Chapter 1 of Alida: Founded on Fact is here in full — 29 sentences across 6 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter I
Chapter 1 of Alida: Founded on Fact is here in full — 29 sentences across 6 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
[The text of _Alida_ is given twice. First it is presented "straight", as printed. This is followed by the same text, paragraph by paragraph, quoting its sources where known; some significant errors of fact are also noted. Footnotes are in the original. Typographical errors are listed after the first version of the text.]
Chapter 1 of Alida: Founded on Fact is here in full — 29 sentences across 6 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “error” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading “This is followed by the same text, paragraph by paragraph, quoting its sources where known; some significant errors of fact are also noted.”
plural of “footnote” — a printed note placed below the text on a printed page
From this reading “Footnotes are in the original.”
on a list
From this reading “Typographical errors are listed after the first version of the text.]”
one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line
From this reading “This is followed by the same text, paragraph by paragraph, quoting its sources where known; some significant errors of fact are also noted.”
-ing form of “quote” — repeat a passage from
From this reading “This is followed by the same text, paragraph by paragraph, quoting its sources where known; some significant errors of fact are also noted.”
plural of “source” — the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading “This is followed by the same text, paragraph by paragraph, quoting its sources where known; some significant errors of fact are also noted.”
relating to or occurring or used in typography
From this reading “Typographical errors are listed after the first version of the text.]”
an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
From this reading “Typographical errors are listed after the first version of the text.]”
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.
In this reading “This is followed by the same text, paragraph by paragraph, quoting its sources where known; some significant errors of fact are also noted.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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later than; following
From this reading Typographical errors are listed after the first version of the text.]
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [The text of _Alida_ is given twice.
in addition
From this reading This is followed by the same text, paragraph by paragraph, quoting its sources where known; some significant errors of fact are also noted.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This is followed by the same text, paragraph by paragraph, quoting its sources where known; some significant errors of fact are also noted.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading First it is presented "straight", as printed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This is followed by the same text, paragraph by paragraph, quoting its sources where known; some significant errors of fact are also noted.
plural of “error” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading This is followed by the same text, paragraph by paragraph, quoting its sources where known; some significant errors of fact are also noted.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading This is followed by the same text, paragraph by paragraph, quoting its sources where known; some significant errors of fact are also noted.
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First it is presented "straight", as printed.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading This is followed by the same text, paragraph by paragraph, quoting its sources where known; some significant errors of fact are also noted.
plural of “footnote” — a printed note placed below the text on a printed page
From this reading Footnotes are in the original.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading [The text of _Alida_ is given twice.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Footnotes are in the original.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [The text of _Alida_ is given twice.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading First it is presented "straight", as printed.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading This is followed by the same text, paragraph by paragraph, quoting its sources where known; some significant errors of fact are also noted.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading This is followed by the same text, paragraph by paragraph, quoting its sources where known; some significant errors of fact are also noted.
on a list
From this reading Typographical errors are listed after the first version of the text.]
widely known and esteemed
From this reading This is followed by the same text, paragraph by paragraph, quoting its sources where known; some significant errors of fact are also noted.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [The text of _Alida_ is given twice.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading Footnotes are in the original.
one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line
From this reading This is followed by the same text, paragraph by paragraph, quoting its sources where known; some significant errors of fact are also noted.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading First it is presented "straight", as printed.
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading First it is presented "straight", as printed.
-ing form of “quote” — repeat a passage from
From this reading This is followed by the same text, paragraph by paragraph, quoting its sources where known; some significant errors of fact are also noted.
Identical; not different.
From this reading This is followed by the same text, paragraph by paragraph, quoting its sources where known; some significant errors of fact are also noted.
important in effect or meaning
From this reading This is followed by the same text, paragraph by paragraph, quoting its sources where known; some significant errors of fact are also noted.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading This is followed by the same text, paragraph by paragraph, quoting its sources where known; some significant errors of fact are also noted.
plural of “source” — the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading This is followed by the same text, paragraph by paragraph, quoting its sources where known; some significant errors of fact are also noted.
successive (without a break)
From this reading First it is presented "straight", as printed.
the words of something written
From this reading [The text of _Alida_ is given twice.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [The text of _Alida_ is given twice.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is followed by the same text, paragraph by paragraph, quoting its sources where known; some significant errors of fact are also noted.
two times
From this reading [The text of _Alida_ is given twice.
relating to or occurring or used in typography
From this reading Typographical errors are listed after the first version of the text.]
an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
From this reading Typographical errors are listed after the first version of the text.]
in or at the place that
From this reading This is followed by the same text, paragraph by paragraph, quoting its sources where known; some significant errors of fact are also noted.
Chapter 1 of Alida: Founded on Fact by Amelia Stratton Comfield holds 29 sentences, grouped into 6 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.
Chapter 1 holds 29 sentences of Alida: Founded on Fact, unabridged, divided into 6 reading sections.
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