Chapter 1 of The Mirror of Literature, Amusement — No. 380 is here in full — 424 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter I
Chapter 1 of The Mirror of Literature, Amusement — No. 380 is here in full — 424 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE MIRROR OF LITERATURE, AMUSEMENT, AND INSTRUCTION. VOL. 14, No. 380.] SATURDAY, JULY 11, 1829. [PRICE 2d. The engraving is an interesting illustration of the architecture of the metropolis in the seventeenth century, independent of its local association with names illustrious in historical record.
Chapter 1 of The Mirror of Literature, Amusement — No. 380 is here in full — 424 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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an architectural product or work
From this reading “The engraving is an interesting illustration of the architecture of the metropolis in the seventeenth century, independent of its local association with names illustrious in historical record.”
a print made from an engraving
From this reading “The engraving is an interesting illustration of the architecture of the metropolis in the seventeenth century, independent of its local association with names illustrious in historical record.”
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading “The engraving is an interesting illustration of the architecture of the metropolis in the seventeenth century, independent of its local association with names illustrious in historical record.”
artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading “The engraving is an interesting illustration of the architecture of the metropolis in the seventeenth century, independent of its local association with names illustrious in historical record.”
widely known and esteemed
From this reading “The engraving is an interesting illustration of the architecture of the metropolis in the seventeenth century, independent of its local association with names illustrious in historical record.”
a message describing how something is to be done
From this reading “THE MIRROR OF LITERATURE, AMUSEMENT, AND INSTRUCTION.”
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading “The engraving is an interesting illustration of the architecture of the metropolis in the seventeenth century, independent of its local association with names illustrious in historical record.”
coming next after the sixteenth in position
From this reading “The engraving is an interesting illustration of the architecture of the metropolis in the seventeenth century, independent of its local association with names illustrious in historical record.”
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From this reading 14, No. 380.] SATURDAY, JULY 11, 1829.
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From this reading 14, No. 380.] SATURDAY, JULY 11, 1829.
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From this reading 14, No. 380.] SATURDAY, JULY 11, 1829.
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From this reading [PRICE 2d.
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From this reading 14, No. 380.] SATURDAY, JULY 11, 1829.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading THE MIRROR OF LITERATURE, AMUSEMENT, AND INSTRUCTION.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The engraving is an interesting illustration of the architecture of the metropolis in the seventeenth century, independent of its local association with names illustrious in historical record.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MIRROR OF LITERATURE, AMUSEMENT, AND INSTRUCTION.
an architectural product or work
From this reading The engraving is an interesting illustration of the architecture of the metropolis in the seventeenth century, independent of its local association with names illustrious in historical record.
a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading The engraving is an interesting illustration of the architecture of the metropolis in the seventeenth century, independent of its local association with names illustrious in historical record.
a period of 100 years
From this reading The engraving is an interesting illustration of the architecture of the metropolis in the seventeenth century, independent of its local association with names illustrious in historical record.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading [PRICE 2d.
a print made from an engraving
From this reading The engraving is an interesting illustration of the architecture of the metropolis in the seventeenth century, independent of its local association with names illustrious in historical record.
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading The engraving is an interesting illustration of the architecture of the metropolis in the seventeenth century, independent of its local association with names illustrious in historical record.
artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading The engraving is an interesting illustration of the architecture of the metropolis in the seventeenth century, independent of its local association with names illustrious in historical record.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading The engraving is an interesting illustration of the architecture of the metropolis in the seventeenth century, independent of its local association with names illustrious in historical record.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The engraving is an interesting illustration of the architecture of the metropolis in the seventeenth century, independent of its local association with names illustrious in historical record.
free from external control and constraint
From this reading The engraving is an interesting illustration of the architecture of the metropolis in the seventeenth century, independent of its local association with names illustrious in historical record.
a message describing how something is to be done
From this reading THE MIRROR OF LITERATURE, AMUSEMENT, AND INSTRUCTION.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading The engraving is an interesting illustration of the architecture of the metropolis in the seventeenth century, independent of its local association with names illustrious in historical record.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The engraving is an interesting illustration of the architecture of the metropolis in the seventeenth century, independent of its local association with names illustrious in historical record.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The engraving is an interesting illustration of the architecture of the metropolis in the seventeenth century, independent of its local association with names illustrious in historical record.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading 14, No. 380.] SATURDAY, JULY 11, 1829.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading THE MIRROR OF LITERATURE, AMUSEMENT, AND INSTRUCTION.
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading The engraving is an interesting illustration of the architecture of the metropolis in the seventeenth century, independent of its local association with names illustrious in historical record.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The engraving is an interesting illustration of the architecture of the metropolis in the seventeenth century, independent of its local association with names illustrious in historical record.
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading THE MIRROR OF LITERATURE, AMUSEMENT, AND INSTRUCTION.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading The engraving is an interesting illustration of the architecture of the metropolis in the seventeenth century, independent of its local association with names illustrious in historical record.
not any; not one
From this reading 14, No. 380.] SATURDAY, JULY 11, 1829.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MIRROR OF LITERATURE, AMUSEMENT, AND INSTRUCTION.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading [PRICE 2d.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading The engraving is an interesting illustration of the architecture of the metropolis in the seventeenth century, independent of its local association with names illustrious in historical record.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading 14, No. 380.] SATURDAY, JULY 11, 1829.
coming next after the sixteenth in position
From this reading The engraving is an interesting illustration of the architecture of the metropolis in the seventeenth century, independent of its local association with names illustrious in historical record.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MIRROR OF LITERATURE, AMUSEMENT, AND INSTRUCTION.
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From this reading VOL.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The engraving is an interesting illustration of the architecture of the metropolis in the seventeenth century, independent of its local association with names illustrious in historical record.
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