Chapter 1 of Silanus the Christian is here in full — 88 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter I
Chapter 1 of Silanus the Christian is here in full — 88 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
CLUE: A Guide through Greek to Hebrew Scripture (Diatessarica—Part I). _Demy 8vo, Cloth, Price 7s. 6d. net._ THE CORRECTIONS OF MARK (Diatessarica—Part II). _Demy 8vo, Cloth, Price 15s. net._ FROM LETTER TO SPIRIT (Diatessarica—Part III). _Demy 8vo, Cloth, Price 20s. net._ PARADOSIS (Diatessarica—Part IV).
Chapter 1 of Silanus the Christian is here in full — 88 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/17 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading “_Demy 8vo, Cloth, Price 7s.”
a slight indication
From this reading “CLUE: A Guide through Greek to Hebrew Scripture (Diatessarica—Part I).”
the department of local government that is responsible for managing the treatment of convicted offenders
From this reading “6d. net._ THE CORRECTIONS OF MARK (Diatessarica—Part II).”
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading “CLUE: A Guide through Greek to Hebrew Scripture (Diatessarica—Part I).”
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading “CLUE: A Guide through Greek to Hebrew Scripture (Diatessarica—Part I).”
the ancient Canaanitic language of the Hebrews that has been revived as the official language of Israel
From this reading “CLUE: A Guide through Greek to Hebrew Scripture (Diatessarica—Part I).”
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 “6d. net._ THE CORRECTIONS OF MARK (Diatessarica—Part II).”
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading “CLUE: A Guide through Greek to Hebrew Scripture (Diatessarica—Part I).”
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From this reading _Demy 8vo, Cloth, Price 15s. net._ FROM LETTER TO SPIRIT (Diatessarica—Part III).
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From this reading _Demy 8vo, Cloth, Price 20s. net._ PARADOSIS (Diatessarica—Part IV).
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From this reading 6d. net._ THE CORRECTIONS OF MARK (Diatessarica—Part II).
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From this reading _Demy 8vo, Cloth, Price 7s.
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From this reading _Demy 8vo, Cloth, Price 7s.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CLUE: A Guide through Greek to Hebrew Scripture (Diatessarica—Part I).
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading _Demy 8vo, Cloth, Price 7s.
a slight indication
From this reading CLUE: A Guide through Greek to Hebrew Scripture (Diatessarica—Part I).
the department of local government that is responsible for managing the treatment of convicted offenders
From this reading 6d. net._ THE CORRECTIONS OF MARK (Diatessarica—Part II).
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading 6d. net._ THE CORRECTIONS OF MARK (Diatessarica—Part II).
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From this reading CLUE: A Guide through Greek to Hebrew Scripture (Diatessarica—Part I).
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Demy 8vo, Cloth, Price 15s. net._ FROM LETTER TO SPIRIT (Diatessarica—Part III).
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading CLUE: A Guide through Greek to Hebrew Scripture (Diatessarica—Part I).
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading CLUE: A Guide through Greek to Hebrew Scripture (Diatessarica—Part I).
the ancient Canaanitic language of the Hebrews that has been revived as the official language of Israel
From this reading CLUE: A Guide through Greek to Hebrew Scripture (Diatessarica—Part I).
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading CLUE: A Guide through Greek to Hebrew Scripture (Diatessarica—Part I).
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading 6d. net._ THE CORRECTIONS OF MARK (Diatessarica—Part II).
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading _Demy 8vo, Cloth, Price 15s. net._ FROM LETTER TO SPIRIT (Diatessarica—Part III).
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading _Demy 8vo, Cloth, Price 20s. net._ PARADOSIS (Diatessarica—Part IV).
a written message addressed to a person or organization
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attach a tag or label to
From this reading 6d. net._ THE CORRECTIONS OF MARK (Diatessarica—Part II).
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 6d. net._ THE CORRECTIONS OF MARK (Diatessarica—Part II).
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 6d. net._ THE CORRECTIONS OF MARK (Diatessarica—Part II).
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From this reading _Demy 8vo, Cloth, Price 20s. net._ PARADOSIS (Diatessarica—Part IV).
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading CLUE: A Guide through Greek to Hebrew Scripture (Diatessarica—Part I).
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
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1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
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the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading CLUE: A Guide through Greek to Hebrew Scripture (Diatessarica—Part I).
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading _Demy 8vo, Cloth, Price 15s. net._ FROM LETTER TO SPIRIT (Diatessarica—Part III).
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 6d. net._ THE CORRECTIONS OF MARK (Diatessarica—Part II).
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading CLUE: A Guide through Greek to Hebrew Scripture (Diatessarica—Part I).
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CLUE: A Guide through Greek to Hebrew Scripture (Diatessarica—Part I).
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Chapter 1 of Silanus the Christian by Edwin Abbott Abbott holds 88 sentences, grouped into 18 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 88 sentences of Silanus the Christian, unabridged, divided into 18 reading sections.
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