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The Draytons and the Davenants
The Draytons and the Davenants

Chapter I

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By Elizabeth Rundle Charles • Curated US English Learning Edition
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THE CIVIL WARS.
_By the Author of_ "CHRONICLES OF THE SCHONBERG-COTTA FAMILY," ETC., ETC.
New York: _M. W. DODD, 506 BROADWAY._ 1869.
CARD FROM THE AUTHOR.
"The Author of the 'Schonberg-Cotta Family' wishes it to be generally known among the readers of her books in America, that the American Editions issued by Mr. M. W. Dodd, of New York, alone have the Author's sanction."
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Draytons and the Davenants

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of The Draytons and the Davenants is here in full — 445 sentences across 89 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/89 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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THE CIVIL WARS.
/ðə ˈsɪvəl wɔːrz/
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_By the Author of_ "CHRONICLES OF THE SCHONBERG-COTTA FAMILY," ETC., ETC.
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New York: _M. W. DODD, 506 BROADWAY._ 1869.
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CARD FROM THE AUTHOR.
/kɑːrd frʌm ðə ˈɔːθər/
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"The Author of the 'Schonberg-Cotta Family' wishes it to be generally known among the readers of her books in America, that the American Editions issued by Mr. M. W. Dodd, of New York, alone have the Author's sanction."

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Author's noun US /ˈɔːθərz/

possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading “"The Author of the 'Schonberg-Cotta Family' wishes it to be generally known among the readers of her books in America, that the American Editions issued by Mr. M. W. Dodd, of New York, alone have the Author's sanction."”

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broadway noun US /ˈbrɔːdweɪ/

a street in Manhattan that passes through Times Square; famous for its theaters

From this reading “New York: _M. W. DODD, 506 BROADWAY._ 1869.”

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chronicles noun US /ˈkrɑːnɪkəlz/

plural of “chronicle” — a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading “_By the Author of_ "CHRONICLES OF THE SCHONBERG-COTTA FAMILY," ETC., ETC.”

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Editions noun US /ɪˈdɪʃənz/

plural of “edition” — the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

From this reading “"The Author of the 'Schonberg-Cotta Family' wishes it to be generally known among the readers of her books in America, that the American Editions issued by Mr. M. W. Dodd, of New York, alone have the Author's sanction."”

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issued verb US /ˈɪʃuːd/

past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading “"The Author of the 'Schonberg-Cotta Family' wishes it to be generally known among the readers of her books in America, that the American Editions issued by Mr. M. W. Dodd, of New York, alone have the Author's sanction."”

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readers noun US /ˈriːdərz/

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading “"The Author of the 'Schonberg-Cotta Family' wishes it to be generally known among the readers of her books in America, that the American Editions issued by Mr. M. W. Dodd, of New York, alone have the Author's sanction."”

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sanction noun US /ˈsæŋkʃən/

formal and explicit approval

From this reading “"The Author of the 'Schonberg-Cotta Family' wishes it to be generally known among the readers of her books in America, that the American Editions issued by Mr. M. W. Dodd, of New York, alone have the Author's sanction."”

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wars noun US /wɔːrz/

plural of “war” — the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading “THE CIVIL WARS.”

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Word partnerships in these lines

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CIVIL WARS adjective + noun counted as “civil war”

a war between factions in the same country

In this reading “THE CIVIL WARS.”

5,101 times in 426,211 chapters
generally known adverb + adjective

In this reading “"The Author of the 'Schonberg-Cotta Family' wishes it to be generally known among the readers of her books in America, that the American Editions issued by Mr. M. W. Dodd, of New York, alone have the Author's sanction."”

1,768 times in 426,211 chapters
By the Author preposition + article + noun counted as “by … author”

In this reading “_By the Author of_ "CHRONICLES OF THE SCHONBERG-COTTA FAMILY," ETC., ETC.”

2,404 times in 426,211 chapters

All words in this reading · 41

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1869

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From this reading New York: _M. W. DODD, 506 BROADWAY._ 1869.

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506

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From this reading New York: _M. W. DODD, 506 BROADWAY._ 1869.

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aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/

Having no one else present.

From this reading "The Author of the 'Schonberg-Cotta Family' wishes it to be generally known among the readers of her books in America, that the American Editions issued by Mr. M. W. Dodd, of New York, alone have the Author's sanction."

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AmericanounUS /əˈmerəkə/

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading "The Author of the 'Schonberg-Cotta Family' wishes it to be generally known among the readers of her books in America, that the American Editions issued by Mr. M. W. Dodd, of New York, alone have the Author's sanction."

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AmericannounUS /əˈmerəkən/

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading "The Author of the 'Schonberg-Cotta Family' wishes it to be generally known among the readers of her books in America, that the American Editions issued by Mr. M. W. Dodd, of New York, alone have the Author's sanction."

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amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading "The Author of the 'Schonberg-Cotta Family' wishes it to be generally known among the readers of her books in America, that the American Editions issued by Mr. M. W. Dodd, of New York, alone have the Author's sanction."

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AuthornounUS /ˈɔːθər/

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading _By the Author of_ "CHRONICLES OF THE SCHONBERG-COTTA FAMILY," ETC., ETC.

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Author'snounUS /ˈɔːθərz/

possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading "The Author of the 'Schonberg-Cotta Family' wishes it to be generally known among the readers of her books in America, that the American Editions issued by Mr. M. W. Dodd, of New York, alone have the Author's sanction."

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beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "The Author of the 'Schonberg-Cotta Family' wishes it to be generally known among the readers of her books in America, that the American Editions issued by Mr. M. W. Dodd, of New York, alone have the Author's sanction."

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booksnounUS /bʊks/

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading "The Author of the 'Schonberg-Cotta Family' wishes it to be generally known among the readers of her books in America, that the American Editions issued by Mr. M. W. Dodd, of New York, alone have the Author's sanction."

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BROADWAYnounUS /ˈbrɔːdweɪ/

a street in Manhattan that passes through Times Square; famous for its theaters

From this reading New York: _M. W. DODD, 506 BROADWAY._ 1869.

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ByprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _By the Author of_ "CHRONICLES OF THE SCHONBERG-COTTA FAMILY," ETC., ETC.

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CARDnounUS /kɑːrd/

one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes

From this reading CARD FROM THE AUTHOR.

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CHRONICLESnounUS /ˈkrɑːnɪkəlz/

plural of “chronicle” — a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading _By the Author of_ "CHRONICLES OF THE SCHONBERG-COTTA FAMILY," ETC., ETC.

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CIVILadjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/

applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military

From this reading THE CIVIL WARS.

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DODD

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From this reading New York: _M. W. DODD, 506 BROADWAY._ 1869.

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EditionsnounUS /ɪˈdɪʃənz/

plural of “edition” — the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

From this reading "The Author of the 'Schonberg-Cotta Family' wishes it to be generally known among the readers of her books in America, that the American Editions issued by Mr. M. W. Dodd, of New York, alone have the Author's sanction."

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ETC

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

From this reading _By the Author of_ "CHRONICLES OF THE SCHONBERG-COTTA FAMILY," ETC., ETC.

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FAMILYnounUS /ˈfæməli/

a social unit living together

From this reading _By the Author of_ "CHRONICLES OF THE SCHONBERG-COTTA FAMILY," ETC., ETC.

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FROMprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading CARD FROM THE AUTHOR.

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generallyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəli/

usually; as a rule

From this reading "The Author of the 'Schonberg-Cotta Family' wishes it to be generally known among the readers of her books in America, that the American Editions issued by Mr. M. W. Dodd, of New York, alone have the Author's sanction."

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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "The Author of the 'Schonberg-Cotta Family' wishes it to be generally known among the readers of her books in America, that the American Editions issued by Mr. M. W. Dodd, of New York, alone have the Author's sanction."

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herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading "The Author of the 'Schonberg-Cotta Family' wishes it to be generally known among the readers of her books in America, that the American Editions issued by Mr. M. W. Dodd, of New York, alone have the Author's sanction."

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading "The Author of the 'Schonberg-Cotta Family' wishes it to be generally known among the readers of her books in America, that the American Editions issued by Mr. M. W. Dodd, of New York, alone have the Author's sanction."

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issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/

past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading "The Author of the 'Schonberg-Cotta Family' wishes it to be generally known among the readers of her books in America, that the American Editions issued by Mr. M. W. Dodd, of New York, alone have the Author's sanction."

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itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "The Author of the 'Schonberg-Cotta Family' wishes it to be generally known among the readers of her books in America, that the American Editions issued by Mr. M. W. Dodd, of New York, alone have the Author's sanction."

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knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/

apprehended with certainty

From this reading "The Author of the 'Schonberg-Cotta Family' wishes it to be generally known among the readers of her books in America, that the American Editions issued by Mr. M. W. Dodd, of New York, alone have the Author's sanction."

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MnounUS /em/

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading New York: _M. W. DODD, 506 BROADWAY._ 1869.

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MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading "The Author of the 'Schonberg-Cotta Family' wishes it to be generally known among the readers of her books in America, that the American Editions issued by Mr. M. W. Dodd, of New York, alone have the Author's sanction."

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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 York: _M. W. DODD, 506 BROADWAY._ 1869.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _By the Author of_ "CHRONICLES OF THE SCHONBERG-COTTA FAMILY," ETC., ETC.

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readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading "The Author of the 'Schonberg-Cotta Family' wishes it to be generally known among the readers of her books in America, that the American Editions issued by Mr. M. W. Dodd, of New York, alone have the Author's sanction."

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sanctionnounUS /ˈsæŋkʃən/

formal and explicit approval

From this reading "The Author of the 'Schonberg-Cotta Family' wishes it to be generally known among the readers of her books in America, that the American Editions issued by Mr. M. W. Dodd, of New York, alone have the Author's sanction."

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SCHONBERG-COTTA

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

From this reading _By the Author of_ "CHRONICLES OF THE SCHONBERG-COTTA FAMILY," ETC., ETC.

Pending verification
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "The Author of the 'Schonberg-Cotta Family' wishes it to be generally known among the readers of her books in America, that the American Editions issued by Mr. M. W. Dodd, of New York, alone have the Author's sanction."

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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 THE CIVIL WARS.

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toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading "The Author of the 'Schonberg-Cotta Family' wishes it to be generally known among the readers of her books in America, that the American Editions issued by Mr. M. W. Dodd, of New York, alone have the Author's sanction."

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WnounUS /ˈdʌbəljuː/

a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

From this reading New York: _M. W. DODD, 506 BROADWAY._ 1869.

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WARSnounUS /wɔːrz/

plural of “war” — the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading THE CIVIL WARS.

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wishesnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪz/

plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire

From this reading "The Author of the 'Schonberg-Cotta Family' wishes it to be generally known among the readers of her books in America, that the American Editions issued by Mr. M. W. Dodd, of New York, alone have the Author's sanction."

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YorknounUS /jɔːrk/

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 New York: _M. W. DODD, 506 BROADWAY._ 1869.

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