Chapter 1 of Cleo The Magnificent is here in full — 33 sentences across 7 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter I
Chapter 1 of Cleo The Magnificent is here in full — 33 sentences across 7 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Note: Images of the original pages are available through Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries. See http://www.archive.org/details/cleomagnificento00zanguoft MR. LOUIS ZANGWILL'S WORKS. A Drama in Dutch. _Spectator:_ Certainly a book which has not merely cleverness but real vitality.
Chapter 1 of Cleo The Magnificent is here in full — 33 sentences across 7 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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A collection of historical documents or records providing information about a place, institution, or group of people.
From this reading “Note: Images of the original pages are available through Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries.”
obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
From this reading “Note: Images of the original pages are available through Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries.”
of or relating to Canada or its people
From this reading “Note: Images of the original pages are available through Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries.”
The quality of being intelligent, quick to understand, and resourceful in danger.
From this reading “_Spectator:_ Certainly a book which has not merely cleverness but real vitality.”
a protocol (utilizing TCP) to transfer hypertext requests and information between servers and browsers
From this reading “See http://www.archive.org/details/cleomagnificento00zanguoft MR.”
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 “Note: Images of the original pages are available through Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries.”
plural of “library” — a room where books are kept
From this reading “Note: Images of the original pages are available through Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries.”
an energetic style
From this reading “_Spectator:_ Certainly a book which has not merely cleverness but real vitality.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/cleomagnificento00zanguoft MR.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Drama in Dutch.
A collection of historical documents or records providing information about a place, institution, or group of people.
From this reading Note: Images of the original pages are available through Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Note: Images of the original pages are available through Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries.
obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
From this reading Note: Images of the original pages are available through Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading _Spectator:_ Certainly a book which has not merely cleverness but real vitality.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _Spectator:_ Certainly a book which has not merely cleverness but real vitality.
of or relating to Canada or its people
From this reading Note: Images of the original pages are available through Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading _Spectator:_ Certainly a book which has not merely cleverness but real vitality.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/cleomagnificento00zanguoft MR.
The quality of being intelligent, quick to understand, and resourceful in danger.
From this reading _Spectator:_ Certainly a book which has not merely cleverness but real vitality.
true confidential information
From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/cleomagnificento00zanguoft MR.
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading A Drama in Dutch.
of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture
From this reading A Drama in Dutch.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Spectator:_ Certainly a book which has not merely cleverness but real vitality.
a protocol (utilizing TCP) to transfer hypertext requests and information between servers and browsers
From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/cleomagnificento00zanguoft MR.
plural of “image” — an iconic mental representation
From this reading Note: Images of the original pages are available through Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A Drama in Dutch.
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 Note: Images of the original pages are available through Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries.
plural of “library” — a room where books are kept
From this reading Note: Images of the original pages are available through Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading LOUIS ZANGWILL'S WORKS.
and nothing more
From this reading _Spectator:_ Certainly a book which has not merely cleverness but real vitality.
a form of address for a man
From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/cleomagnificento00zanguoft MR.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _Spectator:_ Certainly a book which has not merely cleverness but real vitality.
a brief written record
From this reading Note: Images of the original pages are available through Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Note: Images of the original pages are available through Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/cleomagnificento00zanguoft MR.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading Note: Images of the original pages are available through Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries.
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 Note: Images of the original pages are available through Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading _Spectator:_ Certainly a book which has not merely cleverness but real vitality.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/cleomagnificento00zanguoft MR.
a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading _Spectator:_ Certainly a book which has not merely cleverness but real vitality.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Note: Images of the original pages are available through Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Note: Images of the original pages are available through Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries.
an energetic style
From this reading _Spectator:_ Certainly a book which has not merely cleverness but real vitality.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Spectator:_ Certainly a book which has not merely cleverness but real vitality.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading LOUIS ZANGWILL'S WORKS.
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/cleomagnificento00zanguoft MR.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/cleomagnificento00zanguoft MR.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LOUIS ZANGWILL'S WORKS.
Chapter 1 of Cleo The Magnificent by Louis Zangwill holds 33 sentences, grouped into 7 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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