Chapter 20 of A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 15 is here in full — 412 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 20 of A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 15 is here in full — 412 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Almicantarath, _astronomical term_, _note_, xi. 326 Almight, _Almighty_, i. 147 Alms, _a charity_, i. 72; ii. 285 Almuten, _astronomical term_, _note_, xi.
Chapter 20 of A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 15 is here in full — 412 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
money or goods contributed to the poor
From this reading “147 Alms, _a charity_, i.”
relating or belonging to the science of astronomy
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
a brief written record
a word or expression used for some particular thing
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From this reading 147 Alms, _a charity_, i.
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From this reading 285 Almuten, _astronomical term_, _note_, xi.
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From this reading 326 Almight, _Almighty_, i.
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From this reading 72; ii.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 147 Alms, _a charity_, i.
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From this reading Almicantarath, _astronomical term_, _note_, xi.
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From this reading 326 Almight, _Almighty_, i.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading 326 Almight, _Almighty_, i.
money or goods contributed to the poor
From this reading 147 Alms, _a charity_, i.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 285 Almuten, _astronomical term_, _note_, xi.
relating or belonging to the science of astronomy
From this reading Almicantarath, _astronomical term_, _note_, xi.
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading 147 Alms, _a charity_, i.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 326 Almight, _Almighty_, i.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading 72; ii.
a brief written record
From this reading Almicantarath, _astronomical term_, _note_, xi.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading Almicantarath, _astronomical term_, _note_, xi.
the cardinal number that is the sum of ten and one
From this reading Almicantarath, _astronomical term_, _note_, xi.
Chapter 20 of A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 15 by Robert Dodsley holds 412 sentences, grouped into 83 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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