Chapter 12 of Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 6 is here in full — 421 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XII
Chapter 12 of Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 6 is here in full — 421 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
[366-28] The rhymes were _uncouth_ in the sense that they were unlearned and unpolished. [366-29] What facts were inscribed on the headstones? _Elegy_ here means _praise_. Where were the texts strewn? Why were the texts called _holy?_ What was the nature of the texts?
Chapter 12 of Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 6 is here in full — 421 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a mournful poem; a lament for the dead
plural of “headstone” — the central building block at the top of an arch or vault
From this reading “[366-29] What facts were inscribed on the headstones?”
written (by handwriting, printing, engraving, or carving) on or in a surface
From this reading “[366-29] What facts were inscribed on the headstones?”
an expression of approval and commendation
plural of “rhyme” — correspondence in the sounds of two or more lines (especially final sounds)
From this reading “[366-28] The rhymes were _uncouth_ in the sense that they were unlearned and unpolished.”
inflected form of “strew” — spread by scattering ("straw" is archaic)
From this reading “Where were the texts strewn?”
plural of “text” — the words of something written
From this reading “Where were the texts strewn?”
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
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From this reading [366-28] The rhymes were _uncouth_ in the sense that they were unlearned and unpolished.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [366-29] What facts were inscribed on the headstones?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [366-28] The rhymes were _uncouth_ in the sense that they were unlearned and unpolished.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading [366-28] The rhymes were _uncouth_ in the sense that they were unlearned and unpolished.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Why were the texts called _holy?_ What was the nature of the texts?
a mournful poem; a lament for the dead
From this reading _Elegy_ here means _praise_.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading [366-29] What facts were inscribed on the headstones?
plural of “headstone” — the central building block at the top of an arch or vault
From this reading [366-29] What facts were inscribed on the headstones?
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading _Elegy_ here means _praise_.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading Why were the texts called _holy?_ What was the nature of the texts?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading [366-28] The rhymes were _uncouth_ in the sense that they were unlearned and unpolished.
written (by handwriting, printing, engraving, or carving) on or in a surface
From this reading [366-29] What facts were inscribed on the headstones?
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading _Elegy_ here means _praise_.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Why were the texts called _holy?_ What was the nature of the texts?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Why were the texts called _holy?_ What was the nature of the texts?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading [366-29] What facts were inscribed on the headstones?
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading _Elegy_ here means _praise_.
plural of “rhyme” — correspondence in the sounds of two or more lines (especially final sounds)
From this reading [366-28] The rhymes were _uncouth_ in the sense that they were unlearned and unpolished.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading [366-28] The rhymes were _uncouth_ in the sense that they were unlearned and unpolished.
inflected form of “strew” — spread by scattering ("straw" is archaic)
From this reading Where were the texts strewn?
plural of “text” — the words of something written
From this reading Where were the texts strewn?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading [366-28] The rhymes were _uncouth_ in the sense that they were unlearned and unpolished.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [366-28] The rhymes were _uncouth_ in the sense that they were unlearned and unpolished.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading [366-28] The rhymes were _uncouth_ in the sense that they were unlearned and unpolished.
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
From this reading [366-28] The rhymes were _uncouth_ in the sense that they were unlearned and unpolished.
not established by conditioning or learning
From this reading [366-28] The rhymes were _uncouth_ in the sense that they were unlearned and unpolished.
not carefully reworked or perfected or made smooth by polishing
From this reading [366-28] The rhymes were _uncouth_ in the sense that they were unlearned and unpolished.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Why were the texts called _holy?_ What was the nature of the texts?
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading [366-28] The rhymes were _uncouth_ in the sense that they were unlearned and unpolished.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading [366-29] What facts were inscribed on the headstones?
in or at the place that
From this reading Where were the texts strewn?
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why were the texts called _holy?_ What was the nature of the texts?
Chapter 12 of Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 6 by Charles Herbert Sylvester holds 421 sentences, grouped into 85 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 12 holds 421 sentences of Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 6, unabridged, divided into 85 reading sections.
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