Chapter 1 of The Life, Studies, and Works of Benjamin is here in full — 452 sentences across 91 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter I
Chapter 1 of The Life, Studies, and Works of Benjamin is here in full — 452 sentences across 91 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
The Life, Studies, and Works of Benjamin West, Esq. President of the Royal Academy of London Composed from Materials Furnished by Himself By John Galt, Esq. Author of the Life and Administration of Cardinal Wolsey, &c. Part I. To Alexander Gordon, Esq. This little work Is respectfully inscribed By the Author.
Chapter 1 of The Life, Studies, and Works of Benjamin is here in full — 452 sentences across 91 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading “President of the Royal Academy of London Composed from Materials Furnished by Himself By John Galt, Esq.”
a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)
From this reading “Author of the Life and Administration of Cardinal Wolsey, &c.”
European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb
From this reading “To Alexander Gordon, Esq. This little work Is respectfully inscribed By the Author.”
gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation
From this reading “The Life, Studies, and Works of Benjamin West, Esq.”
written (by handwriting, printing, engraving, or carving) on or in a surface
From this reading “To Alexander Gordon, Esq. This little work Is respectfully inscribed By the Author.”
plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading “President of the Royal Academy of London Composed from Materials Furnished by Himself By John Galt, Esq.”
in a respectful manner
From this reading “To Alexander Gordon, Esq. This little work Is respectfully inscribed By the Author.”
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading “The Life, Studies, and Works of Benjamin West, Esq.”
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A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading President of the Royal Academy of London Composed from Materials Furnished by Himself By John Galt, Esq.
a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)
From this reading Author of the Life and Administration of Cardinal Wolsey, &c.
European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb
From this reading To Alexander Gordon, Esq. This little work Is respectfully inscribed By the Author.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Life, Studies, and Works of Benjamin West, Esq.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of the Life and Administration of Cardinal Wolsey, &c.
gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation
From this reading The Life, Studies, and Works of Benjamin West, Esq.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading President of the Royal Academy of London Composed from Materials Furnished by Himself By John Galt, Esq.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading Author of the Life and Administration of Cardinal Wolsey, &c.
(Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes
From this reading Author of the Life and Administration of Cardinal Wolsey, &c.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading President of the Royal Academy of London Composed from Materials Furnished by Himself By John Galt, Esq.
a title of respect for a member of the English gentry ranking just below a knight; placed after the name
From this reading The Life, Studies, and Works of Benjamin West, Esq.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading President of the Royal Academy of London Composed from Materials Furnished by Himself By John Galt, Esq.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading President of the Royal Academy of London Composed from Materials Furnished by Himself By John Galt, Esq.
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From this reading President of the Royal Academy of London Composed from Materials Furnished by Himself By John Galt, Esq.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To Alexander Gordon, Esq. This little work Is respectfully inscribed By the Author.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading President of the Royal Academy of London Composed from Materials Furnished by Himself By John Galt, Esq.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Part I.
written (by handwriting, printing, engraving, or carving) on or in a surface
From this reading To Alexander Gordon, Esq. This little work Is respectfully inscribed By the Author.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To Alexander Gordon, Esq. This little work Is respectfully inscribed By the Author.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading President of the Royal Academy of London Composed from Materials Furnished by Himself By John Galt, Esq.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The Life, Studies, and Works of Benjamin West, Esq.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading To Alexander Gordon, Esq. This little work Is respectfully inscribed By the Author.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading President of the Royal Academy of London Composed from Materials Furnished by Himself By John Galt, Esq.
plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading President of the Royal Academy of London Composed from Materials Furnished by Himself By John Galt, Esq.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Life, Studies, and Works of Benjamin West, Esq.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Part I.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading President of the Royal Academy of London Composed from Materials Furnished by Himself By John Galt, Esq.
in a respectful manner
From this reading To Alexander Gordon, Esq. This little work Is respectfully inscribed By the Author.
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading President of the Royal Academy of London Composed from Materials Furnished by Himself By John Galt, Esq.
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading The Life, Studies, and Works of Benjamin West, Esq.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Life, Studies, and Works of Benjamin West, Esq.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To Alexander Gordon, Esq. This little work Is respectfully inscribed By the Author.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To Alexander Gordon, Esq. This little work Is respectfully inscribed By the Author.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading The Life, Studies, and Works of Benjamin West, Esq.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Author of the Life and Administration of Cardinal Wolsey, &c.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading To Alexander Gordon, Esq. This little work Is respectfully inscribed By the Author.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading The Life, Studies, and Works of Benjamin West, Esq.
Chapter 1 of The Life, Studies, and Works of Benjamin by John Galt holds 452 sentences, grouped into 91 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.
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