Chapter 1 of Fifty years hence is here in full — 522 sentences across 105 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter I
Chapter 1 of Fifty years hence is here in full — 522 sentences across 105 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A PROPHECY SUPPOSED TO BE BASED ON SCIENTIFIC DEDUCTIONS BY AN IMPROVED GRAPHICAL METHOD. BY ROBERT GRIMSHAW. _Who may perchance, fifty years hence, compare these prophecies with what has then come about_. FIFTY YEARS HENCE. FIFTY YEARS HENCE.
Chapter 1 of Fifty years hence is here in full — 522 sentences across 105 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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having a base
From this reading “A PROPHECY SUPPOSED TO BE BASED ON SCIENTIFIC DEDUCTIONS BY AN IMPROVED GRAPHICAL METHOD.”
examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading “_Who may perchance, fifty years hence, compare these prophecies with what has then come about_.”
plural of “deduction” — a reduction in the gross amount on which a tax is calculated; reduces taxes by the percentage fixed for the taxpayer's income bracket
From this reading “A PROPHECY SUPPOSED TO BE BASED ON SCIENTIFIC DEDUCTIONS BY AN IMPROVED GRAPHICAL METHOD.”
relating to or presented by a graph
From this reading “A PROPHECY SUPPOSED TO BE BASED ON SCIENTIFIC DEDUCTIONS BY AN IMPROVED GRAPHICAL METHOD.”
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading “A PROPHECY SUPPOSED TO BE BASED ON SCIENTIFIC DEDUCTIONS BY AN IMPROVED GRAPHICAL METHOD.”
through chance
From this reading “_Who may perchance, fifty years hence, compare these prophecies with what has then come about_.”
plural of “prophecy” — knowledge of the future (usually said to be obtained from a divine source)
From this reading “_Who may perchance, fifty years hence, compare these prophecies with what has then come about_.”
A prediction of what will happen in the future, often divinely or magically inspired.
From this reading “A PROPHECY SUPPOSED TO BE BASED ON SCIENTIFIC DEDUCTIONS BY AN IMPROVED GRAPHICAL METHOD.”
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In this reading “_Who may perchance, fifty years hence, compare these prophecies with what has then come about_.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PROPHECY SUPPOSED TO BE BASED ON SCIENTIFIC DEDUCTIONS BY AN IMPROVED GRAPHICAL METHOD.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading _Who may perchance, fifty years hence, compare these prophecies with what has then come about_.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A PROPHECY SUPPOSED TO BE BASED ON SCIENTIFIC DEDUCTIONS BY AN IMPROVED GRAPHICAL METHOD.
having a base
From this reading A PROPHECY SUPPOSED TO BE BASED ON SCIENTIFIC DEDUCTIONS BY AN IMPROVED GRAPHICAL METHOD.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A PROPHECY SUPPOSED TO BE BASED ON SCIENTIFIC DEDUCTIONS BY AN IMPROVED GRAPHICAL METHOD.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A PROPHECY SUPPOSED TO BE BASED ON SCIENTIFIC DEDUCTIONS BY AN IMPROVED GRAPHICAL METHOD.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading _Who may perchance, fifty years hence, compare these prophecies with what has then come about_.
examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading _Who may perchance, fifty years hence, compare these prophecies with what has then come about_.
plural of “deduction” — a reduction in the gross amount on which a tax is calculated; reduces taxes by the percentage fixed for the taxpayer's income bracket
From this reading A PROPHECY SUPPOSED TO BE BASED ON SCIENTIFIC DEDUCTIONS BY AN IMPROVED GRAPHICAL METHOD.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading _Who may perchance, fifty years hence, compare these prophecies with what has then come about_.
relating to or presented by a graph
From this reading A PROPHECY SUPPOSED TO BE BASED ON SCIENTIFIC DEDUCTIONS BY AN IMPROVED GRAPHICAL METHOD.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BY ROBERT GRIMSHAW.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Who may perchance, fifty years hence, compare these prophecies with what has then come about_.
for this reason
From this reading _Who may perchance, fifty years hence, compare these prophecies with what has then come about_.
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading A PROPHECY SUPPOSED TO BE BASED ON SCIENTIFIC DEDUCTIONS BY AN IMPROVED GRAPHICAL METHOD.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading _Who may perchance, fifty years hence, compare these prophecies with what has then come about_.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading A PROPHECY SUPPOSED TO BE BASED ON SCIENTIFIC DEDUCTIONS BY AN IMPROVED GRAPHICAL METHOD.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A PROPHECY SUPPOSED TO BE BASED ON SCIENTIFIC DEDUCTIONS BY AN IMPROVED GRAPHICAL METHOD.
through chance
From this reading _Who may perchance, fifty years hence, compare these prophecies with what has then come about_.
plural of “prophecy” — knowledge of the future (usually said to be obtained from a divine source)
From this reading _Who may perchance, fifty years hence, compare these prophecies with what has then come about_.
A prediction of what will happen in the future, often divinely or magically inspired.
From this reading A PROPHECY SUPPOSED TO BE BASED ON SCIENTIFIC DEDUCTIONS BY AN IMPROVED GRAPHICAL METHOD.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading BY ROBERT GRIMSHAW.
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading A PROPHECY SUPPOSED TO BE BASED ON SCIENTIFIC DEDUCTIONS BY AN IMPROVED GRAPHICAL METHOD.
required or under orders
From this reading A PROPHECY SUPPOSED TO BE BASED ON SCIENTIFIC DEDUCTIONS BY AN IMPROVED GRAPHICAL METHOD.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading _Who may perchance, fifty years hence, compare these prophecies with what has then come about_.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading _Who may perchance, fifty years hence, compare these prophecies with what has then come about_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A PROPHECY SUPPOSED TO BE BASED ON SCIENTIFIC DEDUCTIONS BY AN IMPROVED GRAPHICAL METHOD.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _Who may perchance, fifty years hence, compare these prophecies with what has then come about_.
which person or people
From this reading _Who may perchance, fifty years hence, compare these prophecies with what has then come about_.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Who may perchance, fifty years hence, compare these prophecies with what has then come about_.
a late time of life
From this reading _Who may perchance, fifty years hence, compare these prophecies with what has then come about_.
Chapter 1 of Fifty years hence by Robert Grimshaw holds 522 sentences, grouped into 105 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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