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Chapter 1 of The Poems of Emma Lazarus, Volume 1 is here in full — 96 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
VOL. I. "Sunrise" is an elegy to James A. Garfield, 20th President of the United States, who died on September 19, 1881, from a gunshot wound received in an assassination attempt in July of that year. "The New Colossus" is engraved on the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty. Echoes.
Chapter 1 of The Poems of Emma Lazarus, Volume 1 is here in full — 96 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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an attack intended to ruin someone's reputation
From this reading “"Sunrise" is an elegy to James A. Garfield, 20th President of the United States, who died on September 19, 1881, from a gunshot wound received in an assassination attempt in July of that year.”
someone or something that is abnormally large and powerful
From this reading “"The New Colossus" is engraved on the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty.”
plural of “echo” — the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves
From this reading “Echoes.”
a mournful poem; a lament for the dead
From this reading “"Sunrise" is an elegy to James A. Garfield, 20th President of the United States, who died on September 19, 1881, from a gunshot wound received in an assassination attempt in July of that year.”
cut or impressed into a surface
From this reading “"The New Colossus" is engraved on the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty.”
20th President of the United States; assassinated by a frustrated office-seeker (1831-1881)
From this reading “"Sunrise" is an elegy to James A. Garfield, 20th President of the United States, who died on September 19, 1881, from a gunshot wound received in an assassination attempt in July of that year.”
the act of shooting a gun
From this reading “"Sunrise" is an elegy to James A. Garfield, 20th President of the United States, who died on September 19, 1881, from a gunshot wound received in an assassination attempt in July of that year.”
a support or foundation
From this reading “"The New Colossus" is engraved on the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty.”
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From this reading "Sunrise" is an elegy to James A. Garfield, 20th President of the United States, who died on September 19, 1881, from a gunshot wound received in an assassination attempt in July of that year.
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From this reading "Sunrise" is an elegy to James A. Garfield, 20th President of the United States, who died on September 19, 1881, from a gunshot wound received in an assassination attempt in July of that year.
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From this reading "Sunrise" is an elegy to James A. Garfield, 20th President of the United States, who died on September 19, 1881, from a gunshot wound received in an assassination attempt in July of that year.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Sunrise" is an elegy to James A. Garfield, 20th President of the United States, who died on September 19, 1881, from a gunshot wound received in an assassination attempt in July of that year.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Sunrise" is an elegy to James A. Garfield, 20th President of the United States, who died on September 19, 1881, from a gunshot wound received in an assassination attempt in July of that year.
an attack intended to ruin someone's reputation
From this reading "Sunrise" is an elegy to James A. Garfield, 20th President of the United States, who died on September 19, 1881, from a gunshot wound received in an assassination attempt in July of that year.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading "Sunrise" is an elegy to James A. Garfield, 20th President of the United States, who died on September 19, 1881, from a gunshot wound received in an assassination attempt in July of that year.
someone or something that is abnormally large and powerful
From this reading "The New Colossus" is engraved on the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading "Sunrise" is an elegy to James A. Garfield, 20th President of the United States, who died on September 19, 1881, from a gunshot wound received in an assassination attempt in July of that year.
plural of “echo” — the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves
From this reading Echoes.
a mournful poem; a lament for the dead
From this reading "Sunrise" is an elegy to James A. Garfield, 20th President of the United States, who died on September 19, 1881, from a gunshot wound received in an assassination attempt in July of that year.
cut or impressed into a surface
From this reading "The New Colossus" is engraved on the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Sunrise" is an elegy to James A. Garfield, 20th President of the United States, who died on September 19, 1881, from a gunshot wound received in an assassination attempt in July of that year.
20th President of the United States; assassinated by a frustrated office-seeker (1831-1881)
From this reading "Sunrise" is an elegy to James A. Garfield, 20th President of the United States, who died on September 19, 1881, from a gunshot wound received in an assassination attempt in July of that year.
the act of shooting a gun
From this reading "Sunrise" is an elegy to James A. Garfield, 20th President of the United States, who died on September 19, 1881, from a gunshot wound received in an assassination attempt in July of that year.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Sunrise" is an elegy to James A. Garfield, 20th President of the United States, who died on September 19, 1881, from a gunshot wound received in an assassination attempt in July of that year.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Sunrise" is an elegy to James A. Garfield, 20th President of the United States, who died on September 19, 1881, from a gunshot wound received in an assassination attempt in July of that year.
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 "Sunrise" is an elegy to James A. Garfield, 20th President of the United States, who died on September 19, 1881, from a gunshot wound received in an assassination attempt in July of that year.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading "Sunrise" is an elegy to James A. Garfield, 20th President of the United States, who died on September 19, 1881, from a gunshot wound received in an assassination attempt in July of that year.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading "The New Colossus" is engraved on the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "The New Colossus" is engraved on the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Sunrise" is an elegy to James A. Garfield, 20th President of the United States, who died on September 19, 1881, from a gunshot wound received in an assassination attempt in July of that year.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Sunrise" is an elegy to James A. Garfield, 20th President of the United States, who died on September 19, 1881, from a gunshot wound received in an assassination attempt in July of that year.
a support or foundation
From this reading "The New Colossus" is engraved on the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading "Sunrise" is an elegy to James A. Garfield, 20th President of the United States, who died on September 19, 1881, from a gunshot wound received in an assassination attempt in July of that year.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading "Sunrise" is an elegy to James A. Garfield, 20th President of the United States, who died on September 19, 1881, from a gunshot wound received in an assassination attempt in July of that year.
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading "Sunrise" is an elegy to James A. Garfield, 20th President of the United States, who died on September 19, 1881, from a gunshot wound received in an assassination attempt in July of that year.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading "Sunrise" is an elegy to James A. Garfield, 20th President of the United States, who died on September 19, 1881, from a gunshot wound received in an assassination attempt in July of that year.
a sculpture representing a human or animal
From this reading "The New Colossus" is engraved on the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty.
the first light of day
From this reading "Sunrise" is an elegy to James A. Garfield, 20th President of the United States, who died on September 19, 1881, from a gunshot wound received in an assassination attempt in July of that year.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Sunrise" is an elegy to James A. Garfield, 20th President of the United States, who died on September 19, 1881, from a gunshot wound received in an assassination attempt in July of that year.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Sunrise" is an elegy to James A. Garfield, 20th President of the United States, who died on September 19, 1881, from a gunshot wound received in an assassination attempt in July of that year.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Sunrise" is an elegy to James A. Garfield, 20th President of the United States, who died on September 19, 1881, from a gunshot wound received in an assassination attempt in July of that year.
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading "Sunrise" is an elegy to James A. Garfield, 20th President of the United States, who died on September 19, 1881, from a gunshot wound received in an assassination attempt in July of that year.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading VOL.
which person or people
From this reading "Sunrise" is an elegy to James A. Garfield, 20th President of the United States, who died on September 19, 1881, from a gunshot wound received in an assassination attempt in July of that year.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading "Sunrise" is an elegy to James A. Garfield, 20th President of the United States, who died on September 19, 1881, from a gunshot wound received in an assassination attempt in July of that year.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading "Sunrise" is an elegy to James A. Garfield, 20th President of the United States, who died on September 19, 1881, from a gunshot wound received in an assassination attempt in July of that year.
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