Chapter XVIII
Chapter 18
Chapter 18 of A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 01 is here in full — 344 sentences across 69 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
162. Doxy. 163. Comrade, friend. 164.
A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 01
Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18
Chapter 18 of A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 01 is here in full — 344 sentences across 69 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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162.
Doxy.
163.
Comrade,
friend.
164.
LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
Editorial verification pending
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 01
Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18
Chapter 18 of A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 01 is here in full — 344 sentences across 69 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/68 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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162.
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Doxy.
/ˈdɑːksi/
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163.
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Comrade,
friend.
/ˈkɑːmræd frend/
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164.
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.
Comrade
noun
US /ˈkɑːmræd/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading “Comrade, friend.”
Doxy
noun
US /ˈdɑːksi/
a woman who cohabits with an important man
From this reading “Doxy.”
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “Comrade, friend.”
All words in this reading · 6
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162
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 162.
163
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 163.
164
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 164.
ComradenounUS /ˈkɑːmræd/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Comrade, friend.
DoxynounUS /ˈdɑːksi/
a woman who cohabits with an important man
From this reading Doxy.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Comrade, friend.
Chapter 18 of A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 01 by Robert [Compiler] Dodsley holds 344 sentences, grouped into 69 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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