Chapter 32 of Brief Lives, Vol. 2 is here in full — 406 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 32 of Brief Lives, Vol. 2 is here in full — 406 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
[594] i.e. declaims. [595] Dupl. with 'with fluent copie of words.' 'Copie' is _copia_ Englished. [596] 'November 1681' followed: scored out. [597] MS.
Chapter 32 of Brief Lives, Vol. 2 is here in full — 406 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/81 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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smooth and unconstrained in movement
From this reading “[595] Dupl. with 'with fluent copie of words.'”
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading “[596] 'November 1681' followed: scored out.”
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading “[596] 'November 1681' followed: scored out.”
past form of “score” — gain points in a game
From this reading “[596] 'November 1681' followed: scored out.”
the words that are spoken
From this reading “[595] Dupl. with 'with fluent copie of words.'”
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From this reading [596] 'November 1681' followed: scored out.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [594] i.e. declaims.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [595] Dupl. with 'with fluent copie of words.'
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [596] 'November 1681' followed: scored out.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [597] MS.
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From this reading 'Copie' is _copia_ Englished.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [595] Dupl. with 'with fluent copie of words.'
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [594] i.e. declaims.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [595] Dupl. with 'with fluent copie of words.'
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading [594] i.e. declaims.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Copie' is _copia_ Englished.
smooth and unconstrained in movement
From this reading [595] Dupl. with 'with fluent copie of words.'
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading [596] 'November 1681' followed: scored out.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading [594] i.e. declaims.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'Copie' is _copia_ Englished.
a chronic progressive nervous disorder involving loss of myelin sheath around certain nerve fibers
From this reading [597] MS.
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading [596] 'November 1681' followed: scored out.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [595] Dupl. with 'with fluent copie of words.'
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading [596] 'November 1681' followed: scored out.
past form of “score” — gain points in a game
From this reading [596] 'November 1681' followed: scored out.
in the company of; together with
From this reading [595] Dupl. with 'with fluent copie of words.'
the words that are spoken
From this reading [595] Dupl. with 'with fluent copie of words.'
Chapter 32 of Brief Lives, Vol. 2 by John Aubrey holds 406 sentences, grouped into 82 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 32 holds 406 sentences of Brief Lives, Vol. 2, unabridged, divided into 82 reading sections.
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