Chapter 1 of Burl is here in full — 122 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter I
Chapter 1 of Burl is here in full — 122 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
BURL. BY MORRISON HEADY. SOUTHERN METHODIST PUBLISHING HOUSE. Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884, in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington. PREFACE.
Chapter 1 of Burl is here in full — 122 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the wood cut from a tree burl or outgrowth; often used decoratively in veneer
From this reading “BURL.”
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading “Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884, in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.”
marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters
From this reading “BY MORRISON HEADY.”
a professional person trained in library science and engaged in library services
From this reading “Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884, in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.”
of or pertaining to or characteristic of the branch of Protestantism adhering to the views of Wesley
From this reading “SOUTHERN METHODIST PUBLISHING HOUSE.”
United States rock singer (1943-1971)
From this reading “BY MORRISON HEADY.”
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading “PREFACE.”
the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution
From this reading “SOUTHERN METHODIST PUBLISHING HOUSE.”
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From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884, in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884, in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884, in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884, in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
the wood cut from a tree burl or outgrowth; often used decoratively in veneer
From this reading BURL.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY MORRISON HEADY.
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884, in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884, in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters
From this reading BY MORRISON HEADY.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading SOUTHERN METHODIST PUBLISHING HOUSE.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884, in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
a professional person trained in library science and engaged in library services
From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884, in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
of or pertaining to or characteristic of the branch of Protestantism adhering to the views of Wesley
From this reading SOUTHERN METHODIST PUBLISHING HOUSE.
United States rock singer (1943-1971)
From this reading BY MORRISON HEADY.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884, in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884, in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading PREFACE.
the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution
From this reading SOUTHERN METHODIST PUBLISHING HOUSE.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading SOUTHERN METHODIST PUBLISHING HOUSE.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884, in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884, in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884, in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884, in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
Chapter 1 of Burl by Morrison Heady holds 122 sentences, grouped into 25 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.
Chapter 1 holds 122 sentences of Burl, unabridged, divided into 25 reading sections.
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