Chapter 3 of Contemporary American Literature is here in full — 405 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 3 of Contemporary American Literature is here in full — 405 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
+Konrad Bercovici+--story writer. BIBLIOGRAPHY The Crimes of Charity. 1917. (With introduction by John Reed.) Dust of New York. 1919.
Chapter 3 of Contemporary American Literature is here in full — 405 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a list of writings with time and place of publication (such as the writings of a single author or the works referred to in preparing a document etc.)
From this reading “BIBLIOGRAPHY The Crimes of Charity.”
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading “BIBLIOGRAPHY The Crimes of Charity.”
plural of “crime” — (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading “BIBLIOGRAPHY The Crimes of Charity.”
remove the dust from
From this reading “(With introduction by John Reed.) Dust of New York.”
the act of beginning something new
From this reading “(With introduction by John Reed.) Dust of New York.”
tall woody perennial grasses with hollow slender stems especially of the genera Arundo and Phragmites
From this reading “(With introduction by John Reed.) Dust of New York.”
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading “+Konrad Bercovici+--story writer.”
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading “(With introduction by John Reed.) Dust of New York.”
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From this reading 1917.
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From this reading 1919.
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From this reading +Konrad Bercovici+--story writer.
a list of writings with time and place of publication (such as the writings of a single author or the works referred to in preparing a document etc.)
From this reading BIBLIOGRAPHY The Crimes of Charity.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading (With introduction by John Reed.) Dust of New York.
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading BIBLIOGRAPHY The Crimes of Charity.
plural of “crime” — (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading BIBLIOGRAPHY The Crimes of Charity.
remove the dust from
From this reading (With introduction by John Reed.) Dust of New York.
the act of beginning something new
From this reading (With introduction by John Reed.) Dust of New York.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading (With introduction by John Reed.) Dust of New York.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading +Konrad Bercovici+--story writer.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading (With introduction by John Reed.) Dust of New York.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BIBLIOGRAPHY The Crimes of Charity.
tall woody perennial grasses with hollow slender stems especially of the genera Arundo and Phragmites
From this reading (With introduction by John Reed.) Dust of New York.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading +Konrad Bercovici+--story writer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BIBLIOGRAPHY The Crimes of Charity.
in the company of; together with
From this reading (With introduction by John Reed.) Dust of New York.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading +Konrad Bercovici+--story writer.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading (With introduction by John Reed.) Dust of New York.
Chapter 3 of Contemporary American Literature by John Matthews Manly holds 405 sentences, grouped into 81 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 3 holds 405 sentences of Contemporary American Literature, unabridged, divided into 81 reading sections.
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