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Thomas Stanley

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The author's textual notes occur near the end of the book, before the Index to First Lines.
References to the notes are marked within the text as "[number:number]" and within the textual notes section as "number:number."
For example, [2:1] represents the first note in the second poem that has notes; [3:2] represents the second note in the third poem that has notes.
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LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Thomas Stanley

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of Thomas Stanley is here in full — 423 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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The author's textual notes occur near the end of the book, before the Index to First Lines.
/ðə ˈɔːθərz ˈtekstʃuːəl noʊts əˈkɜːr nɪr ðə end ʌv ðə bʊk bɪˈfɔːr ðə ˈɪndeks tuː fɜːrst laɪnz/
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References to the notes are marked within the text as "[number:number]" and within the textual notes section as "number:number."
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For example, [2:1] represents the first note in the second poem that has notes; [3:2] represents the second note in the third poem that has notes.
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Learner Dictionary

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Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

author's noun US /ˈɔːθərz/

possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading “The author's textual notes occur near the end of the book, before the Index to First Lines.”

Index noun US /ˈɪndeks/

a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number

From this reading “The author's textual notes occur near the end of the book, before the Index to First Lines.”

occur verb US /əˈkɜːr/

come to pass

From this reading “The author's textual notes occur near the end of the book, before the Index to First Lines.”

References noun US /ˈrefərənsɪz/

plural of “reference” — a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading “References to the notes are marked within the text as "[number:number]" and within the textual notes section as "number:number."”

represents verb US /ˌreprɪˈzents/

third-person singular of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

From this reading “For example, [2:1] represents the first note in the second poem that has notes; [3:2] represents the second note in the third poem that has notes.”

section noun US /ˈsekʃən/

a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading “References to the notes are marked within the text as "[number:number]" and within the textual notes section as "number:number."”

text noun US /tekst/

the words of something written

From this reading “References to the notes are marked within the text as "[number:number]" and within the textual notes section as "number:number."”

textual adjective US /ˈtekstʃuːəl/

of or relating to or based on a text

From this reading “The author's textual notes occur near the end of the book, before the Index to First Lines.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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.

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For example preposition + noun

as an example

In this reading “For example, [2:1] represents the first note in the second poem that has notes; [3:2] represents the second note in the third poem that has notes.”

First Lines adjective + noun counted as “first line”

In this reading “The author's textual notes occur near the end of the book, before the Index to First Lines.”

in the second preposition + article + noun counted as “in … second”

In this reading “For example, [2:1] represents the first note in the second poem that has notes; [3:2] represents the second note in the third poem that has notes.”

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1

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading For example, [2:1] represents the first note in the second poem that has notes; [3:2] represents the second note in the third poem that has notes.

2

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading 2.

3

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading For example, [2:1] represents the first note in the second poem that has notes; [3:2] represents the second note in the third poem that has notes.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading References to the notes are marked within the text as "[number:number]" and within the textual notes section as "number:number."

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading References to the notes are marked within the text as "[number:number]" and within the textual notes section as "number:number."

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading References to the notes are marked within the text as "[number:number]" and within the textual notes section as "number:number."

author'snounUS /ˈɔːθərz/

possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading The author's textual notes occur near the end of the book, before the Index to First Lines.

beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The author's textual notes occur near the end of the book, before the Index to First Lines.

booknounUS /bʊk/

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading The author's textual notes occur near the end of the book, before the Index to First Lines.

endnounUS /end/

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The author's textual notes occur near the end of the book, before the Index to First Lines.

examplenounUS /ɪɡˈzæmpəl/

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading For example, [2:1] represents the first note in the second poem that has notes; [3:2] represents the second note in the third poem that has notes.

FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The author's textual notes occur near the end of the book, before the Index to First Lines.

ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For example, [2:1] represents the first note in the second poem that has notes; [3:2] represents the second note in the third poem that has notes.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading For example, [2:1] represents the first note in the second poem that has notes; [3:2] represents the second note in the third poem that has notes.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading For example, [2:1] represents the first note in the second poem that has notes; [3:2] represents the second note in the third poem that has notes.

IndexnounUS /ˈɪndeks/

a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number

From this reading The author's textual notes occur near the end of the book, before the Index to First Lines.

LinesnounUS /laɪnz/

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading The author's textual notes occur near the end of the book, before the Index to First Lines.

markedadjectiveUS /mɑːrkt/

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading References to the notes are marked within the text as "[number:number]" and within the textual notes section as "number:number."

nearadverbUS /nɪr/

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading The author's textual notes occur near the end of the book, before the Index to First Lines.

notenounUS /noʊt/

a brief written record

From this reading For example, [2:1] represents the first note in the second poem that has notes; [3:2] represents the second note in the third poem that has notes.

notesnounUS /noʊts/

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading The author's textual notes occur near the end of the book, before the Index to First Lines.

numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading References to the notes are marked within the text as "[number:number]" and within the textual notes section as "number:number."

occurverbUS /əˈkɜːr/

come to pass

From this reading The author's textual notes occur near the end of the book, before the Index to First Lines.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The author's textual notes occur near the end of the book, before the Index to First Lines.

poemnounUS /ˈpoʊəm/

a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading For example, [2:1] represents the first note in the second poem that has notes; [3:2] represents the second note in the third poem that has notes.

ReferencesnounUS /ˈrefərənsɪz/

plural of “reference” — a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading References to the notes are marked within the text as "[number:number]" and within the textual notes section as "number:number."

representsverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzents/

third-person singular of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

From this reading For example, [2:1] represents the first note in the second poem that has notes; [3:2] represents the second note in the third poem that has notes.

secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading For example, [2:1] represents the first note in the second poem that has notes; [3:2] represents the second note in the third poem that has notes.

sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/

a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading References to the notes are marked within the text as "[number:number]" and within the textual notes section as "number:number."

textnounUS /tekst/

the words of something written

From this reading References to the notes are marked within the text as "[number:number]" and within the textual notes section as "number:number."

textualadjectiveUS /ˈtekstʃuːəl/

of or relating to or based on a text

From this reading The author's textual notes occur near the end of the book, before the Index to First Lines.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading For example, [2:1] represents the first note in the second poem that has notes; [3:2] represents the second note in the third poem that has notes.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The author's textual notes occur near the end of the book, before the Index to First Lines.

thirdnounUS /θɜːrd/

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading For example, [2:1] represents the first note in the second poem that has notes; [3:2] represents the second note in the third poem that has notes.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The author's textual notes occur near the end of the book, before the Index to First Lines.

withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading References to the notes are marked within the text as "[number:number]" and within the textual notes section as "number:number."

Chapter 1 of Thomas Stanley by Thomas Stanley holds 423 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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Chapter 1 holds 423 sentences of Thomas Stanley, unabridged, divided into 85 reading sections.

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Author's
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