Chapter I
Chapter 1 of Brought Forward is here in full — 446 sentences across 90 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
This eBook was transcribed by Les Bowler. FAITH. HOPE. CHARITY. SUCCESS.
Brought Forward
Chapter I
Chapter 1 of Brought Forward is here in full — 446 sentences across 90 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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This
eBook
was
transcribed
by
Les
Bowler.
FAITH.
HOPE.
CHARITY.
SUCCESS.
LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
Editorial verification pending
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Brought Forward
Chapter I
Chapter 1 of Brought Forward is here in full — 446 sentences across 90 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/89 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
Line 1
This
eBook
was
transcribed
by
Les
Bowler.
Line 2
FAITH.
/feɪθ/
Line 3
HOPE.
/hoʊp/
Line 4
CHARITY.
/ˈtʃerɪti/
Line 5
SUCCESS.
/səkˈses/
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.
Bowler
noun
US /ˈboʊlər/
a cricketer who delivers the ball to the batsman in cricket
From this reading “This eBook was transcribed by Les Bowler.”
charity
noun
US /ˈtʃerɪti/
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading “CHARITY.”
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading “FAITH.”
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “HOPE.”
Les
noun
US /les/
plural of “le” — a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading “This eBook was transcribed by Les Bowler.”
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading “SUCCESS.”
transcribed
adjective
US /trænˈskraɪbd/
recorded for broadcast
From this reading “This eBook was transcribed by Les Bowler.”
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.
All words in this reading · 11
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.
BowlernounUS /ˈboʊlər/
a cricketer who delivers the ball to the batsman in cricket
From this reading This eBook was transcribed by Les Bowler.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This eBook was transcribed by Les Bowler.
CHARITYnounUS /ˈtʃerɪti/
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading CHARITY.
eBook
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This eBook was transcribed by Les Bowler.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading FAITH.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading HOPE.
LesnounUS /les/
plural of “le” — a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading This eBook was transcribed by Les Bowler.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading SUCCESS.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This eBook was transcribed by Les Bowler.
transcribedadjectiveUS /trænˈskraɪbd/
recorded for broadcast
From this reading This eBook was transcribed by Les Bowler.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This eBook was transcribed by Les Bowler.
Chapter 1 of Brought Forward by R. B. (Robert Bontine) Cunninghame Graham holds 446 sentences, grouped into 90 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 Brought Forward contain?
Chapter 1 holds 446 sentences of Brought Forward, unabridged, divided into 90 reading sections.
This page carries chapter 1 of Brought Forward by R. B. (Robert Bontine) Cunninghame Graham exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 446 sentences, grouped into 90 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.
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Work through the 90 sections in order, replaying any sentence and tapping unfamiliar words for their entries.
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Yes — every sentence and every individual word in chapter 1 can be played aloud in United States English.
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Project Gutenberg eBook #47930, unabridged. The Project Gutenberg header, footer and licence are removed.
How long does Brought Forward take to read?
About 114 minutes of reading across 274 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.
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Vocabulary met early in Brought Forward
Words and structures a reader meets early in Brought Forward, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.
- Ebook
- A word that appears in the opening chapter of Brought Forward; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
- Transcribed
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- Bowler
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- Faith
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