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U.S. Copyright Renewals, 1950 July - December
U.S. Copyright Renewals, 1950 July - December

Chapter XX · Chapter 20

Chapter 20 of U.S. Copyright Renewals, 1950 July - December is here in full — 398 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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MEMOIR OF FLEEMING JENKIN; THE MERRY MEN AND OTHER TALES, by Robert Louis Stevenson; edited by Lloyd Osbourne.
(The works of Robert Louis Stevenson, Vailima ed., v.
11) © on editorial work; 15Sep22, A683367.
R65368, 8Aug50, Alan Osbourne (NK) MEMORIES AND PORTRAITS; RANDOM MEMORIES; RECORDS OF A FAMILY OF ENGINEERS, by Robert Louis Stevenson; edited by Lloyd Osbourne.
(The works of Robert Louis Stevenson, Vailima ed., v.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

U.S. Copyright Renewals, 1950 July - December

Chapter XX · Chapter 20

Chapter 20 of U.S. Copyright Renewals, 1950 July - December is here in full — 398 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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MEMOIR OF FLEEMING JENKIN; THE MERRY MEN AND OTHER TALES, by Robert Louis Stevenson; edited by Lloyd Osbourne.
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(The works of Robert Louis Stevenson, Vailima ed., v.
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11) © on editorial work; 15Sep22, A683367.
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R65368, 8Aug50, Alan Osbourne (NK) MEMORIES AND PORTRAITS; RANDOM MEMORIES; RECORDS OF A FAMILY OF ENGINEERS, by Robert Louis Stevenson; edited by Lloyd Osbourne.
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(The works of Robert Louis Stevenson, Vailima ed., v.

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Aug noun US /ˈɔːɡəst/

the month following July and preceding September

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edited adjective US /ˈedətəd/

improved or corrected by critical editing

From this reading “MEMOIR OF FLEEMING JENKIN; THE MERRY MEN AND OTHER TALES, by Robert Louis Stevenson; edited by Lloyd Osbourne.”

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editorial adjective US /ˌedəˈtɔːriəl/

of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives

From this reading “11) © on editorial work; 15Sep22, A683367.”

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engineers noun US /ˈendʒəˈnɪrz/

plural of “engineer” — a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems

From this reading “R65368, 8Aug50, Alan Osbourne (NK) MEMORIES AND PORTRAITS; RANDOM MEMORIES; RECORDS OF A FAMILY OF ENGINEERS, by Robert Louis Stevenson; edited by Lloyd Osbourne.”

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Lloyd noun US /lɔɪd/

United States comic actor in silent films; he used physical danger as a source of comedy (1893-1971)

From this reading “MEMOIR OF FLEEMING JENKIN; THE MERRY MEN AND OTHER TALES, by Robert Louis Stevenson; edited by Lloyd Osbourne.”

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memoir noun US /ˈmemwɑːr/

an account of the author's personal experiences

From this reading “MEMOIR OF FLEEMING JENKIN; THE MERRY MEN AND OTHER TALES, by Robert Louis Stevenson; edited by Lloyd Osbourne.”

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Sep noun US /sep/

the month following August and preceding October

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Stevenson noun US /ˈstiːvənsən/

Scottish author (1850-1894)

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11

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From this reading 11) © on editorial work; 15Sep22, A683367.

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15

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22

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50

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65368

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683367

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From this reading 11) © on editorial work; 15Sep22, A683367.

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8

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AdeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading 11) © on editorial work; 15Sep22, A683367.

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Alan

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ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

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AugnounUS /ˈɔːɡəst/

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading R65368, 8Aug50, Alan Osbourne (NK) MEMORIES AND PORTRAITS; RANDOM MEMORIES; RECORDS OF A FAMILY OF ENGINEERS, by Robert Louis Stevenson; edited by Lloyd Osbourne.

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byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading MEMOIR OF FLEEMING JENKIN; THE MERRY MEN AND OTHER TALES, by Robert Louis Stevenson; edited by Lloyd Osbourne.

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ednounUS /ed/

impotence resulting from a man's inability to have or maintain an erection of his penis

From this reading (The works of Robert Louis Stevenson, Vailima ed., v.

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editedadjectiveUS /ˈedətəd/

improved or corrected by critical editing

From this reading MEMOIR OF FLEEMING JENKIN; THE MERRY MEN AND OTHER TALES, by Robert Louis Stevenson; edited by Lloyd Osbourne.

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editorialadjectiveUS /ˌedəˈtɔːriəl/

of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives

From this reading 11) © on editorial work; 15Sep22, A683367.

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ENGINEERSnounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪrz/

plural of “engineer” — a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems

From this reading R65368, 8Aug50, Alan Osbourne (NK) MEMORIES AND PORTRAITS; RANDOM MEMORIES; RECORDS OF A FAMILY OF ENGINEERS, by Robert Louis Stevenson; edited by Lloyd Osbourne.

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FAMILYnounUS /ˈfæməli/

a social unit living together

From this reading R65368, 8Aug50, Alan Osbourne (NK) MEMORIES AND PORTRAITS; RANDOM MEMORIES; RECORDS OF A FAMILY OF ENGINEERS, by Robert Louis Stevenson; edited by Lloyd Osbourne.

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FLEEMING

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JENKIN

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LloydnounUS /lɔɪd/

United States comic actor in silent films; he used physical danger as a source of comedy (1893-1971)

From this reading MEMOIR OF FLEEMING JENKIN; THE MERRY MEN AND OTHER TALES, by Robert Louis Stevenson; edited by Lloyd Osbourne.

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LouisnounUS /ˈluːɪs/

United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)

From this reading MEMOIR OF FLEEMING JENKIN; THE MERRY MEN AND OTHER TALES, by Robert Louis Stevenson; edited by Lloyd Osbourne.

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MEMOIRnounUS /ˈmemwɑːr/

an account of the author's personal experiences

From this reading MEMOIR OF FLEEMING JENKIN; THE MERRY MEN AND OTHER TALES, by Robert Louis Stevenson; edited by Lloyd Osbourne.

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MEMORIESnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/

Recollections of past events.

From this reading R65368, 8Aug50, Alan Osbourne (NK) MEMORIES AND PORTRAITS; RANDOM MEMORIES; RECORDS OF A FAMILY OF ENGINEERS, by Robert Louis Stevenson; edited by Lloyd Osbourne.

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MENnounUS /men/

the force of workers available

From this reading MEMOIR OF FLEEMING JENKIN; THE MERRY MEN AND OTHER TALES, by Robert Louis Stevenson; edited by Lloyd Osbourne.

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MERRYadjectiveUS /ˈmeri/

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading MEMOIR OF FLEEMING JENKIN; THE MERRY MEN AND OTHER TALES, by Robert Louis Stevenson; edited by Lloyd Osbourne.

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NK

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From this reading R65368, 8Aug50, Alan Osbourne (NK) MEMORIES AND PORTRAITS; RANDOM MEMORIES; RECORDS OF A FAMILY OF ENGINEERS, by Robert Louis Stevenson; edited by Lloyd Osbourne.

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OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MEMOIR OF FLEEMING JENKIN; THE MERRY MEN AND OTHER TALES, by Robert Louis Stevenson; edited by Lloyd Osbourne.

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onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading 11) © on editorial work; 15Sep22, A683367.

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Osbourne

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From this reading MEMOIR OF FLEEMING JENKIN; THE MERRY MEN AND OTHER TALES, by Robert Louis Stevenson; edited by Lloyd Osbourne.

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OTHERadjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading MEMOIR OF FLEEMING JENKIN; THE MERRY MEN AND OTHER TALES, by Robert Louis Stevenson; edited by Lloyd Osbourne.

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PORTRAITSnounUS /ˈpɔːrtrəts/

plural of “portrait” — a word picture of a person's appearance and character

From this reading R65368, 8Aug50, Alan Osbourne (NK) MEMORIES AND PORTRAITS; RANDOM MEMORIES; RECORDS OF A FAMILY OF ENGINEERS, by Robert Louis Stevenson; edited by Lloyd Osbourne.

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RnounUS /ɑːr/

a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air

From this reading R65368, 8Aug50, Alan Osbourne (NK) MEMORIES AND PORTRAITS; RANDOM MEMORIES; RECORDS OF A FAMILY OF ENGINEERS, by Robert Louis Stevenson; edited by Lloyd Osbourne.

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RANDOMadjectiveUS /ˈrændəm/

lacking any definite plan or order or purpose; governed by or depending on chance

From this reading R65368, 8Aug50, Alan Osbourne (NK) MEMORIES AND PORTRAITS; RANDOM MEMORIES; RECORDS OF A FAMILY OF ENGINEERS, by Robert Louis Stevenson; edited by Lloyd Osbourne.

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RECORDSnounUS /rəˈkɔːrdz/

plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading R65368, 8Aug50, Alan Osbourne (NK) MEMORIES AND PORTRAITS; RANDOM MEMORIES; RECORDS OF A FAMILY OF ENGINEERS, by Robert Louis Stevenson; edited by Lloyd Osbourne.

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RobertnounUS /ˈrɑːbərt/

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading MEMOIR OF FLEEMING JENKIN; THE MERRY MEN AND OTHER TALES, by Robert Louis Stevenson; edited by Lloyd Osbourne.

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SepnounUS /sep/

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading 11) © on editorial work; 15Sep22, A683367.

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StevensonnounUS /ˈstiːvənsən/

Scottish author (1850-1894)

From this reading MEMOIR OF FLEEMING JENKIN; THE MERRY MEN AND OTHER TALES, by Robert Louis Stevenson; edited by Lloyd Osbourne.

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TALESnounUS /teɪlz/

plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading MEMOIR OF FLEEMING JENKIN; THE MERRY MEN AND OTHER TALES, by Robert Louis Stevenson; edited by Lloyd Osbourne.

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THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading MEMOIR OF FLEEMING JENKIN; THE MERRY MEN AND OTHER TALES, by Robert Louis Stevenson; edited by Lloyd Osbourne.

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vnounUS /viː/

a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt

From this reading (The works of Robert Louis Stevenson, Vailima ed., v.

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Vailima

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workverbUS /wɜːrk/

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading 11) © on editorial work; 15Sep22, A683367.

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worksnounUS /wɜːrks/

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading (The works of Robert Louis Stevenson, Vailima ed., v.

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Chapter 20 of U.S. Copyright Renewals, 1950 July - December by Library of Congress. Copyright Office holds 398 sentences, grouped into 80 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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