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Chapter 1 of Love and liberty is here in full — 229 sentences across 46 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Italic text is denoted by _underscores_. Bold text is denoted by =equal signs=. The two footnote anchors are denoted by [1] and [2], and the footnotes have been placed at the end of the book, in front of the catalog pages. Many minor changes to the text are noted at the end of the book. LOVE AND LIBERTY.
Chapter 1 of Love and liberty is here in full — 229 sentences across 46 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “anchor” — a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading “The two footnote anchors are denoted by [1] and [2], and the footnotes have been placed at the end of the book, in front of the catalog pages.”
a book or pamphlet containing an enumeration of things
From this reading “The two footnote anchors are denoted by [1] and [2], and the footnotes have been placed at the end of the book, in front of the catalog pages.”
past form of “denote” — be a sign or indication of
From this reading “Italic text is denoted by _underscores_.”
plural of “footnote” — a printed note placed below the text on a printed page
From this reading “The two footnote anchors are denoted by [1] and [2], and the footnotes have been placed at the end of the book, in front of the catalog pages.”
a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right
From this reading “Italic text is denoted by _underscores_.”
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading “Many minor changes to the text are noted at the end of the book.”
the words of something written
From this reading “Italic text is denoted by _underscores_.”
plural of “underscore” — a line drawn underneath (especially under written matter)
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at or in the front
In this reading “The two footnote anchors are denoted by [1] and [2], and the footnotes have been placed at the end of the book, in front of the catalog pages.”
In this reading “The two footnote anchors are denoted by [1] and [2], and the footnotes have been placed at the end of the book, in front of the catalog pages.”
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From this reading The two footnote anchors are denoted by [1] and [2], and the footnotes have been placed at the end of the book, in front of the catalog pages.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The two footnote anchors are denoted by [1] and [2], and the footnotes have been placed at the end of the book, in front of the catalog pages.
plural of “anchor” — a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading The two footnote anchors are denoted by [1] and [2], and the footnotes have been placed at the end of the book, in front of the catalog pages.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The two footnote anchors are denoted by [1] and [2], and the footnotes have been placed at the end of the book, in front of the catalog pages.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The two footnote anchors are denoted by [1] and [2], and the footnotes have been placed at the end of the book, in front of the catalog pages.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The two footnote anchors are denoted by [1] and [2], and the footnotes have been placed at the end of the book, in front of the catalog pages.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The two footnote anchors are denoted by [1] and [2], and the footnotes have been placed at the end of the book, in front of the catalog pages.
fearless and daring
From this reading Bold text is denoted by =equal signs=.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading The two footnote anchors are denoted by [1] and [2], and the footnotes have been placed at the end of the book, in front of the catalog pages.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_.
a book or pamphlet containing an enumeration of things
From this reading The two footnote anchors are denoted by [1] and [2], and the footnotes have been placed at the end of the book, in front of the catalog pages.
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading Many minor changes to the text are noted at the end of the book.
past form of “denote” — be a sign or indication of
From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The two footnote anchors are denoted by [1] and [2], and the footnotes have been placed at the end of the book, in front of the catalog pages.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading Bold text is denoted by =equal signs=.
a printed note placed below the text on a printed page
From this reading The two footnote anchors are denoted by [1] and [2], and the footnotes have been placed at the end of the book, in front of the catalog pages.
plural of “footnote” — a printed note placed below the text on a printed page
From this reading The two footnote anchors are denoted by [1] and [2], and the footnotes have been placed at the end of the book, in front of the catalog pages.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The two footnote anchors are denoted by [1] and [2], and the footnotes have been placed at the end of the book, in front of the catalog pages.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The two footnote anchors are denoted by [1] and [2], and the footnotes have been placed at the end of the book, in front of the catalog pages.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The two footnote anchors are denoted by [1] and [2], and the footnotes have been placed at the end of the book, in front of the catalog pages.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_.
a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right
From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading LOVE AND LIBERTY.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading LOVE AND LIBERTY.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many minor changes to the text are noted at the end of the book.
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading Many minor changes to the text are noted at the end of the book.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Many minor changes to the text are noted at the end of the book.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The two footnote anchors are denoted by [1] and [2], and the footnotes have been placed at the end of the book, in front of the catalog pages.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading The two footnote anchors are denoted by [1] and [2], and the footnotes have been placed at the end of the book, in front of the catalog pages.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The two footnote anchors are denoted by [1] and [2], and the footnotes have been placed at the end of the book, in front of the catalog pages.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Bold text is denoted by =equal signs=.
the words of something written
From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The two footnote anchors are denoted by [1] and [2], and the footnotes have been placed at the end of the book, in front of the catalog pages.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Many minor changes to the text are noted at the end of the book.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two footnote anchors are denoted by [1] and [2], and the footnotes have been placed at the end of the book, in front of the catalog pages.
plural of “underscore” — a line drawn underneath (especially under written matter)
From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_.
Chapter 1 of Love and liberty by Alexandre Dumas holds 229 sentences, grouped into 46 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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