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Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 10: The Guide

Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

Chapter 19 of Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 10: The Guide is here in full — 37 sentences across 8 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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HANDY LIST OF STUDIES IN JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND The following list gives the names of those selections upon which the more important studies have been based.
Here, they are arranged in the order in which the selections appear in the several volumes.
When a study accompanies a selection, the reference given is that upon which the selection begins.
However, as in a number of instances where studies are in one place while the selections are in another, the cross references are given more in detail, and a statement is made as to just what points in the selection are covered by the studies--whether these latter are character studies, scene studies, word studies, studies of figures or historical studies.
Probably not a few of the readers of _Journeys_ will be glad to use the studies continuously, or will frequently want to know if some given selection in the volume has been treated.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 10: The Guide

Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

Chapter 19 of Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 10: The Guide is here in full — 37 sentences across 8 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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HANDY LIST OF STUDIES IN JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND The following list gives the names of those selections upon which the more important studies have been based.
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Here, they are arranged in the order in which the selections appear in the several volumes.
/hiːr ðeɪ ɑːr ərˈeɪndʒd ɪn ðə ˈɔːrdər ɪn wɪtʃ ðə səˈlekʃənz əˈpɪr ɪn ðə ˈsevrəl ˈvɑːljuːmz/
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When a study accompanies a selection, the reference given is that upon which the selection begins.
/wen ə ˈstʌdi əˈkʌmpəniz ə səˈlekʃən ðə ˈrefərəns ˈɡɪvən ɪz ðæt əˈpɑːn wɪtʃ ðə səˈlekʃən bɪˈɡɪnz/
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However, as in a number of instances where studies are in one place while the selections are in another, the cross references are given more in detail, and a statement is made as to just what points in the selection are covered by the studies--whether these latter are character studies, scene studies, word studies, studies of figures or historical studies.
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Probably not a few of the readers of _Journeys_ will be glad to use the studies continuously, or will frequently want to know if some given selection in the volume has been treated.
/ˈprɑːbəbliː nɑːt ə fjuː ʌv ðə ˈriːdərz ʌv ˈdʒɜːrniz wɪl biː ɡlæd tuː juːs ðə ˈstʌdiz kənˈtɪnjuːəsli ɔːr wɪl ˈfriːkwəntli wɑːnt tuː noʊ ɪf sʌm ˈɡɪvən səˈlekʃən ɪn ðə ˈvɑːljuːm hæz bɪn ˈtriːtɪd/

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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accompanies verb US /əˈkʌmpəniz/

third-person singular of “accompany” — be present or associated with an event or entity

From this reading “When a study accompanies a selection, the reference given is that upon which the selection begins.”

based adjective US /beɪst/

having a base

From this reading “HANDY LIST OF STUDIES IN JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND The following list gives the names of those selections upon which the more important studies have been based.”

continuously adverb US /kənˈtɪnjuːəsli/

at every point

From this reading “Probably not a few of the readers of _Journeys_ will be glad to use the studies continuously, or will frequently want to know if some given selection in the volume has been treated.”

handy adjective US /ˈhændi/

easy to reach

From this reading “HANDY LIST OF STUDIES IN JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND The following list gives the names of those selections upon which the more important studies have been based.”

journeys noun US /ˈdʒɜːrniz/

plural of “journey” — the act of traveling from one place to another

From this reading “HANDY LIST OF STUDIES IN JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND The following list gives the names of those selections upon which the more important studies have been based.”

references noun US /ˈrefərənsɪz/

plural of “reference” — a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading “However, as in a number of instances where studies are in one place while the selections are in another, the cross references are given more in detail, and a statement is made as to just what points in the selection are covered by the studies--whether these latter are character studies, scene studies, word studies, studies of figures or historical studies.”

selection noun US /səˈlekʃən/

the act of choosing or selecting

From this reading “When a study accompanies a selection, the reference given is that upon which the selection begins.”

selections noun US /səˈlekʃənz/

plural of “selection” — the act of choosing or selecting

From this reading “HANDY LIST OF STUDIES IN JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND The following list gives the names of those selections upon which the more important studies have been based.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading When a study accompanies a selection, the reference given is that upon which the selection begins.

accompaniesverbUS /əˈkʌmpəniz/

third-person singular of “accompany” — be present or associated with an event or entity

From this reading When a study accompanies a selection, the reference given is that upon which the selection begins.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading However, as in a number of instances where studies are in one place while the selections are in another, the cross references are given more in detail, and a statement is made as to just what points in the selection are covered by the studies--whether these latter are character studies, scene studies, word studies, studies of figures or historical studies.

anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading However, as in a number of instances where studies are in one place while the selections are in another, the cross references are given more in detail, and a statement is made as to just what points in the selection are covered by the studies--whether these latter are character studies, scene studies, word studies, studies of figures or historical studies.

appearverbUS /əˈpɪr/

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Here, they are arranged in the order in which the selections appear in the several volumes.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Here, they are arranged in the order in which the selections appear in the several volumes.

arrangedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪndʒd/

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading Here, they are arranged in the order in which the selections appear in the several volumes.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading However, as in a number of instances where studies are in one place while the selections are in another, the cross references are given more in detail, and a statement is made as to just what points in the selection are covered by the studies--whether these latter are character studies, scene studies, word studies, studies of figures or historical studies.

basedadjectiveUS /beɪst/

having a base

From this reading HANDY LIST OF STUDIES IN JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND The following list gives the names of those selections upon which the more important studies have been based.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Probably not a few of the readers of _Journeys_ will be glad to use the studies continuously, or will frequently want to know if some given selection in the volume has been treated.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading HANDY LIST OF STUDIES IN JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND The following list gives the names of those selections upon which the more important studies have been based.

beginsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/

plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)

From this reading When a study accompanies a selection, the reference given is that upon which the selection begins.

BOOKLAND

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From this reading HANDY LIST OF STUDIES IN JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND The following list gives the names of those selections upon which the more important studies have been based.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading However, as in a number of instances where studies are in one place while the selections are in another, the cross references are given more in detail, and a statement is made as to just what points in the selection are covered by the studies--whether these latter are character studies, scene studies, word studies, studies of figures or historical studies.

characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading However, as in a number of instances where studies are in one place while the selections are in another, the cross references are given more in detail, and a statement is made as to just what points in the selection are covered by the studies--whether these latter are character studies, scene studies, word studies, studies of figures or historical studies.

continuouslyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəsli/

at every point

From this reading Probably not a few of the readers of _Journeys_ will be glad to use the studies continuously, or will frequently want to know if some given selection in the volume has been treated.

coveredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvərd/

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading However, as in a number of instances where studies are in one place while the selections are in another, the cross references are given more in detail, and a statement is made as to just what points in the selection are covered by the studies--whether these latter are character studies, scene studies, word studies, studies of figures or historical studies.

crossverbUS /krɔːs/

travel across or pass over

From this reading However, as in a number of instances where studies are in one place while the selections are in another, the cross references are given more in detail, and a statement is made as to just what points in the selection are covered by the studies--whether these latter are character studies, scene studies, word studies, studies of figures or historical studies.

detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/

an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole

From this reading However, as in a number of instances where studies are in one place while the selections are in another, the cross references are given more in detail, and a statement is made as to just what points in the selection are covered by the studies--whether these latter are character studies, scene studies, word studies, studies of figures or historical studies.

fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Probably not a few of the readers of _Journeys_ will be glad to use the studies continuously, or will frequently want to know if some given selection in the volume has been treated.

figuresnounUS /ˈfɪɡjərz/

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading However, as in a number of instances where studies are in one place while the selections are in another, the cross references are given more in detail, and a statement is made as to just what points in the selection are covered by the studies--whether these latter are character studies, scene studies, word studies, studies of figures or historical studies.

followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading HANDY LIST OF STUDIES IN JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND The following list gives the names of those selections upon which the more important studies have been based.

frequentlyadverbUS /ˈfriːkwəntli/

many times at short intervals

From this reading Probably not a few of the readers of _Journeys_ will be glad to use the studies continuously, or will frequently want to know if some given selection in the volume has been treated.

givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading When a study accompanies a selection, the reference given is that upon which the selection begins.

givesnounUS /ɡɪvz/

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading HANDY LIST OF STUDIES IN JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND The following list gives the names of those selections upon which the more important studies have been based.

gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading Probably not a few of the readers of _Journeys_ will be glad to use the studies continuously, or will frequently want to know if some given selection in the volume has been treated.

HANDYadjectiveUS /ˈhændi/

easy to reach

From this reading HANDY LIST OF STUDIES IN JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND The following list gives the names of those selections upon which the more important studies have been based.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading Probably not a few of the readers of _Journeys_ will be glad to use the studies continuously, or will frequently want to know if some given selection in the volume has been treated.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading HANDY LIST OF STUDIES IN JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND The following list gives the names of those selections upon which the more important studies have been based.

HereadverbUS /hiːr/

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here, they are arranged in the order in which the selections appear in the several volumes.

historicaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/

of or relating to the study of history

From this reading However, as in a number of instances where studies are in one place while the selections are in another, the cross references are given more in detail, and a statement is made as to just what points in the selection are covered by the studies--whether these latter are character studies, scene studies, word studies, studies of figures or historical studies.

HoweveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading However, as in a number of instances where studies are in one place while the selections are in another, the cross references are given more in detail, and a statement is made as to just what points in the selection are covered by the studies--whether these latter are character studies, scene studies, word studies, studies of figures or historical studies.

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Probably not a few of the readers of _Journeys_ will be glad to use the studies continuously, or will frequently want to know if some given selection in the volume has been treated.

importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/

of great significance or value

From this reading HANDY LIST OF STUDIES IN JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND The following list gives the names of those selections upon which the more important studies have been based.

INprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading HANDY LIST OF STUDIES IN JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND The following list gives the names of those selections upon which the more important studies have been based.

instancesnounUS /ˈɪnstənsəz/

plural of “instance” — an occurrence of something

From this reading However, as in a number of instances where studies are in one place while the selections are in another, the cross references are given more in detail, and a statement is made as to just what points in the selection are covered by the studies--whether these latter are character studies, scene studies, word studies, studies of figures or historical studies.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading When a study accompanies a selection, the reference given is that upon which the selection begins.

JOURNEYSnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrniz/

plural of “journey” — the act of traveling from one place to another

From this reading HANDY LIST OF STUDIES IN JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND The following list gives the names of those selections upon which the more important studies have been based.

justadverbUS /dʒʌst/

and nothing more

From this reading However, as in a number of instances where studies are in one place while the selections are in another, the cross references are given more in detail, and a statement is made as to just what points in the selection are covered by the studies--whether these latter are character studies, scene studies, word studies, studies of figures or historical studies.

knowverbUS /noʊ/

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Probably not a few of the readers of _Journeys_ will be glad to use the studies continuously, or will frequently want to know if some given selection in the volume has been treated.

latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading However, as in a number of instances where studies are in one place while the selections are in another, the cross references are given more in detail, and a statement is made as to just what points in the selection are covered by the studies--whether these latter are character studies, scene studies, word studies, studies of figures or historical studies.

LISTverbUS /lɪst/

give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of

From this reading HANDY LIST OF STUDIES IN JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND The following list gives the names of those selections upon which the more important studies have been based.

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading However, as in a number of instances where studies are in one place while the selections are in another, the cross references are given more in detail, and a statement is made as to just what points in the selection are covered by the studies--whether these latter are character studies, scene studies, word studies, studies of figures or historical studies.

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading HANDY LIST OF STUDIES IN JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND The following list gives the names of those selections upon which the more important studies have been based.

namesnounUS /neɪmz/

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading HANDY LIST OF STUDIES IN JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND The following list gives the names of those selections upon which the more important studies have been based.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Probably not a few of the readers of _Journeys_ will be glad to use the studies continuously, or will frequently want to know if some given selection in the volume has been treated.

numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading However, as in a number of instances where studies are in one place while the selections are in another, the cross references are given more in detail, and a statement is made as to just what points in the selection are covered by the studies--whether these latter are character studies, scene studies, word studies, studies of figures or historical studies.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HANDY LIST OF STUDIES IN JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND The following list gives the names of those selections upon which the more important studies have been based.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading However, as in a number of instances where studies are in one place while the selections are in another, the cross references are given more in detail, and a statement is made as to just what points in the selection are covered by the studies--whether these latter are character studies, scene studies, word studies, studies of figures or historical studies.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading However, as in a number of instances where studies are in one place while the selections are in another, the cross references are given more in detail, and a statement is made as to just what points in the selection are covered by the studies--whether these latter are character studies, scene studies, word studies, studies of figures or historical studies.

ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Here, they are arranged in the order in which the selections appear in the several volumes.

placenounUS /pleɪs/

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading However, as in a number of instances where studies are in one place while the selections are in another, the cross references are given more in detail, and a statement is made as to just what points in the selection are covered by the studies--whether these latter are character studies, scene studies, word studies, studies of figures or historical studies.

pointsnounUS /pɔɪnts/

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading However, as in a number of instances where studies are in one place while the selections are in another, the cross references are given more in detail, and a statement is made as to just what points in the selection are covered by the studies--whether these latter are character studies, scene studies, word studies, studies of figures or historical studies.

ProbablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading Probably not a few of the readers of _Journeys_ will be glad to use the studies continuously, or will frequently want to know if some given selection in the volume has been treated.

readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading Probably not a few of the readers of _Journeys_ will be glad to use the studies continuously, or will frequently want to know if some given selection in the volume has been treated.

referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/

a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading When a study accompanies a selection, the reference given is that upon which the selection begins.

referencesnounUS /ˈrefərənsɪz/

plural of “reference” — a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading However, as in a number of instances where studies are in one place while the selections are in another, the cross references are given more in detail, and a statement is made as to just what points in the selection are covered by the studies--whether these latter are character studies, scene studies, word studies, studies of figures or historical studies.

scenenounUS /siːn/

the place where some action occurs

From this reading However, as in a number of instances where studies are in one place while the selections are in another, the cross references are given more in detail, and a statement is made as to just what points in the selection are covered by the studies--whether these latter are character studies, scene studies, word studies, studies of figures or historical studies.

selectionnounUS /səˈlekʃən/

the act of choosing or selecting

From this reading When a study accompanies a selection, the reference given is that upon which the selection begins.

selectionsnounUS /səˈlekʃənz/

plural of “selection” — the act of choosing or selecting

From this reading HANDY LIST OF STUDIES IN JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND The following list gives the names of those selections upon which the more important studies have been based.

severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Here, they are arranged in the order in which the selections appear in the several volumes.

someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Probably not a few of the readers of _Journeys_ will be glad to use the studies continuously, or will frequently want to know if some given selection in the volume has been treated.

statementnounUS /ˈsteɪtmənt/

a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading However, as in a number of instances where studies are in one place while the selections are in another, the cross references are given more in detail, and a statement is made as to just what points in the selection are covered by the studies--whether these latter are character studies, scene studies, word studies, studies of figures or historical studies.

STUDIESnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/

plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection

From this reading HANDY LIST OF STUDIES IN JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND The following list gives the names of those selections upon which the more important studies have been based.

studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading When a study accompanies a selection, the reference given is that upon which the selection begins.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When a study accompanies a selection, the reference given is that upon which the selection begins.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading HANDY LIST OF STUDIES IN JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND The following list gives the names of those selections upon which the more important studies have been based.

thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading However, as in a number of instances where studies are in one place while the selections are in another, the cross references are given more in detail, and a statement is made as to just what points in the selection are covered by the studies--whether these latter are character studies, scene studies, word studies, studies of figures or historical studies.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Here, they are arranged in the order in which the selections appear in the several volumes.

thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading HANDY LIST OF STUDIES IN JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND The following list gives the names of those selections upon which the more important studies have been based.

THROUGHprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading HANDY LIST OF STUDIES IN JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND The following list gives the names of those selections upon which the more important studies have been based.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading However, as in a number of instances where studies are in one place while the selections are in another, the cross references are given more in detail, and a statement is made as to just what points in the selection are covered by the studies--whether these latter are character studies, scene studies, word studies, studies of figures or historical studies.

treatedadjectiveUS /ˈtriːtɪd/

subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

From this reading Probably not a few of the readers of _Journeys_ will be glad to use the studies continuously, or will frequently want to know if some given selection in the volume has been treated.

uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading HANDY LIST OF STUDIES IN JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND The following list gives the names of those selections upon which the more important studies have been based.

usenounUS /juːs/

the act of using

From this reading Probably not a few of the readers of _Journeys_ will be glad to use the studies continuously, or will frequently want to know if some given selection in the volume has been treated.

volumenounUS /ˈvɑːljuːm/

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading Probably not a few of the readers of _Journeys_ will be glad to use the studies continuously, or will frequently want to know if some given selection in the volume has been treated.

volumesnounUS /ˈvɑːljuːmz/

plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading Here, they are arranged in the order in which the selections appear in the several volumes.

wantverbUS /wɑːnt/

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading Probably not a few of the readers of _Journeys_ will be glad to use the studies continuously, or will frequently want to know if some given selection in the volume has been treated.

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading However, as in a number of instances where studies are in one place while the selections are in another, the cross references are given more in detail, and a statement is made as to just what points in the selection are covered by the studies--whether these latter are character studies, scene studies, word studies, studies of figures or historical studies.

WhenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading When a study accompanies a selection, the reference given is that upon which the selection begins.

whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading However, as in a number of instances where studies are in one place while the selections are in another, the cross references are given more in detail, and a statement is made as to just what points in the selection are covered by the studies--whether these latter are character studies, scene studies, word studies, studies of figures or historical studies.

whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading However, as in a number of instances where studies are in one place while the selections are in another, the cross references are given more in detail, and a statement is made as to just what points in the selection are covered by the studies--whether these latter are character studies, scene studies, word studies, studies of figures or historical studies.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading HANDY LIST OF STUDIES IN JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND The following list gives the names of those selections upon which the more important studies have been based.

whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/

during the time that

From this reading However, as in a number of instances where studies are in one place while the selections are in another, the cross references are given more in detail, and a statement is made as to just what points in the selection are covered by the studies--whether these latter are character studies, scene studies, word studies, studies of figures or historical studies.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Probably not a few of the readers of _Journeys_ will be glad to use the studies continuously, or will frequently want to know if some given selection in the volume has been treated.

wordnounUS /wɜːrd/

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading However, as in a number of instances where studies are in one place while the selections are in another, the cross references are given more in detail, and a statement is made as to just what points in the selection are covered by the studies--whether these latter are character studies, scene studies, word studies, studies of figures or historical studies.

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