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H. R.

Chapter XVI

Chapter 16 of H. R. is here in full — 389 sentences across 78 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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"How do you make that out?" asked the editor.
"When you read a play you see the printed words; but when you see the same play well acted you find that the same words you have read and liked reach the public through the senses of sight and of hearing as well as through the intellect, and is thus trebly efficient on the stage.
Now, sandwiching is beyond question the highest form of commercial advertising.
It succeeds even in love!
And--" "I congratulate you," said the editor, heartily.
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LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

H. R.

Chapter XVI

Chapter 16 of H. R. is here in full — 389 sentences across 78 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/77 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
"How do you make that out?" asked the editor.
Line 2
"When you read a play you see the printed words; but when you see the same play well acted you find that the same words you have read and liked reach the public through the senses of sight and of hearing as well as through the intellect, and is thus trebly efficient on the stage.
Line 3
Now, sandwiching is beyond question the highest form of commercial advertising.
Line 4
It succeeds even in love!
/ɪt səkˈsiːdz ˈiːvɪn ɪn lʌv/
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And--" "I congratulate you," said the editor, heartily.
/ənd aɪ kənˈɡrætʃəleɪt juː sed ðə ˈedətər ˈhɑːrtəli/

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.

advertising noun US /ˈædvərtaɪzɪŋ/

a public promotion of some product or service

From this reading “Now, sandwiching is beyond question the highest form of commercial advertising.”

commercial adjective US /kəˈmɜːrʃəl/

connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises

From this reading “Now, sandwiching is beyond question the highest form of commercial advertising.”

congratulate verb US /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪt/

say something to someone that expresses praise

From this reading “And--" "I congratulate you," said the editor, heartily.”

editor noun US /ˈedətər/

a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading “"How do you make that out?" asked the editor.”

efficient adjective US /ɪˈfɪʃənt/

being effective without wasting time or effort or expense

From this reading “"When you read a play you see the printed words; but when you see the same play well acted you find that the same words you have read and liked reach the public through the senses of sight and of hearing as well as through the intellect, and is thus trebly efficient on the stage.”

heartily adverb US /ˈhɑːrtəli/

with gusto and without reservation

From this reading “And--" "I congratulate you," said the editor, heartily.”

intellect noun US /ˈɪntəlekt/

knowledge and intellectual ability

From this reading “"When you read a play you see the printed words; but when you see the same play well acted you find that the same words you have read and liked reach the public through the senses of sight and of hearing as well as through the intellect, and is thus trebly efficient on the stage.”

succeeds verb US /səkˈsiːdz/

third-person singular of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading “It succeeds even in love!”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

on the stage preposition + article + noun counted as “on … stage”

In this reading “"When you read a play you see the printed words; but when you see the same play well acted you find that the same words you have read and liked reach the public through the senses of sight and of hearing as well as through the intellect, and is thus trebly efficient on the stage.”

in love preposition + noun

marked by foolish or unreasoning fondness

In this reading “It succeeds even in love!”

All words in this reading · 56

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading "When you read a play you see the printed words; but when you see the same play well acted you find that the same words you have read and liked reach the public through the senses of sight and of hearing as well as through the intellect, and is thus trebly efficient on the stage.

actedverbUS /ˈæktɪd/

past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading "When you read a play you see the printed words; but when you see the same play well acted you find that the same words you have read and liked reach the public through the senses of sight and of hearing as well as through the intellect, and is thus trebly efficient on the stage.

advertisingnounUS /ˈædvərtaɪzɪŋ/

a public promotion of some product or service

From this reading Now, sandwiching is beyond question the highest form of commercial advertising.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading "When you read a play you see the printed words; but when you see the same play well acted you find that the same words you have read and liked reach the public through the senses of sight and of hearing as well as through the intellect, and is thus trebly efficient on the stage.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading "When you read a play you see the printed words; but when you see the same play well acted you find that the same words you have read and liked reach the public through the senses of sight and of hearing as well as through the intellect, and is thus trebly efficient on the stage.

askedverbUS /æskt/

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "How do you make that out?" asked the editor.

beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Now, sandwiching is beyond question the highest form of commercial advertising.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "When you read a play you see the printed words; but when you see the same play well acted you find that the same words you have read and liked reach the public through the senses of sight and of hearing as well as through the intellect, and is thus trebly efficient on the stage.

commercialadjectiveUS /kəˈmɜːrʃəl/

connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises

From this reading Now, sandwiching is beyond question the highest form of commercial advertising.

congratulateverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪt/

say something to someone that expresses praise

From this reading And--" "I congratulate you," said the editor, heartily.

doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "How do you make that out?" asked the editor.

editornounUS /ˈedətər/

a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading "How do you make that out?" asked the editor.

efficientadjectiveUS /ɪˈfɪʃənt/

being effective without wasting time or effort or expense

From this reading "When you read a play you see the printed words; but when you see the same play well acted you find that the same words you have read and liked reach the public through the senses of sight and of hearing as well as through the intellect, and is thus trebly efficient on the stage.

evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/

divisible by two

From this reading It succeeds even in love!

findverbUS /faɪnd/

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading "When you read a play you see the printed words; but when you see the same play well acted you find that the same words you have read and liked reach the public through the senses of sight and of hearing as well as through the intellect, and is thus trebly efficient on the stage.

formnounUS /fɔːrm/

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Now, sandwiching is beyond question the highest form of commercial advertising.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "When you read a play you see the printed words; but when you see the same play well acted you find that the same words you have read and liked reach the public through the senses of sight and of hearing as well as through the intellect, and is thus trebly efficient on the stage.

hearingnounUS /ˈhiːrɪŋ/

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading "When you read a play you see the printed words; but when you see the same play well acted you find that the same words you have read and liked reach the public through the senses of sight and of hearing as well as through the intellect, and is thus trebly efficient on the stage.

heartilyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrtəli/

with gusto and without reservation

From this reading And--" "I congratulate you," said the editor, heartily.

highestadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪəst/

superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Now, sandwiching is beyond question the highest form of commercial advertising.

How

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

From this reading "How do you make that out?" asked the editor.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading And--" "I congratulate you," said the editor, heartily.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading It succeeds even in love!

intellectnounUS /ˈɪntəlekt/

knowledge and intellectual ability

From this reading "When you read a play you see the printed words; but when you see the same play well acted you find that the same words you have read and liked reach the public through the senses of sight and of hearing as well as through the intellect, and is thus trebly efficient on the stage.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading "When you read a play you see the printed words; but when you see the same play well acted you find that the same words you have read and liked reach the public through the senses of sight and of hearing as well as through the intellect, and is thus trebly efficient on the stage.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It succeeds even in love!

likedadjectiveUS /laɪkt/

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading "When you read a play you see the printed words; but when you see the same play well acted you find that the same words you have read and liked reach the public through the senses of sight and of hearing as well as through the intellect, and is thus trebly efficient on the stage.

lovenounUS /lʌv/

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading It succeeds even in love!

makeverbUS /meɪk/

engage in

From this reading "How do you make that out?" asked the editor.

NowadverbUS /naʊ/

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now, sandwiching is beyond question the highest form of commercial advertising.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "When you read a play you see the printed words; but when you see the same play well acted you find that the same words you have read and liked reach the public through the senses of sight and of hearing as well as through the intellect, and is thus trebly efficient on the stage.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "When you read a play you see the printed words; but when you see the same play well acted you find that the same words you have read and liked reach the public through the senses of sight and of hearing as well as through the intellect, and is thus trebly efficient on the stage.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "How do you make that out?" asked the editor.

playverbUS /pleɪ/

participate in games or sport

From this reading "When you read a play you see the printed words; but when you see the same play well acted you find that the same words you have read and liked reach the public through the senses of sight and of hearing as well as through the intellect, and is thus trebly efficient on the stage.

printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading "When you read a play you see the printed words; but when you see the same play well acted you find that the same words you have read and liked reach the public through the senses of sight and of hearing as well as through the intellect, and is thus trebly efficient on the stage.

publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading "When you read a play you see the printed words; but when you see the same play well acted you find that the same words you have read and liked reach the public through the senses of sight and of hearing as well as through the intellect, and is thus trebly efficient on the stage.

questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Now, sandwiching is beyond question the highest form of commercial advertising.

reachverbUS /riːtʃ/

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading "When you read a play you see the printed words; but when you see the same play well acted you find that the same words you have read and liked reach the public through the senses of sight and of hearing as well as through the intellect, and is thus trebly efficient on the stage.

readverbUS /red/

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading "When you read a play you see the printed words; but when you see the same play well acted you find that the same words you have read and liked reach the public through the senses of sight and of hearing as well as through the intellect, and is thus trebly efficient on the stage.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading And--" "I congratulate you," said the editor, heartily.

sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading "When you read a play you see the printed words; but when you see the same play well acted you find that the same words you have read and liked reach the public through the senses of sight and of hearing as well as through the intellect, and is thus trebly efficient on the stage.

sandwiching

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

From this reading Now, sandwiching is beyond question the highest form of commercial advertising.

seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "When you read a play you see the printed words; but when you see the same play well acted you find that the same words you have read and liked reach the public through the senses of sight and of hearing as well as through the intellect, and is thus trebly efficient on the stage.

sensesnounUS /ˈsensɪz/

plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana

From this reading "When you read a play you see the printed words; but when you see the same play well acted you find that the same words you have read and liked reach the public through the senses of sight and of hearing as well as through the intellect, and is thus trebly efficient on the stage.

sightnounUS /saɪt/

an instance of visual perception

From this reading "When you read a play you see the printed words; but when you see the same play well acted you find that the same words you have read and liked reach the public through the senses of sight and of hearing as well as through the intellect, and is thus trebly efficient on the stage.

stagenounUS /steɪdʒ/

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading "When you read a play you see the printed words; but when you see the same play well acted you find that the same words you have read and liked reach the public through the senses of sight and of hearing as well as through the intellect, and is thus trebly efficient on the stage.

succeedsverbUS /səkˈsiːdz/

third-person singular of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading It succeeds even in love!

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "How do you make that out?" asked the editor.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading "How do you make that out?" asked the editor.

throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading "When you read a play you see the printed words; but when you see the same play well acted you find that the same words you have read and liked reach the public through the senses of sight and of hearing as well as through the intellect, and is thus trebly efficient on the stage.

thusadverbUS /ðʌs/

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading "When you read a play you see the printed words; but when you see the same play well acted you find that the same words you have read and liked reach the public through the senses of sight and of hearing as well as through the intellect, and is thus trebly efficient on the stage.

trebly

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

From this reading "When you read a play you see the printed words; but when you see the same play well acted you find that the same words you have read and liked reach the public through the senses of sight and of hearing as well as through the intellect, and is thus trebly efficient on the stage.

welladverbUS /wel/

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "When you read a play you see the printed words; but when you see the same play well acted you find that the same words you have read and liked reach the public through the senses of sight and of hearing as well as through the intellect, and is thus trebly efficient on the stage.

WhenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading "When you read a play you see the printed words; but when you see the same play well acted you find that the same words you have read and liked reach the public through the senses of sight and of hearing as well as through the intellect, and is thus trebly efficient on the stage.

wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/

the words that are spoken

From this reading "When you read a play you see the printed words; but when you see the same play well acted you find that the same words you have read and liked reach the public through the senses of sight and of hearing as well as through the intellect, and is thus trebly efficient on the stage.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "How do you make that out?" asked the editor.

Chapter 16 of H. R. by Edwin Lefevre holds 389 sentences, grouped into 78 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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Chapter 16 holds 389 sentences of H. R., unabridged, divided into 78 reading sections.

This page carries chapter 16 of H. R. by Edwin Lefevre exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 389 sentences, grouped into 78 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.

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