Chapter VI
Chapter 6
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_Pike_. 40 peeces. _Gyr_. No, sir, but 38; see here, my Lord. _Alq_.
A Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 2
Chapter VI · Chapter 6
Chapter 6 of A Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 2 is here in full — 381 sentences across 77 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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_Pike_.
40
peeces.
_Gyr_.
No,
sir,
but
38;
see
here,
my
Lord.
_Alq_.
LEARNER DICTIONARY
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A Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 2
Chapter VI · Chapter 6
Chapter 6 of A Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 2 is here in full — 381 sentences across 77 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/76 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
Line 1
_Pike_.
/paɪk/
Line 2
40
peeces.
Line 3
_Gyr_.
Line 4
No,
sir,
but
38;
see
here,
my
Lord.
Line 5
_Alq_.
Learner Dictionary
These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “No, sir, but 38; see here, my Lord.”
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading “No, sir, but 38; see here, my Lord.”
Pike
noun
US /paɪk/
a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “No, sir, but 38; see here, my Lord.”
term of address for a man
From this reading “No, sir, but 38; see here, my Lord.”
All words in this reading · 13
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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38
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No, sir, but 38; see here, my Lord.
40
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 40 peeces.
Alq
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Alq_.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading No, sir, but 38; see here, my Lord.
Gyr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Gyr_.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading No, sir, but 38; see here, my Lord.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading No, sir, but 38; see here, my Lord.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading No, sir, but 38; see here, my Lord.
not any; not one
From this reading No, sir, but 38; see here, my Lord.
peeces
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 40 peeces.
PikenounUS /paɪk/
a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic
From this reading _Pike_.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading No, sir, but 38; see here, my Lord.
term of address for a man
From this reading No, sir, but 38; see here, my Lord.
Chapter 6 of A Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 2 by A. H. (Arthur Henry) [Editor] Bullen holds 381 sentences, grouped into 77 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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