Chapter 27 of A Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 2 is here in full — 348 sentences across 70 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XXVII
Chapter 27 of A Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 2 is here in full — 348 sentences across 70 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
[111] MS. puisants. [112] The "Artillery Garden" was situated in Finsbury Fields, where also was the place of exercise for the City Trained Bands. In the "Antiquarian Repertory" (ed. 1807), i. 251-270, the reader will find an interesting account of the Trained Bands and the Artillery Company.
Chapter 27 of A Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 2 is here in full — 348 sentences across 70 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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large but transportable armament
From this reading “[112] The "Artillery Garden" was situated in Finsbury Fields, where also was the place of exercise for the City Trained Bands.”
plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading “[112] The "Artillery Garden" was situated in Finsbury Fields, where also was the place of exercise for the City Trained Bands.”
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading “[112] The "Artillery Garden" was situated in Finsbury Fields, where also was the place of exercise for the City Trained Bands.”
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading “[112] The "Artillery Garden" was situated in Finsbury Fields, where also was the place of exercise for the City Trained Bands.”
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading “251-270, the reader will find an interesting account of the Trained Bands and the Artillery Company.”
a storehouse where a stock of things is kept
From this reading “In the "Antiquarian Repertory" (ed.”
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading “[112] The "Artillery Garden" was situated in Finsbury Fields, where also was the place of exercise for the City Trained Bands.”
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading “[112] The "Artillery Garden" was situated in Finsbury Fields, where also was the place of exercise for the City Trained Bands.”
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From this reading [111] MS. puisants.
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From this reading [112] The "Artillery Garden" was situated in Finsbury Fields, where also was the place of exercise for the City Trained Bands.
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From this reading 1807), i.
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From this reading 251-270, the reader will find an interesting account of the Trained Bands and the Artillery Company.
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From this reading 251-270, the reader will find an interesting account of the Trained Bands and the Artillery Company.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading 251-270, the reader will find an interesting account of the Trained Bands and the Artillery Company.
in addition
From this reading [112] The "Artillery Garden" was situated in Finsbury Fields, where also was the place of exercise for the City Trained Bands.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading 251-270, the reader will find an interesting account of the Trained Bands and the Artillery Company.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 251-270, the reader will find an interesting account of the Trained Bands and the Artillery Company.
of or relating to persons who study or deal in antiques or antiquities
From this reading In the "Antiquarian Repertory" (ed.
large but transportable armament
From this reading [112] The "Artillery Garden" was situated in Finsbury Fields, where also was the place of exercise for the City Trained Bands.
plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading [112] The "Artillery Garden" was situated in Finsbury Fields, where also was the place of exercise for the City Trained Bands.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading [112] The "Artillery Garden" was situated in Finsbury Fields, where also was the place of exercise for the City Trained Bands.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading 251-270, the reader will find an interesting account of the Trained Bands and the Artillery Company.
impotence resulting from a man's inability to have or maintain an erection of his penis
From this reading In the "Antiquarian Repertory" (ed.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading [112] The "Artillery Garden" was situated in Finsbury Fields, where also was the place of exercise for the City Trained Bands.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading [112] The "Artillery Garden" was situated in Finsbury Fields, where also was the place of exercise for the City Trained Bands.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading 251-270, the reader will find an interesting account of the Trained Bands and the Artillery Company.
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From this reading [112] The "Artillery Garden" was situated in Finsbury Fields, where also was the place of exercise for the City Trained Bands.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading [112] The "Artillery Garden" was situated in Finsbury Fields, where also was the place of exercise for the City Trained Bands.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading [112] The "Artillery Garden" was situated in Finsbury Fields, where also was the place of exercise for the City Trained Bands.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 1807), i.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading [112] The "Artillery Garden" was situated in Finsbury Fields, where also was the place of exercise for the City Trained Bands.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading 251-270, the reader will find an interesting account of the Trained Bands and the Artillery Company.
a chronic progressive nervous disorder involving loss of myelin sheath around certain nerve fibers
From this reading [111] MS. puisants.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [112] The "Artillery Garden" was situated in Finsbury Fields, where also was the place of exercise for the City Trained Bands.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading [112] The "Artillery Garden" was situated in Finsbury Fields, where also was the place of exercise for the City Trained Bands.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [111] MS. puisants.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading 251-270, the reader will find an interesting account of the Trained Bands and the Artillery Company.
a storehouse where a stock of things is kept
From this reading In the "Antiquarian Repertory" (ed.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading [112] The "Artillery Garden" was situated in Finsbury Fields, where also was the place of exercise for the City Trained Bands.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [112] The "Artillery Garden" was situated in Finsbury Fields, where also was the place of exercise for the City Trained Bands.
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading [112] The "Artillery Garden" was situated in Finsbury Fields, where also was the place of exercise for the City Trained Bands.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [112] The "Artillery Garden" was situated in Finsbury Fields, where also was the place of exercise for the City Trained Bands.
in or at the place that
From this reading [112] The "Artillery Garden" was situated in Finsbury Fields, where also was the place of exercise for the City Trained Bands.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading 251-270, the reader will find an interesting account of the Trained Bands and the Artillery Company.
Chapter 27 of A Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 2 by A. H. (Arthur Henry) [Editor] Bullen holds 348 sentences, grouped into 70 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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