Chapter 1 of New Lights on Old Paths is here in full — 434 sentences across 87 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter I
Chapter 1 of New Lights on Old Paths is here in full — 434 sentences across 87 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
BY CHARLES FOSTER, AUTHOR OF THE “STORY OF THE BIBLE,” Etc. 350 ILLUSTRATIONS. _CHARLES FOSTER’S PUBLICATIONS_, No. 118 SOUTH SEVENTH STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA. ELECTROTYPED BY WESTCOTT & THOMSON, PHILADELPHIA. THE author is expected to say something by way of introducing, or apologizing for, his book.
Chapter 1 of New Lights on Old Paths is here in full — 434 sentences across 87 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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-ing form of “apologize” — acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing
From this reading “THE author is expected to say something by way of introducing, or apologizing for, his book.”
promote the growth of
From this reading “BY CHARLES FOSTER, AUTHOR OF THE “STORY OF THE BIBLE,” Etc.”
possessive form of “foster” — United States songwriter whose songs embody the sentiment of the South before the American Civil War (1826-1864)
-ing form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading “THE author is expected to say something by way of introducing, or apologizing for, his book.”
the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania
From this reading “_CHARLES FOSTER’S PUBLICATIONS_, No. 118 SOUTH SEVENTH STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA.”
plural of “publication” — a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
coming next after the sixth and just before the eighth in position
From this reading “_CHARLES FOSTER’S PUBLICATIONS_, No. 118 SOUTH SEVENTH STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA.”
United States composer who collaborated with Gertrude Stein (1896-1989)
From this reading “ELECTROTYPED BY WESTCOTT & THOMSON, PHILADELPHIA.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
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In this reading “THE author is expected to say something by way of introducing, or apologizing for, his book.”
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From this reading _CHARLES FOSTER’S PUBLICATIONS_, No. 118 SOUTH SEVENTH STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA.
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From this reading 350 ILLUSTRATIONS.
-ing form of “apologize” — acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing
From this reading THE author is expected to say something by way of introducing, or apologizing for, his book.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading BY CHARLES FOSTER, AUTHOR OF THE “STORY OF THE BIBLE,” Etc.
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading BY CHARLES FOSTER, AUTHOR OF THE “STORY OF THE BIBLE,” Etc.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading THE author is expected to say something by way of introducing, or apologizing for, his book.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY CHARLES FOSTER, AUTHOR OF THE “STORY OF THE BIBLE,” Etc.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading BY CHARLES FOSTER, AUTHOR OF THE “STORY OF THE BIBLE,” Etc.
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From this reading ELECTROTYPED BY WESTCOTT & THOMSON, PHILADELPHIA.
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From this reading BY CHARLES FOSTER, AUTHOR OF THE “STORY OF THE BIBLE,” Etc.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading THE author is expected to say something by way of introducing, or apologizing for, his book.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE author is expected to say something by way of introducing, or apologizing for, his book.
promote the growth of
From this reading BY CHARLES FOSTER, AUTHOR OF THE “STORY OF THE BIBLE,” Etc.
possessive form of “foster” — United States songwriter whose songs embody the sentiment of the South before the American Civil War (1826-1864)
From this reading _CHARLES FOSTER’S PUBLICATIONS_, No. 118 SOUTH SEVENTH STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE author is expected to say something by way of introducing, or apologizing for, his book.
plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading 350 ILLUSTRATIONS.
-ing form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading THE author is expected to say something by way of introducing, or apologizing for, his book.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE author is expected to say something by way of introducing, or apologizing for, his book.
not any; not one
From this reading _CHARLES FOSTER’S PUBLICATIONS_, No. 118 SOUTH SEVENTH STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BY CHARLES FOSTER, AUTHOR OF THE “STORY OF THE BIBLE,” Etc.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE author is expected to say something by way of introducing, or apologizing for, his book.
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading _CHARLES FOSTER’S PUBLICATIONS_, No. 118 SOUTH SEVENTH STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA.
the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania
From this reading _CHARLES FOSTER’S PUBLICATIONS_, No. 118 SOUTH SEVENTH STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA.
plural of “publication” — a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading _CHARLES FOSTER’S PUBLICATIONS_, No. 118 SOUTH SEVENTH STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA.
express in words
From this reading THE author is expected to say something by way of introducing, or apologizing for, his book.
coming next after the sixth and just before the eighth in position
From this reading _CHARLES FOSTER’S PUBLICATIONS_, No. 118 SOUTH SEVENTH STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading THE author is expected to say something by way of introducing, or apologizing for, his book.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading _CHARLES FOSTER’S PUBLICATIONS_, No. 118 SOUTH SEVENTH STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading BY CHARLES FOSTER, AUTHOR OF THE “STORY OF THE BIBLE,” Etc.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading _CHARLES FOSTER’S PUBLICATIONS_, No. 118 SOUTH SEVENTH STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BY CHARLES FOSTER, AUTHOR OF THE “STORY OF THE BIBLE,” Etc.
United States composer who collaborated with Gertrude Stein (1896-1989)
From this reading ELECTROTYPED BY WESTCOTT & THOMSON, PHILADELPHIA.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE author is expected to say something by way of introducing, or apologizing for, his book.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE author is expected to say something by way of introducing, or apologizing for, his book.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ELECTROTYPED BY WESTCOTT & THOMSON, PHILADELPHIA.
Chapter 1 of New Lights on Old Paths by Charles Foster holds 434 sentences, grouped into 87 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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