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Bransford of Rainbow Range Originally
Bransford of Rainbow Range Originally

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of Bransford of Rainbow Range Originally is here in full — 454 sentences across 91 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Minor changes have been made to correct typesetters' errors; otherwise every effort has been made to remain true to the author's words and intent.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Bransford of Rainbow Range Originally

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of Bransford of Rainbow Range Originally is here in full — 454 sentences across 91 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/90 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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Images of the original pages are available through Internet Archive/American Libraries.
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See http://www.archive.org/details/bransfordofrainb00rhodiala 1.
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Minor changes have been made to correct typesetters' errors; otherwise every effort has been made to remain true to the author's words and intent.
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Text that was typeset in italics in the original book is enclosed by underscores (_italics_).
/tekst ðæt wɑːz ˈtaɪpset ɪn aɪˈtælɪks ɪn ðə ərˈɪdʒənəl bʊk ɪz enˈkloʊzd baɪ ˌʌndərˈskɔːrz aɪˈtælɪks/

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.

archive noun US /ˈɑːr.kaɪv/

A collection of historical documents or records providing information about a place, institution, or group of people.

From this reading “Images of the original pages are available through Internet Archive/American Libraries.”

author's noun US /ˈɔːθərz/

possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading “Minor changes have been made to correct typesetters' errors; otherwise every effort has been made to remain true to the author's words and intent.”

http noun US /ˌeɪtʃtiːtiːˈpiː/

a protocol (utilizing TCP) to transfer hypertext requests and information between servers and browsers

From this reading “See http://www.archive.org/details/bransfordofrainb00rhodiala 1.”

Internet noun US /ˈɪntərnet/

a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange

From this reading “Images of the original pages are available through Internet Archive/American Libraries.”

italics noun US /aɪˈtælɪks/

plural of “italic” — a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right

From this reading “Text that was typeset in italics in the original book is enclosed by underscores (_italics_).”

Libraries noun US /ˈlaɪbreriːz/

plural of “library” — a room where books are kept

From this reading “Images of the original pages are available through Internet Archive/American Libraries.”

typeset verb US /ˈtaɪpset/

set in type

From this reading “Text that was typeset in italics in the original book is enclosed by underscores (_italics_).”

underscores noun US /ˌʌndərˈskɔːrz/

plural of “underscore” — a line drawn underneath (especially under written matter)

From this reading “Text that was typeset in italics in the original book is enclosed by underscores (_italics_).”

Word partnerships in these lines

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.

original pages adjective + noun counted as “original page”

In this reading “Images of the original pages are available through Internet Archive/American Libraries.”

remain true verb + adjective

In this reading “Minor changes have been made to correct typesetters' errors; otherwise every effort has been made to remain true to the author's words and intent.”

All words in this reading · 52

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

00

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

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/bransfordofrainb00rhodiala 1.

1

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

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/bransfordofrainb00rhodiala 1.

2

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

From this reading 2.

AmericannounUS /əˈmerəkən/

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading Images of the original pages are available through Internet Archive/American Libraries.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Minor changes have been made to correct typesetters' errors; otherwise every effort has been made to remain true to the author's words and intent.

ArchivenounUS /ˈɑːr.kaɪv/

A collection of historical documents or records providing information about a place, institution, or group of people.

From this reading Images of the original pages are available through Internet Archive/American Libraries.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading Images of the original pages are available through Internet Archive/American Libraries.

author'snounUS /ˈɔːθərz/

possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Minor changes have been made to correct typesetters' errors; otherwise every effort has been made to remain true to the author's words and intent.

availableadjectiveUS /əˈveɪləbəl/

obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service

From this reading Images of the original pages are available through Internet Archive/American Libraries.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Minor changes have been made to correct typesetters' errors; otherwise every effort has been made to remain true to the author's words and intent.

booknounUS /bʊk/

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

From this reading Text that was typeset in italics in the original book is enclosed by underscores (_italics_).

bransfordofrainb

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

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/bransfordofrainb00rhodiala 1.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Text that was typeset in italics in the original book is enclosed by underscores (_italics_).

changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/

plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading Minor changes have been made to correct typesetters' errors; otherwise every effort has been made to remain true to the author's words and intent.

correctverbUS /kərˈekt/

make right or correct

From this reading Minor changes have been made to correct typesetters' errors; otherwise every effort has been made to remain true to the author's words and intent.

detailsnounUS /dɪˈteɪlz/

true confidential information

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/bransfordofrainb00rhodiala 1.

effortnounUS /ˈefərt/

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Minor changes have been made to correct typesetters' errors; otherwise every effort has been made to remain true to the author's words and intent.

enclosedadjectiveUS /enˈkloʊzd/

closed in or surrounded or included within

From this reading Text that was typeset in italics in the original book is enclosed by underscores (_italics_).

errorsnounUS /ˈerərz/

plural of “error” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading Minor changes have been made to correct typesetters' errors; otherwise every effort has been made to remain true to the author's words and intent.

everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Minor changes have been made to correct typesetters' errors; otherwise every effort has been made to remain true to the author's words and intent.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading Minor changes have been made to correct typesetters' errors; otherwise every effort has been made to remain true to the author's words and intent.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Minor changes have been made to correct typesetters' errors; otherwise every effort has been made to remain true to the author's words and intent.

httpnounUS /ˌeɪtʃtiːtiːˈpiː/

a protocol (utilizing TCP) to transfer hypertext requests and information between servers and browsers

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/bransfordofrainb00rhodiala 1.

ImagesnounUS /ˈɪmədʒəz/

plural of “image” — an iconic mental representation

From this reading Images of the original pages are available through Internet Archive/American Libraries.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Text that was typeset in italics in the original book is enclosed by underscores (_italics_).

intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Minor changes have been made to correct typesetters' errors; otherwise every effort has been made to remain true to the author's words and intent.

InternetnounUS /ˈɪntərnet/

a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange

From this reading Images of the original pages are available through Internet Archive/American Libraries.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading Text that was typeset in italics in the original book is enclosed by underscores (_italics_).

italicsnounUS /aɪˈtælɪks/

plural of “italic” — a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right

From this reading Text that was typeset in italics in the original book is enclosed by underscores (_italics_).

LibrariesnounUS /ˈlaɪbreriːz/

plural of “library” — a room where books are kept

From this reading Images of the original pages are available through Internet Archive/American Libraries.

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Minor changes have been made to correct typesetters' errors; otherwise every effort has been made to remain true to the author's words and intent.

MinoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/

of lesser importance or stature or rank

From this reading Minor changes have been made to correct typesetters' errors; otherwise every effort has been made to remain true to the author's words and intent.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Images of the original pages are available through Internet Archive/American Libraries.

org

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

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/bransfordofrainb00rhodiala 1.

originaladjectiveUS /ərˈɪdʒənəl/

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

From this reading Images of the original pages are available through Internet Archive/American Libraries.

otherwiseadverbUS /ˈʌðərwaɪz/

in other respects or ways

From this reading Minor changes have been made to correct typesetters' errors; otherwise every effort has been made to remain true to the author's words and intent.

pagesnounUS /ˈpeɪdʒəz/

plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading Images of the original pages are available through Internet Archive/American Libraries.

remainverbUS /rɪˈmeɪn/

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Minor changes have been made to correct typesetters' errors; otherwise every effort has been made to remain true to the author's words and intent.

rhodiala

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

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/bransfordofrainb00rhodiala 1.

SeeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/bransfordofrainb00rhodiala 1.

TextnounUS /tekst/

the words of something written

From this reading Text that was typeset in italics in the original book is enclosed by underscores (_italics_).

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Text that was typeset in italics in the original book is enclosed by underscores (_italics_).

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Images of the original pages are available through Internet Archive/American Libraries.

throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Images of the original pages are available through Internet Archive/American Libraries.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Minor changes have been made to correct typesetters' errors; otherwise every effort has been made to remain true to the author's words and intent.

trueadjectiveUS /truː/

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Minor changes have been made to correct typesetters' errors; otherwise every effort has been made to remain true to the author's words and intent.

typesetverbUS /ˈtaɪpset/

set in type

From this reading Text that was typeset in italics in the original book is enclosed by underscores (_italics_).

typesetters

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

From this reading Minor changes have been made to correct typesetters' errors; otherwise every effort has been made to remain true to the author's words and intent.

underscoresnounUS /ˌʌndərˈskɔːrz/

plural of “underscore” — a line drawn underneath (especially under written matter)

From this reading Text that was typeset in italics in the original book is enclosed by underscores (_italics_).

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading Text that was typeset in italics in the original book is enclosed by underscores (_italics_).

wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/

the words that are spoken

From this reading Minor changes have been made to correct typesetters' errors; otherwise every effort has been made to remain true to the author's words and intent.

wwwnoun

computer network consisting of a collection of internet sites that offer text and graphics and sound and animation resources through the hypertext transfer protocol

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/bransfordofrainb00rhodiala 1.

Chapter 1 of Bransford of Rainbow Range Originally by Eugene Manlove Rhodes holds 454 sentences, grouped into 91 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 Bransford of Rainbow Range Originally contain?

Chapter 1 holds 454 sentences of Bransford of Rainbow Range Originally, unabridged, divided into 91 reading sections.

This page carries chapter 1 of Bransford of Rainbow Range Originally by Eugene Manlove Rhodes exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 454 sentences, grouped into 91 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 Bransford of Rainbow Range Originally?

Work through the 91 sections in order, replaying any sentence and tapping unfamiliar words for their entries.

Each of the 91 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.

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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.

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Yes. All 4130 sentences of Project Gutenberg eBook #33498 are kept, with a record of which sentences cover which part.

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Project Gutenberg eBook #33498, unabridged. The Project Gutenberg header, footer and licence are removed.

How long does Bransford of Rainbow Range Originally take to read?

About 344 minutes of reading across 826 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

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