Chapter 1 of The Story of Genesis and Exodus 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 Story of Genesis and Exodus is here in full — 424 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
ABOUT A.D. 1250. AUTHOR OF "HISTORICAL OUTLINES OF ENGLISH ACCIDENCE;" EDITOR OF "HAMPOLE'S PRICKS OF CONSCIENCE;" "EARLY ENGLISH ALLITERATIVE POEMS," ETC. ETC.; ONE OF THE VICE-PRESIDENTS OF THE PHILOLOGICAL SOCIETY. BY N. TRÜBNER & CO., 57 & 59, LUDGATE HILL.
Chapter 1 of The Story of Genesis and Exodus is here in full — 424 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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having the same consonant at the beginning of each stressed syllable
From this reading “AUTHOR OF "HISTORICAL OUTLINES OF ENGLISH ACCIDENCE;" EDITOR OF "HAMPOLE'S PRICKS OF CONSCIENCE;" "EARLY ENGLISH ALLITERATIVE POEMS," ETC.”
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading “AUTHOR OF "HISTORICAL OUTLINES OF ENGLISH ACCIDENCE;" EDITOR OF "HAMPOLE'S PRICKS OF CONSCIENCE;" "EARLY ENGLISH ALLITERATIVE POEMS," ETC.”
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading “AUTHOR OF "HISTORICAL OUTLINES OF ENGLISH ACCIDENCE;" EDITOR OF "HAMPOLE'S PRICKS OF CONSCIENCE;" "EARLY ENGLISH ALLITERATIVE POEMS," ETC.”
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading “AUTHOR OF "HISTORICAL OUTLINES OF ENGLISH ACCIDENCE;" EDITOR OF "HAMPOLE'S PRICKS OF CONSCIENCE;" "EARLY ENGLISH ALLITERATIVE POEMS," ETC.”
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading “AUTHOR OF "HISTORICAL OUTLINES OF ENGLISH ACCIDENCE;" EDITOR OF "HAMPOLE'S PRICKS OF CONSCIENCE;" "EARLY ENGLISH ALLITERATIVE POEMS," ETC.”
plural of “outline” — the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading “AUTHOR OF "HISTORICAL OUTLINES OF ENGLISH ACCIDENCE;" EDITOR OF "HAMPOLE'S PRICKS OF CONSCIENCE;" "EARLY ENGLISH ALLITERATIVE POEMS," ETC.”
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading “AUTHOR OF "HISTORICAL OUTLINES OF ENGLISH ACCIDENCE;" EDITOR OF "HAMPOLE'S PRICKS OF CONSCIENCE;" "EARLY ENGLISH ALLITERATIVE POEMS," ETC.”
plural of “prick” — insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous
From this reading “AUTHOR OF "HISTORICAL OUTLINES OF ENGLISH ACCIDENCE;" EDITOR OF "HAMPOLE'S PRICKS OF CONSCIENCE;" "EARLY ENGLISH ALLITERATIVE POEMS," ETC.”
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.
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From this reading 1250.
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From this reading BY N. TRÜBNER & CO., 57 & 59, LUDGATE HILL.
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From this reading BY N. TRÜBNER & CO., 57 & 59, LUDGATE HILL.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ABOUT A.D.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading ABOUT A.D.
the part of grammar that deals with the inflections of words
From this reading AUTHOR OF "HISTORICAL OUTLINES OF ENGLISH ACCIDENCE;" EDITOR OF "HAMPOLE'S PRICKS OF CONSCIENCE;" "EARLY ENGLISH ALLITERATIVE POEMS," ETC.
having the same consonant at the beginning of each stressed syllable
From this reading AUTHOR OF "HISTORICAL OUTLINES OF ENGLISH ACCIDENCE;" EDITOR OF "HAMPOLE'S PRICKS OF CONSCIENCE;" "EARLY ENGLISH ALLITERATIVE POEMS," ETC.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "HISTORICAL OUTLINES OF ENGLISH ACCIDENCE;" EDITOR OF "HAMPOLE'S PRICKS OF CONSCIENCE;" "EARLY ENGLISH ALLITERATIVE POEMS," ETC.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY N. TRÜBNER & CO., 57 & 59, LUDGATE HILL.
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading BY N. TRÜBNER & CO., 57 & 59, LUDGATE HILL.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading AUTHOR OF "HISTORICAL OUTLINES OF ENGLISH ACCIDENCE;" EDITOR OF "HAMPOLE'S PRICKS OF CONSCIENCE;" "EARLY ENGLISH ALLITERATIVE POEMS," ETC.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading ABOUT A.D.
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading AUTHOR OF "HISTORICAL OUTLINES OF ENGLISH ACCIDENCE;" EDITOR OF "HAMPOLE'S PRICKS OF CONSCIENCE;" "EARLY ENGLISH ALLITERATIVE POEMS," ETC.
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "HISTORICAL OUTLINES OF ENGLISH ACCIDENCE;" EDITOR OF "HAMPOLE'S PRICKS OF CONSCIENCE;" "EARLY ENGLISH ALLITERATIVE POEMS," ETC.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading AUTHOR OF "HISTORICAL OUTLINES OF ENGLISH ACCIDENCE;" EDITOR OF "HAMPOLE'S PRICKS OF CONSCIENCE;" "EARLY ENGLISH ALLITERATIVE POEMS," ETC.
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "HISTORICAL OUTLINES OF ENGLISH ACCIDENCE;" EDITOR OF "HAMPOLE'S PRICKS OF CONSCIENCE;" "EARLY ENGLISH ALLITERATIVE POEMS," ETC.
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "HISTORICAL OUTLINES OF ENGLISH ACCIDENCE;" EDITOR OF "HAMPOLE'S PRICKS OF CONSCIENCE;" "EARLY ENGLISH ALLITERATIVE POEMS," ETC.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading BY N. TRÜBNER & CO., 57 & 59, LUDGATE HILL.
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading AUTHOR OF "HISTORICAL OUTLINES OF ENGLISH ACCIDENCE;" EDITOR OF "HAMPOLE'S PRICKS OF CONSCIENCE;" "EARLY ENGLISH ALLITERATIVE POEMS," ETC.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BY N. TRÜBNER & CO., 57 & 59, LUDGATE HILL.
a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues
From this reading BY N. TRÜBNER & CO., 57 & 59, LUDGATE HILL.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUTHOR OF "HISTORICAL OUTLINES OF ENGLISH ACCIDENCE;" EDITOR OF "HAMPOLE'S PRICKS OF CONSCIENCE;" "EARLY ENGLISH ALLITERATIVE POEMS," ETC.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ETC.; ONE OF THE VICE-PRESIDENTS OF THE PHILOLOGICAL SOCIETY.
plural of “outline” — the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading AUTHOR OF "HISTORICAL OUTLINES OF ENGLISH ACCIDENCE;" EDITOR OF "HAMPOLE'S PRICKS OF CONSCIENCE;" "EARLY ENGLISH ALLITERATIVE POEMS," ETC.
of or relating to or dealing with philology
From this reading ETC.; ONE OF THE VICE-PRESIDENTS OF THE PHILOLOGICAL SOCIETY.
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading AUTHOR OF "HISTORICAL OUTLINES OF ENGLISH ACCIDENCE;" EDITOR OF "HAMPOLE'S PRICKS OF CONSCIENCE;" "EARLY ENGLISH ALLITERATIVE POEMS," ETC.
plural of “prick” — insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous
From this reading AUTHOR OF "HISTORICAL OUTLINES OF ENGLISH ACCIDENCE;" EDITOR OF "HAMPOLE'S PRICKS OF CONSCIENCE;" "EARLY ENGLISH ALLITERATIVE POEMS," ETC.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading ETC.; ONE OF THE VICE-PRESIDENTS OF THE PHILOLOGICAL SOCIETY.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ETC.; ONE OF THE VICE-PRESIDENTS OF THE PHILOLOGICAL SOCIETY.
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From this reading BY N. TRÜBNER & CO., 57 & 59, LUDGATE HILL.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ETC.; ONE OF THE VICE-PRESIDENTS OF THE PHILOLOGICAL SOCIETY.
Chapter 1 of The Story of Genesis and Exodus by Richard [Editor] Morris holds 424 sentences, grouped into 85 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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