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Poem Outlines

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Poem Outlines is here in full — 334 sentences across 67 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Sidney Lanier • Curated US English Learning Edition
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See https:// =Poems.= Edited by his Wife, with a Memorial by WILLIAM HAYES $2.00 WARD.
With portrait.
_New Edition._ 12mo =Select Poems of Sidney Lanier.= Edited, with an _net_ $1.00 Introduction and Notes, by PROF.
MORGAN CALLAWAY, JR., University of Texas.
12mo =Hymns of the Marshes.= With 12 full-page illustrations, _net_ $2.00 photogravure frontispiece, and head and tail pieces.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Poem Outlines

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Poem Outlines is here in full — 334 sentences across 67 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/66 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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See https:// =Poems.= Edited by his Wife, with a Memorial by WILLIAM HAYES $2.00 WARD.
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With portrait.
/wɪð ˈpɔːrtrət/
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_New Edition._ 12mo =Select Poems of Sidney Lanier.= Edited, with an _net_ $1.00 Introduction and Notes, by PROF.
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MORGAN CALLAWAY, JR., University of Texas.
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12mo =Hymns of the Marshes.= With 12 full-page illustrations, _net_ $2.00 photogravure frontispiece, and head and tail pieces.

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Edited adjective US /ˈedətəd/

improved or corrected by critical editing

From this reading “See https:// =Poems.= Edited by his Wife, with a Memorial by WILLIAM HAYES $2.00 WARD.”

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hayes noun US /heɪz/

acclaimed actress of stage and screen (1900-1993)

From this reading “See https:// =Poems.= Edited by his Wife, with a Memorial by WILLIAM HAYES $2.00 WARD.”

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Hymns noun US /hɪmz/

plural of “hymn” — a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)

From this reading “12mo =Hymns of the Marshes.= With 12 full-page illustrations, _net_ $2.00 photogravure frontispiece, and head and tail pieces.”

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Marshes noun US /ˈmɑːrʃəz/

plural of “marsh” — low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water

From this reading “12mo =Hymns of the Marshes.= With 12 full-page illustrations, _net_ $2.00 photogravure frontispiece, and head and tail pieces.”

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Memorial noun US /məˈmɔːriəl/

a recognition of meritorious service

From this reading “See https:// =Poems.= Edited by his Wife, with a Memorial by WILLIAM HAYES $2.00 WARD.”

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Select adjective US /səˈlekt/

of superior grade

From this reading “_New Edition._ 12mo =Select Poems of Sidney Lanier.= Edited, with an _net_ $1.00 Introduction and Notes, by PROF.”

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Sidney noun US /ˈsɪdni/

English poet (1554-1586)

From this reading “_New Edition._ 12mo =Select Poems of Sidney Lanier.= Edited, with an _net_ $1.00 Introduction and Notes, by PROF.”

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Texas noun US /ˈteksəs/

the second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of Mexico

From this reading “MORGAN CALLAWAY, JR., University of Texas.”

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New Edition adjective + noun

a publication (such as a book) that has been modified or updated and offered again for sale

In this reading “_New Edition._ 12mo =Select Poems of Sidney Lanier.= Edited, with an _net_ $1.00 Introduction and Notes, by PROF.”

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1.00

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From this reading _New Edition._ 12mo =Select Poems of Sidney Lanier.= Edited, with an _net_ $1.00 Introduction and Notes, by PROF.

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12

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From this reading _New Edition._ 12mo =Select Poems of Sidney Lanier.= Edited, with an _net_ $1.00 Introduction and Notes, by PROF.

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2.00

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading See https:// =Poems.= Edited by his Wife, with a Memorial by WILLIAM HAYES $2.00 WARD.

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andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading _New Edition._ 12mo =Select Poems of Sidney Lanier.= Edited, with an _net_ $1.00 Introduction and Notes, by PROF.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

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byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading See https:// =Poems.= Edited by his Wife, with a Memorial by WILLIAM HAYES $2.00 WARD.

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CALLAWAY

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From this reading MORGAN CALLAWAY, JR., University of Texas.

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EditedadjectiveUS /ˈedətəd/

improved or corrected by critical editing

From this reading See https:// =Poems.= Edited by his Wife, with a Memorial by WILLIAM HAYES $2.00 WARD.

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EditionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/

the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

From this reading _New Edition._ 12mo =Select Poems of Sidney Lanier.= Edited, with an _net_ $1.00 Introduction and Notes, by PROF.

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frontispiecenoun

an ornamental facade

From this reading 12mo =Hymns of the Marshes.= With 12 full-page illustrations, _net_ $2.00 photogravure frontispiece, and head and tail pieces.

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full-pageadjective

occupying an entire page in a book or paper

From this reading 12mo =Hymns of the Marshes.= With 12 full-page illustrations, _net_ $2.00 photogravure frontispiece, and head and tail pieces.

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HAYESnounUS /heɪz/

acclaimed actress of stage and screen (1900-1993)

From this reading See https:// =Poems.= Edited by his Wife, with a Memorial by WILLIAM HAYES $2.00 WARD.

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headnounUS /hed/

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading 12mo =Hymns of the Marshes.= With 12 full-page illustrations, _net_ $2.00 photogravure frontispiece, and head and tail pieces.

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hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading See https:// =Poems.= Edited by his Wife, with a Memorial by WILLIAM HAYES $2.00 WARD.

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https

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

From this reading See https:// =Poems.= Edited by his Wife, with a Memorial by WILLIAM HAYES $2.00 WARD.

Pending verification
HymnsnounUS /hɪmz/

plural of “hymn” — a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)

From this reading 12mo =Hymns of the Marshes.= With 12 full-page illustrations, _net_ $2.00 photogravure frontispiece, and head and tail pieces.

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illustrationsnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/

plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

From this reading 12mo =Hymns of the Marshes.= With 12 full-page illustrations, _net_ $2.00 photogravure frontispiece, and head and tail pieces.

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IntroductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/

the act of beginning something new

From this reading _New Edition._ 12mo =Select Poems of Sidney Lanier.= Edited, with an _net_ $1.00 Introduction and Notes, by PROF.

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JRnounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/

a son who has the same first name as his father

From this reading MORGAN CALLAWAY, JR., University of Texas.

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Lanier

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From this reading _New Edition._ 12mo =Select Poems of Sidney Lanier.= Edited, with an _net_ $1.00 Introduction and Notes, by PROF.

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MarshesnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃəz/

plural of “marsh” — low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water

From this reading 12mo =Hymns of the Marshes.= With 12 full-page illustrations, _net_ $2.00 photogravure frontispiece, and head and tail pieces.

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MemorialnounUS /məˈmɔːriəl/

a recognition of meritorious service

From this reading See https:// =Poems.= Edited by his Wife, with a Memorial by WILLIAM HAYES $2.00 WARD.

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monounUS /moʊ/

an indefinitely short time

From this reading _New Edition._ 12mo =Select Poems of Sidney Lanier.= Edited, with an _net_ $1.00 Introduction and Notes, by PROF.

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MORGANnounUS /ˈmɔːrɡən/

United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)

From this reading MORGAN CALLAWAY, JR., University of Texas.

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netnounUS /net/

a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange

From this reading _New Edition._ 12mo =Select Poems of Sidney Lanier.= Edited, with an _net_ $1.00 Introduction and Notes, by PROF.

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NewadjectiveUS /nuː/

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

From this reading _New Edition._ 12mo =Select Poems of Sidney Lanier.= Edited, with an _net_ $1.00 Introduction and Notes, by PROF.

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NotesnounUS /noʊts/

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading _New Edition._ 12mo =Select Poems of Sidney Lanier.= Edited, with an _net_ $1.00 Introduction and Notes, by PROF.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _New Edition._ 12mo =Select Poems of Sidney Lanier.= Edited, with an _net_ $1.00 Introduction and Notes, by PROF.

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photogravurenoun

printing from an intaglio plate prepared by photographic methods

From this reading 12mo =Hymns of the Marshes.= With 12 full-page illustrations, _net_ $2.00 photogravure frontispiece, and head and tail pieces.

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piecesnounUS /ˈpiːsəz/

plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole

From this reading 12mo =Hymns of the Marshes.= With 12 full-page illustrations, _net_ $2.00 photogravure frontispiece, and head and tail pieces.

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PoemsnounUS /ˈpoʊəmz/

plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading See https:// =Poems.= Edited by his Wife, with a Memorial by WILLIAM HAYES $2.00 WARD.

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portraitnounUS /ˈpɔːrtrət/

a word picture of a person's appearance and character

From this reading With portrait.

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PROFnoun

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading _New Edition._ 12mo =Select Poems of Sidney Lanier.= Edited, with an _net_ $1.00 Introduction and Notes, by PROF.

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SeeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading See https:// =Poems.= Edited by his Wife, with a Memorial by WILLIAM HAYES $2.00 WARD.

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SelectadjectiveUS /səˈlekt/

of superior grade

From this reading _New Edition._ 12mo =Select Poems of Sidney Lanier.= Edited, with an _net_ $1.00 Introduction and Notes, by PROF.

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SidneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/

English poet (1554-1586)

From this reading _New Edition._ 12mo =Select Poems of Sidney Lanier.= Edited, with an _net_ $1.00 Introduction and Notes, by PROF.

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tailnounUS /teɪl/

the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body

From this reading 12mo =Hymns of the Marshes.= With 12 full-page illustrations, _net_ $2.00 photogravure frontispiece, and head and tail pieces.

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TexasnounUS /ˈteksəs/

the second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of Mexico

From this reading MORGAN CALLAWAY, JR., University of Texas.

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thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading 12mo =Hymns of the Marshes.= With 12 full-page illustrations, _net_ $2.00 photogravure frontispiece, and head and tail pieces.

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UniversitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/

the body of faculty and students at a university

From this reading MORGAN CALLAWAY, JR., University of Texas.

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WARDnounUS /wɔːrd/

a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another

From this reading See https:// =Poems.= Edited by his Wife, with a Memorial by WILLIAM HAYES $2.00 WARD.

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WifenounUS /waɪf/

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading See https:// =Poems.= Edited by his Wife, with a Memorial by WILLIAM HAYES $2.00 WARD.

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WILLIAM

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From this reading See https:// =Poems.= Edited by his Wife, with a Memorial by WILLIAM HAYES $2.00 WARD.

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withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading See https:// =Poems.= Edited by his Wife, with a Memorial by WILLIAM HAYES $2.00 WARD.

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Chapter 1 of Poem Outlines by Sidney Lanier holds 334 sentences, grouped into 67 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.

What does chapter 1 of Poem Outlines contain?

Chapter 1 holds 334 sentences of Poem Outlines, unabridged, divided into 67 reading sections.

This page carries chapter 1 of Poem Outlines by Sidney Lanier exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 334 sentences, grouped into 67 sections of at most 5 sentences so that a reader can take the chapter in steady, finishable pieces. The chapter also stores a coverage record mapping every one of its sentences to a part of the work, which is how the edition demonstrates that no line was dropped.

How do I study chapter 1 of Poem Outlines?

Work through the 67 sections in order, replaying any sentence and tapping unfamiliar words for their entries.

Each of the 67 sections in this chapter is short enough to read once, hear once, and then re-read with the vocabulary in view. Tapping a word plays it alone and opens its dictionary entry with IPA, part of speech and meaning, so the reader is never forced to guess a pronunciation from spelling. Working section by section keeps a long chapter from becoming an undifferentiated wall of text, which is the usual reason a reader abandons a work of this period.

Can chapter 1 be read aloud to me?

Yes — every sentence and every individual word in chapter 1 can be played aloud in United States English.

Audio covers the whole chapter: any sentence can be played, and any single word within it can be played on its own. The voice uses United States English. For a work of this period that matters, because spelling is an unreliable guide to pronunciation for vocabulary that has fallen out of daily use, and a learner who guesses wrong tends to keep the error. Hearing the word in its own sentence, and then alone, settles it.

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Is this the complete text of Poem Outlines?

Yes. All 334 sentences of Project Gutenberg eBook #51346 are kept, with a record of which sentences cover which part.

Which edition of Poem Outlines is used?

Project Gutenberg eBook #51346, unabridged. The Project Gutenberg header, footer and licence are removed.

How long does Poem Outlines take to read?

About 27 minutes of reading across 67 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

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Words and structures a reader meets early in Poem Outlines, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Https
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Poems
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Edited
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Memorial
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