Chapter 1 of Sand and Canvas is here in full — 16 sentences across 4 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter I
Chapter 1 of Sand and Canvas is here in full — 16 sentences across 4 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
AMONG THE ARTISTS IN ROME. BY SAMUEL BEVAN. LONDON: CHARLES GILPIN, 5, BISHOPSGATE STREET, WITHOUT. MDCCCXLIX. LONDON: RICHARD BARRETT, PRINTER, MARK LANE.
Chapter 1 of Sand and Canvas is here in full — 16 sentences across 4 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/3 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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plural of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading “AMONG THE ARTISTS IN ROME.”
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading “LONDON: CHARLES GILPIN, 5, BISHOPSGATE STREET, WITHOUT.”
a narrow way or road
From this reading “LONDON: RICHARD BARRETT, PRINTER, MARK LANE.”
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading “LONDON: CHARLES GILPIN, 5, BISHOPSGATE STREET, WITHOUT.”
attach a tag or label to
From this reading “LONDON: RICHARD BARRETT, PRINTER, MARK LANE.”
someone whose occupation is printing
From this reading “LONDON: RICHARD BARRETT, PRINTER, MARK LANE.”
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading “AMONG THE ARTISTS IN ROME.”
(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king
From this reading “BY SAMUEL BEVAN.”
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From this reading LONDON: CHARLES GILPIN, 5, BISHOPSGATE STREET, WITHOUT.
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading AMONG THE ARTISTS IN ROME.
plural of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading AMONG THE ARTISTS IN ROME.
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From this reading LONDON: RICHARD BARRETT, PRINTER, MARK LANE.
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From this reading BY SAMUEL BEVAN.
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From this reading LONDON: CHARLES GILPIN, 5, BISHOPSGATE STREET, WITHOUT.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY SAMUEL BEVAN.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading LONDON: CHARLES GILPIN, 5, BISHOPSGATE STREET, WITHOUT.
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From this reading LONDON: CHARLES GILPIN, 5, BISHOPSGATE STREET, WITHOUT.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AMONG THE ARTISTS IN ROME.
a narrow way or road
From this reading LONDON: RICHARD BARRETT, PRINTER, MARK LANE.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading LONDON: CHARLES GILPIN, 5, BISHOPSGATE STREET, WITHOUT.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading LONDON: RICHARD BARRETT, PRINTER, MARK LANE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MDCCCXLIX.
someone whose occupation is printing
From this reading LONDON: RICHARD BARRETT, PRINTER, MARK LANE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LONDON: RICHARD BARRETT, PRINTER, MARK LANE.
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading AMONG THE ARTISTS IN ROME.
(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king
From this reading BY SAMUEL BEVAN.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading LONDON: CHARLES GILPIN, 5, BISHOPSGATE STREET, WITHOUT.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AMONG THE ARTISTS IN ROME.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading LONDON: CHARLES GILPIN, 5, BISHOPSGATE STREET, WITHOUT.
Chapter 1 of Sand and Canvas by Samuel Bevan holds 16 sentences, grouped into 4 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 16 sentences of Sand and Canvas, unabridged, divided into 4 reading sections.
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