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On both sides of the sea

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On Both Sides of the Sea:
"Chronicles of the Schonberg-Cotta Family."
CARD FROM THE AUTHOR.
"The Author of the Schonberg-Cotta Family wishes it to be generally known among the readers of her books in America, that the American Editions issued by Mr. M. W. Dodd, of New York alone have the Author's sanction."
Since England was, such an event was never witnessed within sound of her seas, as that which darkened London on the fatal 30th of January, 1649.
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On both sides of the sea

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of On both sides of the sea is here in full — 437 sentences across 88 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/87 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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On Both Sides of the Sea:
/ɑːn boʊθ saɪdz ʌv ðə siː/
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"Chronicles of the Schonberg-Cotta Family."
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CARD FROM THE AUTHOR.
/kɑːrd frʌm ðə ˈɔːθər/
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"The Author of the Schonberg-Cotta Family wishes it to be generally known among the readers of her books in America, that the American Editions issued by Mr. M. W. Dodd, of New York alone have the Author's sanction."
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Since England was, such an event was never witnessed within sound of her seas, as that which darkened London on the fatal 30th of January, 1649.

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Author's noun US /ˈɔːθərz/

possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading “"The Author of the Schonberg-Cotta Family wishes it to be generally known among the readers of her books in America, that the American Editions issued by Mr. M. W. Dodd, of New York alone have the Author's sanction."”

Chronicles noun US /ˈkrɑːnɪkəlz/

plural of “chronicle” — a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading “"Chronicles of the Schonberg-Cotta Family."”

darkened adjective US /ˈdɑːrkənd/

(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time

From this reading “Since England was, such an event was never witnessed within sound of her seas, as that which darkened London on the fatal 30th of January, 1649.”

Editions noun US /ɪˈdɪʃənz/

plural of “edition” — the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

From this reading “"The Author of the Schonberg-Cotta Family wishes it to be generally known among the readers of her books in America, that the American Editions issued by Mr. M. W. Dodd, of New York alone have the Author's sanction."”

issued verb US /ˈɪʃuːd/

past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading “"The Author of the Schonberg-Cotta Family wishes it to be generally known among the readers of her books in America, that the American Editions issued by Mr. M. W. Dodd, of New York alone have the Author's sanction."”

January noun US /ˈdʒænjuːeri/

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading “Since England was, such an event was never witnessed within sound of her seas, as that which darkened London on the fatal 30th of January, 1649.”

sanction noun US /ˈsæŋkʃən/

formal and explicit approval

From this reading “"The Author of the Schonberg-Cotta Family wishes it to be generally known among the readers of her books in America, that the American Editions issued by Mr. M. W. Dodd, of New York alone have the Author's sanction."”

witnessed verb US /ˈwɪtnəst/

past form of “witness” — be a witness to

From this reading “Since England was, such an event was never witnessed within sound of her seas, as that which darkened London on the fatal 30th of January, 1649.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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generally known adverb + adjective

In this reading “"The Author of the Schonberg-Cotta Family wishes it to be generally known among the readers of her books in America, that the American Editions issued by Mr. M. W. Dodd, of New York alone have the Author's sanction."”

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1649

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From this reading Since England was, such an event was never witnessed within sound of her seas, as that which darkened London on the fatal 30th of January, 1649.

30th

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From this reading Since England was, such an event was never witnessed within sound of her seas, as that which darkened London on the fatal 30th of January, 1649.

aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/

Having no one else present.

From this reading "The Author of the Schonberg-Cotta Family wishes it to be generally known among the readers of her books in America, that the American Editions issued by Mr. M. W. Dodd, of New York alone have the Author's sanction."

AmericanounUS /əˈmerəkə/

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading "The Author of the Schonberg-Cotta Family wishes it to be generally known among the readers of her books in America, that the American Editions issued by Mr. M. W. Dodd, of New York alone have the Author's sanction."

AmericannounUS /əˈmerəkən/

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading "The Author of the Schonberg-Cotta Family wishes it to be generally known among the readers of her books in America, that the American Editions issued by Mr. M. W. Dodd, of New York alone have the Author's sanction."

amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading "The Author of the Schonberg-Cotta Family wishes it to be generally known among the readers of her books in America, that the American Editions issued by Mr. M. W. Dodd, of New York alone have the Author's sanction."

andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading Since England was, such an event was never witnessed within sound of her seas, as that which darkened London on the fatal 30th of January, 1649.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading Since England was, such an event was never witnessed within sound of her seas, as that which darkened London on the fatal 30th of January, 1649.

AUTHORnounUS /ˈɔːθər/

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading CARD FROM THE AUTHOR.

Author'snounUS /ˈɔːθərz/

possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading "The Author of the Schonberg-Cotta Family wishes it to be generally known among the readers of her books in America, that the American Editions issued by Mr. M. W. Dodd, of New York alone have the Author's sanction."

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading "The Author of the Schonberg-Cotta Family wishes it to be generally known among the readers of her books in America, that the American Editions issued by Mr. M. W. Dodd, of New York alone have the Author's sanction."

booksnounUS /bʊks/

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading "The Author of the Schonberg-Cotta Family wishes it to be generally known among the readers of her books in America, that the American Editions issued by Mr. M. W. Dodd, of New York alone have the Author's sanction."

BothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/

the two together, not just one

From this reading On Both Sides of the Sea:

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "The Author of the Schonberg-Cotta Family wishes it to be generally known among the readers of her books in America, that the American Editions issued by Mr. M. W. Dodd, of New York alone have the Author's sanction."

CARDnounUS /kɑːrd/

one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes

From this reading CARD FROM THE AUTHOR.

ChroniclesnounUS /ˈkrɑːnɪkəlz/

plural of “chronicle” — a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading "Chronicles of the Schonberg-Cotta Family."

darkenedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənd/

(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time

From this reading Since England was, such an event was never witnessed within sound of her seas, as that which darkened London on the fatal 30th of January, 1649.

Dodd

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "The Author of the Schonberg-Cotta Family wishes it to be generally known among the readers of her books in America, that the American Editions issued by Mr. M. W. Dodd, of New York alone have the Author's sanction."

EditionsnounUS /ɪˈdɪʃənz/

plural of “edition” — the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

From this reading "The Author of the Schonberg-Cotta Family wishes it to be generally known among the readers of her books in America, that the American Editions issued by Mr. M. W. Dodd, of New York alone have the Author's sanction."

EnglandnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlənd/

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading Since England was, such an event was never witnessed within sound of her seas, as that which darkened London on the fatal 30th of January, 1649.

eventnounUS /ɪˈvent/

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Since England was, such an event was never witnessed within sound of her seas, as that which darkened London on the fatal 30th of January, 1649.

FamilynounUS /ˈfæməli/

a social unit living together

From this reading "Chronicles of the Schonberg-Cotta Family."

fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/

bringing death

From this reading Since England was, such an event was never witnessed within sound of her seas, as that which darkened London on the fatal 30th of January, 1649.

FROMprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading CARD FROM THE AUTHOR.

generallyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəli/

usually; as a rule

From this reading "The Author of the Schonberg-Cotta Family wishes it to be generally known among the readers of her books in America, that the American Editions issued by Mr. M. W. Dodd, of New York alone have the Author's sanction."

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "The Author of the Schonberg-Cotta Family wishes it to be generally known among the readers of her books in America, that the American Editions issued by Mr. M. W. Dodd, of New York alone have the Author's sanction."

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading "The Author of the Schonberg-Cotta Family wishes it to be generally known among the readers of her books in America, that the American Editions issued by Mr. M. W. Dodd, of New York alone have the Author's sanction."

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading "The Author of the Schonberg-Cotta Family wishes it to be generally known among the readers of her books in America, that the American Editions issued by Mr. M. W. Dodd, of New York alone have the Author's sanction."

issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/

past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading "The Author of the Schonberg-Cotta Family wishes it to be generally known among the readers of her books in America, that the American Editions issued by Mr. M. W. Dodd, of New York alone have the Author's sanction."

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "The Author of the Schonberg-Cotta Family wishes it to be generally known among the readers of her books in America, that the American Editions issued by Mr. M. W. Dodd, of New York alone have the Author's sanction."

JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading Since England was, such an event was never witnessed within sound of her seas, as that which darkened London on the fatal 30th of January, 1649.

knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/

apprehended with certainty

From this reading "The Author of the Schonberg-Cotta Family wishes it to be generally known among the readers of her books in America, that the American Editions issued by Mr. M. W. Dodd, of New York alone have the Author's sanction."

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 Since England was, such an event was never witnessed within sound of her seas, as that which darkened London on the fatal 30th of January, 1649.

MnounUS /em/

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading "The Author of the Schonberg-Cotta Family wishes it to be generally known among the readers of her books in America, that the American Editions issued by Mr. M. W. Dodd, of New York alone have the Author's sanction."

MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading "The Author of the Schonberg-Cotta Family wishes it to be generally known among the readers of her books in America, that the American Editions issued by Mr. M. W. Dodd, of New York alone have the Author's sanction."

neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Since England was, such an event was never witnessed within sound of her seas, as that which darkened London on the fatal 30th of January, 1649.

NewadjectiveUS /nuː/

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

From this reading "The Author of the Schonberg-Cotta Family wishes it to be generally known among the readers of her books in America, that the American Editions issued by Mr. M. W. Dodd, of New York alone have the Author's sanction."

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On Both Sides of the Sea:

OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On Both Sides of the Sea:

readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading "The Author of the Schonberg-Cotta Family wishes it to be generally known among the readers of her books in America, that the American Editions issued by Mr. M. W. Dodd, of New York alone have the Author's sanction."

sanctionnounUS /ˈsæŋkʃən/

formal and explicit approval

From this reading "The Author of the Schonberg-Cotta Family wishes it to be generally known among the readers of her books in America, that the American Editions issued by Mr. M. W. Dodd, of New York alone have the Author's sanction."

Schonberg-Cotta

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Chronicles of the Schonberg-Cotta Family."

SeanounUS /siː/

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading On Both Sides of the Sea:

seasnounUS /siːz/

plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Since England was, such an event was never witnessed within sound of her seas, as that which darkened London on the fatal 30th of January, 1649.

SidesnounUS /saɪdz/

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading On Both Sides of the Sea:

SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Since England was, such an event was never witnessed within sound of her seas, as that which darkened London on the fatal 30th of January, 1649.

soundnounUS /saʊnd/

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Since England was, such an event was never witnessed within sound of her seas, as that which darkened London on the fatal 30th of January, 1649.

suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Since England was, such an event was never witnessed within sound of her seas, as that which darkened London on the fatal 30th of January, 1649.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "The Author of the Schonberg-Cotta Family wishes it to be generally known among the readers of her books in America, that the American Editions issued by Mr. M. W. Dodd, of New York alone have the Author's sanction."

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading On Both Sides of the Sea:

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading "The Author of the Schonberg-Cotta Family wishes it to be generally known among the readers of her books in America, that the American Editions issued by Mr. M. W. Dodd, of New York alone have the Author's sanction."

WnounUS /ˈdʌbəljuː/

a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

From this reading "The Author of the Schonberg-Cotta Family wishes it to be generally known among the readers of her books in America, that the American Editions issued by Mr. M. W. Dodd, of New York alone have the Author's sanction."

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading Since England was, such an event was never witnessed within sound of her seas, as that which darkened London on the fatal 30th of January, 1649.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Since England was, such an event was never witnessed within sound of her seas, as that which darkened London on the fatal 30th of January, 1649.

wishesnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪz/

plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire

From this reading "The Author of the Schonberg-Cotta Family wishes it to be generally known among the readers of her books in America, that the American Editions issued by Mr. M. W. Dodd, of New York alone have the Author's sanction."

withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Since England was, such an event was never witnessed within sound of her seas, as that which darkened London on the fatal 30th of January, 1649.

witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/

past form of “witness” — be a witness to

From this reading Since England was, such an event was never witnessed within sound of her seas, as that which darkened London on the fatal 30th of January, 1649.

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 "The Author of the Schonberg-Cotta Family wishes it to be generally known among the readers of her books in America, that the American Editions issued by Mr. M. W. Dodd, of New York alone have the Author's sanction."

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