Chapter 10 of Contemporary American Literature is here in full — 416 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 10 of Contemporary American Literature is here in full — 416 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
+Montague (Marsden) Glass+ (England, 1877)--short-story writer. The creator of Potash and Perlmutter. For bibliography, see _Who's Who in America_. +Kenneth Sawyer Goodman+--dramatist. Born in 1883.
Chapter 10 of Contemporary American Literature is here in full — 416 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
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 “For bibliography, see _Who's Who in America_.”
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading “The creator of Potash and Perlmutter.”
someone who writes plays
From this reading “+Kenneth Sawyer Goodman+--dramatist.”
United States clarinetist who in 1934 formed a big band (including black as well as white musicians) and introduced a kind of jazz known as swing (1909-1986)
From this reading “+Kenneth Sawyer Goodman+--dramatist.”
a potassium compound often used in agriculture and industry
From this reading “The creator of Potash and Perlmutter.”
one who is employed to saw wood
From this reading “+Kenneth Sawyer Goodman+--dramatist.”
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading “+Montague (Marsden) Glass+ (England, 1877)--short-story writer.”
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From this reading +Montague (Marsden) Glass+ (England, 1877)--short-story writer.
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From this reading Born in 1883.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading For bibliography, see _Who's Who in America_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The creator of Potash and Perlmutter.
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 For bibliography, see _Who's Who in America_.
brought into existence
From this reading Born in 1883.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading The creator of Potash and Perlmutter.
someone who writes plays
From this reading +Kenneth Sawyer Goodman+--dramatist.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading +Montague (Marsden) Glass+ (England, 1877)--short-story writer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For bibliography, see _Who's Who in America_.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading +Montague (Marsden) Glass+ (England, 1877)--short-story writer.
United States clarinetist who in 1934 formed a big band (including black as well as white musicians) and introduced a kind of jazz known as swing (1909-1986)
From this reading +Kenneth Sawyer Goodman+--dramatist.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For bibliography, see _Who's Who in America_.
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From this reading +Kenneth Sawyer Goodman+--dramatist.
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From this reading +Montague (Marsden) Glass+ (England, 1877)--short-story writer.
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From this reading +Montague (Marsden) Glass+ (England, 1877)--short-story writer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The creator of Potash and Perlmutter.
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From this reading The creator of Potash and Perlmutter.
a potassium compound often used in agriculture and industry
From this reading The creator of Potash and Perlmutter.
one who is employed to saw wood
From this reading +Kenneth Sawyer Goodman+--dramatist.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading For bibliography, see _Who's Who in America_.
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From this reading +Montague (Marsden) Glass+ (England, 1877)--short-story writer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The creator of Potash and Perlmutter.
which person or people
From this reading For bibliography, see _Who's Who in America_.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For bibliography, see _Who's Who in America_.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading +Montague (Marsden) Glass+ (England, 1877)--short-story writer.
Chapter 10 of Contemporary American Literature by John Matthews Manly holds 416 sentences, grouped into 84 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 10 holds 416 sentences of Contemporary American Literature, unabridged, divided into 84 reading sections.
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