Chapter 1 of The Making of William Edwards is here in full — 79 sentences across 16 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter I
Chapter 1 of The Making of William Edwards is here in full — 79 sentences across 16 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
This book appeared originally as 'The Bridge of Beauty.' But on its re-issue in popular form it has been thought well to indicate in the new title the purport of the story. [_See page 16._] AUTHOR OF 'GOD'S PROVIDENCE HOUSE' 'THE MANCHESTER MAN' 'IN HIS OWN HAND' ETC. ETC. LONDON: ANDREW MELROSE 16 PILGRIM STREET, E.C.
Chapter 1 of The Making of William Edwards is here in full — 79 sentences across 16 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading “LONDON: ANDREW MELROSE 16 PILGRIM STREET, E.C.”
possessive form of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading “[_See page 16._] AUTHOR OF 'GOD'S PROVIDENCE HOUSE' 'THE MANCHESTER MAN' 'IN HIS OWN HAND' ETC.”
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading “But on its re-issue in popular form it has been thought well to indicate in the new title the purport of the story.”
largest city in New Hampshire; located in southeastern New Hampshire on the Merrimack river
From this reading “[_See page 16._] AUTHOR OF 'GOD'S PROVIDENCE HOUSE' 'THE MANCHESTER MAN' 'IN HIS OWN HAND' ETC.”
in an original manner
From this reading “This book appeared originally as 'The Bridge of Beauty.'”
someone who journeys in foreign lands
From this reading “LONDON: ANDREW MELROSE 16 PILGRIM STREET, E.C.”
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading “[_See page 16._] AUTHOR OF 'GOD'S PROVIDENCE HOUSE' 'THE MANCHESTER MAN' 'IN HIS OWN HAND' ETC.”
have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming
From this reading “But on its re-issue in popular form it has been thought well to indicate in the new title the purport of the story.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.
In this reading “But on its re-issue in popular form it has been thought well to indicate in the new title the purport of the story.”
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From this reading [_See page 16._] AUTHOR OF 'GOD'S PROVIDENCE HOUSE' 'THE MANCHESTER MAN' 'IN HIS OWN HAND' ETC.
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading LONDON: ANDREW MELROSE 16 PILGRIM STREET, E.C.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading This book appeared originally as 'The Bridge of Beauty.'
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This book appeared originally as 'The Bridge of Beauty.'
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading [_See page 16._] AUTHOR OF 'GOD'S PROVIDENCE HOUSE' 'THE MANCHESTER MAN' 'IN HIS OWN HAND' ETC.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading This book appeared originally as 'The Bridge of Beauty.'
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But on its re-issue in popular form it has been thought well to indicate in the new title the purport of the story.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading This book appeared originally as 'The Bridge of Beauty.'
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading This book appeared originally as 'The Bridge of Beauty.'
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But on its re-issue in popular form it has been thought well to indicate in the new title the purport of the story.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading LONDON: ANDREW MELROSE 16 PILGRIM STREET, E.C.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading LONDON: ANDREW MELROSE 16 PILGRIM STREET, E.C.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [_See page 16._] AUTHOR OF 'GOD'S PROVIDENCE HOUSE' 'THE MANCHESTER MAN' 'IN HIS OWN HAND' ETC.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading But on its re-issue in popular form it has been thought well to indicate in the new title the purport of the story.
possessive form of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading [_See page 16._] AUTHOR OF 'GOD'S PROVIDENCE HOUSE' 'THE MANCHESTER MAN' 'IN HIS OWN HAND' ETC.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading [_See page 16._] AUTHOR OF 'GOD'S PROVIDENCE HOUSE' 'THE MANCHESTER MAN' 'IN HIS OWN HAND' ETC.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But on its re-issue in popular form it has been thought well to indicate in the new title the purport of the story.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading [_See page 16._] AUTHOR OF 'GOD'S PROVIDENCE HOUSE' 'THE MANCHESTER MAN' 'IN HIS OWN HAND' ETC.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading [_See page 16._] AUTHOR OF 'GOD'S PROVIDENCE HOUSE' 'THE MANCHESTER MAN' 'IN HIS OWN HAND' ETC.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But on its re-issue in popular form it has been thought well to indicate in the new title the purport of the story.
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading But on its re-issue in popular form it has been thought well to indicate in the new title the purport of the story.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But on its re-issue in popular form it has been thought well to indicate in the new title the purport of the story.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But on its re-issue in popular form it has been thought well to indicate in the new title the purport of the story.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading LONDON: ANDREW MELROSE 16 PILGRIM STREET, E.C.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading [_See page 16._] AUTHOR OF 'GOD'S PROVIDENCE HOUSE' 'THE MANCHESTER MAN' 'IN HIS OWN HAND' ETC.
largest city in New Hampshire; located in southeastern New Hampshire on the Merrimack river
From this reading [_See page 16._] AUTHOR OF 'GOD'S PROVIDENCE HOUSE' 'THE MANCHESTER MAN' 'IN HIS OWN HAND' ETC.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LONDON: ANDREW MELROSE 16 PILGRIM STREET, E.C.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading But on its re-issue in popular form it has been thought well to indicate in the new title the purport of the story.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This book appeared originally as 'The Bridge of Beauty.'
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But on its re-issue in popular form it has been thought well to indicate in the new title the purport of the story.
in an original manner
From this reading This book appeared originally as 'The Bridge of Beauty.'
have ownership or possession of
From this reading [_See page 16._] AUTHOR OF 'GOD'S PROVIDENCE HOUSE' 'THE MANCHESTER MAN' 'IN HIS OWN HAND' ETC.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading [_See page 16._] AUTHOR OF 'GOD'S PROVIDENCE HOUSE' 'THE MANCHESTER MAN' 'IN HIS OWN HAND' ETC.
someone who journeys in foreign lands
From this reading LONDON: ANDREW MELROSE 16 PILGRIM STREET, E.C.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading But on its re-issue in popular form it has been thought well to indicate in the new title the purport of the story.
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading [_See page 16._] AUTHOR OF 'GOD'S PROVIDENCE HOUSE' 'THE MANCHESTER MAN' 'IN HIS OWN HAND' ETC.
have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming
From this reading But on its re-issue in popular form it has been thought well to indicate in the new title the purport of the story.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But on its re-issue in popular form it has been thought well to indicate in the new title the purport of the story.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading [_See page 16._] AUTHOR OF 'GOD'S PROVIDENCE HOUSE' 'THE MANCHESTER MAN' 'IN HIS OWN HAND' ETC.
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 But on its re-issue in popular form it has been thought well to indicate in the new title the purport of the story.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading LONDON: ANDREW MELROSE 16 PILGRIM STREET, E.C.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This book appeared originally as 'The Bridge of Beauty.'
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This book appeared originally as 'The Bridge of Beauty.'
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But on its re-issue in popular form it has been thought well to indicate in the new title the purport of the story.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading But on its re-issue in popular form it has been thought well to indicate in the new title the purport of the story.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But on its re-issue in popular form it has been thought well to indicate in the new title the purport of the story.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading But on its re-issue in popular form it has been thought well to indicate in the new title the purport of the story.
Chapter 1 of The Making of William Edwards by G. Linnaeus (George Linnaeus), Mrs. Banks holds 79 sentences, grouped into 16 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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