Chapter 23 of Life of Johnson, Volume 1 1709-1765 is here in full — 384 sentences across 77 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 23 of Life of Johnson, Volume 1 1709-1765 is here in full — 384 sentences across 77 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
[508] 'Among the names of subscribers to the _Harleian Miscellany_ there occurs that of "Sarah Johnson, bookseller in Lichfield."' _Johnsoniana_, p. 466. [509] A brief account of Oldys is given in the _Gent. Mag_. liv. 161, 260.
Chapter 23 of Life of Johnson, Volume 1 1709-1765 is here in full — 384 sentences across 77 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the proprietor of a bookstore
From this reading “[508] 'Among the names of subscribers to the _Harleian Miscellany_ there occurs that of "Sarah Johnson, bookseller in Lichfield."' _Johnsoniana_, p.”
informal abbreviation of “gentleman”
being four more than fifty
From this reading “Mag_. liv.”
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
third-person singular of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading “[508] 'Among the names of subscribers to the _Harleian Miscellany_ there occurs that of "Sarah Johnson, bookseller in Lichfield."' _Johnsoniana_, p.”
(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
From this reading “[508] 'Among the names of subscribers to the _Harleian Miscellany_ there occurs that of "Sarah Johnson, bookseller in Lichfield."' _Johnsoniana_, p.”
plural of “subscriber” — someone who expresses strong approval
From this reading “[508] 'Among the names of subscribers to the _Harleian Miscellany_ there occurs that of "Sarah Johnson, bookseller in Lichfield."' _Johnsoniana_, p.”
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From this reading 161, 260.
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From this reading 161, 260.
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From this reading 466.
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From this reading [508] 'Among the names of subscribers to the _Harleian Miscellany_ there occurs that of "Sarah Johnson, bookseller in Lichfield."' _Johnsoniana_, p.
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From this reading [509] A brief account of Oldys is given in the _Gent.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading [509] A brief account of Oldys is given in the _Gent.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading [509] A brief account of Oldys is given in the _Gent.
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading [508] 'Among the names of subscribers to the _Harleian Miscellany_ there occurs that of "Sarah Johnson, bookseller in Lichfield."' _Johnsoniana_, p.
the proprietor of a bookstore
From this reading [508] 'Among the names of subscribers to the _Harleian Miscellany_ there occurs that of "Sarah Johnson, bookseller in Lichfield."' _Johnsoniana_, p.
of short duration or distance
From this reading [509] A brief account of Oldys is given in the _Gent.
informal abbreviation of “gentleman”
From this reading [509] A brief account of Oldys is given in the _Gent.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading [509] A brief account of Oldys is given in the _Gent.
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From this reading [508] 'Among the names of subscribers to the _Harleian Miscellany_ there occurs that of "Sarah Johnson, bookseller in Lichfield."' _Johnsoniana_, p.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading [508] 'Among the names of subscribers to the _Harleian Miscellany_ there occurs that of "Sarah Johnson, bookseller in Lichfield."' _Johnsoniana_, p.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [509] A brief account of Oldys is given in the _Gent.
English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading [508] 'Among the names of subscribers to the _Harleian Miscellany_ there occurs that of "Sarah Johnson, bookseller in Lichfield."' _Johnsoniana_, p.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [508] 'Among the names of subscribers to the _Harleian Miscellany_ there occurs that of "Sarah Johnson, bookseller in Lichfield."' _Johnsoniana_, p.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [508] 'Among the names of subscribers to the _Harleian Miscellany_ there occurs that of "Sarah Johnson, bookseller in Lichfield."' _Johnsoniana_, p.
being four more than fifty
From this reading Mag_. liv.
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading Mag_. liv.
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading [508] 'Among the names of subscribers to the _Harleian Miscellany_ there occurs that of "Sarah Johnson, bookseller in Lichfield."' _Johnsoniana_, p.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading [508] 'Among the names of subscribers to the _Harleian Miscellany_ there occurs that of "Sarah Johnson, bookseller in Lichfield."' _Johnsoniana_, p.
third-person singular of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading [508] 'Among the names of subscribers to the _Harleian Miscellany_ there occurs that of "Sarah Johnson, bookseller in Lichfield."' _Johnsoniana_, p.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [508] 'Among the names of subscribers to the _Harleian Miscellany_ there occurs that of "Sarah Johnson, bookseller in Lichfield."' _Johnsoniana_, p.
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From this reading [509] A brief account of Oldys is given in the _Gent.
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
From this reading [508] 'Among the names of subscribers to the _Harleian Miscellany_ there occurs that of "Sarah Johnson, bookseller in Lichfield."' _Johnsoniana_, p.
(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
From this reading [508] 'Among the names of subscribers to the _Harleian Miscellany_ there occurs that of "Sarah Johnson, bookseller in Lichfield."' _Johnsoniana_, p.
plural of “subscriber” — someone who expresses strong approval
From this reading [508] 'Among the names of subscribers to the _Harleian Miscellany_ there occurs that of "Sarah Johnson, bookseller in Lichfield."' _Johnsoniana_, p.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading [508] 'Among the names of subscribers to the _Harleian Miscellany_ there occurs that of "Sarah Johnson, bookseller in Lichfield."' _Johnsoniana_, p.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [508] 'Among the names of subscribers to the _Harleian Miscellany_ there occurs that of "Sarah Johnson, bookseller in Lichfield."' _Johnsoniana_, p.
in or at that place or location
From this reading [508] 'Among the names of subscribers to the _Harleian Miscellany_ there occurs that of "Sarah Johnson, bookseller in Lichfield."' _Johnsoniana_, p.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading [508] 'Among the names of subscribers to the _Harleian Miscellany_ there occurs that of "Sarah Johnson, bookseller in Lichfield."' _Johnsoniana_, p.
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