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Anthem

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of Anthem is here in full — 178 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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What follows is a complete comparison, including the headers.
This is version [-10,-] {+10a,+} you may also want to [-try-] {+look at+} version [-10a,-] {+10,+} with [-wider margins-] {+narrower margins,+} and slightly different [-wordings.-] {+wording.+} Caxton Printers, who used to own the United States copyrights to Anthem by Ayn Rand, as per an agreement with Pamphleteers, was VERY kind and VERY open about explaining the copyright of Anthem, and how it came to be not renewed in the U.S.; and we would like to add, on their behalf, that their copyrights are still in force for Anthem in Canada.
Neither we nor they are in a current position to research the possible copyrights for other countries, so that is possibly still up in the air.
It behooves me, since they have been so forthcoming about this-- to encourage you to buy the only hardcover edition available.
Please take a look at the important information in this header.
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LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Anthem

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of Anthem is here in full — 178 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/35 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
What follows is a complete comparison, including the headers.
/wʌt ˈfɑːloʊz ɪz ə kəmˈpliːt kəmˈperəsən ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ ðə ˈhedərz/
Line 2
This is version [-10,-] {+10a,+} you may also want to [-try-] {+look at+} version [-10a,-] {+10,+} with [-wider margins-] {+narrower margins,+} and slightly different [-wordings.-] {+wording.+} Caxton Printers, who used to own the United States copyrights to Anthem by Ayn Rand, as per an agreement with Pamphleteers, was VERY kind and VERY open about explaining the copyright of Anthem, and how it came to be not renewed in the U.S.; and we would like to add, on their behalf, that their copyrights are still in force for Anthem in Canada.
Line 3
Neither we nor they are in a current position to research the possible copyrights for other countries, so that is possibly still up in the air.
/ˈniːðər wiː nɔːr ðeɪ ɑːr ɪn ə ˈkɜːrənt pəˈzɪʃən tuː riˈsɜːrtʃ ðə ˈpɑːsəbəl ˈkɑːpiraɪts fɔːr ˈʌðər ˈkʌntriz soʊ ðæt ɪz ˈpɑːsəbli stɪl ʌp ɪn ðə er/
Line 4
It behooves me, since they have been so forthcoming about this-- to encourage you to buy the only hardcover edition available.
/ɪt bɪˈhuːvz miː sɪns ðeɪ hæv bɪn soʊ ˈfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ əˈbaʊt ðɪs tuː enˈkɜːrɪdʒ juː tuː baɪ ðə ˈoʊnli ˈhɑːrdkʌvər əˈdɪʃən əˈveɪləbəl/
Line 5
Please take a look at the important information in this header.
/pliːz teɪk ə lʊk æt ðə ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən ɪn ðɪs ˈhedər/

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

behooves verb US /bɪˈhuːvz/

third-person singular of “behoove” — be appropriate or necessary

From this reading “It behooves me, since they have been so forthcoming about this-- to encourage you to buy the only hardcover edition available.”

Caxton noun US /ˈkækstən/

English printer who in 1474 printed the first book in English (1422-1491)

From this reading “This is version [-10,-] {+10a,+} you may also want to [-try-] {+look at+} version [-10a,-] {+10,+} with [-wider margins-] {+narrower margins,+} and slightly different [-wordings.-] {+wording.+} Caxton Printers, who used to own the United States copyrights to Anthem by Ayn Rand, as per an agreement with Pamphleteers, was VERY kind and VERY open about explaining the copyright of Anthem, and how it came to be not renewed in the U.S.; and we would like to add, on their behalf, that their copyrights are still in force for Anthem in Canada.”

copyrights noun US /ˈkɑːpiraɪts/

plural of “copyright” — a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work

From this reading “This is version [-10,-] {+10a,+} you may also want to [-try-] {+look at+} version [-10a,-] {+10,+} with [-wider margins-] {+narrower margins,+} and slightly different [-wordings.-] {+wording.+} Caxton Printers, who used to own the United States copyrights to Anthem by Ayn Rand, as per an agreement with Pamphleteers, was VERY kind and VERY open about explaining the copyright of Anthem, and how it came to be not renewed in the U.S.; and we would like to add, on their behalf, that their copyrights are still in force for Anthem in Canada.”

hardcover noun US /ˈhɑːrdkʌvər/

a book with cardboard or cloth or leather covers

From this reading “It behooves me, since they have been so forthcoming about this-- to encourage you to buy the only hardcover edition available.”

header noun US /ˈhedər/

a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about

From this reading “Please take a look at the important information in this header.”

headers noun US /ˈhedərz/

plural of “header” — a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about

From this reading “What follows is a complete comparison, including the headers.”

margins noun US /ˈmɑːrdʒənz/

plural of “margin” — the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary

From this reading “This is version [-10,-] {+10a,+} you may also want to [-try-] {+look at+} version [-10a,-] {+10,+} with [-wider margins-] {+narrower margins,+} and slightly different [-wordings.-] {+wording.+} Caxton Printers, who used to own the United States copyrights to Anthem by Ayn Rand, as per an agreement with Pamphleteers, was VERY kind and VERY open about explaining the copyright of Anthem, and how it came to be not renewed in the U.S.; and we would like to add, on their behalf, that their copyrights are still in force for Anthem in Canada.”

Pamphleteers noun US /ˌpæmfləˈtɪrz/

plural of “pamphleteer” — a writer of pamphlets (usually taking a partisan stand on public issues)

From this reading “This is version [-10,-] {+10a,+} you may also want to [-try-] {+look at+} version [-10a,-] {+10,+} with [-wider margins-] {+narrower margins,+} and slightly different [-wordings.-] {+wording.+} Caxton Printers, who used to own the United States copyrights to Anthem by Ayn Rand, as per an agreement with Pamphleteers, was VERY kind and VERY open about explaining the copyright of Anthem, and how it came to be not renewed in the U.S.; and we would like to add, on their behalf, that their copyrights are still in force for Anthem in Canada.”

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From this reading This is version [-10,-] {+10a,+} you may also want to [-try-] {+look at+} version [-10a,-] {+10,+} with [-wider margins-] {+narrower margins,+} and slightly different [-wordings.-] {+wording.+} Caxton Printers, who used to own the United States copyrights to Anthem by Ayn Rand, as per an agreement with Pamphleteers, was VERY kind and VERY open about explaining the copyright of Anthem, and how it came to be not renewed in the U.S.; and we would like to add, on their behalf, that their copyrights are still in force for Anthem in Canada.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading What follows is a complete comparison, including the headers.

aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading This is version [-10,-] {+10a,+} you may also want to [-try-] {+look at+} version [-10a,-] {+10,+} with [-wider margins-] {+narrower margins,+} and slightly different [-wordings.-] {+wording.+} Caxton Printers, who used to own the United States copyrights to Anthem by Ayn Rand, as per an agreement with Pamphleteers, was VERY kind and VERY open about explaining the copyright of Anthem, and how it came to be not renewed in the U.S.; and we would like to add, on their behalf, that their copyrights are still in force for Anthem in Canada.

addverbUS /æd/

make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading This is version [-10,-] {+10a,+} you may also want to [-try-] {+look at+} version [-10a,-] {+10,+} with [-wider margins-] {+narrower margins,+} and slightly different [-wordings.-] {+wording.+} Caxton Printers, who used to own the United States copyrights to Anthem by Ayn Rand, as per an agreement with Pamphleteers, was VERY kind and VERY open about explaining the copyright of Anthem, and how it came to be not renewed in the U.S.; and we would like to add, on their behalf, that their copyrights are still in force for Anthem in Canada.

agreementnounUS /əˈɡriːmənt/

the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises

From this reading This is version [-10,-] {+10a,+} you may also want to [-try-] {+look at+} version [-10a,-] {+10,+} with [-wider margins-] {+narrower margins,+} and slightly different [-wordings.-] {+wording.+} Caxton Printers, who used to own the United States copyrights to Anthem by Ayn Rand, as per an agreement with Pamphleteers, was VERY kind and VERY open about explaining the copyright of Anthem, and how it came to be not renewed in the U.S.; and we would like to add, on their behalf, that their copyrights are still in force for Anthem in Canada.

airnounUS /er/

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Neither we nor they are in a current position to research the possible copyrights for other countries, so that is possibly still up in the air.

alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

in addition

From this reading This is version [-10,-] {+10a,+} you may also want to [-try-] {+look at+} version [-10a,-] {+10,+} with [-wider margins-] {+narrower margins,+} and slightly different [-wordings.-] {+wording.+} Caxton Printers, who used to own the United States copyrights to Anthem by Ayn Rand, as per an agreement with Pamphleteers, was VERY kind and VERY open about explaining the copyright of Anthem, and how it came to be not renewed in the U.S.; and we would like to add, on their behalf, that their copyrights are still in force for Anthem in Canada.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading This is version [-10,-] {+10a,+} you may also want to [-try-] {+look at+} version [-10a,-] {+10,+} with [-wider margins-] {+narrower margins,+} and slightly different [-wordings.-] {+wording.+} Caxton Printers, who used to own the United States copyrights to Anthem by Ayn Rand, as per an agreement with Pamphleteers, was VERY kind and VERY open about explaining the copyright of Anthem, and how it came to be not renewed in the U.S.; and we would like to add, on their behalf, that their copyrights are still in force for Anthem in Canada.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading This is version [-10,-] {+10a,+} you may also want to [-try-] {+look at+} version [-10a,-] {+10,+} with [-wider margins-] {+narrower margins,+} and slightly different [-wordings.-] {+wording.+} Caxton Printers, who used to own the United States copyrights to Anthem by Ayn Rand, as per an agreement with Pamphleteers, was VERY kind and VERY open about explaining the copyright of Anthem, and how it came to be not renewed in the U.S.; and we would like to add, on their behalf, that their copyrights are still in force for Anthem in Canada.

AnthemnounUS /ˈænθəm/

a song of devotion or loyalty (as to a nation or school)

From this reading This is version [-10,-] {+10a,+} you may also want to [-try-] {+look at+} version [-10a,-] {+10,+} with [-wider margins-] {+narrower margins,+} and slightly different [-wordings.-] {+wording.+} Caxton Printers, who used to own the United States copyrights to Anthem by Ayn Rand, as per an agreement with Pamphleteers, was VERY kind and VERY open about explaining the copyright of Anthem, and how it came to be not renewed in the U.S.; and we would like to add, on their behalf, that their copyrights are still in force for Anthem in Canada.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading This is version [-10,-] {+10a,+} you may also want to [-try-] {+look at+} version [-10a,-] {+10,+} with [-wider margins-] {+narrower margins,+} and slightly different [-wordings.-] {+wording.+} Caxton Printers, who used to own the United States copyrights to Anthem by Ayn Rand, as per an agreement with Pamphleteers, was VERY kind and VERY open about explaining the copyright of Anthem, and how it came to be not renewed in the U.S.; and we would like to add, on their behalf, that their copyrights are still in force for Anthem in Canada.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading This is version [-10,-] {+10a,+} you may also want to [-try-] {+look at+} version [-10a,-] {+10,+} with [-wider margins-] {+narrower margins,+} and slightly different [-wordings.-] {+wording.+} Caxton Printers, who used to own the United States copyrights to Anthem by Ayn Rand, as per an agreement with Pamphleteers, was VERY kind and VERY open about explaining the copyright of Anthem, and how it came to be not renewed in the U.S.; and we would like to add, on their behalf, that their copyrights are still in force for Anthem in Canada.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading This is version [-10,-] {+10a,+} you may also want to [-try-] {+look at+} version [-10a,-] {+10,+} with [-wider margins-] {+narrower margins,+} and slightly different [-wordings.-] {+wording.+} Caxton Printers, who used to own the United States copyrights to Anthem by Ayn Rand, as per an agreement with Pamphleteers, was VERY kind and VERY open about explaining the copyright of Anthem, and how it came to be not renewed in the U.S.; and we would like to add, on their behalf, that their copyrights are still in force for Anthem in Canada.

availableadjectiveUS /əˈveɪləbəl/

obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service

From this reading It behooves me, since they have been so forthcoming about this-- to encourage you to buy the only hardcover edition available.

Ayn

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From this reading This is version [-10,-] {+10a,+} you may also want to [-try-] {+look at+} version [-10a,-] {+10,+} with [-wider margins-] {+narrower margins,+} and slightly different [-wordings.-] {+wording.+} Caxton Printers, who used to own the United States copyrights to Anthem by Ayn Rand, as per an agreement with Pamphleteers, was VERY kind and VERY open about explaining the copyright of Anthem, and how it came to be not renewed in the U.S.; and we would like to add, on their behalf, that their copyrights are still in force for Anthem in Canada.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading This is version [-10,-] {+10a,+} you may also want to [-try-] {+look at+} version [-10a,-] {+10,+} with [-wider margins-] {+narrower margins,+} and slightly different [-wordings.-] {+wording.+} Caxton Printers, who used to own the United States copyrights to Anthem by Ayn Rand, as per an agreement with Pamphleteers, was VERY kind and VERY open about explaining the copyright of Anthem, and how it came to be not renewed in the U.S.; and we would like to add, on their behalf, that their copyrights are still in force for Anthem in Canada.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It behooves me, since they have been so forthcoming about this-- to encourage you to buy the only hardcover edition available.

behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/

as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)

From this reading This is version [-10,-] {+10a,+} you may also want to [-try-] {+look at+} version [-10a,-] {+10,+} with [-wider margins-] {+narrower margins,+} and slightly different [-wordings.-] {+wording.+} Caxton Printers, who used to own the United States copyrights to Anthem by Ayn Rand, as per an agreement with Pamphleteers, was VERY kind and VERY open about explaining the copyright of Anthem, and how it came to be not renewed in the U.S.; and we would like to add, on their behalf, that their copyrights are still in force for Anthem in Canada.

behoovesverbUS /bɪˈhuːvz/

third-person singular of “behoove” — be appropriate or necessary

From this reading It behooves me, since they have been so forthcoming about this-- to encourage you to buy the only hardcover edition available.

buyverbUS /baɪ/

obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading It behooves me, since they have been so forthcoming about this-- to encourage you to buy the only hardcover edition available.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This is version [-10,-] {+10a,+} you may also want to [-try-] {+look at+} version [-10a,-] {+10,+} with [-wider margins-] {+narrower margins,+} and slightly different [-wordings.-] {+wording.+} Caxton Printers, who used to own the United States copyrights to Anthem by Ayn Rand, as per an agreement with Pamphleteers, was VERY kind and VERY open about explaining the copyright of Anthem, and how it came to be not renewed in the U.S.; and we would like to add, on their behalf, that their copyrights are still in force for Anthem in Canada.

cameverbUS /keɪm/

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading This is version [-10,-] {+10a,+} you may also want to [-try-] {+look at+} version [-10a,-] {+10,+} with [-wider margins-] {+narrower margins,+} and slightly different [-wordings.-] {+wording.+} Caxton Printers, who used to own the United States copyrights to Anthem by Ayn Rand, as per an agreement with Pamphleteers, was VERY kind and VERY open about explaining the copyright of Anthem, and how it came to be not renewed in the U.S.; and we would like to add, on their behalf, that their copyrights are still in force for Anthem in Canada.

CanadanounUS /ˈkænədə/

a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada

From this reading This is version [-10,-] {+10a,+} you may also want to [-try-] {+look at+} version [-10a,-] {+10,+} with [-wider margins-] {+narrower margins,+} and slightly different [-wordings.-] {+wording.+} Caxton Printers, who used to own the United States copyrights to Anthem by Ayn Rand, as per an agreement with Pamphleteers, was VERY kind and VERY open about explaining the copyright of Anthem, and how it came to be not renewed in the U.S.; and we would like to add, on their behalf, that their copyrights are still in force for Anthem in Canada.

CaxtonnounUS /ˈkækstən/

English printer who in 1474 printed the first book in English (1422-1491)

From this reading This is version [-10,-] {+10a,+} you may also want to [-try-] {+look at+} version [-10a,-] {+10,+} with [-wider margins-] {+narrower margins,+} and slightly different [-wordings.-] {+wording.+} Caxton Printers, who used to own the United States copyrights to Anthem by Ayn Rand, as per an agreement with Pamphleteers, was VERY kind and VERY open about explaining the copyright of Anthem, and how it came to be not renewed in the U.S.; and we would like to add, on their behalf, that their copyrights are still in force for Anthem in Canada.

comparisonnounUS /kəmˈperəsən/

the act of examining resemblances

From this reading What follows is a complete comparison, including the headers.

completeverbUS /kəmˈpliːt/

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading What follows is a complete comparison, including the headers.

copyrightnounUS /ˈkɑːpiraɪt/

a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work

From this reading This is version [-10,-] {+10a,+} you may also want to [-try-] {+look at+} version [-10a,-] {+10,+} with [-wider margins-] {+narrower margins,+} and slightly different [-wordings.-] {+wording.+} Caxton Printers, who used to own the United States copyrights to Anthem by Ayn Rand, as per an agreement with Pamphleteers, was VERY kind and VERY open about explaining the copyright of Anthem, and how it came to be not renewed in the U.S.; and we would like to add, on their behalf, that their copyrights are still in force for Anthem in Canada.

copyrightsnounUS /ˈkɑːpiraɪts/

plural of “copyright” — a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work

From this reading This is version [-10,-] {+10a,+} you may also want to [-try-] {+look at+} version [-10a,-] {+10,+} with [-wider margins-] {+narrower margins,+} and slightly different [-wordings.-] {+wording.+} Caxton Printers, who used to own the United States copyrights to Anthem by Ayn Rand, as per an agreement with Pamphleteers, was VERY kind and VERY open about explaining the copyright of Anthem, and how it came to be not renewed in the U.S.; and we would like to add, on their behalf, that their copyrights are still in force for Anthem in Canada.

countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/

plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Neither we nor they are in a current position to research the possible copyrights for other countries, so that is possibly still up in the air.

currentnounUS /ˈkɜːrənt/

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading Neither we nor they are in a current position to research the possible copyrights for other countries, so that is possibly still up in the air.

differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading This is version [-10,-] {+10a,+} you may also want to [-try-] {+look at+} version [-10a,-] {+10,+} with [-wider margins-] {+narrower margins,+} and slightly different [-wordings.-] {+wording.+} Caxton Printers, who used to own the United States copyrights to Anthem by Ayn Rand, as per an agreement with Pamphleteers, was VERY kind and VERY open about explaining the copyright of Anthem, and how it came to be not renewed in the U.S.; and we would like to add, on their behalf, that their copyrights are still in force for Anthem in Canada.

editionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/

the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

From this reading It behooves me, since they have been so forthcoming about this-- to encourage you to buy the only hardcover edition available.

encourageverbUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒ/

contribute to the progress or growth of

From this reading It behooves me, since they have been so forthcoming about this-- to encourage you to buy the only hardcover edition available.

explainingverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/

-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading This is version [-10,-] {+10a,+} you may also want to [-try-] {+look at+} version [-10a,-] {+10,+} with [-wider margins-] {+narrower margins,+} and slightly different [-wordings.-] {+wording.+} Caxton Printers, who used to own the United States copyrights to Anthem by Ayn Rand, as per an agreement with Pamphleteers, was VERY kind and VERY open about explaining the copyright of Anthem, and how it came to be not renewed in the U.S.; and we would like to add, on their behalf, that their copyrights are still in force for Anthem in Canada.

followsverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊz/

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading What follows is a complete comparison, including the headers.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This is version [-10,-] {+10a,+} you may also want to [-try-] {+look at+} version [-10a,-] {+10,+} with [-wider margins-] {+narrower margins,+} and slightly different [-wordings.-] {+wording.+} Caxton Printers, who used to own the United States copyrights to Anthem by Ayn Rand, as per an agreement with Pamphleteers, was VERY kind and VERY open about explaining the copyright of Anthem, and how it came to be not renewed in the U.S.; and we would like to add, on their behalf, that their copyrights are still in force for Anthem in Canada.

forcenounUS /fɔːrs/

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading This is version [-10,-] {+10a,+} you may also want to [-try-] {+look at+} version [-10a,-] {+10,+} with [-wider margins-] {+narrower margins,+} and slightly different [-wordings.-] {+wording.+} Caxton Printers, who used to own the United States copyrights to Anthem by Ayn Rand, as per an agreement with Pamphleteers, was VERY kind and VERY open about explaining the copyright of Anthem, and how it came to be not renewed in the U.S.; and we would like to add, on their behalf, that their copyrights are still in force for Anthem in Canada.

forthcomingadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/

at ease in talking to others

From this reading It behooves me, since they have been so forthcoming about this-- to encourage you to buy the only hardcover edition available.

hardcovernounUS /ˈhɑːrdkʌvər/

a book with cardboard or cloth or leather covers

From this reading It behooves me, since they have been so forthcoming about this-- to encourage you to buy the only hardcover edition available.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It behooves me, since they have been so forthcoming about this-- to encourage you to buy the only hardcover edition available.

headernounUS /ˈhedər/

a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about

From this reading Please take a look at the important information in this header.

headersnounUS /ˈhedərz/

plural of “header” — a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about

From this reading What follows is a complete comparison, including the headers.

how

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

From this reading This is version [-10,-] {+10a,+} you may also want to [-try-] {+look at+} version [-10a,-] {+10,+} with [-wider margins-] {+narrower margins,+} and slightly different [-wordings.-] {+wording.+} Caxton Printers, who used to own the United States copyrights to Anthem by Ayn Rand, as per an agreement with Pamphleteers, was VERY kind and VERY open about explaining the copyright of Anthem, and how it came to be not renewed in the U.S.; and we would like to add, on their behalf, that their copyrights are still in force for Anthem in Canada.

importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/

of great significance or value

From this reading Please take a look at the important information in this header.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading This is version [-10,-] {+10a,+} you may also want to [-try-] {+look at+} version [-10a,-] {+10,+} with [-wider margins-] {+narrower margins,+} and slightly different [-wordings.-] {+wording.+} Caxton Printers, who used to own the United States copyrights to Anthem by Ayn Rand, as per an agreement with Pamphleteers, was VERY kind and VERY open about explaining the copyright of Anthem, and how it came to be not renewed in the U.S.; and we would like to add, on their behalf, that their copyrights are still in force for Anthem in Canada.

includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading What follows is a complete comparison, including the headers.

informationnounUS /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/

a message received and understood

From this reading Please take a look at the important information in this header.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading What follows is a complete comparison, including the headers.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This is version [-10,-] {+10a,+} you may also want to [-try-] {+look at+} version [-10a,-] {+10,+} with [-wider margins-] {+narrower margins,+} and slightly different [-wordings.-] {+wording.+} Caxton Printers, who used to own the United States copyrights to Anthem by Ayn Rand, as per an agreement with Pamphleteers, was VERY kind and VERY open about explaining the copyright of Anthem, and how it came to be not renewed in the U.S.; and we would like to add, on their behalf, that their copyrights are still in force for Anthem in Canada.

kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading This is version [-10,-] {+10a,+} you may also want to [-try-] {+look at+} version [-10a,-] {+10,+} with [-wider margins-] {+narrower margins,+} and slightly different [-wordings.-] {+wording.+} Caxton Printers, who used to own the United States copyrights to Anthem by Ayn Rand, as per an agreement with Pamphleteers, was VERY kind and VERY open about explaining the copyright of Anthem, and how it came to be not renewed in the U.S.; and we would like to add, on their behalf, that their copyrights are still in force for Anthem in Canada.

likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading This is version [-10,-] {+10a,+} you may also want to [-try-] {+look at+} version [-10a,-] {+10,+} with [-wider margins-] {+narrower margins,+} and slightly different [-wordings.-] {+wording.+} Caxton Printers, who used to own the United States copyrights to Anthem by Ayn Rand, as per an agreement with Pamphleteers, was VERY kind and VERY open about explaining the copyright of Anthem, and how it came to be not renewed in the U.S.; and we would like to add, on their behalf, that their copyrights are still in force for Anthem in Canada.

lookverbUS /lʊk/

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading This is version [-10,-] {+10a,+} you may also want to [-try-] {+look at+} version [-10a,-] {+10,+} with [-wider margins-] {+narrower margins,+} and slightly different [-wordings.-] {+wording.+} Caxton Printers, who used to own the United States copyrights to Anthem by Ayn Rand, as per an agreement with Pamphleteers, was VERY kind and VERY open about explaining the copyright of Anthem, and how it came to be not renewed in the U.S.; and we would like to add, on their behalf, that their copyrights are still in force for Anthem in Canada.

marginsnounUS /ˈmɑːrdʒənz/

plural of “margin” — the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary

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maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading This is version [-10,-] {+10a,+} you may also want to [-try-] {+look at+} version [-10a,-] {+10,+} with [-wider margins-] {+narrower margins,+} and slightly different [-wordings.-] {+wording.+} Caxton Printers, who used to own the United States copyrights to Anthem by Ayn Rand, as per an agreement with Pamphleteers, was VERY kind and VERY open about explaining the copyright of Anthem, and how it came to be not renewed in the U.S.; and we would like to add, on their behalf, that their copyrights are still in force for Anthem in Canada.

mepronounUS /miː/

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It behooves me, since they have been so forthcoming about this-- to encourage you to buy the only hardcover edition available.

narroweradjectiveUS /ˈneroʊər/

comparative of “narrow” — not wide

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NeitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Neither we nor they are in a current position to research the possible copyrights for other countries, so that is possibly still up in the air.

norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Neither we nor they are in a current position to research the possible copyrights for other countries, so that is possibly still up in the air.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

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onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading It behooves me, since they have been so forthcoming about this-- to encourage you to buy the only hardcover edition available.

openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/

To move from a closed position.

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otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Neither we nor they are in a current position to research the possible copyrights for other countries, so that is possibly still up in the air.

ownverbUS /oʊn/

have ownership or possession of

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PamphleteersnounUS /ˌpæmfləˈtɪrz/

plural of “pamphleteer” — a writer of pamphlets (usually taking a partisan stand on public issues)

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perprepositionUS /pɜːr/

for each

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PleaseverbUS /pliːz/

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading Please take a look at the important information in this header.

positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Neither we nor they are in a current position to research the possible copyrights for other countries, so that is possibly still up in the air.

possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Neither we nor they are in a current position to research the possible copyrights for other countries, so that is possibly still up in the air.

possiblyadverbUS /ˈpɑːsəbli/

by chance

From this reading Neither we nor they are in a current position to research the possible copyrights for other countries, so that is possibly still up in the air.

PrintersnounUS /ˈprɪntərz/

plural of “printer” — someone whose occupation is printing

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RandnounUS /rænd/

the basic unit of money in South Africa; equal to 100 cents

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renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/

restored to a new condition

From this reading This is version [-10,-] {+10a,+} you may also want to [-try-] {+look at+} version [-10a,-] {+10,+} with [-wider margins-] {+narrower margins,+} and slightly different [-wordings.-] {+wording.+} Caxton Printers, who used to own the United States copyrights to Anthem by Ayn Rand, as per an agreement with Pamphleteers, was VERY kind and VERY open about explaining the copyright of Anthem, and how it came to be not renewed in the U.S.; and we would like to add, on their behalf, that their copyrights are still in force for Anthem in Canada.

researchnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃ/

systematic investigation to establish facts

From this reading Neither we nor they are in a current position to research the possible copyrights for other countries, so that is possibly still up in the air.

SnounUS /es/

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading This is version [-10,-] {+10a,+} you may also want to [-try-] {+look at+} version [-10a,-] {+10,+} with [-wider margins-] {+narrower margins,+} and slightly different [-wordings.-] {+wording.+} Caxton Printers, who used to own the United States copyrights to Anthem by Ayn Rand, as per an agreement with Pamphleteers, was VERY kind and VERY open about explaining the copyright of Anthem, and how it came to be not renewed in the U.S.; and we would like to add, on their behalf, that their copyrights are still in force for Anthem in Canada.

sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/

from a time in the past until now

From this reading It behooves me, since they have been so forthcoming about this-- to encourage you to buy the only hardcover edition available.

slightlyadverbUS /ˈslaɪtli/

to a small degree or extent

From this reading This is version [-10,-] {+10a,+} you may also want to [-try-] {+look at+} version [-10a,-] {+10,+} with [-wider margins-] {+narrower margins,+} and slightly different [-wordings.-] {+wording.+} Caxton Printers, who used to own the United States copyrights to Anthem by Ayn Rand, as per an agreement with Pamphleteers, was VERY kind and VERY open about explaining the copyright of Anthem, and how it came to be not renewed in the U.S.; and we would like to add, on their behalf, that their copyrights are still in force for Anthem in Canada.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Neither we nor they are in a current position to research the possible copyrights for other countries, so that is possibly still up in the air.

StatesnounUS /steɪts/

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading This is version [-10,-] {+10a,+} you may also want to [-try-] {+look at+} version [-10a,-] {+10,+} with [-wider margins-] {+narrower margins,+} and slightly different [-wordings.-] {+wording.+} Caxton Printers, who used to own the United States copyrights to Anthem by Ayn Rand, as per an agreement with Pamphleteers, was VERY kind and VERY open about explaining the copyright of Anthem, and how it came to be not renewed in the U.S.; and we would like to add, on their behalf, that their copyrights are still in force for Anthem in Canada.

stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/

not in physical motion

From this reading This is version [-10,-] {+10a,+} you may also want to [-try-] {+look at+} version [-10a,-] {+10,+} with [-wider margins-] {+narrower margins,+} and slightly different [-wordings.-] {+wording.+} Caxton Printers, who used to own the United States copyrights to Anthem by Ayn Rand, as per an agreement with Pamphleteers, was VERY kind and VERY open about explaining the copyright of Anthem, and how it came to be not renewed in the U.S.; and we would like to add, on their behalf, that their copyrights are still in force for Anthem in Canada.

takeverbUS /teɪk/

carry out

From this reading Please take a look at the important information in this header.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

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thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading What follows is a complete comparison, including the headers.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading This is version [-10,-] {+10a,+} you may also want to [-try-] {+look at+} version [-10a,-] {+10,+} with [-wider margins-] {+narrower margins,+} and slightly different [-wordings.-] {+wording.+} Caxton Printers, who used to own the United States copyrights to Anthem by Ayn Rand, as per an agreement with Pamphleteers, was VERY kind and VERY open about explaining the copyright of Anthem, and how it came to be not renewed in the U.S.; and we would like to add, on their behalf, that their copyrights are still in force for Anthem in Canada.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Neither we nor they are in a current position to research the possible copyrights for other countries, so that is possibly still up in the air.

ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This is version [-10,-] {+10a,+} you may also want to [-try-] {+look at+} version [-10a,-] {+10,+} with [-wider margins-] {+narrower margins,+} and slightly different [-wordings.-] {+wording.+} Caxton Printers, who used to own the United States copyrights to Anthem by Ayn Rand, as per an agreement with Pamphleteers, was VERY kind and VERY open about explaining the copyright of Anthem, and how it came to be not renewed in the U.S.; and we would like to add, on their behalf, that their copyrights are still in force for Anthem in Canada.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

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tryverbUS /traɪ/

make an effort or attempt

From this reading This is version [-10,-] {+10a,+} you may also want to [-try-] {+look at+} version [-10a,-] {+10,+} with [-wider margins-] {+narrower margins,+} and slightly different [-wordings.-] {+wording.+} Caxton Printers, who used to own the United States copyrights to Anthem by Ayn Rand, as per an agreement with Pamphleteers, was VERY kind and VERY open about explaining the copyright of Anthem, and how it came to be not renewed in the U.S.; and we would like to add, on their behalf, that their copyrights are still in force for Anthem in Canada.

UnounUS /juː/

a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading This is version [-10,-] {+10a,+} you may also want to [-try-] {+look at+} version [-10a,-] {+10,+} with [-wider margins-] {+narrower margins,+} and slightly different [-wordings.-] {+wording.+} Caxton Printers, who used to own the United States copyrights to Anthem by Ayn Rand, as per an agreement with Pamphleteers, was VERY kind and VERY open about explaining the copyright of Anthem, and how it came to be not renewed in the U.S.; and we would like to add, on their behalf, that their copyrights are still in force for Anthem in Canada.

UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading This is version [-10,-] {+10a,+} you may also want to [-try-] {+look at+} version [-10a,-] {+10,+} with [-wider margins-] {+narrower margins,+} and slightly different [-wordings.-] {+wording.+} Caxton Printers, who used to own the United States copyrights to Anthem by Ayn Rand, as per an agreement with Pamphleteers, was VERY kind and VERY open about explaining the copyright of Anthem, and how it came to be not renewed in the U.S.; and we would like to add, on their behalf, that their copyrights are still in force for Anthem in Canada.

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Neither we nor they are in a current position to research the possible copyrights for other countries, so that is possibly still up in the air.

usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading This is version [-10,-] {+10a,+} you may also want to [-try-] {+look at+} version [-10a,-] {+10,+} with [-wider margins-] {+narrower margins,+} and slightly different [-wordings.-] {+wording.+} Caxton Printers, who used to own the United States copyrights to Anthem by Ayn Rand, as per an agreement with Pamphleteers, was VERY kind and VERY open about explaining the copyright of Anthem, and how it came to be not renewed in the U.S.; and we would like to add, on their behalf, that their copyrights are still in force for Anthem in Canada.

versionnounUS /ˈvɜːrʒən/

an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint

From this reading This is version [-10,-] {+10a,+} you may also want to [-try-] {+look at+} version [-10a,-] {+10,+} with [-wider margins-] {+narrower margins,+} and slightly different [-wordings.-] {+wording.+} Caxton Printers, who used to own the United States copyrights to Anthem by Ayn Rand, as per an agreement with Pamphleteers, was VERY kind and VERY open about explaining the copyright of Anthem, and how it came to be not renewed in the U.S.; and we would like to add, on their behalf, that their copyrights are still in force for Anthem in Canada.

VERYadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading This is version [-10,-] {+10a,+} you may also want to [-try-] {+look at+} version [-10a,-] {+10,+} with [-wider margins-] {+narrower margins,+} and slightly different [-wordings.-] {+wording.+} Caxton Printers, who used to own the United States copyrights to Anthem by Ayn Rand, as per an agreement with Pamphleteers, was VERY kind and VERY open about explaining the copyright of Anthem, and how it came to be not renewed in the U.S.; and we would like to add, on their behalf, that their copyrights are still in force for Anthem in Canada.

wantverbUS /wɑːnt/

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading This is version [-10,-] {+10a,+} you may also want to [-try-] {+look at+} version [-10a,-] {+10,+} with [-wider margins-] {+narrower margins,+} and slightly different [-wordings.-] {+wording.+} Caxton Printers, who used to own the United States copyrights to Anthem by Ayn Rand, as per an agreement with Pamphleteers, was VERY kind and VERY open about explaining the copyright of Anthem, and how it came to be not renewed in the U.S.; and we would like to add, on their behalf, that their copyrights are still in force for Anthem in Canada.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading This is version [-10,-] {+10a,+} you may also want to [-try-] {+look at+} version [-10a,-] {+10,+} with [-wider margins-] {+narrower margins,+} and slightly different [-wordings.-] {+wording.+} Caxton Printers, who used to own the United States copyrights to Anthem by Ayn Rand, as per an agreement with Pamphleteers, was VERY kind and VERY open about explaining the copyright of Anthem, and how it came to be not renewed in the U.S.; and we would like to add, on their behalf, that their copyrights are still in force for Anthem in Canada.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading This is version [-10,-] {+10a,+} you may also want to [-try-] {+look at+} version [-10a,-] {+10,+} with [-wider margins-] {+narrower margins,+} and slightly different [-wordings.-] {+wording.+} Caxton Printers, who used to own the United States copyrights to Anthem by Ayn Rand, as per an agreement with Pamphleteers, was VERY kind and VERY open about explaining the copyright of Anthem, and how it came to be not renewed in the U.S.; and we would like to add, on their behalf, that their copyrights are still in force for Anthem in Canada.

WhatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What follows is a complete comparison, including the headers.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading This is version [-10,-] {+10a,+} you may also want to [-try-] {+look at+} version [-10a,-] {+10,+} with [-wider margins-] {+narrower margins,+} and slightly different [-wordings.-] {+wording.+} Caxton Printers, who used to own the United States copyrights to Anthem by Ayn Rand, as per an agreement with Pamphleteers, was VERY kind and VERY open about explaining the copyright of Anthem, and how it came to be not renewed in the U.S.; and we would like to add, on their behalf, that their copyrights are still in force for Anthem in Canada.

wideradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪdər/

comparative of “wide” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading This is version [-10,-] {+10a,+} you may also want to [-try-] {+look at+} version [-10a,-] {+10,+} with [-wider margins-] {+narrower margins,+} and slightly different [-wordings.-] {+wording.+} Caxton Printers, who used to own the United States copyrights to Anthem by Ayn Rand, as per an agreement with Pamphleteers, was VERY kind and VERY open about explaining the copyright of Anthem, and how it came to be not renewed in the U.S.; and we would like to add, on their behalf, that their copyrights are still in force for Anthem in Canada.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading This is version [-10,-] {+10a,+} you may also want to [-try-] {+look at+} version [-10a,-] {+10,+} with [-wider margins-] {+narrower margins,+} and slightly different [-wordings.-] {+wording.+} Caxton Printers, who used to own the United States copyrights to Anthem by Ayn Rand, as per an agreement with Pamphleteers, was VERY kind and VERY open about explaining the copyright of Anthem, and how it came to be not renewed in the U.S.; and we would like to add, on their behalf, that their copyrights are still in force for Anthem in Canada.

wordingnounUS /ˈwɜːrdɪŋ/

the manner in which something is expressed in words

From this reading This is version [-10,-] {+10a,+} you may also want to [-try-] {+look at+} version [-10a,-] {+10,+} with [-wider margins-] {+narrower margins,+} and slightly different [-wordings.-] {+wording.+} Caxton Printers, who used to own the United States copyrights to Anthem by Ayn Rand, as per an agreement with Pamphleteers, was VERY kind and VERY open about explaining the copyright of Anthem, and how it came to be not renewed in the U.S.; and we would like to add, on their behalf, that their copyrights are still in force for Anthem in Canada.

wordings

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

From this reading This is version [-10,-] {+10a,+} you may also want to [-try-] {+look at+} version [-10a,-] {+10,+} with [-wider margins-] {+narrower margins,+} and slightly different [-wordings.-] {+wording.+} Caxton Printers, who used to own the United States copyrights to Anthem by Ayn Rand, as per an agreement with Pamphleteers, was VERY kind and VERY open about explaining the copyright of Anthem, and how it came to be not renewed in the U.S.; and we would like to add, on their behalf, that their copyrights are still in force for Anthem in Canada.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading This is version [-10,-] {+10a,+} you may also want to [-try-] {+look at+} version [-10a,-] {+10,+} with [-wider margins-] {+narrower margins,+} and slightly different [-wordings.-] {+wording.+} Caxton Printers, who used to own the United States copyrights to Anthem by Ayn Rand, as per an agreement with Pamphleteers, was VERY kind and VERY open about explaining the copyright of Anthem, and how it came to be not renewed in the U.S.; and we would like to add, on their behalf, that their copyrights are still in force for Anthem in Canada.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading This is version [-10,-] {+10a,+} you may also want to [-try-] {+look at+} version [-10a,-] {+10,+} with [-wider margins-] {+narrower margins,+} and slightly different [-wordings.-] {+wording.+} Caxton Printers, who used to own the United States copyrights to Anthem by Ayn Rand, as per an agreement with Pamphleteers, was VERY kind and VERY open about explaining the copyright of Anthem, and how it came to be not renewed in the U.S.; and we would like to add, on their behalf, that their copyrights are still in force for Anthem in Canada.

Chapter 1 of Anthem by Ayn Rand holds 178 sentences, grouped into 36 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, 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.

What does chapter 1 of Anthem contain?

Chapter 1 holds 178 sentences of Anthem, unabridged, divided into 36 reading sections.

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