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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 5 of The Complete Project Gutenberg Writings of is here in full — 1158 sentences across 232 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE FIRE-TENDER. You know that in Concord the latest news, except a remark or two by Thoreau or Emerson, is the Vedas. I believe the Rig-Veda is read at the breakfast-table instead of the Boston journals. THE PARSON. I know it is read afterward instead of the Bible.
Chapter 5 of The Complete Project Gutenberg Writings of is here in full — 1158 sentences across 232 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading “I know it is read afterward instead of the Bible.”
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading “I believe the Rig-Veda is read at the breakfast-table instead of the Boston journals.”
capital of the state of New Hampshire; located in south central New Hampshire on the Merrimack river
From this reading “You know that in Concord the latest news, except a remark or two by Thoreau or Emerson, is the Vedas.”
United States writer and leading exponent of transcendentalism (1803-1882)
From this reading “You know that in Concord the latest news, except a remark or two by Thoreau or Emerson, is the Vedas.”
plural of “journal” — a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading “I believe the Rig-Veda is read at the breakfast-table instead of the Boston journals.”
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading “You know that in Concord the latest news, except a remark or two by Thoreau or Emerson, is the Vedas.”
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading “THE PARSON.”
United States writer and social critic (1817-1862)
From this reading “You know that in Concord the latest news, except a remark or two by Thoreau or Emerson, is the Vedas.”
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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 You know that in Concord the latest news, except a remark or two by Thoreau or Emerson, is the Vedas.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading I know it is read afterward instead of the Bible.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I believe the Rig-Veda is read at the breakfast-table instead of the Boston journals.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I believe the Rig-Veda is read at the breakfast-table instead of the Boston journals.
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading I know it is read afterward instead of the Bible.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading I believe the Rig-Veda is read at the breakfast-table instead of the Boston journals.
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From this reading I believe the Rig-Veda is read at the breakfast-table instead of the Boston journals.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading You know that in Concord the latest news, except a remark or two by Thoreau or Emerson, is the Vedas.
capital of the state of New Hampshire; located in south central New Hampshire on the Merrimack river
From this reading You know that in Concord the latest news, except a remark or two by Thoreau or Emerson, is the Vedas.
United States writer and leading exponent of transcendentalism (1803-1882)
From this reading You know that in Concord the latest news, except a remark or two by Thoreau or Emerson, is the Vedas.
apart from; not including
From this reading You know that in Concord the latest news, except a remark or two by Thoreau or Emerson, is the Vedas.
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From this reading THE FIRE-TENDER.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I believe the Rig-Veda is read at the breakfast-table instead of the Boston journals.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading You know that in Concord the latest news, except a remark or two by Thoreau or Emerson, is the Vedas.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading I believe the Rig-Veda is read at the breakfast-table instead of the Boston journals.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You know that in Concord the latest news, except a remark or two by Thoreau or Emerson, is the Vedas.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I know it is read afterward instead of the Bible.
plural of “journal” — a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading I believe the Rig-Veda is read at the breakfast-table instead of the Boston journals.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading You know that in Concord the latest news, except a remark or two by Thoreau or Emerson, is the Vedas.
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading You know that in Concord the latest news, except a remark or two by Thoreau or Emerson, is the Vedas.
information about recent and important events
From this reading You know that in Concord the latest news, except a remark or two by Thoreau or Emerson, is the Vedas.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I believe the Rig-Veda is read at the breakfast-table instead of the Boston journals.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading You know that in Concord the latest news, except a remark or two by Thoreau or Emerson, is the Vedas.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading THE PARSON.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading I believe the Rig-Veda is read at the breakfast-table instead of the Boston journals.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading You know that in Concord the latest news, except a remark or two by Thoreau or Emerson, is the Vedas.
a Veda consisting of a collection of Hindu poems dating from before 2000 BC
From this reading I believe the Rig-Veda is read at the breakfast-table instead of the Boston journals.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You know that in Concord the latest news, except a remark or two by Thoreau or Emerson, is the Vedas.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIRE-TENDER.
United States writer and social critic (1817-1862)
From this reading You know that in Concord the latest news, except a remark or two by Thoreau or Emerson, is the Vedas.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading You know that in Concord the latest news, except a remark or two by Thoreau or Emerson, is the Vedas.
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From this reading You know that in Concord the latest news, except a remark or two by Thoreau or Emerson, is the Vedas.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You know that in Concord the latest news, except a remark or two by Thoreau or Emerson, is the Vedas.
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