Chapter 16 of The Oxford Book of American Essays is here in full — 387 sentences across 78 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 16 of The Oxford Book of American Essays is here in full — 387 sentences across 78 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
[From _Windfalls of Observation_, by Edward Sandford Martin. Copyright, 1893, by Charles Scribner's Sons.] FREE TRADE VS. PROTECTION IN LITERATURE SAMUEL MCCHORD CROTHERS In the old-fashioned text-book we used to be told that the branch of learning that was treated was at once an art and a science. Literature is much more than that.
Chapter 16 of The Oxford Book of American Essays is here in full — 387 sentences across 78 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading “PROTECTION IN LITERATURE SAMUEL MCCHORD CROTHERS In the old-fashioned text-book we used to be told that the branch of learning that was treated was at once an art and a science.”
a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work
From this reading “Copyright, 1893, by Charles Scribner's Sons.]”
the act of making and recording a measurement
out of fashion
From this reading “PROTECTION IN LITERATURE SAMUEL MCCHORD CROTHERS In the old-fashioned text-book we used to be told that the branch of learning that was treated was at once an art and a science.”
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading “PROTECTION IN LITERATURE SAMUEL MCCHORD CROTHERS In the old-fashioned text-book we used to be told that the branch of learning that was treated was at once an art and a science.”
(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king
From this reading “PROTECTION IN LITERATURE SAMUEL MCCHORD CROTHERS In the old-fashioned text-book we used to be told that the branch of learning that was treated was at once an art and a science.”
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading “PROTECTION IN LITERATURE SAMUEL MCCHORD CROTHERS In the old-fashioned text-book we used to be told that the branch of learning that was treated was at once an art and a science.”
plural of “windfall” — fruit that has fallen from the tree
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international trade free of government interference
In this reading “FREE TRADE VS.”
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
In this reading “PROTECTION IN LITERATURE SAMUEL MCCHORD CROTHERS In the old-fashioned text-book we used to be told that the branch of learning that was treated was at once an art and a science.”
In this reading “Literature is much more than that.”
In this reading “PROTECTION IN LITERATURE SAMUEL MCCHORD CROTHERS In the old-fashioned text-book we used to be told that the branch of learning that was treated was at once an art and a science.”
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From this reading Copyright, 1893, by Charles Scribner's Sons.]
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PROTECTION IN LITERATURE SAMUEL MCCHORD CROTHERS In the old-fashioned text-book we used to be told that the branch of learning that was treated was at once an art and a science.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading PROTECTION IN LITERATURE SAMUEL MCCHORD CROTHERS In the old-fashioned text-book we used to be told that the branch of learning that was treated was at once an art and a science.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PROTECTION IN LITERATURE SAMUEL MCCHORD CROTHERS In the old-fashioned text-book we used to be told that the branch of learning that was treated was at once an art and a science.
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading PROTECTION IN LITERATURE SAMUEL MCCHORD CROTHERS In the old-fashioned text-book we used to be told that the branch of learning that was treated was at once an art and a science.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading PROTECTION IN LITERATURE SAMUEL MCCHORD CROTHERS In the old-fashioned text-book we used to be told that the branch of learning that was treated was at once an art and a science.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading PROTECTION IN LITERATURE SAMUEL MCCHORD CROTHERS In the old-fashioned text-book we used to be told that the branch of learning that was treated was at once an art and a science.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading PROTECTION IN LITERATURE SAMUEL MCCHORD CROTHERS In the old-fashioned text-book we used to be told that the branch of learning that was treated was at once an art and a science.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading [From _Windfalls of Observation_, by Edward Sandford Martin.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Copyright, 1893, by Charles Scribner's Sons.]
a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work
From this reading Copyright, 1893, by Charles Scribner's Sons.]
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From this reading PROTECTION IN LITERATURE SAMUEL MCCHORD CROTHERS In the old-fashioned text-book we used to be told that the branch of learning that was treated was at once an art and a science.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading [From _Windfalls of Observation_, by Edward Sandford Martin.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading FREE TRADE VS.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading [From _Windfalls of Observation_, by Edward Sandford Martin.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PROTECTION IN LITERATURE SAMUEL MCCHORD CROTHERS In the old-fashioned text-book we used to be told that the branch of learning that was treated was at once an art and a science.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Literature is much more than that.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading PROTECTION IN LITERATURE SAMUEL MCCHORD CROTHERS In the old-fashioned text-book we used to be told that the branch of learning that was treated was at once an art and a science.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading PROTECTION IN LITERATURE SAMUEL MCCHORD CROTHERS In the old-fashioned text-book we used to be told that the branch of learning that was treated was at once an art and a science.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading [From _Windfalls of Observation_, by Edward Sandford Martin.
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From this reading PROTECTION IN LITERATURE SAMUEL MCCHORD CROTHERS In the old-fashioned text-book we used to be told that the branch of learning that was treated was at once an art and a science.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Literature is much more than that.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Literature is much more than that.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading [From _Windfalls of Observation_, by Edward Sandford Martin.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [From _Windfalls of Observation_, by Edward Sandford Martin.
out of fashion
From this reading PROTECTION IN LITERATURE SAMUEL MCCHORD CROTHERS In the old-fashioned text-book we used to be told that the branch of learning that was treated was at once an art and a science.
on one occasion
From this reading PROTECTION IN LITERATURE SAMUEL MCCHORD CROTHERS In the old-fashioned text-book we used to be told that the branch of learning that was treated was at once an art and a science.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading PROTECTION IN LITERATURE SAMUEL MCCHORD CROTHERS In the old-fashioned text-book we used to be told that the branch of learning that was treated was at once an art and a science.
(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king
From this reading PROTECTION IN LITERATURE SAMUEL MCCHORD CROTHERS In the old-fashioned text-book we used to be told that the branch of learning that was treated was at once an art and a science.
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From this reading [From _Windfalls of Observation_, by Edward Sandford Martin.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading PROTECTION IN LITERATURE SAMUEL MCCHORD CROTHERS In the old-fashioned text-book we used to be told that the branch of learning that was treated was at once an art and a science.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Copyright, 1893, by Charles Scribner's Sons.]
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading Copyright, 1893, by Charles Scribner's Sons.]
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From this reading PROTECTION IN LITERATURE SAMUEL MCCHORD CROTHERS In the old-fashioned text-book we used to be told that the branch of learning that was treated was at once an art and a science.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Literature is much more than that.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PROTECTION IN LITERATURE SAMUEL MCCHORD CROTHERS In the old-fashioned text-book we used to be told that the branch of learning that was treated was at once an art and a science.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PROTECTION IN LITERATURE SAMUEL MCCHORD CROTHERS In the old-fashioned text-book we used to be told that the branch of learning that was treated was at once an art and a science.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PROTECTION IN LITERATURE SAMUEL MCCHORD CROTHERS In the old-fashioned text-book we used to be told that the branch of learning that was treated was at once an art and a science.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading PROTECTION IN LITERATURE SAMUEL MCCHORD CROTHERS In the old-fashioned text-book we used to be told that the branch of learning that was treated was at once an art and a science.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading FREE TRADE VS.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading PROTECTION IN LITERATURE SAMUEL MCCHORD CROTHERS In the old-fashioned text-book we used to be told that the branch of learning that was treated was at once an art and a science.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading PROTECTION IN LITERATURE SAMUEL MCCHORD CROTHERS In the old-fashioned text-book we used to be told that the branch of learning that was treated was at once an art and a science.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FREE TRADE VS.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PROTECTION IN LITERATURE SAMUEL MCCHORD CROTHERS In the old-fashioned text-book we used to be told that the branch of learning that was treated was at once an art and a science.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading PROTECTION IN LITERATURE SAMUEL MCCHORD CROTHERS In the old-fashioned text-book we used to be told that the branch of learning that was treated was at once an art and a science.
plural of “windfall” — fruit that has fallen from the tree
From this reading [From _Windfalls of Observation_, by Edward Sandford Martin.
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