Chapter 1 of Alice, or the Mysteries — Book 09 is here in full — 92 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter I
Chapter 1 of Alice, or the Mysteries — Book 09 is here in full — 92 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE privilege that statesmen ever claim, Who private interest never yet pursued, But still pretended 'twas for others' good.
Chapter 1 of Alice, or the Mysteries — Book 09 is here in full — 92 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading “THE privilege that statesmen ever claim, Who private interest never yet pursued, But still pretended 'twas for others' good.”
at any time
From this reading “THE privilege that statesmen ever claim, Who private interest never yet pursued, But still pretended 'twas for others' good.”
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading “THE privilege that statesmen ever claim, Who private interest never yet pursued, But still pretended 'twas for others' good.”
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading “THE privilege that statesmen ever claim, Who private interest never yet pursued, But still pretended 'twas for others' good.”
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading “THE privilege that statesmen ever claim, Who private interest never yet pursued, But still pretended 'twas for others' good.”
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading “THE privilege that statesmen ever claim, Who private interest never yet pursued, But still pretended 'twas for others' good.”
a person who is being chased
From this reading “THE privilege that statesmen ever claim, Who private interest never yet pursued, But still pretended 'twas for others' good.”
plural of “statesman” — a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
From this reading “THE privilege that statesmen ever claim, Who private interest never yet pursued, But still pretended 'twas for others' good.”
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE privilege that statesmen ever claim, Who private interest never yet pursued, But still pretended 'twas for others' good.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading THE privilege that statesmen ever claim, Who private interest never yet pursued, But still pretended 'twas for others' good.
at any time
From this reading THE privilege that statesmen ever claim, Who private interest never yet pursued, But still pretended 'twas for others' good.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE privilege that statesmen ever claim, Who private interest never yet pursued, But still pretended 'twas for others' good.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE privilege that statesmen ever claim, Who private interest never yet pursued, But still pretended 'twas for others' good.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading THE privilege that statesmen ever claim, Who private interest never yet pursued, But still pretended 'twas for others' good.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading THE privilege that statesmen ever claim, Who private interest never yet pursued, But still pretended 'twas for others' good.
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From this reading THE privilege that statesmen ever claim, Who private interest never yet pursued, But still pretended 'twas for others' good.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading THE privilege that statesmen ever claim, Who private interest never yet pursued, But still pretended 'twas for others' good.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading THE privilege that statesmen ever claim, Who private interest never yet pursued, But still pretended 'twas for others' good.
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading THE privilege that statesmen ever claim, Who private interest never yet pursued, But still pretended 'twas for others' good.
a person who is being chased
From this reading THE privilege that statesmen ever claim, Who private interest never yet pursued, But still pretended 'twas for others' good.
plural of “statesman” — a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
From this reading THE privilege that statesmen ever claim, Who private interest never yet pursued, But still pretended 'twas for others' good.
not in physical motion
From this reading THE privilege that statesmen ever claim, Who private interest never yet pursued, But still pretended 'twas for others' good.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE privilege that statesmen ever claim, Who private interest never yet pursued, But still pretended 'twas for others' good.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE privilege that statesmen ever claim, Who private interest never yet pursued, But still pretended 'twas for others' good.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE privilege that statesmen ever claim, Who private interest never yet pursued, But still pretended 'twas for others' good.
which person or people
From this reading THE privilege that statesmen ever claim, Who private interest never yet pursued, But still pretended 'twas for others' good.
but in spite of that
From this reading THE privilege that statesmen ever claim, Who private interest never yet pursued, But still pretended 'twas for others' good.
Chapter 1 of Alice, or the Mysteries — Book 09 by Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron Lytton holds 92 sentences, grouped into 19 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.
Chapter 1 holds 92 sentences of Alice, or the Mysteries — Book 09, unabridged, divided into 19 reading sections.
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