Chapter 2 of An Attic Philosopher in Paris — Complete is here in full — 168 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 2 of An Attic Philosopher in Paris — Complete is here in full — 168 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
February 20th What a noise out of doors! What is the meaning of these shouts and cries? Ah! I recollect: this is the last day of the Carnival, and the maskers are passing. Christianity has not been able to abolish the noisy bacchanalian festivals of the pagan times, but it has changed the names.
Chapter 2 of An Attic Philosopher in Paris — Complete is here in full — 168 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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do away with
From this reading “Christianity has not been able to abolish the noisy bacchanalian festivals of the pagan times, but it has changed the names.”
a festival marked by merrymaking and processions
From this reading “I recollect: this is the last day of the Carnival, and the maskers are passing.”
a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior
From this reading “Christianity has not been able to abolish the noisy bacchanalian festivals of the pagan times, but it has changed the names.”
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading “February 20th What a noise out of doors!”
plural of “festival” — a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration
From this reading “Christianity has not been able to abolish the noisy bacchanalian festivals of the pagan times, but it has changed the names.”
full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds
From this reading “Christianity has not been able to abolish the noisy bacchanalian festivals of the pagan times, but it has changed the names.”
a person who does not acknowledge your god
From this reading “Christianity has not been able to abolish the noisy bacchanalian festivals of the pagan times, but it has changed the names.”
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading “I recollect: this is the last day of the Carnival, and the maskers are passing.”
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From this reading February 20th What a noise out of doors!
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading February 20th What a noise out of doors!
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Christianity has not been able to abolish the noisy bacchanalian festivals of the pagan times, but it has changed the names.
do away with
From this reading Christianity has not been able to abolish the noisy bacchanalian festivals of the pagan times, but it has changed the names.
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From this reading Ah!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading What is the meaning of these shouts and cries?
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I recollect: this is the last day of the Carnival, and the maskers are passing.
used of riotously drunken merrymaking
From this reading Christianity has not been able to abolish the noisy bacchanalian festivals of the pagan times, but it has changed the names.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Christianity has not been able to abolish the noisy bacchanalian festivals of the pagan times, but it has changed the names.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Christianity has not been able to abolish the noisy bacchanalian festivals of the pagan times, but it has changed the names.
a festival marked by merrymaking and processions
From this reading I recollect: this is the last day of the Carnival, and the maskers are passing.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Christianity has not been able to abolish the noisy bacchanalian festivals of the pagan times, but it has changed the names.
a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior
From this reading Christianity has not been able to abolish the noisy bacchanalian festivals of the pagan times, but it has changed the names.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading What is the meaning of these shouts and cries?
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I recollect: this is the last day of the Carnival, and the maskers are passing.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading February 20th What a noise out of doors!
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading February 20th What a noise out of doors!
plural of “festival” — a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration
From this reading Christianity has not been able to abolish the noisy bacchanalian festivals of the pagan times, but it has changed the names.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Christianity has not been able to abolish the noisy bacchanalian festivals of the pagan times, but it has changed the names.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I recollect: this is the last day of the Carnival, and the maskers are passing.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What is the meaning of these shouts and cries?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Christianity has not been able to abolish the noisy bacchanalian festivals of the pagan times, but it has changed the names.
immediately past
From this reading I recollect: this is the last day of the Carnival, and the maskers are passing.
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From this reading I recollect: this is the last day of the Carnival, and the maskers are passing.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading What is the meaning of these shouts and cries?
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading Christianity has not been able to abolish the noisy bacchanalian festivals of the pagan times, but it has changed the names.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading February 20th What a noise out of doors!
full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds
From this reading Christianity has not been able to abolish the noisy bacchanalian festivals of the pagan times, but it has changed the names.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Christianity has not been able to abolish the noisy bacchanalian festivals of the pagan times, but it has changed the names.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading February 20th What a noise out of doors!
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading February 20th What a noise out of doors!
a person who does not acknowledge your god
From this reading Christianity has not been able to abolish the noisy bacchanalian festivals of the pagan times, but it has changed the names.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading I recollect: this is the last day of the Carnival, and the maskers are passing.
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading I recollect: this is the last day of the Carnival, and the maskers are passing.
plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading What is the meaning of these shouts and cries?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading What is the meaning of these shouts and cries?
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading What is the meaning of these shouts and cries?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I recollect: this is the last day of the Carnival, and the maskers are passing.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Christianity has not been able to abolish the noisy bacchanalian festivals of the pagan times, but it has changed the names.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Christianity has not been able to abolish the noisy bacchanalian festivals of the pagan times, but it has changed the names.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading February 20th What a noise out of doors!
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