Chapter 7 of English Satires is here in full — 287 sentences across 58 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter VII
Chapter 7 of English Satires is here in full — 287 sentences across 58 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
[Footnote 198: Ambrose Philips translated a book called the _Persian Tales_.] [Footnote 199: Nahum Tate, the joint-author with Brady of the version of the Psalms.] [Footnote 200: Addison.] [Footnote 201: Hopkins, in the 104th Psalm.] [Footnote 202: Lord Halifax.]
Chapter 7 of English Satires is here in full — 287 sentences across 58 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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United States pioneer photographer famous for his portraits; was the official Union photographer for the American Civil War (1823-1896)
From this reading “[Footnote 199: Nahum Tate, the joint-author with Brady of the version of the Psalms.]”
provincial capital and largest city of Nova Scotia
From this reading “[Footnote 202: Lord Halifax.]”
United States educator and theologian (1802-1887)
From this reading “[Footnote 201: Hopkins, in the 104th Psalm.]”
a Hebrew minor prophet of the 7th century BC
From this reading “[Footnote 199: Nahum Tate, the joint-author with Brady of the version of the Psalms.]”
plural of “philip” — Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading “[Footnote 198: Ambrose Philips translated a book called the _Persian Tales_.]”
one of the 150 lyrical poems and prayers that comprise the Book of Psalms in the Old Testament; said to have been written by David
From this reading “[Footnote 201: Hopkins, in the 104th Psalm.]”
an Old Testament book consisting of a collection of 150 Psalms
From this reading “[Footnote 199: Nahum Tate, the joint-author with Brady of the version of the Psalms.]”
United States poet and critic (1899-1979)
From this reading “[Footnote 199: Nahum Tate, the joint-author with Brady of the version of the Psalms.]”
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From this reading [Footnote 201: Hopkins, in the 104th Psalm.]
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From this reading [Footnote 198: Ambrose Philips translated a book called the _Persian Tales_.]
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From this reading [Footnote 199: Nahum Tate, the joint-author with Brady of the version of the Psalms.]
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From this reading [Footnote 200: Addison.]
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From this reading [Footnote 201: Hopkins, in the 104th Psalm.]
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From this reading [Footnote 202: Lord Halifax.]
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading [Footnote 198: Ambrose Philips translated a book called the _Persian Tales_.]
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From this reading [Footnote 200: Addison.]
(Roman Catholic Church) Roman priest who became bishop of Milan
From this reading [Footnote 198: Ambrose Philips translated a book called the _Persian Tales_.]
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading [Footnote 198: Ambrose Philips translated a book called the _Persian Tales_.]
United States pioneer photographer famous for his portraits; was the official Union photographer for the American Civil War (1823-1896)
From this reading [Footnote 199: Nahum Tate, the joint-author with Brady of the version of the Psalms.]
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading [Footnote 198: Ambrose Philips translated a book called the _Persian Tales_.]
a printed note placed below the text on a printed page
From this reading [Footnote 198: Ambrose Philips translated a book called the _Persian Tales_.]
provincial capital and largest city of Nova Scotia
From this reading [Footnote 202: Lord Halifax.]
United States educator and theologian (1802-1887)
From this reading [Footnote 201: Hopkins, in the 104th Psalm.]
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading [Footnote 201: Hopkins, in the 104th Psalm.]
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From this reading [Footnote 199: Nahum Tate, the joint-author with Brady of the version of the Psalms.]
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading [Footnote 202: Lord Halifax.]
a Hebrew minor prophet of the 7th century BC
From this reading [Footnote 199: Nahum Tate, the joint-author with Brady of the version of the Psalms.]
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [Footnote 199: Nahum Tate, the joint-author with Brady of the version of the Psalms.]
a native or inhabitant of Iran
From this reading [Footnote 198: Ambrose Philips translated a book called the _Persian Tales_.]
plural of “philip” — Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading [Footnote 198: Ambrose Philips translated a book called the _Persian Tales_.]
one of the 150 lyrical poems and prayers that comprise the Book of Psalms in the Old Testament; said to have been written by David
From this reading [Footnote 201: Hopkins, in the 104th Psalm.]
an Old Testament book consisting of a collection of 150 Psalms
From this reading [Footnote 199: Nahum Tate, the joint-author with Brady of the version of the Psalms.]
plural of “tale” — 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 [Footnote 198: Ambrose Philips translated a book called the _Persian Tales_.]
United States poet and critic (1899-1979)
From this reading [Footnote 199: Nahum Tate, the joint-author with Brady of the version of the Psalms.]
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [Footnote 198: Ambrose Philips translated a book called the _Persian Tales_.]
past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading [Footnote 198: Ambrose Philips translated a book called the _Persian Tales_.]
an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
From this reading [Footnote 199: Nahum Tate, the joint-author with Brady of the version of the Psalms.]
in the company of; together with
From this reading [Footnote 199: Nahum Tate, the joint-author with Brady of the version of the Psalms.]
Chapter 7 of English Satires by William Henry Oliphant [Editor] Smeaton holds 287 sentences, grouped into 58 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 7 holds 287 sentences of English Satires, unabridged, divided into 58 reading sections.
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