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Leighton

Chapter I

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(At the Tate Gallery, London) This panel was intended to form part of a scheme of decoration for the Dome of St. Paul's Cathedral, and is interesting as an example of Leighton's methods of design.
Both in subject and mode of treatment it departs markedly from the customary direction of his paintings, but its largeness of style and imaginative power give it an important place in the series of his works.
BY A. LYS BALDRY ILLUSTRATED WITH EIGHT REPRODUCTIONS IN COLOUR LONDON: T. C.
& E. C. JACK NEW YORK: FREDERICK A. STOKES CO.
It is true that a definite connection can almost always be traced between the temperament of an artist and the work that he produces.
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Leighton

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Leighton is here in full — 210 sentences across 42 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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(At the Tate Gallery, London) This panel was intended to form part of a scheme of decoration for the Dome of St. Paul's Cathedral, and is interesting as an example of Leighton's methods of design.
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Both in subject and mode of treatment it departs markedly from the customary direction of his paintings, but its largeness of style and imaginative power give it an important place in the series of his works.
/boʊθ ɪn səbˈdʒekt ənd moʊd ʌv ˈtriːtmənt ɪt dɪˈpɑːrts ˈmɑːrkədli frʌm ðə ˈkʌstəmeri dərˈekʃən ʌv hɪz ˈpeɪntɪŋz bʌt ɪts ˈlɑːrdʒnɪs ʌv staɪl ənd ˌɪˈmædʒənətɪv ˈpaʊər ɡɪv ɪt æn ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt pleɪs ɪn ðə ˈsɪriz ʌv hɪz wɜːrks/
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BY A. LYS BALDRY ILLUSTRATED WITH EIGHT REPRODUCTIONS IN COLOUR LONDON: T. C.
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& E. C. JACK NEW YORK: FREDERICK A. STOKES CO.
/iː siː dʒæk nuː jɔːrk ˈfredrɪk ə stoʊks koʊ/
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It is true that a definite connection can almost always be traced between the temperament of an artist and the work that he produces.
/ɪt ɪz truː ðæt ə ˈdefənət kəˈnekʃən kæn ˈɔːlmoʊst ˈɔːlweɪz biː treɪst bɪˈtwiːn ðə ˈtemprəmənt ʌv æn ˈɑːrtəst ənd ðə wɜːrk ðæt hiː prəˈduːsəz/

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decoration noun US /ˌdekərˈeɪʃən/

something used to beautify

From this reading “(At the Tate Gallery, London) This panel was intended to form part of a scheme of decoration for the Dome of St. Paul's Cathedral, and is interesting as an example of Leighton's methods of design.”

departs verb US /dɪˈpɑːrts/

third-person singular of “depart” — move away from a place into another direction

From this reading “Both in subject and mode of treatment it departs markedly from the customary direction of his paintings, but its largeness of style and imaginative power give it an important place in the series of his works.”

largeness noun US /ˈlɑːrdʒnɪs/

the capacity to understand a broad range of topics

From this reading “Both in subject and mode of treatment it departs markedly from the customary direction of his paintings, but its largeness of style and imaginative power give it an important place in the series of his works.”

markedly adverb US /ˈmɑːrkədli/

in a clearly noticeable manner

From this reading “Both in subject and mode of treatment it departs markedly from the customary direction of his paintings, but its largeness of style and imaginative power give it an important place in the series of his works.”

paintings noun US /ˈpeɪntɪŋz/

plural of “painting” — graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface

From this reading “Both in subject and mode of treatment it departs markedly from the customary direction of his paintings, but its largeness of style and imaginative power give it an important place in the series of his works.”

reproductions noun US /ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃənz/

plural of “reproduction” — the process of generating offspring

From this reading “BY A. LYS BALDRY ILLUSTRATED WITH EIGHT REPRODUCTIONS IN COLOUR LONDON: T. C.”

stokes verb US /stoʊks/

third-person singular of “stoke” — stir up or tend; of a fire

From this reading “& E. C. JACK NEW YORK: FREDERICK A. STOKES CO.”

Tate noun US /teɪt/

United States poet and critic (1899-1979)

From this reading “(At the Tate Gallery, London) This panel was intended to form part of a scheme of decoration for the Dome of St. Paul's Cathedral, and is interesting as an example of Leighton's methods of design.”

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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 (At the Tate Gallery, London) This panel was intended to form part of a scheme of decoration for the Dome of St. Paul's Cathedral, and is interesting as an example of Leighton's methods of design.

almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading It is true that a definite connection can almost always be traced between the temperament of an artist and the work that he produces.

alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading It is true that a definite connection can almost always be traced between the temperament of an artist and the work that he produces.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading (At the Tate Gallery, London) This panel was intended to form part of a scheme of decoration for the Dome of St. Paul's Cathedral, and is interesting as an example of Leighton's methods of design.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading (At the Tate Gallery, London) This panel was intended to form part of a scheme of decoration for the Dome of St. Paul's Cathedral, and is interesting as an example of Leighton's methods of design.

artistnounUS /ˈɑːrtəst/

a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading It is true that a definite connection can almost always be traced between the temperament of an artist and the work that he produces.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading (At the Tate Gallery, London) This panel was intended to form part of a scheme of decoration for the Dome of St. Paul's Cathedral, and is interesting as an example of Leighton's methods of design.

AtprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading (At the Tate Gallery, London) This panel was intended to form part of a scheme of decoration for the Dome of St. Paul's Cathedral, and is interesting as an example of Leighton's methods of design.

BALDRY

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From this reading BY A. LYS BALDRY ILLUSTRATED WITH EIGHT REPRODUCTIONS IN COLOUR LONDON: T. C.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading It is true that a definite connection can almost always be traced between the temperament of an artist and the work that he produces.

betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading It is true that a definite connection can almost always be traced between the temperament of an artist and the work that he produces.

BothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/

the two together, not just one

From this reading Both in subject and mode of treatment it departs markedly from the customary direction of his paintings, but its largeness of style and imaginative power give it an important place in the series of his works.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Both in subject and mode of treatment it departs markedly from the customary direction of his paintings, but its largeness of style and imaginative power give it an important place in the series of his works.

BYprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading BY A. LYS BALDRY ILLUSTRATED WITH EIGHT REPRODUCTIONS IN COLOUR LONDON: T. C.

CnounUS /siː/

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading BY A. LYS BALDRY ILLUSTRATED WITH EIGHT REPRODUCTIONS IN COLOUR LONDON: T. C.

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading It is true that a definite connection can almost always be traced between the temperament of an artist and the work that he produces.

CathedralnounUS /kəˈθiːdrəl/

any large and important church

From this reading (At the Tate Gallery, London) This panel was intended to form part of a scheme of decoration for the Dome of St. Paul's Cathedral, and is interesting as an example of Leighton's methods of design.

COnounUS /koʊ/

an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon

From this reading & E. C. JACK NEW YORK: FREDERICK A. STOKES CO.

COLOURadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlər/

having or capable of producing colors

From this reading BY A. LYS BALDRY ILLUSTRATED WITH EIGHT REPRODUCTIONS IN COLOUR LONDON: T. C.

connectionnounUS /kəˈnekʃən/

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading It is true that a definite connection can almost always be traced between the temperament of an artist and the work that he produces.

customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/

in accordance with convention or custom

From this reading Both in subject and mode of treatment it departs markedly from the customary direction of his paintings, but its largeness of style and imaginative power give it an important place in the series of his works.

decorationnounUS /ˌdekərˈeɪʃən/

something used to beautify

From this reading (At the Tate Gallery, London) This panel was intended to form part of a scheme of decoration for the Dome of St. Paul's Cathedral, and is interesting as an example of Leighton's methods of design.

definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/

precise; explicit and clearly defined

From this reading It is true that a definite connection can almost always be traced between the temperament of an artist and the work that he produces.

departsverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrts/

third-person singular of “depart” — move away from a place into another direction

From this reading Both in subject and mode of treatment it departs markedly from the customary direction of his paintings, but its largeness of style and imaginative power give it an important place in the series of his works.

designnounUS /dɪˈzaɪn/

the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading (At the Tate Gallery, London) This panel was intended to form part of a scheme of decoration for the Dome of St. Paul's Cathedral, and is interesting as an example of Leighton's methods of design.

directionnounUS /dərˈekʃən/

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Both in subject and mode of treatment it departs markedly from the customary direction of his paintings, but its largeness of style and imaginative power give it an important place in the series of his works.

DomenounUS /doʊm/

a concave shape whose distinguishing characteristic is that the concavity faces downward

From this reading (At the Tate Gallery, London) This panel was intended to form part of a scheme of decoration for the Dome of St. Paul's Cathedral, and is interesting as an example of Leighton's methods of design.

EnounUS /iː/

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading & E. C. JACK NEW YORK: FREDERICK A. STOKES CO.

EIGHTadjectiveUS /eɪt/

being one more than seven

From this reading BY A. LYS BALDRY ILLUSTRATED WITH EIGHT REPRODUCTIONS IN COLOUR LONDON: T. C.

examplenounUS /ɪɡˈzæmpəl/

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading (At the Tate Gallery, London) This panel was intended to form part of a scheme of decoration for the Dome of St. Paul's Cathedral, and is interesting as an example of Leighton's methods of design.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading (At the Tate Gallery, London) This panel was intended to form part of a scheme of decoration for the Dome of St. Paul's Cathedral, and is interesting as an example of Leighton's methods of design.

formnounUS /fɔːrm/

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

From this reading (At the Tate Gallery, London) This panel was intended to form part of a scheme of decoration for the Dome of St. Paul's Cathedral, and is interesting as an example of Leighton's methods of design.

FREDERICKnounUS /ˈfredrɪk/

a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore

From this reading & E. C. JACK NEW YORK: FREDERICK A. STOKES CO.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Both in subject and mode of treatment it departs markedly from the customary direction of his paintings, but its largeness of style and imaginative power give it an important place in the series of his works.

GallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/

spectators at a golf or tennis match

From this reading (At the Tate Gallery, London) This panel was intended to form part of a scheme of decoration for the Dome of St. Paul's Cathedral, and is interesting as an example of Leighton's methods of design.

giveverbUS /ɡɪv/

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Both in subject and mode of treatment it departs markedly from the customary direction of his paintings, but its largeness of style and imaginative power give it an important place in the series of his works.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It is true that a definite connection can almost always be traced between the temperament of an artist and the work that he produces.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Both in subject and mode of treatment it departs markedly from the customary direction of his paintings, but its largeness of style and imaginative power give it an important place in the series of his works.

ILLUSTRATEDverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/

past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of

From this reading BY A. LYS BALDRY ILLUSTRATED WITH EIGHT REPRODUCTIONS IN COLOUR LONDON: T. C.

imaginativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒənətɪv/

(used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action

From this reading Both in subject and mode of treatment it departs markedly from the customary direction of his paintings, but its largeness of style and imaginative power give it an important place in the series of his works.

importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/

of great significance or value

From this reading Both in subject and mode of treatment it departs markedly from the customary direction of his paintings, but its largeness of style and imaginative power give it an important place in the series of his works.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Both in subject and mode of treatment it departs markedly from the customary direction of his paintings, but its largeness of style and imaginative power give it an important place in the series of his works.

intendedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪd/

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading (At the Tate Gallery, London) This panel was intended to form part of a scheme of decoration for the Dome of St. Paul's Cathedral, and is interesting as an example of Leighton's methods of design.

interestingadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading (At the Tate Gallery, London) This panel was intended to form part of a scheme of decoration for the Dome of St. Paul's Cathedral, and is interesting as an example of Leighton's methods of design.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading (At the Tate Gallery, London) This panel was intended to form part of a scheme of decoration for the Dome of St. Paul's Cathedral, and is interesting as an example of Leighton's methods of design.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Both in subject and mode of treatment it departs markedly from the customary direction of his paintings, but its largeness of style and imaginative power give it an important place in the series of his works.

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Both in subject and mode of treatment it departs markedly from the customary direction of his paintings, but its largeness of style and imaginative power give it an important place in the series of his works.

JACKnounUS /dʒæk/

a small worthless amount

From this reading & E. C. JACK NEW YORK: FREDERICK A. STOKES CO.

largenessnounUS /ˈlɑːrdʒnɪs/

the capacity to understand a broad range of topics

From this reading Both in subject and mode of treatment it departs markedly from the customary direction of his paintings, but its largeness of style and imaginative power give it an important place in the series of his works.

Leighton's

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From this reading (At the Tate Gallery, London) This panel was intended to form part of a scheme of decoration for the Dome of St. Paul's Cathedral, and is interesting as an example of Leighton's methods of design.

LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading (At the Tate Gallery, London) This panel was intended to form part of a scheme of decoration for the Dome of St. Paul's Cathedral, and is interesting as an example of Leighton's methods of design.

LYS

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From this reading BY A. LYS BALDRY ILLUSTRATED WITH EIGHT REPRODUCTIONS IN COLOUR LONDON: T. C.

markedlyadverbUS /ˈmɑːrkədli/

in a clearly noticeable manner

From this reading Both in subject and mode of treatment it departs markedly from the customary direction of his paintings, but its largeness of style and imaginative power give it an important place in the series of his works.

methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/

plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading (At the Tate Gallery, London) This panel was intended to form part of a scheme of decoration for the Dome of St. Paul's Cathedral, and is interesting as an example of Leighton's methods of design.

modenounUS /moʊd/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Both in subject and mode of treatment it departs markedly from the customary direction of his paintings, but its largeness of style and imaginative power give it an important place in the series of his works.

NEWadjectiveUS /nuː/

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading & E. C. JACK NEW YORK: FREDERICK A. STOKES CO.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading (At the Tate Gallery, London) This panel was intended to form part of a scheme of decoration for the Dome of St. Paul's Cathedral, and is interesting as an example of Leighton's methods of design.

paintingsnounUS /ˈpeɪntɪŋz/

plural of “painting” — graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface

From this reading Both in subject and mode of treatment it departs markedly from the customary direction of his paintings, but its largeness of style and imaginative power give it an important place in the series of his works.

panelnounUS /ˈpænəl/

sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something

From this reading (At the Tate Gallery, London) This panel was intended to form part of a scheme of decoration for the Dome of St. Paul's Cathedral, and is interesting as an example of Leighton's methods of design.

partnounUS /pɑːrt/

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading (At the Tate Gallery, London) This panel was intended to form part of a scheme of decoration for the Dome of St. Paul's Cathedral, and is interesting as an example of Leighton's methods of design.

Paul'snounUS /pɔːlz/

possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading (At the Tate Gallery, London) This panel was intended to form part of a scheme of decoration for the Dome of St. Paul's Cathedral, and is interesting as an example of Leighton's methods of design.

placenounUS /pleɪs/

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Both in subject and mode of treatment it departs markedly from the customary direction of his paintings, but its largeness of style and imaginative power give it an important place in the series of his works.

powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Both in subject and mode of treatment it departs markedly from the customary direction of his paintings, but its largeness of style and imaginative power give it an important place in the series of his works.

producesnounUS /prəˈduːsəz/

plural of “produce” — fresh fruits and vegetable grown for the market

From this reading It is true that a definite connection can almost always be traced between the temperament of an artist and the work that he produces.

REPRODUCTIONSnounUS /ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃənz/

plural of “reproduction” — the process of generating offspring

From this reading BY A. LYS BALDRY ILLUSTRATED WITH EIGHT REPRODUCTIONS IN COLOUR LONDON: T. C.

schemenounUS /skiːm/

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading (At the Tate Gallery, London) This panel was intended to form part of a scheme of decoration for the Dome of St. Paul's Cathedral, and is interesting as an example of Leighton's methods of design.

seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading Both in subject and mode of treatment it departs markedly from the customary direction of his paintings, but its largeness of style and imaginative power give it an important place in the series of his works.

St

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From this reading (At the Tate Gallery, London) This panel was intended to form part of a scheme of decoration for the Dome of St. Paul's Cathedral, and is interesting as an example of Leighton's methods of design.

STOKESverbUS /stoʊks/

third-person singular of “stoke” — stir up or tend; of a fire

From this reading & E. C. JACK NEW YORK: FREDERICK A. STOKES CO.

stylenounUS /staɪl/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Both in subject and mode of treatment it departs markedly from the customary direction of his paintings, but its largeness of style and imaginative power give it an important place in the series of his works.

subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Both in subject and mode of treatment it departs markedly from the customary direction of his paintings, but its largeness of style and imaginative power give it an important place in the series of his works.

TnounUS /tiː/

a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading BY A. LYS BALDRY ILLUSTRATED WITH EIGHT REPRODUCTIONS IN COLOUR LONDON: T. C.

TatenounUS /teɪt/

United States poet and critic (1899-1979)

From this reading (At the Tate Gallery, London) This panel was intended to form part of a scheme of decoration for the Dome of St. Paul's Cathedral, and is interesting as an example of Leighton's methods of design.

temperamentnounUS /ˈtemprəmənt/

your usual mood

From this reading It is true that a definite connection can almost always be traced between the temperament of an artist and the work that he produces.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is true that a definite connection can almost always be traced between the temperament of an artist and the work that he produces.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading (At the Tate Gallery, London) This panel was intended to form part of a scheme of decoration for the Dome of St. Paul's Cathedral, and is interesting as an example of Leighton's methods of design.

ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading (At the Tate Gallery, London) This panel was intended to form part of a scheme of decoration for the Dome of St. Paul's Cathedral, and is interesting as an example of Leighton's methods of design.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading (At the Tate Gallery, London) This panel was intended to form part of a scheme of decoration for the Dome of St. Paul's Cathedral, and is interesting as an example of Leighton's methods of design.

tracedverbUS /treɪst/

past form of “trace” — follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something

From this reading It is true that a definite connection can almost always be traced between the temperament of an artist and the work that he produces.

treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/

care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)

From this reading Both in subject and mode of treatment it departs markedly from the customary direction of his paintings, but its largeness of style and imaginative power give it an important place in the series of his works.

trueadjectiveUS /truː/

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading It is true that a definite connection can almost always be traced between the temperament of an artist and the work that he produces.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading (At the Tate Gallery, London) This panel was intended to form part of a scheme of decoration for the Dome of St. Paul's Cathedral, and is interesting as an example of Leighton's methods of design.

WITHprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading BY A. LYS BALDRY ILLUSTRATED WITH EIGHT REPRODUCTIONS IN COLOUR LONDON: T. C.

workverbUS /wɜːrk/

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading It is true that a definite connection can almost always be traced between the temperament of an artist and the work that he produces.

worksnounUS /wɜːrks/

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading Both in subject and mode of treatment it departs markedly from the customary direction of his paintings, but its largeness of style and imaginative power give it an important place in the series of his works.

YORKnounUS /jɔːrk/

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading & E. C. JACK NEW YORK: FREDERICK A. STOKES CO.

Chapter 1 of Leighton by A. L. (Alfred Lys) Baldry holds 210 sentences, grouped into 42 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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How do I study chapter 1 of Leighton?

Work through the 42 sections in order, replaying any sentence and tapping unfamiliar words for their entries.

Each of the 42 sections in this chapter is short enough to read once, hear once, and then re-read with the vocabulary in view. Tapping a word plays it alone and opens its dictionary entry with IPA, part of speech and meaning, so the reader is never forced to guess a pronunciation from spelling. Working section by section keeps a long chapter from becoming an undifferentiated wall of text, which is the usual reason a reader abandons a work of this period.

Can chapter 1 be read aloud to me?

Yes — every sentence and every individual word in chapter 1 can be played aloud in United States English.

Audio covers the whole chapter: any sentence can be played, and any single word within it can be played on its own. The voice uses United States English. For a work of this period that matters, because spelling is an unreliable guide to pronunciation for vocabulary that has fallen out of daily use, and a learner who guesses wrong tends to keep the error. Hearing the word in its own sentence, and then alone, settles it.

Questions about reading Leighton

Common questions about reading Leighton by A. L. (Alfred Lys) Baldry on this page, its source edition and its audio.

Is this the complete text of Leighton?

Yes. All 0 sentences of Project Gutenberg eBook #? are kept, with a record of which sentences cover which part.

Which edition of Leighton is used?

Project Gutenberg eBook #?, unabridged. The Project Gutenberg header, footer and licence are removed.

How long does Leighton take to read?

About 5 minutes of reading across 0 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

How to read Leighton section by section

How to work through Leighton section by section, using the audio and the tap-to-define vocabulary.

  1. Open a chapter

    Choose one of the 0 chapters of Leighton to begin.

  2. Read one section

    Each section holds 5 sentences; read it once through.

  3. Listen and tap

    Play the section aloud, then tap any unfamiliar word for its entry.

Vocabulary met early in Leighton

Words and structures a reader meets early in Leighton, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Chapter 1
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Chapter 3
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