Chapter 1 of An Apology for the Life of Mr. Colley Cibber — Volume 2 is here in full — 402 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter I
Chapter 1 of An Apology for the Life of Mr. Colley Cibber — Volume 2 is here in full — 402 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
See https:// A single character following the carat is superscripted (example: y^m). Multiple superscripted characters are enclosed by curly brackets (example: 30^{th}). The scribal abbreviation found in Footnote 56 is represented by the notation {c~o}. MR. COLLEY CIBBER.
Chapter 1 of An Apology for the Life of Mr. Colley Cibber — Volume 2 is here in full — 402 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a shortened form of a word or phrase
From this reading “The scribal abbreviation found in Footnote 56 is represented by the notation {c~o}.”
plural of “bracket” — a category falling within certain defined limits
From this reading “Multiple superscripted characters are enclosed by curly brackets (example: 30^{th}).”
a unit of weight for precious stones = 200 mg
From this reading “See https:// A single character following the carat is superscripted (example: y^m).”
(of hair) having curls or waves
From this reading “Multiple superscripted characters are enclosed by curly brackets (example: 30^{th}).”
closed in or surrounded or included within
From this reading “Multiple superscripted characters are enclosed by curly brackets (example: 30^{th}).”
having or involving or consisting of more than one part or entity or individual
From this reading “Multiple superscripted characters are enclosed by curly brackets (example: 30^{th}).”
a technical system of symbols used to represent special things
From this reading “The scribal abbreviation found in Footnote 56 is represented by the notation {c~o}.”
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading “The scribal abbreviation found in Footnote 56 is represented by the notation {c~o}.”
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.
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In this reading “The scribal abbreviation found in Footnote 56 is represented by the notation {c~o}.”
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From this reading Multiple superscripted characters are enclosed by curly brackets (example: 30^{th}).
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From this reading The scribal abbreviation found in Footnote 56 is represented by the notation {c~o}.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading See https:// A single character following the carat is superscripted (example: y^m).
a shortened form of a word or phrase
From this reading The scribal abbreviation found in Footnote 56 is represented by the notation {c~o}.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Multiple superscripted characters are enclosed by curly brackets (example: 30^{th}).
plural of “bracket” — a category falling within certain defined limits
From this reading Multiple superscripted characters are enclosed by curly brackets (example: 30^{th}).
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Multiple superscripted characters are enclosed by curly brackets (example: 30^{th}).
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading The scribal abbreviation found in Footnote 56 is represented by the notation {c~o}.
a unit of weight for precious stones = 200 mg
From this reading See https:// A single character following the carat is superscripted (example: y^m).
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading See https:// A single character following the carat is superscripted (example: y^m).
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Multiple superscripted characters are enclosed by curly brackets (example: 30^{th}).
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From this reading COLLEY CIBBER.
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From this reading COLLEY CIBBER.
(of hair) having curls or waves
From this reading Multiple superscripted characters are enclosed by curly brackets (example: 30^{th}).
closed in or surrounded or included within
From this reading Multiple superscripted characters are enclosed by curly brackets (example: 30^{th}).
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading See https:// A single character following the carat is superscripted (example: y^m).
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading See https:// A single character following the carat is superscripted (example: y^m).
a printed note placed below the text on a printed page
From this reading The scribal abbreviation found in Footnote 56 is represented by the notation {c~o}.
set up or found
From this reading The scribal abbreviation found in Footnote 56 is represented by the notation {c~o}.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading See https:// A single character following the carat is superscripted (example: y^m).
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The scribal abbreviation found in Footnote 56 is represented by the notation {c~o}.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading See https:// A single character following the carat is superscripted (example: y^m).
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading See https:// A single character following the carat is superscripted (example: y^m).
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
having or involving or consisting of more than one part or entity or individual
From this reading Multiple superscripted characters are enclosed by curly brackets (example: 30^{th}).
a technical system of symbols used to represent special things
From this reading The scribal abbreviation found in Footnote 56 is represented by the notation {c~o}.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading The scribal abbreviation found in Footnote 56 is represented by the notation {c~o}.
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading The scribal abbreviation found in Footnote 56 is represented by the notation {c~o}.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The scribal abbreviation found in Footnote 56 is represented by the notation {c~o}.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading See https:// A single character following the carat is superscripted (example: y^m).
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading See https:// A single character following the carat is superscripted (example: y^m).
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading See https:// A single character following the carat is superscripted (example: y^m).
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading Multiple superscripted characters are enclosed by curly brackets (example: 30^{th}).
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading See https:// A single character following the carat is superscripted (example: y^m).
a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys
From this reading See https:// A single character following the carat is superscripted (example: y^m).
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