Chapter 1 of Phil May's Gutter-Snipes is here in full — 71 sentences across 15 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter I
Chapter 1 of Phil May's Gutter-Snipes is here in full — 71 sentences across 15 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
The impressions herein are extra carefully printed as _PROOFS_ on fine paper, and the issue is limited to one thousand and fifty copies, of which this is No. =462=. A paper-covered edition, on thinner paper, at a popular price, will follow. ORIGINAL SKETCHES IN PEN & INK. 2 TITLE. 3 DEDICATION.
Chapter 1 of Phil May's Gutter-Snipes is here in full — 71 sentences across 15 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “copy” — a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading “The impressions herein are extra carefully printed as _PROOFS_ on fine paper, and the issue is limited to one thousand and fifty copies, of which this is No. =462=.”
complete and wholehearted fidelity
From this reading “3 DEDICATION.”
in this place or thing or document
From this reading “The impressions herein are extra carefully printed as _PROOFS_ on fine paper, and the issue is limited to one thousand and fifty copies, of which this is No. =462=.”
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading “The impressions herein are extra carefully printed as _PROOFS_ on fine paper, and the issue is limited to one thousand and fifty copies, of which this is No. =462=.”
a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing
From this reading “ORIGINAL SKETCHES IN PEN & INK.”
plural of “proof” — any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading “ORIGINAL SKETCHES IN PEN & INK.”
a diluting agent
From this reading “A paper-covered edition, on thinner paper, at a popular price, will follow.”
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From this reading 2 TITLE.
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From this reading 3 DEDICATION.
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From this reading The impressions herein are extra carefully printed as _PROOFS_ on fine paper, and the issue is limited to one thousand and fifty copies, of which this is No. =462=.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A paper-covered edition, on thinner paper, at a popular price, will follow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The impressions herein are extra carefully printed as _PROOFS_ on fine paper, and the issue is limited to one thousand and fifty copies, of which this is No. =462=.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The impressions herein are extra carefully printed as _PROOFS_ on fine paper, and the issue is limited to one thousand and fifty copies, of which this is No. =462=.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The impressions herein are extra carefully printed as _PROOFS_ on fine paper, and the issue is limited to one thousand and fifty copies, of which this is No. =462=.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A paper-covered edition, on thinner paper, at a popular price, will follow.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading The impressions herein are extra carefully printed as _PROOFS_ on fine paper, and the issue is limited to one thousand and fifty copies, of which this is No. =462=.
plural of “copy” — a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading The impressions herein are extra carefully printed as _PROOFS_ on fine paper, and the issue is limited to one thousand and fifty copies, of which this is No. =462=.
complete and wholehearted fidelity
From this reading 3 DEDICATION.
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading A paper-covered edition, on thinner paper, at a popular price, will follow.
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading The impressions herein are extra carefully printed as _PROOFS_ on fine paper, and the issue is limited to one thousand and fifty copies, of which this is No. =462=.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading The impressions herein are extra carefully printed as _PROOFS_ on fine paper, and the issue is limited to one thousand and fifty copies, of which this is No. =462=.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The impressions herein are extra carefully printed as _PROOFS_ on fine paper, and the issue is limited to one thousand and fifty copies, of which this is No. =462=.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading A paper-covered edition, on thinner paper, at a popular price, will follow.
in this place or thing or document
From this reading The impressions herein are extra carefully printed as _PROOFS_ on fine paper, and the issue is limited to one thousand and fifty copies, of which this is No. =462=.
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading The impressions herein are extra carefully printed as _PROOFS_ on fine paper, and the issue is limited to one thousand and fifty copies, of which this is No. =462=.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ORIGINAL SKETCHES IN PEN & INK.
a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing
From this reading ORIGINAL SKETCHES IN PEN & INK.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The impressions herein are extra carefully printed as _PROOFS_ on fine paper, and the issue is limited to one thousand and fifty copies, of which this is No. =462=.
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading The impressions herein are extra carefully printed as _PROOFS_ on fine paper, and the issue is limited to one thousand and fifty copies, of which this is No. =462=.
small in range or scope
From this reading The impressions herein are extra carefully printed as _PROOFS_ on fine paper, and the issue is limited to one thousand and fifty copies, of which this is No. =462=.
not any; not one
From this reading The impressions herein are extra carefully printed as _PROOFS_ on fine paper, and the issue is limited to one thousand and fifty copies, of which this is No. =462=.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The impressions herein are extra carefully printed as _PROOFS_ on fine paper, and the issue is limited to one thousand and fifty copies, of which this is No. =462=.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The impressions herein are extra carefully printed as _PROOFS_ on fine paper, and the issue is limited to one thousand and fifty copies, of which this is No. =462=.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The impressions herein are extra carefully printed as _PROOFS_ on fine paper, and the issue is limited to one thousand and fifty copies, of which this is No. =462=.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading ORIGINAL SKETCHES IN PEN & INK.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading The impressions herein are extra carefully printed as _PROOFS_ on fine paper, and the issue is limited to one thousand and fifty copies, of which this is No. =462=.
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From this reading A paper-covered edition, on thinner paper, at a popular price, will follow.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading ORIGINAL SKETCHES IN PEN & INK.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading A paper-covered edition, on thinner paper, at a popular price, will follow.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading A paper-covered edition, on thinner paper, at a popular price, will follow.
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading The impressions herein are extra carefully printed as _PROOFS_ on fine paper, and the issue is limited to one thousand and fifty copies, of which this is No. =462=.
plural of “proof” — any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading The impressions herein are extra carefully printed as _PROOFS_ on fine paper, and the issue is limited to one thousand and fifty copies, of which this is No. =462=.
plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading ORIGINAL SKETCHES IN PEN & INK.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The impressions herein are extra carefully printed as _PROOFS_ on fine paper, and the issue is limited to one thousand and fifty copies, of which this is No. =462=.
a diluting agent
From this reading A paper-covered edition, on thinner paper, at a popular price, will follow.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The impressions herein are extra carefully printed as _PROOFS_ on fine paper, and the issue is limited to one thousand and fifty copies, of which this is No. =462=.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading The impressions herein are extra carefully printed as _PROOFS_ on fine paper, and the issue is limited to one thousand and fifty copies, of which this is No. =462=.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading 2 TITLE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The impressions herein are extra carefully printed as _PROOFS_ on fine paper, and the issue is limited to one thousand and fifty copies, of which this is No. =462=.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The impressions herein are extra carefully printed as _PROOFS_ on fine paper, and the issue is limited to one thousand and fifty copies, of which this is No. =462=.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading A paper-covered edition, on thinner paper, at a popular price, will follow.
Chapter 1 of Phil May's Gutter-Snipes by Phil [Illustrator] May holds 71 sentences, grouped into 15 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.
Chapter 1 holds 71 sentences of Phil May's Gutter-Snipes, unabridged, divided into 15 reading sections.
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