Chapter 1 of Precepts in Practice is here in full — 102 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter I
Chapter 1 of Precepts in Practice is here in full — 102 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
PRECEPTS IN PRACTICE. _THOMAS NELSON AND SONS_, LONDON, EDINBURGH, AND NEW YORK. _STORIES ILLUSTRATING THE PROVERBS_. BY A. L. O. E., AUTHOR OF “THE SILVER CASKET”, “THE ROBBERS’ CAVE,” ETC., ETC. Preface.
Chapter 1 of Precepts in Practice is here in full — 102 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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box in which a corpse is buried or cremated
From this reading “BY A. L. O. E., AUTHOR OF “THE SILVER CASKET”, “THE ROBBERS’ CAVE,” ETC., ETC.”
the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth
From this reading “_THOMAS NELSON AND SONS_, LONDON, EDINBURGH, AND NEW YORK.”
-ing form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading “_STORIES ILLUSTRATING THE PROVERBS_.”
English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)
From this reading “_THOMAS NELSON AND SONS_, LONDON, EDINBURGH, AND NEW YORK.”
plural of “precept” — rule of personal conduct
From this reading “PRECEPTS IN PRACTICE.”
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading “Preface.”
an Old Testament book consisting of proverbs from various Israeli sages (including Solomon)
Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.
From this reading “BY A. L. O. E., AUTHOR OF “THE SILVER CASKET”, “THE ROBBERS’ CAVE,” ETC., ETC.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BY A. L. O. E., AUTHOR OF “THE SILVER CASKET”, “THE ROBBERS’ CAVE,” ETC., ETC.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _THOMAS NELSON AND SONS_, LONDON, EDINBURGH, AND NEW YORK.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading BY A. L. O. E., AUTHOR OF “THE SILVER CASKET”, “THE ROBBERS’ CAVE,” ETC., ETC.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY A. L. O. E., AUTHOR OF “THE SILVER CASKET”, “THE ROBBERS’ CAVE,” ETC., ETC.
box in which a corpse is buried or cremated
From this reading BY A. L. O. E., AUTHOR OF “THE SILVER CASKET”, “THE ROBBERS’ CAVE,” ETC., ETC.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading BY A. L. O. E., AUTHOR OF “THE SILVER CASKET”, “THE ROBBERS’ CAVE,” ETC., ETC.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading BY A. L. O. E., AUTHOR OF “THE SILVER CASKET”, “THE ROBBERS’ CAVE,” ETC., ETC.
the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth
From this reading _THOMAS NELSON AND SONS_, LONDON, EDINBURGH, AND NEW YORK.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BY A. L. O. E., AUTHOR OF “THE SILVER CASKET”, “THE ROBBERS’ CAVE,” ETC., ETC.
-ing form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading _STORIES ILLUSTRATING THE PROVERBS_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PRECEPTS IN PRACTICE.
a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)
From this reading BY A. L. O. E., AUTHOR OF “THE SILVER CASKET”, “THE ROBBERS’ CAVE,” ETC., ETC.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading _THOMAS NELSON AND SONS_, LONDON, EDINBURGH, AND NEW YORK.
English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)
From this reading _THOMAS NELSON AND SONS_, LONDON, EDINBURGH, AND NEW YORK.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading _THOMAS NELSON AND SONS_, LONDON, EDINBURGH, AND NEW YORK.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading BY A. L. O. E., AUTHOR OF “THE SILVER CASKET”, “THE ROBBERS’ CAVE,” ETC., ETC.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BY A. L. O. E., AUTHOR OF “THE SILVER CASKET”, “THE ROBBERS’ CAVE,” ETC., ETC.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading PRECEPTS IN PRACTICE.
plural of “precept” — rule of personal conduct
From this reading PRECEPTS IN PRACTICE.
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading Preface.
an Old Testament book consisting of proverbs from various Israeli sages (including Solomon)
From this reading _STORIES ILLUSTRATING THE PROVERBS_.
Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.
From this reading BY A. L. O. E., AUTHOR OF “THE SILVER CASKET”, “THE ROBBERS’ CAVE,” ETC., ETC.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading BY A. L. O. E., AUTHOR OF “THE SILVER CASKET”, “THE ROBBERS’ CAVE,” ETC., ETC.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading _THOMAS NELSON AND SONS_, LONDON, EDINBURGH, AND NEW YORK.
plural of “story” — 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 _STORIES ILLUSTRATING THE PROVERBS_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _STORIES ILLUSTRATING THE PROVERBS_.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading _THOMAS NELSON AND SONS_, LONDON, EDINBURGH, AND NEW YORK.
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 _THOMAS NELSON AND SONS_, LONDON, EDINBURGH, AND NEW YORK.
Chapter 1 of Precepts in Practice by A. L. O. E. holds 102 sentences, grouped into 21 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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