Chapter 2 of Our Catholic Heritage in English Literature is here in full — 8 sentences across 2 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter II
Chapter 2 of Our Catholic Heritage in English Literature is here in full — 8 sentences across 2 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Decay of learning in England. Revival under Alfred. His translations. Edits English Chronicle. His helpers. Some of his sayings. Missionary spirit. "Alfred commanded to make me". 55
Chapter 2 of Our Catholic Heritage in English Literature is here in full — 8 sentences across 2 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)
From this reading “Edits English Chronicle.”
the process of gradually becoming inferior
From this reading “Decay of learning in England.”
third-person singular of “edit” — prepare for publication or presentation by correcting, revising, or adapting
From this reading “Edits English Chronicle.”
plural of “helper” — a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading “His helpers.”
someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program
From this reading “Missionary spirit.”
bringing again into activity and prominence
From this reading “Revival under Alfred.”
plural of “saying” — a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading “Some of his sayings.”
plural of “translation” — a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language
From this reading “His translations.”
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From this reading "Alfred commanded to make me". 55
king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)
From this reading Revival under Alfred.
A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)
From this reading Edits English Chronicle.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading "Alfred commanded to make me". 55
the process of gradually becoming inferior
From this reading Decay of learning in England.
third-person singular of “edit” — prepare for publication or presentation by correcting, revising, or adapting
From this reading Edits English Chronicle.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Decay of learning in England.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Edits English Chronicle.
plural of “helper” — a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading His helpers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His translations.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Decay of learning in England.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading Decay of learning in England.
engage in
From this reading "Alfred commanded to make me". 55
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Alfred commanded to make me". 55
someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program
From this reading Missionary spirit.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Decay of learning in England.
bringing again into activity and prominence
From this reading Revival under Alfred.
plural of “saying” — a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Some of his sayings.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some of his sayings.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Missionary spirit.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Alfred commanded to make me". 55
plural of “translation” — a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language
From this reading His translations.
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Revival under Alfred.
Chapter 2 of Our Catholic Heritage in English Literature by Emily Henrietta Hickey holds 8 sentences, grouped into 2 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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