Chapter 1 of Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 458 — Volume 18 is here in full — 673 sentences across 135 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter I
Chapter 1 of Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 458 — Volume 18 is here in full — 673 sentences across 135 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
CONDUCTED BY WILLIAM AND ROBERT CHAMBERS, EDITORS OF 'CHAMBERS'S INFORMATION FOR THE PEOPLE,' 'CHAMBERS'S EDUCATIONAL COURSE,' &c. No. 458. NEW SERIES. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1852. PRICE 1-1/2_d._ A SWIM EXTRAORDINARY.
Chapter 1 of Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 458 — Volume 18 is here in full — 673 sentences across 135 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading “CONDUCTED BY WILLIAM AND ROBERT CHAMBERS, EDITORS OF 'CHAMBERS'S INFORMATION FOR THE PEOPLE,' 'CHAMBERS'S EDUCATIONAL COURSE,' &c.”
possessive form of “chambers” — English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading “CONDUCTED BY WILLIAM AND ROBERT CHAMBERS, EDITORS OF 'CHAMBERS'S INFORMATION FOR THE PEOPLE,' 'CHAMBERS'S EDUCATIONAL COURSE,' &c.”
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading “CONDUCTED BY WILLIAM AND ROBERT CHAMBERS, EDITORS OF 'CHAMBERS'S INFORMATION FOR THE PEOPLE,' 'CHAMBERS'S EDUCATIONAL COURSE,' &c.”
plural of “editor” — a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading “CONDUCTED BY WILLIAM AND ROBERT CHAMBERS, EDITORS OF 'CHAMBERS'S INFORMATION FOR THE PEOPLE,' 'CHAMBERS'S EDUCATIONAL COURSE,' &c.”
relating to the process of education
From this reading “CONDUCTED BY WILLIAM AND ROBERT CHAMBERS, EDITORS OF 'CHAMBERS'S INFORMATION FOR THE PEOPLE,' 'CHAMBERS'S EDUCATIONAL COURSE,' &c.”
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading “SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1852.”
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading “NEW SERIES.”
travel through water
From this reading “PRICE 1-1/2_d._ A SWIM EXTRAORDINARY.”
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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PRICE 1-1/2_d._ A SWIM EXTRAORDINARY.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1852.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PRICE 1-1/2_d._ A SWIM EXTRAORDINARY.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No. 458.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1852.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PRICE 1-1/2_d._ A SWIM EXTRAORDINARY.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CONDUCTED BY WILLIAM AND ROBERT CHAMBERS, EDITORS OF 'CHAMBERS'S INFORMATION FOR THE PEOPLE,' 'CHAMBERS'S EDUCATIONAL COURSE,' &c.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading CONDUCTED BY WILLIAM AND ROBERT CHAMBERS, EDITORS OF 'CHAMBERS'S INFORMATION FOR THE PEOPLE,' 'CHAMBERS'S EDUCATIONAL COURSE,' &c.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading CONDUCTED BY WILLIAM AND ROBERT CHAMBERS, EDITORS OF 'CHAMBERS'S INFORMATION FOR THE PEOPLE,' 'CHAMBERS'S EDUCATIONAL COURSE,' &c.
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading CONDUCTED BY WILLIAM AND ROBERT CHAMBERS, EDITORS OF 'CHAMBERS'S INFORMATION FOR THE PEOPLE,' 'CHAMBERS'S EDUCATIONAL COURSE,' &c.
possessive form of “chambers” — English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading CONDUCTED BY WILLIAM AND ROBERT CHAMBERS, EDITORS OF 'CHAMBERS'S INFORMATION FOR THE PEOPLE,' 'CHAMBERS'S EDUCATIONAL COURSE,' &c.
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading CONDUCTED BY WILLIAM AND ROBERT CHAMBERS, EDITORS OF 'CHAMBERS'S INFORMATION FOR THE PEOPLE,' 'CHAMBERS'S EDUCATIONAL COURSE,' &c.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading CONDUCTED BY WILLIAM AND ROBERT CHAMBERS, EDITORS OF 'CHAMBERS'S INFORMATION FOR THE PEOPLE,' 'CHAMBERS'S EDUCATIONAL COURSE,' &c.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading PRICE 1-1/2_d._ A SWIM EXTRAORDINARY.
plural of “editor” — a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading CONDUCTED BY WILLIAM AND ROBERT CHAMBERS, EDITORS OF 'CHAMBERS'S INFORMATION FOR THE PEOPLE,' 'CHAMBERS'S EDUCATIONAL COURSE,' &c.
relating to the process of education
From this reading CONDUCTED BY WILLIAM AND ROBERT CHAMBERS, EDITORS OF 'CHAMBERS'S INFORMATION FOR THE PEOPLE,' 'CHAMBERS'S EDUCATIONAL COURSE,' &c.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading PRICE 1-1/2_d._ A SWIM EXTRAORDINARY.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading CONDUCTED BY WILLIAM AND ROBERT CHAMBERS, EDITORS OF 'CHAMBERS'S INFORMATION FOR THE PEOPLE,' 'CHAMBERS'S EDUCATIONAL COURSE,' &c.
a message received and understood
From this reading CONDUCTED BY WILLIAM AND ROBERT CHAMBERS, EDITORS OF 'CHAMBERS'S INFORMATION FOR THE PEOPLE,' 'CHAMBERS'S EDUCATIONAL COURSE,' &c.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading NEW SERIES.
not any; not one
From this reading No. 458.
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1852.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CONDUCTED BY WILLIAM AND ROBERT CHAMBERS, EDITORS OF 'CHAMBERS'S INFORMATION FOR THE PEOPLE,' 'CHAMBERS'S EDUCATIONAL COURSE,' &c.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading CONDUCTED BY WILLIAM AND ROBERT CHAMBERS, EDITORS OF 'CHAMBERS'S INFORMATION FOR THE PEOPLE,' 'CHAMBERS'S EDUCATIONAL COURSE,' &c.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading PRICE 1-1/2_d._ A SWIM EXTRAORDINARY.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading CONDUCTED BY WILLIAM AND ROBERT CHAMBERS, EDITORS OF 'CHAMBERS'S INFORMATION FOR THE PEOPLE,' 'CHAMBERS'S EDUCATIONAL COURSE,' &c.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1852.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading NEW SERIES.
travel through water
From this reading PRICE 1-1/2_d._ A SWIM EXTRAORDINARY.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONDUCTED BY WILLIAM AND ROBERT CHAMBERS, EDITORS OF 'CHAMBERS'S INFORMATION FOR THE PEOPLE,' 'CHAMBERS'S EDUCATIONAL COURSE,' &c.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CONDUCTED BY WILLIAM AND ROBERT CHAMBERS, EDITORS OF 'CHAMBERS'S INFORMATION FOR THE PEOPLE,' 'CHAMBERS'S EDUCATIONAL COURSE,' &c.
Chapter 1 of Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 458 — Volume 18 by Various holds 673 sentences, grouped into 135 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.
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