups i.e., (a) Italics are indicated thus _italic_; 4.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The text version is coded for italics and other mark-ups i.e., (a) Italics are indicated thus _italic_; 4.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Table of Contents, not appearing in original, is added 3.
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading The text version is coded for italics and other mark-ups i.e., (a) Italics are indicated thus _italic_; 4.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Table of Contents, not appearing in original, is added 3.
a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right
From this reading The text version is coded for italics and other mark-ups i.e., (a) Italics are indicated thus _italic_; 4.
plural of “italic” — a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right
From this reading The text version is coded for italics and other mark-ups i.e., (a) Italics are indicated thus _italic_; 4.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The text version is coded for italics and other mark-ups i.e., (a) Italics are indicated thus _italic_; 4.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Table of Contents, not appearing in original, is added 3.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Table of Contents, not appearing in original, is added 3.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading Table of Contents, not appearing in original, is added 3.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The text version is coded for italics and other mark-ups i.e., (a) Italics are indicated thus _italic_; 4.
without speaking
From this reading Typographical errors were silently corrected.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Table of Contents, not appearing in original, is added 3.
the words of something written
From this reading The text version is coded for italics and other mark-ups i.e., (a) Italics are indicated thus _italic_; 4.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The text version is coded for italics and other mark-ups i.e., (a) Italics are indicated thus _italic_; 4.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading The text version is coded for italics and other mark-ups i.e., (a) Italics are indicated thus _italic_; 4.
relating to or occurring or used in typography
From this reading Typographical errors were silently corrected.
an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
From this reading The text version is coded for italics and other mark-ups i.e., (a) Italics are indicated thus _italic_; 4.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Typographical errors were silently corrected.
Chapter 1 of A visit to the Bazaar by Lover of children holds 460 sentences, grouped into 92 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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