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Bibliomania

Chapter I · Chapter 1

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Thomas Frognall Dibdin's _Bibliomania_ was originally published in 1809 and was re-issued in several editions, including one published by Chatto & Windus in 1876.
This e-book was prepared from a reprint of the 1876 edition, published by Thoemmes Press and Kinokuniya Company Ltd. in 1997.
Where the reprint was unclear, the transcriber consulted a copy of the actual 1876 edition.
The original contains numerous footnotes, denoted by numbers prior to Part I, and by symbols in the remainder of the book.
All of the footnotes are consecutively numbered in this e-book; footnotes within footnotes are lettered.
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Bibliomania

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of Bibliomania is here in full — 75 sentences across 15 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Thomas Frognall Dibdin's _Bibliomania_ was originally published in 1809 and was re-issued in several editions, including one published by Chatto & Windus in 1876.
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This e-book was prepared from a reprint of the 1876 edition, published by Thoemmes Press and Kinokuniya Company Ltd. in 1997.
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Where the reprint was unclear, the transcriber consulted a copy of the actual 1876 edition.
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The original contains numerous footnotes, denoted by numbers prior to Part I, and by symbols in the remainder of the book.
/ðə ərˈɪdʒənəl kənˈteɪnz ˈnuːmərəs ˈfʊtnoʊts dɪˈnoʊtəd baɪ ˈnʌmbərz ˈpraɪər tuː pɑːrt aɪ ənd baɪ ˈsɪmbəlz ɪn ðə rɪˈmeɪndər ʌv ðə bʊk/
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All of the footnotes are consecutively numbered in this e-book; footnotes within footnotes are lettered.

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.

consecutively adverb US /kənˈsekjətɪvli/

in a consecutive manner

From this reading “All of the footnotes are consecutively numbered in this e-book; footnotes within footnotes are lettered.”

denoted verb US /dɪˈnoʊtəd/

past form of “denote” — be a sign or indication of

From this reading “The original contains numerous footnotes, denoted by numbers prior to Part I, and by symbols in the remainder of the book.”

footnotes noun US /ˈfʊtnoʊts/

plural of “footnote” — a printed note placed below the text on a printed page

From this reading “The original contains numerous footnotes, denoted by numbers prior to Part I, and by symbols in the remainder of the book.”

lettered adjective US /ˈletərd/

highly educated; having extensive information or understanding

From this reading “All of the footnotes are consecutively numbered in this e-book; footnotes within footnotes are lettered.”

reprint noun US /riˈprɪnt/

a publication (such as a book) that is reprinted without changes or editing and offered again for sale

From this reading “This e-book was prepared from a reprint of the 1876 edition, published by Thoemmes Press and Kinokuniya Company Ltd. in 1997.”

symbols noun US /ˈsɪmbəlz/

plural of “symbol” — an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance

From this reading “The original contains numerous footnotes, denoted by numbers prior to Part I, and by symbols in the remainder of the book.”

transcriber noun US /trænˈskraɪbər/

a person who translates written messages from one language to another

From this reading “Where the reprint was unclear, the transcriber consulted a copy of the actual 1876 edition.”

unclear adjective US /ənˈklɪr/

poorly stated or described

From this reading “Where the reprint was unclear, the transcriber consulted a copy of the actual 1876 edition.”

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1809

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From this reading Thomas Frognall Dibdin's _Bibliomania_ was originally published in 1809 and was re-issued in several editions, including one published by Chatto & Windus in 1876.

1876

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

From this reading Thomas Frognall Dibdin's _Bibliomania_ was originally published in 1809 and was re-issued in several editions, including one published by Chatto & Windus in 1876.

1997

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

From this reading This e-book was prepared from a reprint of the 1876 edition, published by Thoemmes Press and Kinokuniya Company Ltd. in 1997.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading This e-book was prepared from a reprint of the 1876 edition, published by Thoemmes Press and Kinokuniya Company Ltd. in 1997.

actualadjectiveUS /ˈæktʃəwəl/

presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

From this reading Where the reprint was unclear, the transcriber consulted a copy of the actual 1876 edition.

AlladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading All of the footnotes are consecutively numbered in this e-book; footnotes within footnotes are lettered.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Thomas Frognall Dibdin's _Bibliomania_ was originally published in 1809 and was re-issued in several editions, including one published by Chatto & Windus in 1876.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading All of the footnotes are consecutively numbered in this e-book; footnotes within footnotes are lettered.

Bibliomanianoun

preoccupation with the acquisition and possession of books

From this reading Thomas Frognall Dibdin's _Bibliomania_ was originally published in 1809 and was re-issued in several editions, including one published by Chatto & Windus in 1876.

booknounUS /bʊk/

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading The original contains numerous footnotes, denoted by numbers prior to Part I, and by symbols in the remainder of the book.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Thomas Frognall Dibdin's _Bibliomania_ was originally published in 1809 and was re-issued in several editions, including one published by Chatto & Windus in 1876.

Chatto

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

From this reading Thomas Frognall Dibdin's _Bibliomania_ was originally published in 1809 and was re-issued in several editions, including one published by Chatto & Windus in 1876.

CompanynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading This e-book was prepared from a reprint of the 1876 edition, published by Thoemmes Press and Kinokuniya Company Ltd. in 1997.

consecutivelyadverbUS /kənˈsekjətɪvli/

in a consecutive manner

From this reading All of the footnotes are consecutively numbered in this e-book; footnotes within footnotes are lettered.

consultedverbUS /kənˈsʌltəd/

past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from

From this reading Where the reprint was unclear, the transcriber consulted a copy of the actual 1876 edition.

containsverbUS /kənˈteɪnz/

third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading The original contains numerous footnotes, denoted by numbers prior to Part I, and by symbols in the remainder of the book.

copynounUS /ˈkɑːpi/

a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading Where the reprint was unclear, the transcriber consulted a copy of the actual 1876 edition.

denotedverbUS /dɪˈnoʊtəd/

past form of “denote” — be a sign or indication of

From this reading The original contains numerous footnotes, denoted by numbers prior to Part I, and by symbols in the remainder of the book.

Dibdin's

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

From this reading Thomas Frognall Dibdin's _Bibliomania_ was originally published in 1809 and was re-issued in several editions, including one published by Chatto & Windus in 1876.

e-book

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

From this reading This e-book was prepared from a reprint of the 1876 edition, published by Thoemmes Press and Kinokuniya Company Ltd. in 1997.

editionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/

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

From this reading This e-book was prepared from a reprint of the 1876 edition, published by Thoemmes Press and Kinokuniya Company Ltd. in 1997.

editionsnounUS /ɪˈdɪʃənz/

plural of “edition” — the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

From this reading Thomas Frognall Dibdin's _Bibliomania_ was originally published in 1809 and was re-issued in several editions, including one published by Chatto & Windus in 1876.

footnotesnounUS /ˈfʊtnoʊts/

plural of “footnote” — a printed note placed below the text on a printed page

From this reading The original contains numerous footnotes, denoted by numbers prior to Part I, and by symbols in the remainder of the book.

Frognall

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

From this reading Thomas Frognall Dibdin's _Bibliomania_ was originally published in 1809 and was re-issued in several editions, including one published by Chatto & Windus in 1876.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading This e-book was prepared from a reprint of the 1876 edition, published by Thoemmes Press and Kinokuniya Company Ltd. in 1997.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading The original contains numerous footnotes, denoted by numbers prior to Part I, and by symbols in the remainder of the book.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Thomas Frognall Dibdin's _Bibliomania_ was originally published in 1809 and was re-issued in several editions, including one published by Chatto & Windus in 1876.

includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/

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

From this reading Thomas Frognall Dibdin's _Bibliomania_ was originally published in 1809 and was re-issued in several editions, including one published by Chatto & Windus in 1876.

Kinokuniya

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

From this reading This e-book was prepared from a reprint of the 1876 edition, published by Thoemmes Press and Kinokuniya Company Ltd. in 1997.

letteredadjectiveUS /ˈletərd/

highly educated; having extensive information or understanding

From this reading All of the footnotes are consecutively numbered in this e-book; footnotes within footnotes are lettered.

Ltd

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

From this reading This e-book was prepared from a reprint of the 1876 edition, published by Thoemmes Press and Kinokuniya Company Ltd. in 1997.

numberedverbUS /ˈnʌmbərd/

past form of “number” — add up in number or quantity

From this reading All of the footnotes are consecutively numbered in this e-book; footnotes within footnotes are lettered.

numbersnounUS /ˈnʌmbərz/

the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt

From this reading The original contains numerous footnotes, denoted by numbers prior to Part I, and by symbols in the remainder of the book.

numerousadjectiveUS /ˈnuːmərəs/

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading The original contains numerous footnotes, denoted by numbers prior to Part I, and by symbols in the remainder of the book.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This e-book was prepared from a reprint of the 1876 edition, published by Thoemmes Press and Kinokuniya Company Ltd. in 1997.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Thomas Frognall Dibdin's _Bibliomania_ was originally published in 1809 and was re-issued in several editions, including one published by Chatto & Windus in 1876.

originaladjectiveUS /ərˈɪdʒənəl/

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading The original contains numerous footnotes, denoted by numbers prior to Part I, and by symbols in the remainder of the book.

originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/

in an original manner

From this reading Thomas Frognall Dibdin's _Bibliomania_ was originally published in 1809 and was re-issued in several editions, including one published by Chatto & Windus in 1876.

PartnounUS /pɑːrt/

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The original contains numerous footnotes, denoted by numbers prior to Part I, and by symbols in the remainder of the book.

preparedadjectiveUS /priˈperd/

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading This e-book was prepared from a reprint of the 1876 edition, published by Thoemmes Press and Kinokuniya Company Ltd. in 1997.

PressverbUS /pres/

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading This e-book was prepared from a reprint of the 1876 edition, published by Thoemmes Press and Kinokuniya Company Ltd. in 1997.

prioradjectiveUS /ˈpraɪər/

earlier in time

From this reading The original contains numerous footnotes, denoted by numbers prior to Part I, and by symbols in the remainder of the book.

publishedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌblɪʃt/

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading Thomas Frognall Dibdin's _Bibliomania_ was originally published in 1809 and was re-issued in several editions, including one published by Chatto & Windus in 1876.

re-issued

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

From this reading Thomas Frognall Dibdin's _Bibliomania_ was originally published in 1809 and was re-issued in several editions, including one published by Chatto & Windus in 1876.

remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/

something left after other parts have been taken away

From this reading The original contains numerous footnotes, denoted by numbers prior to Part I, and by symbols in the remainder of the book.

reprintnounUS /riˈprɪnt/

a publication (such as a book) that is reprinted without changes or editing and offered again for sale

From this reading This e-book was prepared from a reprint of the 1876 edition, published by Thoemmes Press and Kinokuniya Company Ltd. in 1997.

severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Thomas Frognall Dibdin's _Bibliomania_ was originally published in 1809 and was re-issued in several editions, including one published by Chatto & Windus in 1876.

symbolsnounUS /ˈsɪmbəlz/

plural of “symbol” — an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance

From this reading The original contains numerous footnotes, denoted by numbers prior to Part I, and by symbols in the remainder of the book.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading This e-book was prepared from a reprint of the 1876 edition, published by Thoemmes Press and Kinokuniya Company Ltd. in 1997.

ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading This e-book was prepared from a reprint of the 1876 edition, published by Thoemmes Press and Kinokuniya Company Ltd. in 1997.

Thoemmes

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

From this reading This e-book was prepared from a reprint of the 1876 edition, published by Thoemmes Press and Kinokuniya Company Ltd. in 1997.

ThomasnounUS /ˈtɑːməs/

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading Thomas Frognall Dibdin's _Bibliomania_ was originally published in 1809 and was re-issued in several editions, including one published by Chatto & Windus in 1876.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading The original contains numerous footnotes, denoted by numbers prior to Part I, and by symbols in the remainder of the book.

transcribernounUS /trænˈskraɪbər/

a person who translates written messages from one language to another

From this reading Where the reprint was unclear, the transcriber consulted a copy of the actual 1876 edition.

unclearadjectiveUS /ənˈklɪr/

poorly stated or described

From this reading Where the reprint was unclear, the transcriber consulted a copy of the actual 1876 edition.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading Thomas Frognall Dibdin's _Bibliomania_ was originally published in 1809 and was re-issued in several editions, including one published by Chatto & Windus in 1876.

WhereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading Where the reprint was unclear, the transcriber consulted a copy of the actual 1876 edition.

Windus

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

From this reading Thomas Frognall Dibdin's _Bibliomania_ was originally published in 1809 and was re-issued in several editions, including one published by Chatto & Windus in 1876.

withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading All of the footnotes are consecutively numbered in this e-book; footnotes within footnotes are lettered.

Chapter 1 of Bibliomania by Thomas Frognall Dibdin holds 75 sentences, grouped into 15 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.

What does chapter 1 of Bibliomania contain?

Chapter 1 holds 75 sentences of Bibliomania, unabridged, divided into 15 reading sections.

This page carries chapter 1 of Bibliomania by Thomas Frognall Dibdin exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 75 sentences, grouped into 15 sections of at most 5 sentences so that a reader can take the chapter in steady, finishable pieces. The chapter also stores a coverage record mapping every one of its sentences to a part of the work, which is how the edition demonstrates that no line was dropped.

How do I study chapter 1 of Bibliomania?

Work through the 15 sections in order, replaying any sentence and tapping unfamiliar words for their entries.

Each of the 15 sections in this chapter is short enough to read once, hear once, and then re-read with the vocabulary in view. Tapping a word plays it alone and opens its dictionary entry with IPA, part of speech and meaning, so the reader is never forced to guess a pronunciation from spelling. Working section by section keeps a long chapter from becoming an undifferentiated wall of text, which is the usual reason a reader abandons a work of this period.

Can chapter 1 be read aloud to me?

Yes — every sentence and every individual word in chapter 1 can be played aloud in United States English.

Audio covers the whole chapter: any sentence can be played, and any single word within it can be played on its own. The voice uses United States English. For a work of this period that matters, because spelling is an unreliable guide to pronunciation for vocabulary that has fallen out of daily use, and a learner who guesses wrong tends to keep the error. Hearing the word in its own sentence, and then alone, settles it.

Questions about reading Bibliomania

Common questions about reading Bibliomania by Thomas Frognall Dibdin on this page, its source edition and its audio.

Is this the complete text of Bibliomania?

Yes. All 14941 sentences of Project Gutenberg eBook #28540 are kept, with a record of which sentences cover which part.

Which edition of Bibliomania is used?

Project Gutenberg eBook #28540, unabridged. The Project Gutenberg header, footer and licence are removed.

How long does Bibliomania take to read?

About 600 minutes of reading across 2989 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

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Vocabulary met early in Bibliomania

Words and structures a reader meets early in Bibliomania, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Thomas
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Frognall
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Dibdin's
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Bibliomania
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