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Combed Out

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of Combed Out is here in full — 440 sentences across 88 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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See http://www.archive.org/details/combedout00voiguoft The author is listed as F.A.V. on the original title page.
His full name was Fritz August Voigt, although he chose to be called Frederick.
Footnotes, being quite brief definitions, have been moved inline [like this].
F. A. V.
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LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Combed Out

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of Combed Out is here in full — 440 sentences across 88 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/88 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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Note: Images of the original pages are available through the Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries.
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See http://www.archive.org/details/combedout00voiguoft The author is listed as F.A.V. on the original title page.
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His full name was Fritz August Voigt, although he chose to be called Frederick.
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Footnotes, being quite brief definitions, have been moved inline [like this].
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F. A. V.
/ef ə viː/

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A collection of historical documents or records providing information about a place, institution, or group of people.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 “Note: Images of the original pages are available through the Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries.”

Canadian adjective US /kəˈneɪdiən/

of or relating to Canada or its people

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

definitions noun US /ˌdefəˈnɪʃənz/

plural of “definition” — a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol

From this reading “Footnotes, being quite brief definitions, have been moved inline [like this].”

Footnotes noun US /ˈfʊtnoʊts/

plural of “footnote” — a printed note placed below the text on a printed page

From this reading “Footnotes, being quite brief definitions, have been moved inline [like this].”

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/combedout00voiguoft The author is listed as F.A.V. on the original title page.”

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 “Note: Images of the original pages are available through the Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries.”

Libraries noun US /ˈlaɪbreriːz/

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

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

listed adjective US /ˈlɪstəd/

on a list

From this reading “See http://www.archive.org/details/combedout00voiguoft The author is listed as F.A.V. on the original title page.”

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00

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

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/combedout00voiguoft The author is listed as F.A.V. on the original title page.

AdeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/combedout00voiguoft The author is listed as F.A.V. on the original title page.

althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/

in spite of the fact that

From this reading His full name was Fritz August Voigt, although he chose to be called Frederick.

ArchivenounUS /ˈɑːr.kaɪv/

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 the Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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 the Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/combedout00voiguoft The author is listed as F.A.V. on the original title page.

AugustnounUS /ˈɑːɡəst/

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading His full name was Fritz August Voigt, although he chose to be called Frederick.

authornounUS /ˈɔːθər/

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/combedout00voiguoft The author is listed as F.A.V. on the original title page.

availableadjectiveUS /əˈveɪləbəl/

obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service

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

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading His full name was Fritz August Voigt, although he chose to be called Frederick.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Footnotes, being quite brief definitions, have been moved inline [like this].

beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Footnotes, being quite brief definitions, have been moved inline [like this].

briefadjectiveUS /briːf/

of short duration or distance

From this reading Footnotes, being quite brief definitions, have been moved inline [like this].

calledverbUS /kɔːld/

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading His full name was Fritz August Voigt, although he chose to be called Frederick.

CanadianadjectiveUS /kəˈneɪdiən/

of or relating to Canada or its people

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

choseverbUS /tʃoʊz/

inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading His full name was Fritz August Voigt, although he chose to be called Frederick.

combedout

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

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/combedout00voiguoft The author is listed as F.A.V. on the original title page.

definitionsnounUS /ˌdefəˈnɪʃənz/

plural of “definition” — a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol

From this reading Footnotes, being quite brief definitions, have been moved inline [like this].

detailsnounUS /dɪˈteɪlz/

true confidential information

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/combedout00voiguoft The author is listed as F.A.V. on the original title page.

FnounUS /ef/

a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/combedout00voiguoft The author is listed as F.A.V. on the original title page.

FootnotesnounUS /ˈfʊtnoʊts/

plural of “footnote” — a printed note placed below the text on a printed page

From this reading Footnotes, being quite brief definitions, have been moved inline [like this].

FredericknounUS /ˈfredrɪk/

a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore

From this reading His full name was Fritz August Voigt, although he chose to be called Frederick.

Fritz

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

From this reading His full name was Fritz August Voigt, although he chose to be called Frederick.

fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading His full name was Fritz August Voigt, although he chose to be called Frederick.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Footnotes, being quite brief definitions, have been moved inline [like this].

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading His full name was Fritz August Voigt, although he chose to be called Frederick.

HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading His full name was Fritz August Voigt, although he chose to be called Frederick.

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/combedout00voiguoft The author is listed as F.A.V. on the original title page.

ImagesnounUS /ˈɪmədʒəz/

plural of “image” — an iconic mental representation

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

inline

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

From this reading Footnotes, being quite brief definitions, have been moved inline [like this].

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 Note: Images of the original pages are available through the Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/combedout00voiguoft The author is listed as F.A.V. on the original title page.

LibrariesnounUS /ˈlaɪbreriːz/

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

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

likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Footnotes, being quite brief definitions, have been moved inline [like this].

listedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪstəd/

on a list

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/combedout00voiguoft The author is listed as F.A.V. on the original title page.

movedadjectiveUS /muːvd/

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Footnotes, being quite brief definitions, have been moved inline [like this].

nameverbUS /neɪm/

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading His full name was Fritz August Voigt, although he chose to be called Frederick.

NotenounUS /noʊt/

a brief written record

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

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/combedout00voiguoft The author is listed as F.A.V. on the original title page.

org

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

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/combedout00voiguoft The author is listed as F.A.V. on the original title page.

originaladjectiveUS /ərˈɪdʒənəl/

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

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

pagenounUS /peɪdʒ/

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 See http://www.archive.org/details/combedout00voiguoft The author is listed as F.A.V. on the original title page.

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 Note: Images of the original pages are available through the Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries.

quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Footnotes, being quite brief definitions, have been moved inline [like this].

SeeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/combedout00voiguoft The author is listed as F.A.V. on the original title page.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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 the Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Footnotes, being quite brief definitions, have been moved inline [like this].

throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

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

titlenounUS /ˈtaɪtəl/

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/combedout00voiguoft The author is listed as F.A.V. on the original title page.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading His full name was Fritz August Voigt, although he chose to be called Frederick.

VnounUS /viː/

a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/combedout00voiguoft The author is listed as F.A.V. on the original title page.

Voigt

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

From this reading His full name was Fritz August Voigt, although he chose to be called Frederick.

voiguoft

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

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/combedout00voiguoft The author is listed as F.A.V. on the original title page.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading His full name was Fritz August Voigt, although he chose to be called Frederick.

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/combedout00voiguoft The author is listed as F.A.V. on the original title page.

Chapter 1 of Combed Out by F. A. (Frederick Augustus) Voigt holds 440 sentences, grouped into 88 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 Combed Out contain?

Chapter 1 holds 440 sentences of Combed Out, unabridged, divided into 88 reading sections.

This page carries chapter 1 of Combed Out by F. A. (Frederick Augustus) Voigt exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 440 sentences, grouped into 88 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 Combed Out?

Work through the 88 sections in order, replaying any sentence and tapping unfamiliar words for their entries.

Each of the 88 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.

Can chapter 1 be read aloud to me?

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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Is this the complete text of Combed Out?

Yes. All 3523 sentences of Project Gutenberg eBook #16355 are kept, with a record of which sentences cover which part.

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Project Gutenberg eBook #16355, unabridged. The Project Gutenberg header, footer and licence are removed.

How long does Combed Out take to read?

About 293 minutes of reading across 705 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

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Vocabulary met early in Combed Out

Words and structures a reader meets early in Combed Out, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Images
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Original
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Pages
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Available
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