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The Epicurean: A Tale
The Epicurean: A Tale

Chapter I

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A TALE.
THOMAS MOORE.
The Publishers beg to inform the Composers of Music, and Music Sellers, that MR.
JAMES POWER, of the Strand, Music Seller, is the only person authorized by them to publish the SONGS or VERSES in this Work connected with Music.
TO LORD JOHN RUSSELL _THIS VOLUME_ IS INSCRIBED BY ONE WHO ADMIRES HIS CHARACTER AND TALENTS, AND IS PROUD OF HIS FRIENDSHIP.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Epicurean: A Tale

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of The Epicurean: A Tale is here in full — 427 sentences across 86 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/85 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
A TALE.
/ə teɪl/
Line 2
THOMAS MOORE.
/ˈtɑːməs mʊr/
Line 3
The Publishers beg to inform the Composers of Music, and Music Sellers, that MR.
/ðə ˈpʌblɪʃərz beɡ tuː ˌɪnˈfɔːrm ðə kəmˈpoʊzərz ʌv ˈmjuːzɪk ənd ˈmjuːzɪk ˈselərz ðæt ˈmɪstər/
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JAMES POWER, of the Strand, Music Seller, is the only person authorized by them to publish the SONGS or VERSES in this Work connected with Music.
/dʒeɪmz ˈpaʊər ʌv ðə strænd ˈmjuːzɪk ˈselər ɪz ðə ˈoʊnli ˈpɜːrsən ˈɔːθəraɪzd baɪ ðem tuː ˈpʌblɪʃ ðə sɔːŋz ɔːr ˈvɜːrsəz ɪn ðɪs wɜːrk kəˈnektɪd wɪð ˈmjuːzɪk/
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TO LORD JOHN RUSSELL _THIS VOLUME_ IS INSCRIBED BY ONE WHO ADMIRES HIS CHARACTER AND TALENTS, AND IS PROUD OF HIS FRIENDSHIP.
/tuː lɔːrd dʒɑːn ˈrʌsəl ðɪs ˈvɑːljuːm ɪz ˌɪnˈskraɪbd baɪ wʌn huː ædˈmaɪrz hɪz ˈkerɪktər ənd ˈtælənts ənd ɪz praʊd ʌv hɪz ˈfrendʃɪp/

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admires verb US /ædˈmaɪrz/

third-person singular of “admire” — feel admiration for

From this reading “TO LORD JOHN RUSSELL _THIS VOLUME_ IS INSCRIBED BY ONE WHO ADMIRES HIS CHARACTER AND TALENTS, AND IS PROUD OF HIS FRIENDSHIP.”

authorized adjective US /ˈɔːθəraɪzd/

endowed with authority

From this reading “JAMES POWER, of the Strand, Music Seller, is the only person authorized by them to publish the SONGS or VERSES in this Work connected with Music.”

Composers noun US /kəmˈpoʊzərz/

plural of “composer” — someone who composes music as a profession

From this reading “The Publishers beg to inform the Composers of Music, and Music Sellers, that MR.”

inscribed adjective US /ˌɪnˈskraɪbd/

written (by handwriting, printing, engraving, or carving) on or in a surface

From this reading “TO LORD JOHN RUSSELL _THIS VOLUME_ IS INSCRIBED BY ONE WHO ADMIRES HIS CHARACTER AND TALENTS, AND IS PROUD OF HIS FRIENDSHIP.”

publish verb US /ˈpʌblɪʃ/

put into print

From this reading “JAMES POWER, of the Strand, Music Seller, is the only person authorized by them to publish the SONGS or VERSES in this Work connected with Music.”

Publishers noun US /ˈpʌblɪʃərz/

plural of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business

From this reading “The Publishers beg to inform the Composers of Music, and Music Sellers, that MR.”

Seller noun US /ˈselər/

someone who promotes or exchanges goods or services for money

From this reading “JAMES POWER, of the Strand, Music Seller, is the only person authorized by them to publish the SONGS or VERSES in this Work connected with Music.”

Sellers noun US /ˈselərz/

English comic actor (1925-1980)

From this reading “The Publishers beg to inform the Composers of Music, and Music Sellers, that MR.”

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AdeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A TALE.

ADMIRESverbUS /ædˈmaɪrz/

third-person singular of “admire” — feel admiration for

From this reading TO LORD JOHN RUSSELL _THIS VOLUME_ IS INSCRIBED BY ONE WHO ADMIRES HIS CHARACTER AND TALENTS, AND IS PROUD OF HIS FRIENDSHIP.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The Publishers beg to inform the Composers of Music, and Music Sellers, that MR.

authorizedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːθəraɪzd/

endowed with authority

From this reading JAMES POWER, of the Strand, Music Seller, is the only person authorized by them to publish the SONGS or VERSES in this Work connected with Music.

begverbUS /beɡ/

call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading The Publishers beg to inform the Composers of Music, and Music Sellers, that MR.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading JAMES POWER, of the Strand, Music Seller, is the only person authorized by them to publish the SONGS or VERSES in this Work connected with Music.

CHARACTERnounUS /ˈkerɪktər/

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading TO LORD JOHN RUSSELL _THIS VOLUME_ IS INSCRIBED BY ONE WHO ADMIRES HIS CHARACTER AND TALENTS, AND IS PROUD OF HIS FRIENDSHIP.

ComposersnounUS /kəmˈpoʊzərz/

plural of “composer” — someone who composes music as a profession

From this reading The Publishers beg to inform the Composers of Music, and Music Sellers, that MR.

connectedadjectiveUS /kəˈnektɪd/

being joined in close association

From this reading JAMES POWER, of the Strand, Music Seller, is the only person authorized by them to publish the SONGS or VERSES in this Work connected with Music.

FRIENDSHIPnounUS /ˈfrendʃɪp/

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading TO LORD JOHN RUSSELL _THIS VOLUME_ IS INSCRIBED BY ONE WHO ADMIRES HIS CHARACTER AND TALENTS, AND IS PROUD OF HIS FRIENDSHIP.

HISdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading TO LORD JOHN RUSSELL _THIS VOLUME_ IS INSCRIBED BY ONE WHO ADMIRES HIS CHARACTER AND TALENTS, AND IS PROUD OF HIS FRIENDSHIP.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading JAMES POWER, of the Strand, Music Seller, is the only person authorized by them to publish the SONGS or VERSES in this Work connected with Music.

informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/

impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to

From this reading The Publishers beg to inform the Composers of Music, and Music Sellers, that MR.

INSCRIBEDadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈskraɪbd/

written (by handwriting, printing, engraving, or carving) on or in a surface

From this reading TO LORD JOHN RUSSELL _THIS VOLUME_ IS INSCRIBED BY ONE WHO ADMIRES HIS CHARACTER AND TALENTS, AND IS PROUD OF HIS FRIENDSHIP.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading JAMES POWER, of the Strand, Music Seller, is the only person authorized by them to publish the SONGS or VERSES in this Work connected with Music.

JAMESnounUS /dʒeɪmz/

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading JAMES POWER, of the Strand, Music Seller, is the only person authorized by them to publish the SONGS or VERSES in this Work connected with Music.

JOHNnounUS /dʒɑːn/

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading TO LORD JOHN RUSSELL _THIS VOLUME_ IS INSCRIBED BY ONE WHO ADMIRES HIS CHARACTER AND TALENTS, AND IS PROUD OF HIS FRIENDSHIP.

LORDnounUS /lɔːrd/

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading TO LORD JOHN RUSSELL _THIS VOLUME_ IS INSCRIBED BY ONE WHO ADMIRES HIS CHARACTER AND TALENTS, AND IS PROUD OF HIS FRIENDSHIP.

MOOREnounUS /mʊr/

United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)

From this reading THOMAS MOORE.

MRnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading The Publishers beg to inform the Composers of Music, and Music Sellers, that MR.

MusicnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪk/

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading The Publishers beg to inform the Composers of Music, and Music Sellers, that MR.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Publishers beg to inform the Composers of Music, and Music Sellers, that MR.

ONEpronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading TO LORD JOHN RUSSELL _THIS VOLUME_ IS INSCRIBED BY ONE WHO ADMIRES HIS CHARACTER AND TALENTS, AND IS PROUD OF HIS FRIENDSHIP.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading JAMES POWER, of the Strand, Music Seller, is the only person authorized by them to publish the SONGS or VERSES in this Work connected with Music.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading JAMES POWER, of the Strand, Music Seller, is the only person authorized by them to publish the SONGS or VERSES in this Work connected with Music.

personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/

a human being

From this reading JAMES POWER, of the Strand, Music Seller, is the only person authorized by them to publish the SONGS or VERSES in this Work connected with Music.

POWERnounUS /ˈpaʊər/

possession of controlling influence

From this reading JAMES POWER, of the Strand, Music Seller, is the only person authorized by them to publish the SONGS or VERSES in this Work connected with Music.

PROUDadjectiveUS /praʊd/

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading TO LORD JOHN RUSSELL _THIS VOLUME_ IS INSCRIBED BY ONE WHO ADMIRES HIS CHARACTER AND TALENTS, AND IS PROUD OF HIS FRIENDSHIP.

publishverbUS /ˈpʌblɪʃ/

put into print

From this reading JAMES POWER, of the Strand, Music Seller, is the only person authorized by them to publish the SONGS or VERSES in this Work connected with Music.

PublishersnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃərz/

plural of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business

From this reading The Publishers beg to inform the Composers of Music, and Music Sellers, that MR.

RUSSELLnounUS /ˈrʌsəl/

United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)

From this reading TO LORD JOHN RUSSELL _THIS VOLUME_ IS INSCRIBED BY ONE WHO ADMIRES HIS CHARACTER AND TALENTS, AND IS PROUD OF HIS FRIENDSHIP.

SellernounUS /ˈselər/

someone who promotes or exchanges goods or services for money

From this reading JAMES POWER, of the Strand, Music Seller, is the only person authorized by them to publish the SONGS or VERSES in this Work connected with Music.

SellersnounUS /ˈselərz/

English comic actor (1925-1980)

From this reading The Publishers beg to inform the Composers of Music, and Music Sellers, that MR.

SONGSnounUS /sɔːŋz/

plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words

From this reading JAMES POWER, of the Strand, Music Seller, is the only person authorized by them to publish the SONGS or VERSES in this Work connected with Music.

StrandnounUS /strænd/

a pattern forming a unity within a larger structural whole

From this reading JAMES POWER, of the Strand, Music Seller, is the only person authorized by them to publish the SONGS or VERSES in this Work connected with Music.

TALEnounUS /teɪl/

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 A TALE.

TALENTSnounUS /ˈtælənts/

plural of “talent” — natural abilities or qualities

From this reading TO LORD JOHN RUSSELL _THIS VOLUME_ IS INSCRIBED BY ONE WHO ADMIRES HIS CHARACTER AND TALENTS, AND IS PROUD OF HIS FRIENDSHIP.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Publishers beg to inform the Composers of Music, and Music Sellers, that MR.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The Publishers beg to inform the Composers of Music, and Music Sellers, that MR.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading JAMES POWER, of the Strand, Music Seller, is the only person authorized by them to publish the SONGS or VERSES in this Work connected with Music.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading JAMES POWER, of the Strand, Music Seller, is the only person authorized by them to publish the SONGS or VERSES in this Work connected with Music.

THOMASnounUS /ˈtɑːməs/

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading THOMAS MOORE.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading The Publishers beg to inform the Composers of Music, and Music Sellers, that MR.

VERSESnounUS /ˈvɜːrsəz/

plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form

From this reading JAMES POWER, of the Strand, Music Seller, is the only person authorized by them to publish the SONGS or VERSES in this Work connected with Music.

VOLUMEnounUS /ˈvɑːljuːm/

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading TO LORD JOHN RUSSELL _THIS VOLUME_ IS INSCRIBED BY ONE WHO ADMIRES HIS CHARACTER AND TALENTS, AND IS PROUD OF HIS FRIENDSHIP.

WHOpronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading TO LORD JOHN RUSSELL _THIS VOLUME_ IS INSCRIBED BY ONE WHO ADMIRES HIS CHARACTER AND TALENTS, AND IS PROUD OF HIS FRIENDSHIP.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading JAMES POWER, of the Strand, Music Seller, is the only person authorized by them to publish the SONGS or VERSES in this Work connected with Music.

WorkverbUS /wɜːrk/

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading JAMES POWER, of the Strand, Music Seller, is the only person authorized by them to publish the SONGS or VERSES in this Work connected with Music.

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